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.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have their fan base feeling like it’s deja vu all over again as the Aaron Rodgers saga drags on.
The Cleveland Browns aced the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft by addressing their two main needs: A new left tackle and a wide receiver.
The Dallas Cowboys may have landed the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft with the 11th pick.
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
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.
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.
The Pittsburgh Steelers got on the clock at 21st overall in the 2026 NFL Draft and selected offensive lineman Max Iheanachor. The pick was initially viewed as a little disappointing.
Instead of trading down from No. 13 or taking someone who could help them win during their current Super Bowl window, the Rams shocked the NFL world by taking Ty Simpson.
The San Francisco 49ers did not make a selection in Round 1 of the NFL Draft on Thursday.
For a piece published on Friday afternoon, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler shared more information regarding McVay's demeanor.
During a Friday appearance on 710 AM ESPN Los Angeles, Snead was understandably asked how McVay and Stafford feel about the Simpson pick that has generated discussions on numerous national sports-talk programs.
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.
The 2026 NFL Draft hadn't yet wrapped up as of the final Friday of April, but that didn't stop analysts and fans from already speculating about what could occur during the 2027 player-selection process.
Price cemented his own first-round status Thursday night.
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.
Previously, Simpson shared that a conversation with former Alabama head coach Nick Saban helped convince the signal-caller to turn pro this year. During Friday's edition of NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" program, league insider Tom Pelissero revealed that Snead also impacted Simpson's decision.
Cowher has appeared as an analyst on CBS Sports' "The NFL Today" program since 2007, so he understands a little bit about how Tomlin must be feeling as Tomlin prepares to serve as an analyst for NBC's "Football Night in America" show this coming season.
It seems some league insiders believe McVay wishes the club had gone in a different direction.
The Cardinals struggled to give Love the news when they were on the clock.
During a pre-draft interview that aired on ESPN, Goodell addressed the schedule change that seems to be inevitable.
The Los Angeles Rams made one of the boldest moves in an otherwise uneventful first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Mauigoa was the consensus OL1 for most of the pre-draft process.
While speaking with reporters after the 49ers moved out of the draft's first round via a pair of trades, San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that he has accepted the reality of the situation regarding Jones' status for the 2026 season.
The Los Angeles Rams officially began preparing for life after reigning regular-season Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford when they somewhat surprisingly made Simpson the 13th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to grab Lemon, and it's easy to see why.
Shortly after Mauigoa learned that he'll be playing in home games held at MetLife Stadium this September, he shared a passionate promise for his new QB1.
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