Overview
- Multiple marquee mocks released Wednesday keep Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 to the Raiders but diverge on the top 10, with several trade-up scenarios reshuffling the order.
- Raiders GM John Spytek said he has received "a few calls" about the first pick and signaled the team would stay put if their top target is on the board.
- Cleveland, holding picks No. 6 and No. 24, features in projections that include Dallas trading up to No. 6, with reporting suggesting the Browns could prioritize tackle or receiver over drafting a quarterback this year.
- The quarterback plan remains unsettled beyond Mendoza, as Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. both slot Alabama’s Ty Simpson at No. 30 via an Arizona trade-up, while Kiper argues against spending early first-round capital on this class.
- The draft opens April 23 in Pittsburgh, leaving a short window for boards, late pro-day takeaways, and trade talks to influence how the first round actually unfolds.