Draft Day 2026: Welcome to the NFL
The 2026 NFL Draft began with Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza going No. 1 overall to the Raiders, and a record 320,000 fans attended in Pittsburgh. Nine offensive linemen were selected in Round 1, highlighting the NFL's growing need at the position.
The 2026 NFL Draft started with Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza being picked No. 1 overall by the Raiders. A record 320,000 fans attended the event in Pittsburgh, shattering the previous Round 1 attendance record. Nine offensive linemen were selected in the first round, underscoring the NFL's growing need at the position. For the first time in the Common Draft era, the first two running backs selected came from the same school, Notre Dame. Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy and other top players remained available for Rounds 2 and 3.
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