Editor’s note: This story was originally published ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. While headlining names like Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love and Carnell Tate will steal the spotlight in the first round of the NFL Draft, Days 2 and 3 should still bring plenty of excitement, as teams look to find hidden gems in the … Read more
The Los Angeles Rams’ selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick was quite possibly the biggest shock in the 2026 NFL Draft. Los Angeles seemed poised to select a receiving weapon to benefit quarterback Matthew Stafford this season, but they found a signal-caller for the future. Initially, it didn’t seem like … Read more
Night 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft put some prominent trends on display on both sides of the ball. Defensively, we saw an early run on defensive tackles, indicating a priority for coordinators around the NFL. On the other side of the ball, the tight ends who were drafted show how offenses around the league … Read more
Well, it certainly seems that the Los Angeles Rams have found their Matthew Stafford successor. In one of the statement selections on Night 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Rams took Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick, a move that presumably makes him the heir apparent to the 38-year-old … Read more
Not only is tight end Kenyon Sadiq one of the rawest prospects in the NFL Draft, but he may also have the highest upside, which is what the New York Jets are betting on after selecting him with the No. 16 overall pick. The 20-year-old was a one-year starter at Oregon, but made the most … Read more
While the prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class might not have been highly-touted, the first round of this year’s draft certainly brought the fireworks. Of course, the Las Vegas Raiders took Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, but there were plenty of surprises after that. The Arizona Cardinals took running back Jeremiyah … Read more
As everyone expected, the Las Vegas Raiders took Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. But after that, Round 1 brought major surprises, trades and utter chaos. The biggest surprise of the night came when the Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick. With … Read more
What had been mocked everywhere for months became official Thursday night: The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. And then draft day really began in Pitsburgh. The Jets drafted three times in the first round. Eight other teams didn’t draft at all, amid … Read more
A total of 257 picks will be made in the 2026 NFL Draft, but there will also be several trades made throughout the three days as well. As some expect the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to potentially set the record for the most trades made in a first round ever, let’s keep … Read more
Throughout the pre-draft process, scouts will identify a handful of prospects they believe will succeed despite their circumstances. These players might lack prototypical size or elite traits, but their passion, performance and production as collegians will prompt talent evaluators to make a compelling case for them in the draft room. In fact, the scouts’ belief … Read more