Raiders to pick Mendoza No. 1

Mendoza's rise to the top of the draft board follows a historic season where he led the Hoosiers to a national championship.

While the Raiders appear locked in on their choice, the rest of the first round remains wildly unpredictable with little consensus on picks two through five.

The New York Jets are reportedly torn between several defensive stars for the second overall selection, while the Arizona Cardinals are weighing trade-down options.

Thousands of fans are expected to descend on Pittsburgh as the draft kicks off on Thursday night.