The 2026 NFL Draft began with the first round on Thursday night, and it went as expected at the top with quarterback Fernando Mendoza going to the Las Vegas Raiders.
On Thursday night, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones attempted to silence such chatter.
Shortly after the pick became official, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn explained why he'll have Bailey as part of his defense this coming September.
On paper, New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh landed a replacement for Thibodeaux when the Giants made Reese from Ohio State the fifth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?
Following the Lemon pick, Roseman sang a familiar tune regarding Brown's current status with the organization.
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Head coach Sean McVay doesn't want anybody to think he has any doubts about what Stafford will offer the Rams this coming fall.
After the Dallas Cowboys selected Downs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Saban reacted with high praise for his former playmaker.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is set to miss the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday to seek counseling. Now he may miss more time.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers wanted to play with Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs. Instead, he'll be facing him twice a year.
Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft may have just ended, but it's never too early to make grand proclamations about this year's class. Here, we offer four statements and assess whether they're true or false.
While the top of the draft order mostly stayed true to form and did not deliver many surprises, there were some first-round picks that stood out more than others and raised some eyebrows.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
With Day 1 in the books, all eyes are now on Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) of the 2026 NFL Draft, which kicks off on Friday.
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
In one of the surprises of the first round, the Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. On a memorable night that included some unexpected selections — and even more trades — here are our favorite fits.
The problem here is that Omar Khan sat by and watched Eagles GM Howie Roseman trade up to select WR Makai Lemon, who the Steelers were reportedly high on, which was also a position of need.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the first round to grab a wide receiver, and they did it by dealing with a division rival.
The Green Bay Packers have established the blueprint for developing quarterbacks. The Los Angeles Rams should now follow it after selecting Alabama Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson.
The Miami Dolphins have traded the 27th and 138th pick to the 49ers in exchange for the 30th and 90th pick.
The Chicago Bears have restructured the contracts of OL Jonah Jackson and TE Cole Kmet.
The Cowboys have moved up one spot, acquiring No. 11 from the Dolphins.
In a move of necessity, the New York Jets selected linebacker David Bailey with the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
It's a good thing quarterback Fernando Mendoza didn't quit football when he was in fourth grade.
The school of thought in the NFL over the past two decades is to not draft running backs too high. Arizona threw that idea to the winds.
As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders took Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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