NFL Draft 2026: New Picks and Surprises Revealed
Draft Day Highlights: Surprises and New Beginnings
Las Vegas Raiders
Fernando Mendoza – Indiana quarterback (future signal‑caller)New York Jets
Arvell Reese – Ohio State linebacker/edge rusher (versatile defender)
Omar Cooper Jr. – Indiana wide receiver (talent‑seeker)Arizona Cardinals
Jeremiah Love – Notre Dame running back (offensive spark)Tennessee Titans
David Bailey – Texas Tech edge rusher (front‑line heart)New York Giants
Caleb Downs – Ohio State safety (defensive stability)
Olaivavega Ioane – Penn State offensive guard (QB protector)Cleveland Browns
Monroe Freeling – Georgia offensive tackle (future star shield)
KC Concepcion – Texas A&M wide receiver (passing diversity)Washington Commanders
Sonny Styles – linebacker (new energy post‑free agency)New Orleans Saints
Jordyn Tyson – Arizona State wide receiver (top catcher)Kansas City Chiefs
Mansoor Delane – LSU cornerback (secondary depth)
Malachi Lawrence – UCF edge rusher (disruptive potential)Miami Dolphins
Rueben Bain Jr. – Miami edge rusher (rebuild depth)
Blake Miller – Clemson offensive tackle (line strength)
Dallas Cowboys
Carnell Tate – Ohio State wide receiver (talent pair)
Colton Hood – Tennessee cornerback (secondary depth)Los Angeles Rams
Denzel Boston – Washington wide receiver (size & skill fit)Baltimore Ravens
Francis Mauigoa – Miami offensive lineman (line boost)Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Akheem Mesidor – Miami edge rusher (experience & consistency)Detroit Lions
Kadyn Proctor – Alabama offensive tackle (line reinforcement)Minnesota Vikings
Dillon Thieneman – Oregon safety (speed & instincts)Carolina Panthers
Makai Lemon – USC wide receiver (reliable target)Pittsburgh Steelers
Spencer Fano – Utah offensive lineman (versatility)Los Angeles Chargers
Kayden McDonald – Ohio State defensive lineman (run‑defense power)Philadelphia Eagles
Max Iheanachor – Arizona State offensive tackle (future starter)Chicago Bears
Zion Young – Missouri edge rusher (strength & tenacity)Buffalo Bills
T. J. Parker – Clemson edge rusher (pass‑rush enhancement)San Francisco 49ers
Kenyon Sadiq – Oregon tight end (potential upside)Houston Texans
Peter Woods – Clemson defensive lineman (revive dominance)New England Patriots
Keldric Faulk – Auburn edge rusher (size & versatility)
