Overview
- - Multiple outlets project the Raiders to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall, leaving little suspense at the top.
- - Reports tie the Jets at No. 2 to edge rushers Arvell Reese of Ohio State or David Bailey of Texas Tech, narrowing their decision to two pass rushers.
- - Arizona’s third pick is viewed as the swing spot, with CBS Sports noting the Cardinals could trade down or take a defender, and SNY reporting buzz that Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is in play there.
- - Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is drawing late first‑round interest, though many expert mocks slot him early in Round 2, with scenarios linking him to Arizona or the Jets if a move back or up occurs.
- - League chatter points to several top‑10 teams seeking to trade down, while draft boards remain fluid as Love’s stock climbs and Miami’s Rueben Bain Jr. faces renewed scrutiny from reporting on a 2024 car crash.