2026 NFL Draft Recap: Raiders Land Mendoza at No. 1 as First Round Delivers Thrills in Pittsburgh – Full Pick Results & Analysis
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The 2026 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday night in Pittsburgh, and the first round delivered exactly what fans had been waiting for—drama, surprises, and the beginning of new eras for franchises across the league. For anyone watching at Sportsphere24 Updates, this was a night where dreams came true, where the future of the NFL was shaped one pick at a time.
As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders kicked things off by selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick . The Heisman Trophy winner will now be tasked with leading a franchise desperate for stability under center.
Draft Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Acrisure Stadium & Point State Park)
First Round Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Remaining Rounds: Friday, April 24 (Rounds 2-3) & Saturday, April 25 (Rounds 4-7)
At Sportsphere24 Updates, we bring you the complete first-round breakdown—every pick, every trade, and everything you need to know as the 2026 NFL Draft unfolds .
Round 1 Full Results: Who Went Where?
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft featured 32 selections, several trades, and a run on offensive playmakers that reshaped the top of the board . Here is how the entire first round played out:
Top of the Draft: The Mendoza Era Begins in Las Vegas
The 2026 NFL Draft started with zero suspense at the top. The Las Vegas Raiders had been linked to Fernando Mendoza for months, and they didn't overthink it . The Indiana quarterback joins a franchise that has cycled through signal-callers since the departure of Derek Carr.
Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy after a spectacular 2025 season, showcasing the arm talent, mobility, and poise that made him the consensus top prospect in this class . He will be expected to start immediately for a Raiders team that finished with the worst record in football.
At Sportsphere24 Updates, we believe this was the safest—and smartest—pick the Raiders could have made. Mendoza has the tools to transform an offense.
The New York Jets followed by selecting Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey at No. 2 . Bailey is a physical specimen with explosive first-step quickness. He will pair with former Defensive Player of the Year Sauce Gardner to give the Jets one of the most feared defenses in the AFC.
The Arizona Cardinals surprised many by taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 . Love is the first running back selected in the top three since Saquon Barkley in 2018. He rushed for over 1,500 yards and caught 40 passes last season, proving he can be a three-down weapon for Kyler Murray and the Cardinals' offense.
The Tennessee Titans added a dynamic weapon for Will Levis, selecting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4 . Tate is a polished route-runner with excellent hands. He joins DeAndre Hopkins and Treylon Burks to form one of the most intriguing receiving corps in the AFC South.
The Giants' Double Dip: Two Top-10 Picks
The New York Giants entered the 2026 NFL Draft with two selections inside the top 10, and they used them to address critical needs on both sides of the ball .
At No. 5, the Giants selected Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese . Reese is a sideline-to-sideline linebacker with elite instincts. He fills a void in the middle of the Giants' defense that has existed since the departure of Blake Martinez.
At No. 10—a pick acquired from the Cincinnati Bengals in the Dexter Lawrence trade—the Giants took Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa . Mauigoa is a massive human being at 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds. He will step in immediately at right tackle, protecting Daniel Jones' blind side.
At Sportsphere24 Updates, we love this approach. The Giants identified their biggest needs and addressed them with premium talent. This is how winning organizations operate.
Notable: The New York Giants and New York Jets became the first pair of New York teams since 2009 to both own multiple first-round picks in the same draft .
Quarterbacks: A Quiet Night After Mendoza
After Mendoza went No. 1 overall, the quarterback position went quiet for much of the first round. That changed at No. 13.
The Los Angeles Rams traded up with the Atlanta Falcons to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson . Simpson is viewed as a developmental prospect with immense physical tools. He will sit behind Matthew Stafford for at least one season before taking the reins of the Rams' offense.
No other quarterback was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. That means Jaxson Dart, Quinn Ewers, and other signal-callers will have to wait until Day 2 to hear their names called.
Trade Central: Who Moved Up and Down?
The 2026 NFL Draft first round featured several significant trades that reshaped the board :
Cleveland Browns moved up to No. 24 (from Jacksonville) to select Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion . The Browns' receiving corps was among the worst in the NFL last season, and Concepcion brings immediate playmaking ability.
Houston Texans traded up to No. 26 to take Georgia Tech offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge . The Texans are loading up to protect their franchise quarterback.
