2026 NFL Draft Preview: Raiders Lock Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, Jets Eye Ty Simpson, Giants Trade for Top Picks

About this episode

The episode previews the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting key player picks and trades involving several teams.

Listeners, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday in Pittsburgh, and it's already buzzing with blockbuster trades and bold predictions. FOX Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders are set to grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall, ending their QB woes, while ESPN confirms he's the near-lock top pick. The New York Jets hold No. 2, with mocks from NFL.com's Eric Edholm projecting they snag QB Ty Simpson there, though CBS Sports predicts Simpson could slide, maybe even to the Cardinals later. Drama unfolded Saturday when the New York Giants traded Pro Bowl DT Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th pick, giving Big Blue two top-10 selections, per FOX Sports. Now they're eyeing Ohio State prospects like EDGE Arvell Reese, who might slip to them at No. 5, or WR Jordyn Tyson, as YouTube's Schrager Hour gossip suggests. CBS Sports hater mock adds intrigue: both Browns and Cardinals could trade out of the top 10 in this thin class, prioritizing picks over sure things. Running back Jeremiyah Love stands out as a top-five lock—CBS Sports calls him one of the class's few certainties, potentially ending a drought since Saquon Barkley in 2018. Titans at No. 4…

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• trades
• player predictions
• team strategies
• quarterback prospects

Keywords

• NFL Draft
• Fernando Mendoza
• Ty Simpson
• trades
• Giants
• quarterbacks
• 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals, CBS Sports, ESPN, NFL.com, FOX Sports, YouTube, Schrager Hour

Places: Pittsburgh

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