Overview
- Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza is the consensus projection at No. 1 to the Raiders after interview rounds in Indianapolis, and he skipped on-field workouts, per the Associated Press.
- DraftKings now lists Ohio State’s Arvell Reese at -140 to go No. 2 to the Jets after a standout combine that featured a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, according to CBS Sports.
- Executive-informed mock drafts keep Mendoza first and slot multiple edge rushers into the top three, with Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate also landing in the top 10, per Bleacher Report.
- San Francisco leaders publicly identified receiver speed as the roster’s biggest need, with Deebo Samuel already dealt, Brandon Aiyuk expected to be released, and Jauan Jennings set for free agency, ESPN reported.
- The NFL calendar now turns to movement, with the legal tampering window opening March 9 at noon ET and free agency beginning March 11 at 4 p.m. ET, as noted by Pro Football Focus.