Miami Dolphins moved up to No. 27 to grab San Diego State defensive back Chris Johnson . Johnson is a physical corner who can play inside or outside.
New England Patriots jumped up to No. 28 (from Buffalo) to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu . Lomu didn't allow a sack last season and will compete for the starting left tackle job immediately.
Tennessee Titans traded back into the first round at No. 31 to select Auburn edge rusher Keldric Faulk . Faulk is a toolsy pass-rusher with massive upside.
New York Jets moved up to No. 30 to grab Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. . Cooper was a menace in the open field last season, forcing 27 missed tackles—tied for fourth-most among receivers in the FBS.
At Sportsphere24 Updates, we appreciate teams that are aggressive when they see value. The Titans and Texans, in particular, made smart moves to land impact players.
The Eagles and Cowboys: An NFC East Arms Race
The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles each made aggressive moves in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, continuing the arms race in the NFC East.
The Eagles traded up with the Cowboys at No. 20 to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon . Lemon had just two drops on 108 targets last season and posted a 130.0 quarterback rating when targeted. He will step into the slot role vacated by an aging veteran and give Jalen Hurts another weapon.
The Cowboys, after trading down with the Eagles, selected UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence at No. 23 . Lawrence posted an impressive 4.52-second 40-yard dash and a 40-inch vertical jump at the NFL Combine. He will rotate in behind Micah Parsons and provide depth on a defense that struggled to pressure the quarterback last season.
At Sportsphere24 Updates, we love the chess match between these two rivals. The Eagles got their receiver. The Cowboys got their pass-rusher. Both teams improved.
The AFC Arms Race: Chiefs, Browns, and Jets Add Firepower
The Kansas City Chiefs made two first-round selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, and both picks were designed to keep Patrick Mahomes comfortable.
At No. 9, the Chiefs selected LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane . Delane is a ball-hawking defensive back who will start opposite Trent McDuffie.
At No. 29 (acquired from the Rams), the Chiefs took Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods . Woods has been compared to Jalen Carter for his size (6-foot-3, 298 pounds) and athleticism. He can beat defenders with a bull rush, chase down ball-carriers, and eat up double teams. Consistency is his only question mark.
The Cleveland Browns made two first-round picks—Nos. 6 and 24—and used them to overhaul their offense.
At No. 6, the Browns selected Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano . Fano will protect Deshaun Watson's blind side.
At No. 24, the Browns traded up to select Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion . Concepcion is a "dynamic weapon in the open field with immediate value as a returner," according to scouting reports. He fills a massive need for a receiving corps that ranked near the bottom of the NFL last season.
The New York Jets also made two first-round picks—Nos. 2 and 16—and added a defensive superstar and an offensive weapon.
At No. 2, the Jets selected David Bailey. At No. 16 (acquired from the Colts), the Jets selected Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30 after trading up .
Who Didn't Pick in Round 1?
Six teams entered the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round selection :
Atlanta Falcons
Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts
Denver Broncos
Cincinnati Bengals
Green Bay Packers
These teams will have to wait until Day 2 to add their first rookie of the class. The Jaguars, however, have three third-round picks (Nos. 81, 88, and 100) and eleven total selections, so they will have plenty of opportunities to add talent.
Team-by-Team First-Round Selections (Simplified)
Here is a quick-reference guide to which teams selected which prospects in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft:
Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Buffalo Bills: No first-round pick (traded to New England)
Carolina Panthers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
Chicago Bears: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Cincinnati Bengals: No first-round pick (traded to NY Giants)
Cleveland Browns: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah & KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Dallas Cowboys: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF
Detroit Lions: No first-round pick (traded)
Green Bay Packers: No first-round pick (traded to Dallas)
Houston Texans: Keylan Rutledge, OL, Georgia Tech
Jacksonville Jaguars: No first-round pick (traded to Cleveland)
Kansas City Chiefs: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU & Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Los Angeles Chargers: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
Los Angeles Rams: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Miami Dolphins: Chris Johnson, DB, San Diego State
Minnesota Vikings: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
New England Patriots: Caleb Lomu, OT
New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
New York Giants: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State & Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
New York Jets: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech & Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
Philadelphia Eagles: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
Pittsburgh Steelers: Max Iheanachor, OL, Arizona State
San Francisco 49ers: No first-round pick (traded)
Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: No first-round pick (traded)
Tennessee Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State & Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Complete 7-Round Draft Order Reference
For those following the entire 2026 NFL Draft, here is the complete seven-round order organized for quick reference. Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) begins Friday at 7 PM ET, and Day 3 (Rounds 4-7) begins Saturday at noon ET .
