"The Raiders will start us off in the first round, and the Seahawks will wrap it up at No. 32. We also know where the four teams with two Day 1 picks will select -- the Browns at Nos. 6 and 24; the Cowboys at Nos. 12 and 20; the Jets at Nos. 2 and 14; and the Rams at Nos. 13 and 29. I'm not projecting any more pick swaps today, either."
"He had a remarkable season in 2025, displaying elite accuracy and overall arm talent to throw to all levels of the field. He improved his pocket awareness and was fantastic in clutch moments, leading the Hoosiers to their first undefeated record and a national championship. Mendoza brings a strong frame and in-pocket mobility with enough creativity to handle duress out of structure. And his quick-processing skills point to a successful starting NFL QB."
The NFL offseason follows a Seahawks victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, and the draft begins April 23 in Pittsburgh. The draft order is finalized, with the Raiders picking No. 1 and the Seahawks No. 32; the Browns (Nos. 6 and 24), Cowboys (Nos. 12 and 20), Jets (Nos. 2 and 14) and Rams (Nos. 13 and 29) each hold two Day 1 selections. The combine occurs in two weeks and pro days follow, influencing evaluations. Early Round 1 projections incorporate team needs, scouting rankings and league intel. The Raiders are projected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, noted for accuracy, pocket awareness and NFL starting potential.
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