In Sporting News' fifth edition of first-round projections for the 2026 NFL Draft, the Raiders get tied more to taking QB Fernando Mendoza at the top while the Jets, Cardinals, Browns, Saints get their share of impact offensive skill talent.

The Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock. Following the New York Giants' upset win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18, the Raiders officially secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Raiders were able to secure the No.

In total, the Colts currently have five draft picks in 2026. Along with trading away their first-rounder, GM Chris Ballard also traded the Colts' sixth-round draft pick as part of the trade that brought Mekhi Blackmon over from Minnesota.

FRISCO - The Dallas Cowboys face a possible rush to the pay window along the defensive line, with free agency on the horizon. But the NFL Draft is on the horizon beyond that horizon, reason for draftniks to attempt to pair Dallas with D-line standouts.

The 2025 NFL Draft is moving to Day 2 -- and all eyes are on Shedeur Sanders. The Second Team AP All-American quarterback out of Colorado didn't hear his name called in Thursday's first round held outside Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

(4) Texas Tech – Jacob Rodriguez (LB, 10) – It’s difficult to ignore Texas Tech’s duo of David Bailey and Romello Height, who might be the two best EDGEs in college football. But the Giants are pretty well stocked at the position at the moment. So instead I’ll focus on TTU’s Butkus AND Nagurski Award winning linebacker, Jacob Rodriguez.