Round 2 (Friday, April 24 – 7:00 PM ET)
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 33 | New York Jets |
| 34 | Arizona Cardinals |
| 35 | Tennessee Titans |
| 36 | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 37 | New York Giants |
| 38 | Houston Texans (from WAS) |
| 39 | Cleveland Browns |
| 40 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 41 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 42 | New Orleans Saints |
| 43 | Miami Dolphins |
| 44 | New York Jets (from DAL) |
| 45 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 46 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 47 | Indianapolis Colts |
| 48 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 49 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 50 | Detroit Lions |
| 51 | Carolina Panthers |
| 52 | Green Bay Packers |
| 53 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 54 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 55 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 56 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 57 | Chicago Bears |
| 58 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 59 | Houston Texans |
| 60 | Chicago Bears (from BUF) |
| 61 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 62 | Denver Broncos |
| 63 | New England Patriots |
| 64 | Seattle Seahawks |
Round 3 (Friday, April 24 – continuation)
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 65 | Arizona Cardinals |
| 66 | Tennessee Titans |
| 67 | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 68 | Philadelphia Eagles (from NYJ) |
| 69 | Houston Texans (from NYG) |
| 70 | Cleveland Browns |
| 71 | Washington Commanders |
| 72 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 73 | New Orleans Saints |
| 74 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 75 | Miami Dolphins |
| 76 | Pittsburgh Steelers (from DAL) |
| 77 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 78 | Indianapolis Colts |
| 79 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 80 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 81 | Jacksonville Jaguars (from DET) |
| 82 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 83 | Carolina Panthers |
| 84 | Green Bay Packers |
| 85 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 86 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 87 | Miami Dolphins (from PHI) |
| 88 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 89 | Chicago Bears |
| 90 | Miami Dolphins (from HOU) |
| 91 | Buffalo Bills |
| 92 | Dallas Cowboys (from SF) |
| 93 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 94 | Miami Dolphins (from DEN) |
| 95 | New England Patriots |
| 96 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 97 | Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory) |
| 98 | Philadelphia Eagles (Compensatory) |
| 99 | Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory) |
| 100 | Jacksonville Jaguars (Special Compensatory) |
Round 4 (Saturday, April 25 – 12:00 PM ET)
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 101 | Tennessee Titans |
| 102 | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 103 | New York Jets |
| 104 | Arizona Cardinals |
| 105 | New York Giants |
| 106 | Houston Texans (from WAS) |
| 107 | Cleveland Browns |
| 108 | Denver Broncos (from NO) |
| 109 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 110 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 111 | Denver Broncos (from MIA) |
| 112 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 113 | Indianapolis Colts |
| 114 | Philadelphia Eagles (from ATL) |
| 115 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 116 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 117 | Las Vegas Raiders (from MIN) |
| 118 | Detroit Lions |
| 119 | Carolina Panthers |
| 120 | Green Bay Packers |
| 121 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 122 | Atlanta Falcons (from PHI) |
| 123 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 124 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 125 | New England Patriots (from CHI) |
| 126 | Buffalo Bills |
| 127 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 128 | Detroit Lions (from HOU) |
| 129 | Chicago Bears (from LAR) |
| 130 | Miami Dolphins (from DEN) |
| 131 | New England Patriots |
| 132 | New Orleans Saints (from SEA) |
| 133 | San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory) |
| 134 | Las Vegas Raiders (Compensatory) |
| 135 | Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory) |
| 136 | New Orleans Saints (Compensatory) |
| 137 | Philadelphia Eagles (Compensatory) |
| 138 | San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory) |
