The winners & losers from the 2026 NFL Draft
Summary
The 2026 NFL Draft completed with 257 players chosen over three days. The Raiders picked quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall while the Rams surprised by selecting quarterback Ty Simpson at 13th, despite already having an established quarterback. The draft showed promise for teams like the Raiders and New York’s Giants and Jets.Key Facts
- The NFL Draft had a record crowd and featured many surprising picks.
- The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick.
- The Los Angeles Rams picked Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at 13th overall, which was unexpected.
- The Rams already have quarterback Matthew Stafford, an MVP and team leader.
- The Raiders added talent around Mendoza and seem to be improving after previous troubles.
- The New York Giants and Jets both used multiple first-round picks and appear to have had a successful draft.
- The draft was seen as good for the UK and for the host city Pittsburgh, showing NFL growth.
- Some players slipped down the draft due to injury but still have high potential, like cornerback Jermod McCoy.
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