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NFL draft 2026: Mendoza goes No 1 as Rams surprise with move for QB Ty Simpson at No 13

The story of the first round of the 2026 NFL draft surrounded a quarterback but it wasn’t No 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza

The Guardian - US

The Steelers Were Literally on the Phone With Makai Lemon When the Eagles Swooped in

What a crazy NFL draft situation.

Sports Illustrated

Ty Simpson Will Put Sean McVay’s Reputation As a QB Whisperer to the Test

The Rams opted for a Matthew Stafford successor over a player who can help win this year. It sets up a fascinating experiment.

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Which School Had the Most Players Taken Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft?

A familiar program dominated the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

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2026 NFL Draft First-Round Grades for All 32 Picks

Matt Verderame breaks down every selection on Day 1, analyzing which picks were hits and which ones were misses.

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2026 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Best Available Players for Rounds 2–3

Plenty of talented players are still available, and Daniel Flick restacked his board after 32 names were called in Round 1.

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In Omar Cooper Jr., the Jets Are Getting the Guy Responsible for the Best Catch in College Football

A look back at the best catch of Omar Cooper Jr.’s career. He may never top it.

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The Saints’ Jordyn Tyson Selection Was Historic. But His Brother Was Too Busy to Watch.

The Tyson brothers made sports history on Thursday night.

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Dan Orlovsky Did the Most Cringeworthy Thing After Ty Simpson Got Drafted by Rams

Orlovsky had previously called Simpson the QB1 ahead of Fernando Mendoza entering the 2026 NFL draft.

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Rams Explain Decision to Select QB Ty Simpson With No. 13 Pick

Ty Simpson shared his reaction to landing with the Rams.

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What Fernando Mendoza Posted to LinkedIn After Being Drafted By Raiders

He even starred in a LinkedIn commercial on Thursday night.

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Why Fernando Mendoza’s Dad Stayed Sitting—As He Always Does—After Raiders Drafted Son No. 1

Congratulations to the Mendozas.

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Malik Nabers’s Reaction to Cardinals Drafting RB Jeremiyah Love Said It All

The Giants star wideout seemed to be displeased with how the early first round of the draft shook out.

Sports Illustrated

Why the No 1 pick in the NFL draft skipped ceremony

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick in the NFL draft. The former Indiana Hoosiers quarterback spoke on the Rich Eisen show this week and said he would be watching the draft at home with those who have supported his football journey.…

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Raiders select Fernando Mendoza with No 1 pick in NFL draft

The Raiders will count on Mendoza to help turn around a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game since 2002

Sports Illustrated

NFL Draft 2026 Fantasy Rookie Winners and Losers in Round 1

Identifying the drafted fantasy-relevant players who gained or lost value in the NFL draft.

Sports Illustrated

Life Is Short, and Jeremiyah Love Is Good Right Now

Conor Orr applauds the Cardinals for going against prevailing arguments about positional value and taking an elite running back prospect.

The Independent UK

Raiders select quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first pick in the NFL draft

Fernando Mendoza’s journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick on Thursday night

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Tom Brady Has Officially Chosen Fernando Mendoza as His Successor

The NFL legend and Raiders minority owner has a blueprint to recreate himself. The No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft will now try to follow it.

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There's a simple way to watch the NFL Draft 2026 for FREE

We've found an easy way to watch the NFL Draft 2026 live stream free from anywhere in the world.

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What Mike Vrabel Said About Dianna Russini Scandal, Taking Leave During NFL Draft

The Patriots head coach won’t be with the team on Saturday for the conclusion of the NFL draft.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the Five Most Unique Suit Jackets From the 2026 NFL Draft Red Carpet

The draft prospects did not disappoint on the red carpet this year.

The Guardian - US

NFL draft 2026: Rams make shock pick of QB Ty Simpson at No 13 as Mendoza goes No 1 – as it happened

There were no surprises as the Raiders picked Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza No 1 overall, but there were several intriguing moves down the board

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Why Bill Cowher Believes Mike Tomlin Will Return to Coaching in the Future

Tomlin is trying his hand at a broadcasting role for the 2026 season.

The Guardian - US

Patriots back coach Vrabel’s ‘leadership’ as new photos with NFL reporter Russini emerge

The New England Patriots have given their backing to Mike Vrabel as new photos of their head coach and NFL reporter Dianna Russini emerged on Thursday

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