"The Raiders did a ton early on in free agency to make life easy on a rookie quarterback, and, as of now, Fernando Mendoza seems to be the runaway leader in the clubhouse to be their starter next season."
"I don't foresee a quarterback being worth it here, so the Jets will have to pivot with their selection. With next year's loaded QB class, I think they should just take the top player on their board."
"Do I think this is the wisest choice for a Cardinals team that has a lot of holes, especially in the trenches? No. But Jeremiyah Love is a gamebreaker and arguably the most talented player in the draft."
"The Giants have a few different directions they could go here. Given how high Caleb Downs' ceiling is and that the new head coach, John Harbaugh, just had a front row seat to how big of an impact a player like Kyle Hamilton can make on a defense, I wouldn't be stunned at all to see him push for Downs here."
The 2026 NFL Mock Draft predicts Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders. The New York Jets are expected to select linebacker Arvell Reese, while the Arizona Cardinals may choose running back Jeremiyah Love despite team needs. The Tennessee Titans are likely to pick EDGE David Bailey if Love is unavailable. The New York Giants have multiple options, with safety Caleb Downs being a strong candidate due to his high ceiling and recent coaching influences.
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