All articles tagged with #2026 draft
A two-round, 64-prospect mock for the 2026 NFL Draft unfolds ahead of the Scouting Combine, predicting Fernando Mendoza to go No. 1 to the Raiders followed by Caleb Downs to the Jets, Arvell Reese to the Cardinals, Rueben Bain Jr. to the Titans, and Carnell Tate to the Giants, with the Browns-Cowboys blockbuster trade noted as a backdrop and the Combine shaping early picks.
At the Steelers’ 2026 media day, GM Omar Khan stressed flexibility over sweeping changes, signaling that no drastic roster purge is planned even as he keeps options open with top players. He offered guarded updates: Broderick Jones’ neck injury is significant with no clear timetable; Jones’ return and Kaleb Johnson’s rookie year status remain murky; Darnell Washington’s broken arm won’t derail plans and DeShon Elliott is on schedule; fifth-year option for Jones likely declined with Dylan Cook in the left‑tackle mix. On Aaron Rodgers, he acknowledged no hard deadline but expects a decision sooner than later. He also avoided firm guarantees on veterans like Patrick Queen and Jalen Ramsey while stressing cap space could support unconventional moves (extensions for multiple tight ends or extra edge rushers). Overall, Khan’s tone kept the Steelers flexible rather than predictive.
New England heads to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to gather intel on dozens of prospects through interviews and medical evaluations, with Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf prioritizing authentic responses under pressure as they map out 2026 roster moves. The team also weighs international game possibilities, aims for OC stability with Josh McDaniels, and has two Patriot-specific media briefings scheduled, with mental-health advocacy continuing through Christian Gonzalez.
FOX Sports' early 2026 NFL Mock Draft envisions a landscape-wide first round ahead of Indy, with the Raiders taking QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1, and the Chiefs adding backfield firepower by selecting Jeremiyah Love at No. 9 while the Commanders land the top WR, Carnell Tate, at No. 7.
RotoBaller’s 2026 fantasy baseball sleeper list highlights ten hitters with breakout potential (Ben Rice, Addison Barger, Carter Jensen, Luke Keaschall, Sal Stewart, JJ Wetherholt, Daylen Lile, Jac Caglianone, Wilyer Abreu, and Ryan Waldschmidt), detailing why their tools, minor-league track records, and expected playing time could push them into top-20 output in 2026, with ADP context drawn from NFBC drafts in early February.
Joel Klatt unveils his first 2026 NFL Draft mock, projecting 32 picks with a focus on defensive and line improvements, including Caleb Downs to the Cowboys at No. 12 and Keldric Faulk at No. 20 (from Green Bay), plus a raft of OL, edge, WR, and QB considerations as draft season kicks off.
Tim Twentyman unveils Mock Draft 1.0, projecting the 2026 NFL Draft’s first round: Las Vegas selects quarterback Fernando Mendoza at No. 1; the New York Jets hold two top-20 picks (Nos. 2 and 16) with Arvell Reese and Jordyn Tyson, respectively; Arizona takes Spencer Fano at No. 3; Tennessee adds Carnell Tate; the Giants land Mansoor Delane; Cleveland picks Francis Mauigoa; Washington adds David Bailey; New Orleans adds Jeremiyah Love; Kansas City adds Rueben Bain Jr.; Cincinnati drafts Caleb Downs; Miami selects Jermod McCoy; Dallas takes Sonny Styles; the Rams grab Colton Hood; Baltimore adds Olaivavega Ioane; Tampa Bay picks Keldric Faulk; and Detroit closes the top-17 with Kadyn Proctor. The piece emphasizes upcoming combine and free agency, and frames the Lions’ need to bolster the offensive line and overall roster balance as the draft unfolds.
Brooklyn shifted from a quick-win mindset to an asset-building plan at the trade deadline, waiving Cam Thomas (and Tyrese Martin) and making several small moves to add young players (Ochai Agbaji, Hunter Tyson, Josh Minott), exchange seconds, and send cash to create cap space. They acquired six future picks (two firsts, four seconds) and ended up younger, more athletic, with a higher payroll and about $20 million in dead money this season. The strategy centers on developing talent and using cap space to pursue a generational 2026 draft pick rather than chasing immediate wins, with the aim of landing a top prospect in the lottery.【Sources summarize Nets trades and waivers as part of a long-term rebuild plan】
NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein releases his first 2026 Mock Draft 1.0, blending team needs with prospect grades to project picks No. 1–32 for the Pittsburgh draft, with electric Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love pegged in the top 10 and the San Francisco 49ers targeting a tight end at No. 27 in light of George Kittle’s Achilles injury; the mock spans quarterbacks, linemen, edge rushers and playmakers, and notes that future mocks will lean more on team strategy as the draft approaches.
The latest one-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft envisions a weaker quarterback class and potential blockbuster trades, with Fernando Mendoza pegged to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1 and Arvell Reese slated for the New York Jets.
NFL Network draft expert Daniel Jeremiah releases his initial 2026 top-50 prospects, with Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza ranked No. 1. The list features notes on early standouts across positions (e.g., Jeremiyah Love, Arvell Reese, Carnell Tate, Caleb Downs) and is timed to coincide with upcoming Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl coverage as evaluators begin in-depth scouting of the class.
The article presents an early mock draft for the 2026 NFL first round, highlighting potential picks for teams based on their needs, including quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore, and addressing team-specific needs such as offensive line, defense, and playmakers across various franchises.
The Tennessee Titans hold the 4th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after losing a four-way tiebreaker, with the draft scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
The Dallas Cowboys will have the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for the second consecutive year, marking the fifth time in franchise history they've held this position, with previous notable picks including Micah Parsons and Alvin Harper. They also own the Packers' first-round pick, which will be determined later, and have limited other draft selections due to recent trades. The 2026 draft is scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
The article presents a mock first-round NFL draft for 2026, with the Raiders selecting Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick and the Commanders choosing Caleb Downs at No. 7, highlighting key prospects and team needs.