The night is shaping up as unpredictable, with rumors and league-wide intrigue making the board less straightforward than in many years past.
If you missed Thursday’s action, here’s a concise recap of the Round 1 results as they stood.
1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana; 2. New York Jets; 3. Arizona Cardinals; 4. Tennessee Titans; 5. New York Giants; 6. Cleveland Browns; 7. Washington Commanders; 8. New Orleans Saints; 9. Kansas City Chiefs; 10. New York Giants (via CIN); 11. Miami Dolphins; 12. Dallas Cowboys; 13. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL); 14. Baltimore Ravens; 15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 16. New York Jets (via IND); 17. Detroit Lions; 18. Minnesota Vikings; 19. Carolina Panthers; 20. Dallas Cowboys (via GB); 21. Pittsburgh Steelers; 22. Los Angeles Chargers; 23. Philadelphia Eagles; 24. Cleveland Browns (via JAX); 25. Chicago Bears; 26. Buffalo Bills; 27. San Francisco 49ers; 28. Houston Texans; 29. Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR); 30. Miami Dolphins (via DEN); 31. New England Patriots; 32. Seattle Seahawks.
The draft will continue with rounds 2 and beyond in the coming days, as teams refine their boards and prospects prove their worth on a national stage. Stay with us for ongoing coverage, analysis, and the evolving storyline of the 2026 NFL Draft.
