🏈 2026 NFL Draft Tracker (LIVE): Picks, Instant Analysis & First-Round Grades
The 2026 NFL Draft is here! After Fernando Mendoza's expected selection as the No. 1 pick to kick off the first round tonight (ABC/ESPN, NFL Network), our live NFL draft tracker will help you track every Round 1 pick with instant analysis from college football expert Rob Paul and my NFL draft grades for all 32 first-round picks.
Last updated: 9:11 PM ET | Last pick: Francis Mauigoa (OL), Miami -> New York Giants | On the clock (No. 11): Dallas Cowboys
🏈 2026 NFL Draft live updates: Round 1 picks & draft order
Projected picks from Rob Paul's NFL mock draft 3.0 as of Thursday, April 23.
| Pick | Team | Player (Pos) | School | Projected pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas Raiders | Fernando Mendoza (QB) | Indiana | Fernando Mendoza (QB), Indiana |
| 2 | New York Jets | David Bailey (EDGE) | Texas Tech | Arvell Reese (EDGE/LB), Ohio State |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love (RB) | Notre Dame | David Bailey (EDGE), Texas Tech |
| 4 | Tennessee Titans | Carnell Tate (WR) | Ohio State | Jeremiyah Love (RB), Notre Dame |
| 5 | New York Giants | Arvell Reese (EDGE/LB) | Ohio State | Caleb Downs (SAF), Ohio State |
| 6 | Kansas City Chiefs (via Cleveland) | Mansoor Delane (CB) | LSU | Sonny Styles (LB), Ohio State |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | Sonny Styles (LB) | Ohio State | Francis Mauigoa (OL), Miami |
| 8 | New Orleans Saints | Jordyn Tyson (WR) | Arizona State | Carnell Tate (WR), Ohio State |
| 9 | Cleveland Browns (via Kansas City) | Spencer Fano (OL) | Utah | Rueben Bain Jr. (DL), Miami |
| 10 | New York Giants (via Cincinnati) | Francis Mauigoa (OL) | Miami | Vega Ioane (OG), Penn State |
| 11 | Dallas Cowboys (via Miami) | — | — | Mansoor Delane (CB), LSU |
| 12 | Miami Dolphins (via Dallas) | — | — | Spencer Fano (OL), Utah |
| 13 | Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta) | — | — | Jordyn Tyson (WR), Arizona State |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens | — | — | Kenyon Sadiq (TE), Oregon |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | — | — | Keldric Faulk (DL), Auburn |
| 16 | New York Jets (via Indianapolis) | — | — | Makai Lemon (WR), USC |
| 17 | Detroit Lions | — | — | Monroe Freeling (OT), Georgia |
| 18 | Minnesota Vikings | — | — | Dillon Thieneman (SAF), Oregon |
| 19 | Carolina Panthers | — | — | KC Concepcion (WR), Texas A&M |
| 20 | Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay) | — | — | Omar Cooper Jr. (WR), Indiana |
| 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers | — | — | Kadyn Proctor (OL), Alabama |
| 22 | Los Angeles Chargers | — | — | Jermod McCoy (CB), Tennessee |
| 23 | Philadelphia Eagles | — | — | Blake Miller (OT), Clemson |
| 24 | Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville) | — | — | Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (SAF), Toledo |
| 25 | Chicago Bears | — | — | Caleb Lomu (OT), Utah |
| 26 | Buffalo Bills | — | — | TJ Parker (EDGE), Clemson |
| 27 | San Francisco 49ers | — | — | Max Iheanachor (OT), Arizona State |
| 28 | Houston Texans | — | — | Kayden McDonald (IDL), Ohio State |
| 29 | Kansas City Chiefs (via LA Rams) | — | — | Chris Johnson (CB), San Diego State |
| 30 | Miami Dolphins (via Denver) | — | — | Denzel Boston (WR), Washington |
| 31 | New England Patriots | — | — | Akheem Mesidor (EDGE), Miami |
| 32 | Seattle Seahawks | — | — | Colton Hood (CB), Tennessee |
📝 NFL draft analysis & pick grades
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Pick 1: Las Vegas Raiders select Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
🔍 How Mendoza fits with the Raiders
Mendoza is a nice fit in Klint Kubiak's offense, with his consistent ball placement and the anticipation he throws with at all three levels. While he doesn't add a ton out of structure, Mendoza is a cerebral player both pre- and post-snap, often finding an answer with his mind and quick release before pressure breaks plays down. He has both the physical and mental makeup of a franchise passer and should push to be a top 12 QB in the NFL.
