Las Vegas Raiders — Fernando Mendoza, QB, IndianaAll that remains to be known about the Raiders’ first-round selection is how long they’ll wait to turn the card in with Mendoza’s name on it.2. New York Jets — Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio StateThe Jets canceled their 30 visit with Texas Tech’s David Bailey, which probably bodes well for Reese being the first defender coming off the board. Coach Aaron Glenn gets a versatile defender with sky-high upside as he looks to rebound from a rough first season.3.

Arizona Cardinals — David Bailey, DE, Texas TechBailey isn’t as well-rounded as you’d like from an edge defender being taken in this range, but he packs some serious punch as a pass rusher and could be a difference-making player to help kick-start the Cardinals’ rebuild.4. Tennessee Titans — Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio StateThis is much higher than is typical for an off-ball linebacker, but Styles was one of the best players in college football and then turned in an NFL Combine performance that ranked fourth out of 3,480 linebackers in Relative Athletic Score (9.99 out of 10). 5. New York Giants — Caleb Downs, S, Ohio StateDowns going to New York is one of the only picks that hasn’t changed for me over the last few months.

He’s an extremely clean fit under new head coach John Harbaugh.6. Cleveland Browns — Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio StateThe Browns are hoping to fill holes at receiver and tackle in this draft. Out of the players available at both position groups, I feel best about the chances of Tate becoming a stud at the next level.7.

Washington Commanders — Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre DameWho would’ve thought that a running back at pick No. 7 would be a steal? Love, who has been projected to go as high as No. 3, lands with a team that’s looking to climb back into a contending window.8. New Orleans Saints — Mansoor Delane, CB, LSUDelane is a borderline lock to be the first corner taken, with Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy reportedly needing another surgery to repair a cartilage defect in his knee.

Delane should save on moving costs in making the short drive from Baton Rouge. 9. Kansas City Chiefs — Rueben Bain Jr., DE, MiamiBain’s arm length (30⅞ inches) is likely the only thing stopping him from being a top-five pick. The attention garnered by George Karlaftis and Chris Jones should help him find his way a little sooner.10.

New York Giants (via Cincinnati Bengals) — Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn StateWith the draft capital they gained by losing a monster in the middle of their defensive line (defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence), the Giants gain a monster in the middle of their offensive line in Ioane, who can help fortify a unit that’s struggled to protect the oft-injured Joe Burrow.11. Miami Dolphins — Francis Mauigoa, OT, MiamiReports have emerged in the last week that Mauigoa has a back injury that’s viewed as a long-term concern. But the Dolphins should be mighty excited to land a player that was never expected to land outside the top 10.12.

Dallas Cowboys — Keldric Faulk, DE, AuburnJerry Jones’ biggest gripe against Micah Parsons was that he didn’t contribute enough against the run. That won’t be an issue with Faulk, who’s coming off a down year as a pass rusher, but can still be an instant contributor stopping the ground attack.13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons) — Spencer Fano, OT, UtahThe lack of clarity surrounding Fano’s best NFL position might cause him to tumble a bit, but his versatility should be a fit for Los Angeles, which needs a little bit of help all along the O-line. 14.

Baltimore Ravens — Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona StateTyson carries some injury concerns but reportedly had one of the best moments of the draft cycle in a pre-draft workout last week. He’d be the perfect complement to the Ravens’ current crop of pass catchers.15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Kenyon Sadiq, TE, OregonThe Buccaneers could really use another pass rusher, but I just don’t love any of the remaining options in this range.

So I have them rolling the dice on Sadiq, who fills a need and carries immense upside.16. New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts) — Makai Lemon, WR, USCThe Jets’ biggest free-agency moves, and the No. 2 pick, were all defense. But if they’re going to win more games in 2026, they need to fix the offense, which has few proven pass catchers outside of Garrett Wilson.17. Detroit Lions — Monroe Freeling, OT, GeorgiaI’m going to start this off by saying t