NFL Draft 2026: Raiders Select QB Fernando Mendoza First Overall as Early Trades Shape Round 1
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Updated · FTN Fantasy · Apr 23
NFL Draft 2026: Raiders Select QB Fernando Mendoza First Overall as Early Trades Shape Round 1
60 articles · Updated · FTN Fantasy · Apr 23
The 2026 NFL Draft began with the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick.
Other notable top picks included David Bailey to the Jets, Jeremiyah Love to the Cardinals, and Carnell Tate to the Titans, with early trades shaking up the order.
Teams focused on key positions, including quarterback, edge rusher, and wide receiver, as franchises look to rebuild and strengthen their rosters for the upcoming season.
With three top-seven picks, did Ohio State just produce one of the most talented college rosters of the modern era?
Pittsburgh spent millions to host the draft. Will the city see a real economic return on its massive investment?
David Bailey dominated college and the combine, but can his elite explosiveness translate to immediate Pro Bowl success?
Spencer Fano was perfect in college pass protection. Can he maintain that dominance against elite NFL pass rushers?
The Giants ignored skill players for trench warfare. Is this disciplined strategy the key to their franchise reset?
Is drafting a running back third overall a brilliant move or a costly mistake for the struggling Arizona Cardinals?