Overview
- Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza remains the consensus No. 1 to the Raiders and he declined a green‑room invite to watch the draft with family in Miami.
- The NFL named 16 prospects to attend the Pittsburgh green room, a group that includes Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and several Ohio State stars.
- NFL reporter Tom Pelissero said teams see only about 13 to 15 no‑doubt first‑round grades this year, a setup that often triggers moves around the top 10.
- Cleveland has been linked by insiders to Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor at No. 6, a possibility labeled surprising because many mocks slot him later in Round 1.
- The Chiefs hold pick No. 29 and could grab targets before the Raiders return at No. 36, creating late‑first jockeying that could shape early Round 2 options for Las Vegas.