— Paul
✍️ SBR Draft Grade: A
There was no other choice for the Raiders at the top of this draft, and I'm all in on Mendoza's chances of developing into a high-level starter long term. He has a lively arm that he showed even in his Cal days, and his ability to process what he sees on the field - combined with the mental makeup and maturity that helped him lead Indiana to a national title - has me fully bought in on him as a future star. I'll be shocked if this doesn't work out.
— Cowart
Pick 2: New York Jets select David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
🔍 How Bailey fits with the Jets
A pass rusher with rare twitch, Bailey's explosive first step is what makes him such a lethal sack artist. His ability to convert speed-to-power, along with his developing pass rush plan could make him the most productive rookie in terms of sacks. Bailey is a bit stiff and needs to improve as a run defender, but his effort is there (just watch him crash backside).
— Paul
✍️ SBR Draft Grade: B+
Bailey led the FBS in sacks (14.5) and pressure rate last season, so it's hard for me to fault them for taking him here given their ineptitude at rushing the passer last year (26 sacks). If Aaron Glenn wants to win now, Bailey is the guy. That said, Reese would have been the pick for me as a long-term bet on his upside for a modern defense. I'm not going to be too disappointed with someone as productive as Bailey.
— Cowart
Pick 3: Arizona Cardinals select Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
🔍 How Love fits with the Cardinals
The best offensive playmaker in the class, Love has a rare blend of contact balance and burst. He was the best home run hitting running back in college football in 2025, and he's a weapon out of the backfield as a pass catcher. He gives Mike LaFleur a Pro Bowl talent to build his offense around.
— Paul
✍️ SBR Draft Grade: C+
Look, I'm not going to knock the Cardinals too hard for taking the player they presumably see as the best football player in this class who gives them the most opportunities to build an offense around whomever their next long-term quarterback is. I just can't endorse the math behind it. Arizona's window just got shorter tonight, and I'm not sure it has the roster to justify that - even if this team will be infinitely more entertaining.
— Cowart
Pick 4: Tennessee Titans select Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
🔍 How Tate fits with the Titans
The best wide receiver in the class, Tate offers a big-play threat for the Titans and should pair well with Cam Ward's big arm. Tate has elite ball skills (0 drops in 2025) and is a contested catch monster thanks to his massive hands and body control. He's an ascending route runner, too, and can start at Z immediately.
— Paul
✍️ SBR Draft Grade: B-
This feels like a reach on paper, especially with such a deep class that could have allowed the Titans to trade back and potentially gain value. But if they didn't have a dance partner, then I don't mind the pick on paper: Tate has a high floor with his route running and high-end ball skills, and giving Cam Ward a running mate like Tate is a strong development plan for Robert Saleh.
— Cowart
Pick 5: New York Giants select Arvell Reese, EDGE/LB, Ohio State
🔍 How Reese fits with the Giants
This is a best case scenario for John Harbaugh and the Giants, with Reese having the highest ceiling of any player in the class. He's a rare athlete who's just scratching the surface as a pass rusher, and can be a defensive weapon spying opposing QBs and setting the edge against the run. This is a best player available pick, and even with it not being a need, it's worth it in a weaker draft class.
— Paul
✍️ SBR Draft Grade: A
The Giants have to be elated to see Reese fall all the way to five as potentially the best player in this draft. Yes, the fit is a little odd on paper, but New York is building an amoeba-like defense with pass-rushers who can play off-ball and linebackers who can blow up the quarterback. I'm buying what John Harbaugh's new team is selling with this pick, especially with another top-10 pick left for a safer play.
— Cowart
Pick 6 (TRADE): Kansas City Chiefs select Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
🔍 How Delane fits with the Chiefs
The Chiefs fill their biggest defensive need with the best cornerback in the class in Delane. A pro-ready outside corner with one of the highest floors in the class, the All-American has elite footwork and cover instincts. Delane is schematically versatile with the ability to play press-man or with his eyes on the QB in zone where his ball skills shine.
