Who are the players to watch at the NFL Draft?
Summary
The 2026 NFL Draft will begin soon, with 257 players chosen by 32 teams over seven rounds. The Las Vegas Raiders have the first pick and are likely to select quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to a national championship.Key Facts
- The NFL Draft has seven rounds and 257 players will be picked over three days.
- Each of the 32 NFL teams normally gets one pick per round, but trades can change that.
- Draft order is based on last season's team records, with weaker teams picking earlier.
- Las Vegas Raiders have the first overall pick due to their 3-14 record and strength-of-schedule tie-breaker.
- Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback from Indiana, is expected to be the top pick after winning the Heisman Trophy and a national title.
- This draft class is weaker in quarterbacks compared to previous years; Mendoza might be the only QB chosen in the first round.
- Other notable players include five prospects from Ohio State’s championship team and top defensive players like David Bailey and Rueben Bain Jr.
- Some players, like Mendoza, will not attend the draft event in person, which is being held in Pittsburgh.
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