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NFL Nation mock draft: Our team reporters predict landing spots in the first round
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
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Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
TOP HEADLINES
CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS
The Draft Day Predictor settles big Round 1 debates: Could Ty Simpson slide? Should Dallas trade up?
Our analytics model crunches the numbers on Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and how four NFL teams should approach their first-round picks.
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Meet Prospect X, who could be the 2026 NFL draft's brightest diamond in the rough
After months of searching, we've found the prospect we believe is the 2026 NFL draft's best-kept secret.
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Ohio State's Arvell Reese arrives at NFL draft with a community behind him
The star linebacker has risen to projected top-five draft pick with guidance from his mother and a legendary high school football coach
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KEEPING TRACK ...
The NFL's highest-paid players at every position: Here's who makes the most money, from QB to punter
We have seen a fair share of massive contracts in the NFL. So who tops the highest-paid list at every position as of today?
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Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027?
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1.
A.J. BROWN CONVERSATIONS
EAGLES' STAR ABOUT TO BE TRADED?
'It makes no sense!' Stephen A. has no idea what's going on with Eagles
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Schefter: A.J. Brown likely to be traded to the Patriots post-June 1
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CONSENSUS TOP PICK
CURIOSITY, QUIRK AND COMMAND
The unprecedented rise of Fernando Mendoza
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
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Mendoza: It would be a dream come true to play for Tom Brady
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TRENDING IN THE NFL
Ice melts: Drake seemingly trolls Caleb Williams during 'Iceman' rollout
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.
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NFL NATION
Bears' Caleb Williams ready to build off big year
He has enjoyed some downtime, including going to Coachella, but Williams is itching to play football again.
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DRAFT TALK
The Leggy 100: An annual ranking of the best players in the NFL draft class
Jeff Legwold reveals his list of top NFL draft prospects for 2026, which is based purely on talent.
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Why Graziano says Cardinals should avoid drafting Jeremiyah Love at No. 3
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Top Headlines
- Vrabel: I had 'difficult' talks over Russini photos
- Sanders touts 'new vibe' under Browns' Monken
- Sources: Tomlin joining NBC as studio analyst
- McVay says Nacua a full go for offseason program
- Colts QB Jones (Achilles) back to throwing again
- Fields: Wanted to join KC to learn from Mahomes
- Jets GM: Don't misread nixed visit with DE Bailey
- Steelers still giving Rodgers space as draft looms
- 📈 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
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2026 NFL mock draft: Kiper's pick predictions for Rounds 1-2
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the NFL draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.
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2026 NFL draft: Which teams should trade up, down in Round 1?
Would it make sense for the Eagles, Bears and Chiefs to trade up in Round 1? Should the Cowboys and Lions try to move down the board? Here's our advice for 10 teams.
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2026 NFL draft rankings: Jordan Reid's top 499 prospects
Jordan Reid ranked every draftable player in the 2026 class and graded them by round. Here's his final list, plus scouting reports on the top names.
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2026 NFL draft: Top prospects at 100 different skills, traits
Strongest arm? Fastest offensive and defensive playmakers? Quickest first step? Let's hand out superlatives for this NFL draft class.
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2026 NFL free agency grades: Dexter Lawrence II, Kirk Cousins
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals.
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