The 2026 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday night in Pittsburgh with a quarterback being taken No. 1 overall for the fourth straight year. The Las Vegas Raiders, as was widely expected, selected QB Fernando Mendoza, who capped his stellar Heisman season by leading Indiana to its first national title in school history.

With the NFL draft evaluation process coming to a close, here is our latest look at how the first two days play out in Pittsburgh: ROUND 1 1. Las Vegas Raiders Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana The only question now is, how soon will Mendoza take the reins?

The Las Vegas Raiders select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick and the Rams take quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 in a bold move.

There will always be surprises on draft day, and the 2026 NFL Draft will be no exception. That said, glaring needs and can’t-miss prospects make some picks more obvious than others. You’d be hard-pressed to find a mock draft out there that doesn’t ...

Other intriguing picks included running back Jeremiyah Love selected by the Cardinals and wide receiver Carnell Tate picked by the Titans. Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the number one pick during the ...

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books and it featured a lot of intrigue. Jeremiyah Love went to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 3. Jordyn Tyson went to the New Orleans Saints at No. 8. Ty Simpson went to the Los Angeles Rams at No. 13.