Overview
- Analysts broadly expect the Raiders to open the draft by taking Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at No. 1.
- The Jets are widely expected to take an edge rusher at No. 2, with GM Darren Mougey downplaying a canceled visit with David Bailey as DraftKings odds tilt toward Bailey over Arvell Reese.
- Kansas City holds picks 9 and 29 and is weighing top receiver Jordyn Tyson’s talent against a major injury record that includes multiple knee ligament tears, a fractured clavicle, and recent hamstring issues.
- The Giants, who now own picks 5 and 10 after dealing Dexter Lawrence, met with Tyson and could target him early as betting odds also point to Ohio State defenders Caleb Downs or Sonny Styles at No. 5.
- Executives expect active trading because teams see a thin group of blue-chip prospects, with reports indicating the Cowboys are more likely to trade down from No. 20 than package picks to move up and the Seahawks open to moving back from No. 32.