NFL draft 2026: Mendoza goes No 1 as Rams surprise with move for QB Ty Simpson at No 13
Summary
In the 2026 NFL draft, Fernando Mendoza was chosen first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders after leading Indiana to a national title. A surprise move happened when the Los Angeles Rams picked quarterback Ty Simpson at number 13, even though their current starter Matthew Stafford, last season's MVP, remains on the team.Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza was selected first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Mendoza helped Indiana win a national championship last season.
- The Los Angeles Rams picked Ty Simpson, a quarterback from Alabama, with the 13th pick.
- Matthew Stafford, the Rams’ starter and NFL MVP last season, is 38 years old.
- The Rams are preparing for the future without Stafford but said he will stay the starting quarterback for now.
- Ty Simpson was expected by some experts to be chosen in the second round.
- Simpson played 15 games in college and is confident about joining the NFL.
- The article lists the full order of the first round picks in the 2026 NFL draft.
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