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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.

Sports Illustrated

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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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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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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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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.…

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

The Independent UK

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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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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Peyton Manning Reveals His Failed Pitch to Fernando Mendoza Before 2026 NFL Draft

Mendoza isn’t going to be at the 2026 NFL draft, but the legendary NFL quarterback tried his best to change his mind.

Sports Illustrated

10 First Round Bold Predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft

How about a little suspense with the No. 1 pick? Plus, the Cardinals get their franchise quarterback, and the Chiefs get a replacement for Travis Kelce.

The Guardian - US

NFL 2026 draft predictions: the stars, the needs and the lower-round gems

Our writers take a look at the best prospects coming out of college, and which teams need to nail their picks over the coming days

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Albert Breer Unveils His One and Only 2026 NFL Mock Draft

This isn’t a great class, but it should be a fun first round with many variables in play and teams also hunting for picks in 2027.

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Albert Breer's Latest NFL Draft Buzz: Which Teams Could Trade Out of Their Picks

Draft night trades are inevitable, and there are a few teams that look most likely to trade up or down. Plus, a stock update on Rueben Bain Jr. and a look at which prospects are facing questions about their maturity.

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Is Carson Beck Soaring Up NFL Draft Boards? One Insider Believes He Could Go Early

Carson Beck could be the biggest late riser of the 2026 NFL draft.

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Albert Breer: NFL Teams Wary of Miami QB Carson Beck’s ‘Loner’ Personality

One anonymous NFC coordinator said he wouldn’t draft Beck because of his personality.

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Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for Every Team in the 2026 NFL Draft

Some general managers will have things break their way, while others will be left scrambling as the board takes shape on Thursday and beyond.

The Guardian - US

Fernando Mendoza: LinkedIn lunatic, endearing goofball and a symbol of the NFL’s future

The Indiana quarterback will almost certainly be the No 1 overall pick in this week’s draft. He is also a sign of what’s to come for the league

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Cardinals Solidify Their Future in Daniel Flick’s Final NFL Mock Draft

While it’s clear who the Raiders will select at No. 1, intrigue remains throughout Round 1, especially for teams with multiple picks.

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