Mendoza Leads 2026 First-Round Mock as Raiders Kick Off Draft Night with Surprises
Ryan Mink's final first-round mock for the 2026 NFL Draft has the Las Vegas Raiders taking Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, and includes a flurry of trades (Dallas moving up for Mansoor Delane at No. 9; Philadelphia trading up for Monroe Freeling at No. 15; Arizona sending up to land Ty Simpson at No. 32). The rest of the board features a balanced mix of QBs, edge rushers, offensive linemen, and playmakers—Arvell Reese, Kadyn Proctor, Spencer Fano, Makai Lemon, Sonny Styles, Vega Ioane, Denzel Boston, Kenyon Sadiq, Colton Hood, and more—creating a star-studded, surprise-filled opening round.