Overview
- The NFL on Thursday named 16 draft attendees, including Ty Simpson and five Ohio State standouts.
- Projected top pick Fernando Mendoza told the league he will watch from Miami with his family instead of attending.
- Recent mocks still split at No. 2 for the Jets between Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese and Texas Tech edge David Bailey.
- Odds and projections disagree on the first offensive tackle off the board, with Francis Mauigoa and Spencer Fano both drawing top‑five buzz.
- League reporting points to a trade‑heavy Round 1, with teams eyeing moves for QB Ty Simpson to lock in the fifth‑year option that only comes with Round 1 picks, and the Raiders expected to use No. 36 to add a receiver or right tackle for Mendoza.