Top-15 action quickly delivered drama, including the Tennessee Titans’ surprise No. 4 selection of Carnell Tate, a wide receiver from Ohio State, a move that reshaped the early board.
Round 1 highlights through the first 10 picks included No. 2 David Bailey, an EDGE from Texas Tech, to the New York Jets; No. 3 Jeremiyah Love, a running back from Notre Dame, to the Arizona Cardinals; and No. 5 Arvell Reese, a linebacker from Ohio State, to the New York Giants. The top 10 also featured No. 6 Mansoor Delane, a cornerback from LSU, to the Chiefs (via Cleveland); No. 7 Sonny Styles, a linebacker from Ohio State, to the Washington Commanders; No. 8 Jordyn Tyson, a wide receiver from Arizona State, to the New Orleans Saints; No. 9 Spencer Fano, an offensive tackle from Utah, to the Browns (via KC); and No. 10 Francis Mauigoa, an offensive tackle from Miami, to the Giants (via Cincinnati).
The night’s further top-15 selections included No. 11 Caleb Downs, a safety from Ohio State, to the Dallas Cowboys (via Miami); No. 12 Kadyn Proctor, an offensive tackle from Alabama, to the Miami Dolphins (via DAL); No. 13 Ty Simpson, a quarterback from Alabama, to the Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta); No. 14 Olaivavega Ioane, a guard from Penn State, to the Baltimore Ravens; and No. 15 Rueben Bain Jr., an edge defender from Miami, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Overall, the opening round featured multiple trades and a mix of positions—from quarterbacks and offensive tackles to defensive backs and edge rushers—setting the stage for rounds 2 and 3 as teams continue to shape their rosters for the 2026 season. The action now shifts to the remaining rounds, with coaches and scouts assessing fits and value as the draft progresses.
