Overview
- Two high-profile mocks released Tuesday point to Texas Tech edge David Bailey at No. 2 for the Jets, even as others stick with Ohio State’s Arvell Reese.
- Betting markets keep Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza as an overwhelming No. 1 favorite and list Reese as the current odds pick at No. 2.
- Las Vegas holds the first pick and 10 total selections, and widespread projections have the Raiders taking Mendoza to fill their long-term quarterback need.
- Most leading mocks still see only one first-round quarterback, though Alabama’s Ty Simpson has gained late buzz as a possible Round 1 target.
- Oddsmakers and analysts expect just one Round 1 running back, with Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love often projected to Tennessee at No. 4.