About this episode

The episode provides a detailed breakdown and analysis of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting trades, steals, and surprising picks.

The 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 is officially in the books and it DELIVERED. We break down EVERY pick from start to finish, including the biggest steals, shocking selections, and all the chaos with trades throughout the first round. From the Raiders locking in their franchise QB to surprise moves like the Rams taking a quarterback early, this draft had everything. We go team-by-team and give instant reactions, analysis, and early grades for all 32 picks. 💬 Drop a comment: Who won Round 1? What was the biggest surprise pick? Did YOUR team get it right? 👍 Like & Subscribe for full draft coverage, mock drafts, and NFL content all year long! #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2026 #NFL #NFLReactions #NFLNews #Football #AroundTheFelt #DraftRecap #NFLAnalysis #SportsPodcast #NFLMockDraft 0:00 Intro + Draft Overview 0:22 Overall Round 1 Reaction (Trades + Chaos) 0:56 Pick #1 – Raiders (Fernando Mendoza) 1:11 Pick #2 – Jets (David Bailey) 1:53 Pick #3 – Cardinals (Jeremiah Love) 2:52 Pick #4 – Titans (Carnell Tate) 3:51 Pick #5 – Giants (Arvel Reese) 5:25 Picks #6–8 (Chiefs Trade, Commanders, Saints) 8:28 Picks #9–10 (Browns, Giants Trade) 11:21 Picks #11–12 (Cowboys, Dolphins) 13:47 Pick #13 – Rams…

People in this episode

Host: Around the Felt

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• Trades
• Player Analysis
• Team Reactions
• Football

Keywords

• NFL Draft 2026
• Round 1 Reaction
• Trades
• Player Picks
• Football Analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Raiders, Jets, Cardinals, Titans, Giants, Chiefs, Commanders, Saints, Browns, Cowboys

More episodes of Around the Felt Sports

• NFL Draft Reaction + Biggest Storylines | HUGE Trades Shake Up Round 1 · April 27, 2026 · 52 min
• FINAL 2026 NFL Mock Draft (24 Hours Before) 🚨 Trades, Surprises & Bold Picks! · April 22, 2026 · 50 min
• FINAL 2026 NFL Mock Draft 🚨 Trades, Surprises & SHOCK Picks · April 20, 2026 · 54 min
• 32-Man NFL Mock Draft 2026 | FULL 1st Round w/ Trades, Analysis & Fan Picks · April 17, 2026 · 35 min
• FINAL 2026 NFL Mock Draft 12.0 (With Trades!) | Full 1st Round Predictions One Week Out · April 15, 2026 · 41 min
• FULL 2026 NFL Mock Draft (Rounds 1 & 2 + Blockbuster Trades) · April 8, 2026 · 1h 30m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Around the Felt Sports podcast page.