| 139 | San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory) |
| 140 | New York Jets (Compensatory) |
Round 5 (Saturday, April 25 – continuation)
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 141 | Houston Texans (from LV) |
| 142 | Tennessee Titans (from NYJ) |
| 143 | Arizona Cardinals |
| 144 | Tennessee Titans |
| 145 | New York Giants |
| 146 | Cleveland Browns |
| 147 | Washington Commanders |
| 148 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 149 | Cleveland Browns (from CIN) |
| 150 | New Orleans Saints |
| 151 | Miami Dolphins |
| 152 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 153 | Green Bay Packers (from ATL) |
| 154 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 155 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 156 | Indianapolis Colts |
| 157 | Detroit Lions |
| 158 | Carolina Panthers (from MIN) |
| 159 | Carolina Panthers |
| 160 | Green Bay Packers |
| 161 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 162 | Baltimore Ravens (from LAC) |
| 163 | Minnesota Vikings (from PHI) |
| 164 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 165 | Buffalo Bills (from CHI) |
| 166 | Jacksonville Jaguars (from SF) |
| 167 | Houston Texans |
| 168 | Buffalo Bills |
| 169 | Kansas City Chiefs (from LAR) |
| 170 | Denver Broncos |
| 171 | New England Patriots |
| 172 | New Orleans Saints (from SEA) |
| 173 | Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory) |
| 174 | Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory) |
| 175 | Las Vegas Raiders (Compensatory) |
| 176 | Kansas City Chiefs (Compensatory) |
| 177 | Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory) |
| 178 | Philadelphia Eagles (Compensatory) |
| 179 | New York Jets (Compensatory) |
| 180 | Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory) |
| 181 | Detroit Lions (Compensatory) |
Round 6 (Saturday, April 25 – continuation)
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 182 | Buffalo Bills (from NYJ) |
| 183 | Arizona Cardinals |
| 184 | Tennessee Titans |
| 185 | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 186 | New York Giants |
| 187 | Washington Commanders |
| 188 | Seattle Seahawks (from CLE) |
| 189 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 190 | New Orleans Saints |
| 191 | New England Patriots (from KC) |
| 192 | New York Giants (from MIA) |
| 193 | New York Giants (from DAL) |
| 194 | Tennessee Titans (from BAL) |
| 195 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 196 | Minnesota Vikings (from IND) |
| 197 | Philadelphia Eagles (from ATL) |
| 198 | New England Patriots (from MIN) |
| 199 | Cincinnati Bengals (from DET) |
| 200 | Carolina Panthers |
| 201 | Green Bay Packers |
| 202 | New England Patriots (from PIT) |
| 203 | Jacksonville Jaguars (from PHI) |
| 204 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 205 | Detroit Lions (from JAX) |
| 206 | Cleveland Browns (from CHI) |
| 207 | Los Angeles Rams (from HOU) |
| 208 | Las Vegas Raiders (from BUF) |
| 209 | Washington Commanders (from SF) |
| 210 | Kansas City Chiefs (from LAR) |
| 211 | Baltimore Ravens (from DEN) |
| 212 | New England Patriots |
| 213 | Detroit Lions (from SEA) |
| 214 | Indianapolis Colts (from PIT; Compensatory) |
| 215 | Atlanta Falcons (from PHI; Compensatory) |
| 216 | Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory) |
Round 7 (Saturday, April 25 – continuation)
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 217 | Arizona Cardinals |
| 218 | Dallas Cowboys (from TEN) |
| 219 | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 220 | Buffalo Bills (from NYJ) |
| 221 | Cincinnati Bengals (from NYG) |
| 222 | Detroit Lions (from CLE) |
| 223 | Washington Commanders |
| 224 | Pittsburgh Steelers (from NO) |
| 225 | Tennessee Titans (from KC) |
| 226 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 227 | Miami Dolphins |
| 228 | New York Jets (from DAL) |
| 229 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 230 | Pittsburgh Steelers (from IND) |
| 231 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 232 | Los Angeles Rams (from BAL) |
| 233 | Jacksonville Jaguars (from DET) |
| 234 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 235 | Minnesota Vikings (from CAR) |
| 236 | Green Bay Packers |
| 237 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 238 | Miami Dolphins (from LAC) |
| 239 | Chicago Bears (from PHI) |
| 240 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 241 | Chicago Bears |
| 242 | New York Jets (from BUF) |
| 243 | Houston Texans (from SF) |
| 244 | Minnesota Vikings (from HOU) |
| 245 | Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR) |
