Simpson Splash and Love in Desert: 5 NFL Draft Storylines
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The 2026 NFL Draft got underway last night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the 32 teams made their first round picks.
Michael McQuaid outlines the main takeaways from Thursday's first round.
- Raiders take Mendoza with first pick of NFL Draft BBC News —
- NFL draft full of surprises after Raiders select quarterback Fernando Mendoza The Independent —
- Top NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza says he's at 'bottom of totem pole' UPI —
- Fernando Mendoza Selected as Raiders No. 1 Pick at NFL Draft NBC News —
- QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft CTV News —