UNBELIEVABLE: 6 - The Untold Story

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 · Apr 24

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 · Apr 24

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

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

The Guardian - US · Apr 22

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22