| 246 | Denver Broncos |
| 247 | New England Patriots |
| 248 | Cleveland Browns (from SEA) |
| 249 | Indianapolis Colts (Compensatory) |
| 250 | Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory) |
| 251 | Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory) |
| 252 | Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory) |
| 253 | Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory) |
| 254 | Indianapolis Colts (Compensatory) |
| 255 | Green Bay Packers (Compensatory) |
| 256 | Denver Broncos (Compensatory) |
| 257 | Denver Broncos (Compensatory) |
Team-by-Team Total Pick Count
Here is how many selections each team currently holds in the 2026 NFL Draft :
Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 picks (most in the draft)
New England Patriots: 11 picks
Baltimore Ravens: 11 picks
Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 picks
Las Vegas Raiders: 10 picks
Cleveland Browns: 9 picks
Dallas Cowboys: 9 picks
Denver Broncos: 9 picks
Detroit Lions: 9 picks
Kansas City Chiefs: 9 picks
Miami Dolphins: 9 picks
Minnesota Vikings: 9 picks
New York Jets: 9 picks
San Francisco 49ers: 9 picks
Tennessee Titans: 9 picks
Arizona Cardinals: 7 picks
Buffalo Bills: 7 picks
Carolina Panthers: 7 picks
Chicago Bears: 7 picks
Cincinnati Bengals: 8 picks
Green Bay Packers: 8 picks
Houston Texans: 8 picks
Indianapolis Colts: 7 picks
Los Angeles Rams: 7 picks
New Orleans Saints: 8 picks
New York Giants: 7 picks
Philadelphia Eagles: 8 picks
Seattle Seahawks: 5 picks (fewest in the draft)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7 picks
Washington Commanders: 7 picks
Atlanta Falcons: 5 picks
Los Angeles Chargers: 5 picks
Betting Insights and What to Watch on Day 2
For those who follow Sportsphere24 Updates for betting insights, here is what the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft tells us about the remainder of the event.
Quarterback Watch: Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss), Quinn Ewers (Texas), and Drew Allar (Penn State) remain on the board. All three could come off the board early in Round 2. The Giants, Raiders, and Rams have already addressed QB, but teams like the Seahawks, Steelers, and Saints could be in the market on Day 2.
Wide Receiver Depth: After Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, and KC Concepcion went in Round 1, a deep receiver class remains. Expect a run on wideouts early in Round 2.
Running Back Surprise: Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price both went in Round 1—the first time two running backs have been selected in the first round since 2018 . The position is officially back in vogue.
Trades Expected: Several teams with multiple picks (Ravens, Browns, Chiefs, Jets) could be active on the trade market, either moving up for targeted prospects or trading down to acquire more capital.
At Sportsphere24 Updates, we will have complete coverage of Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday and Rounds 4 through 7 on Saturday.
How to Watch the Remainder of the 2026 NFL Draft
For fans who want to catch every pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, here is the full viewing information :
| Round | Date | Start Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | Friday, April 24 | 7:00 PM | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, fubo |
| 4-7 | Saturday, April 25 | 12:00 PM | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, fubo |
At Sportsphere24 Updates, we will provide live updates, analysis, and immediate reactions to every significant pick throughout the weekend.
Conclusion: A First Round to Remember
The 2026 NFL Draft first round delivered everything fans could have hoped for. The Las Vegas Raiders got their franchise quarterback. The New York Giants added two top-10 talents. The Arizona Cardinals shocked the world by taking a running back at No. 3. And the trade market was active and aggressive.
Fernando Mendoza is now the face of the Raiders. David Bailey will terrorize AFC East quarterbacks for the Jets. Jeremiyah Love will try to revive the running back position in Arizona. And dozens of other young men saw their dreams come true on Thursday night in Pittsburgh.
Now, the focus shifts to Day 2. Rounds 2 and 3 begin Friday at 7 PM ET. The depth of this class will be on full display. Quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive playmakers will fly off the board.
Thank you for reading Sportsphere24 Updates, your home for daily football stories, analysis, and draft coverage. We will be back with complete coverage of Rounds 2 and 3, followed by the final four rounds on Saturday.
Until then, keep your eyes on the draft board.