— Paul
✍️ SBR Draft Grade: C-
This isn't really a knock against Delane, who was clearly the best cornerback in this year's draft, and I fully understand how dire the need was at cornerback for Kansas City. But that's a self-inflicted wound after trading All-Pro corner Trent McDuffie, so paying extra capital to move up three spots feels a little off to me. If Delane pans out as an All-Pro, it'll pay off; if not, this feels desperate.
— Cowart
Pick 7: Washington Commanders select Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
🔍 How Styles fits with the Commanders
Dan Quinn gets an alpha to lead his defense, with Styles poised to wear the green dot in Washington for a long time. With jaw-dropping length and athleticism to go with his ability to diagnose and finish through tackles, Styles can become one of the best run defending linebackers in the league. The former safety is one of the few blue-chip prospects in the class.
✍️ SBR Draft Grade: B+
Styles fits the archetype of a modern linebacker - which makes sense for a converted safety - who has the athleticism and physicality to fill the run while being a nightmare tormenting opposing quarterbacks. The only reason to doubt this pick is the positional value, but this is a tough year to beat that drum. I like this pick especially at this spot.
— Cowart
Pick 8: New Orleans Saints select Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
🔍 How Tyson fits with the Saints
A healthy Tyson will be a scary sight opposite Chris Olave as a go-to chain mover. The Arizona State product has the skill set to be a dynamic route runner with his suddenness and deep release package. His quickness is similar to that of a basketball player getting to the rim, which isn't a surprise given his brother plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
✍️ SBR Draft Grade: B+
Tyson might be my favorite prospect in this entire draft with a ridiculously deep bag as a route runner and the ability to take over games when healthy. That last part is likely why he wasn't a top-five pick, and the only reason this isn't an A grade is the depth at receiver in this class if the Saints had opted to move back.
— Cowart
Pick 9: Cleveland Browns select Spencer Fano, OL, Utah
🔍 How Fano fits with the Browns
Cleveland adds the most athletically gifted offensive lineman in the class to Todd Monken's offense. While Fano's length is a question, his light feet and lateral quickness will help him hang at offensive tackle if the Browns keep him there. He's a mean people mover in the run game and offer positional versatility.
— Paul
✍️ SBR Draft Grade: B
The Browns were linked throughout the draft process to Fano, who slides in on Day 1 as a starter for Cleveland at tackle or edge. I would have rather taken a swing on a player with All-Pro upside like Caleb Downs for a team that should be in "best player available" mindset, but Fano has the type of projected floor that makes him a fair top-10 pick.
— Cowart
Pick 10: New York Giants select Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami
🔍 How Mauigoa fits with the Giants
The definition of a big hoss, Mauigoa can be a road grading mauler in the run game at right tackle or guard for the Giants. He has rare power and consistently finishes through the whistle, but is an underrated athlete. Mauigoa's anchor and violent hands make him an ascending pass blocker.
— Paul
✍️ SBR Draft Grade: B+
I like the value here for the Giants, especially given that they didn't own this pick a week ago and now land a potential franchise tackle in exchange for a disgruntled Dexter Lawrence. Mauigoa should be an instant-impact run blocker for Harbaugh and develop into a blind-side protector for Jaxson Dart.
— Cowart
Pick 11: Miami Dolphins
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Pick 12: Dallas Cowboys
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Pick 13: Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta)
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Pick 14: Baltimore Ravens
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Pick 15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Pick 16: New York Jets (via Indianapolis)
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Pick 17: Detroit Lions
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Pick 18: Minnesota Vikings
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Pick 19: Carolina Panthers
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Pick 20: Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay)
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Pick 21: Pittsburgh Steelers
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Pick 22: Los Angeles Chargers
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Pick 23: Philadelphia Eagles
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Pick 24: Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville)
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Pick 25: Chicago Bears
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Pick 26: Buffalo Bills
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Pick 27: San Francisco 49ers
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Pick 28: Houston Texans
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Pick 29: Kansas City Chiefs (via LA Rams)
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Pick 30: Miami Dolphins (via Denver)
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Pick 31: New England Patriots
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Pick 32: Seattle Seahawks
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AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Jets | Patriots
AFC North: Bengals | Browns | Ravens | Steelers
AFC South: Colts | Jaguars | Texans | Titans
AFC West: Broncos | Chargers | Chiefs | Raiders
NFC East: Commanders | Cowboys | Eagles | Giants
NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
NFC South: Buccaneers | Falcons | Panthers | Saints
NFC West: 49ers | Cardinals | Rams | Seahawks
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