What a day around the NFL. One thing to keep in mind with the Rams making this move: they don’t pull the trigger unless they feel extremely confident in Ty Simpson as the future of the franchise. The selection at No. 13 changed everything for Los Angeles. By landing the quarterback they wanted, the Rams gained the flexibility to be aggressive elsewhere and push more chips to the center of the table. This trade is a direct reflection of how highly they view Simpson internally. If they had gone in a different direction on draft night, it’s hard to imagine this move happening.

Love this fit.

Don’t forget

Remember: 75% of the rumors and news you hear during draft week, especially on draft day, is smoke. The things you think you know for sure somehow don’t come true, and vice versa. A few things I expect tonight that might be different from others: 1. I don’t think Makai Lemon lands with the Rams. I’m looking at a potential move up or move back from them. If they stick and pick, Kenyon Sadiq makes a lot of sense. 2. I think Jeremiyah Love makes it past pick No. 3 but will be gone before No. 6. I’m looking for a trade up here. 3. KC Concepcion will be drafted a lot higher than most expect. Be on the lookout for him to possibly leapfrog some of the bigger-name guys. And lastly, I apologize for the inactivity, but we made it to Draft Day 🥂

The Jets should pick Sonny Styles at No. 2…

Love this move from the Eagles. It provides them with the flexibility to trade AJ Brown and not have to force a pick on a WR on Day 1. • DeVonta Smith • Dontayvion Wicks • Hollywood Brown • Day 2 WR • Elijah Moore That’s a WR room you can feel comfortable with next year, especially when you have Saquon Barkley to take a load off the passing game.

Love this concept! Here’s who I would pick: Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes is chasing Brady. It would be a travesty if he didn’t win at least one in the next five years. Bears: I love what Ben Johnson brings to the table. He’s smart, energetic, and knows how to get his team fired up. With Caleb Williams at the helm, they seem bound to win one eventually. Broncos: They have a great young core, especially on defense, and they are all locked up for the foreseeable future. With Bo Nix bringing solid quarterback play and enough weapons to move the ball, don’t be shocked if Denver hoists the Lombardi soon. Patriots: They have the best young quarterback in the game in Drake Maye, a great leader (on the field) at head coach in Mike Vrabel, and Boston just has championship blood in its DNA. It would not shock me if they got the job done one of these years. Rams: They currently have the best roster in the game and still have Matthew Stafford for at least one more year. They are my pick to win it all next year.

Teams I believe could be on the move: • Cardinals ⬇️ • Titans ⬆️ • Browns ⬇️ • Commanders ⬇️ • Chiefs ⬆️ • Dolphins ⬆️ • Cowboys ⬆️ Should be entertaining…

This isn’t ideal for Mauigoa; however, he should still be a lock to be the first tackle off the board. He looked really good in the playoff, even with this injury.

Really bold draft strategy here from the Jets.

My favorite draft day bets: • Caleb Downs at 7 ( 1000) • Mansoor Delane at 8 ( 525) • Ty Simpson to the Jets ( 195) • Broncos first selection to be TE ( 300) • Steelers first selection to be WR ( 175) (Odds via BetMGM)

The teams controlling the 2026 NFL Draft 👇 (via Tankathon) 1. New York Jets — 1,291.3 Picks: 2, 16, 33, 44, 103, 140, 179, 228, 242 2. Miami Dolphins — 1,275.4 Picks: 11, 30, 43, 75, 87, 90, 94, 130, 151, 227, 238 3. Las Vegas Raiders — 1,208.6 Picks: 1, 36, 67, 102, 117, 134, 175, 185, 208, 219 4. Cleveland Browns — 1,133.7 Picks: 6, 24, 39, 70, 107, 146, 149, 206, 248 5. Kansas City Chiefs — 1,092.8 Picks: 9, 29, 40, 74, 109, 148, 169, 176, 210 6. Pittsburgh Steelers — 1,030.2 Picks: 21, 53, 76, 85, 99, 121, 135, 161, 216, 224, 230, 237 7. Tennessee Titans — 1,025.9 Picks: 4, 35, 66, 101, 142, 144, 184, 194, 225 8. Arizona Cardinals — 944.3 Picks: 3, 34, 65, 104, 143, 183, 217 9. Baltimore Ravens — 921.6 Picks: 14, 45, 80, 115, 154, 162, 173, 174, 211, 250, 253 10. Dallas Cowboys — 908.0 Picks: 12, 20, 92, 112, 152, 177, 180, 218

This draft is so interesting because it feels like there are five guys who have a legitimate shot at going No. 2 (Bain, Tate, Reese, Styles, Bailey). At the same time, it feels like one of those guys could be available at No. 12 for the Dallas Cowboys. 17 more days…🍿

How I think the top 10 will end up shaking out: 1. Fernando Mendoza - Raiders 2. Arvell Reese - Jets 3. David Bailey - Cardinals 4. Reuben Bain Jr. - Titans 5. Sonny Styles - Giants 6. Carnell Tate - Browns 7. Jeremiyah Love - Commanders 8. Mansoor Delane - Saints 9. Makai Lemon - Chiefs 10. Caleb Downs - Bengals

If Arizona sticks at pick No. 3, they should consider Jeremiyah Love. They aren’t good enough even with him to take themselves out of No. 1 pick contention next year. If you can put together a young nucleus of Jeremiyah Love, Trey McBride, Michael Wilson, and Marvin Harrison Jr. for Arch Manning next year, it could get scary real fast in Arizona.

Love this move by the Raiders. According to Schefter, it’s essentially a one-year, $20 million deal, which provides a perfect situation for Fernando Mendoza to sit and learn behind a veteran. Say what you want about Cousins, but he’s a former fourth-round pick who has carved out a long, lucrative career for himself. Mendoza will benefit just by watching his habits and how he prepares for games and the season.

Mike Washington Jr. | RB Scouting Report Overview Mike Washington Jr. brings the build and mentality of a true workhorse back, combining a thick powerful frame with an aggressive downhill running style that consistently finishes through contact. Strengths 📌 Downhill physical runner who consistently finishes forward. 📌 Decisive hitting lanes with no hesitation. 📌 Presses the line well and maximizes blocking. 📌 Strong burst through the hole and accelerates quickly. 📌 Better than expected lateral agility for his size. 📌 Uses quick stop start and jump cuts to avoid penetration. 📌 Plays with aggression and seeks out contact. 📌 Has enough long speed to generate explosive plays. Play Style Notes Washington Jr. thrives when he can build momentum downhill, putting constant stress on defenders with his physicality while still flashing enough movement ability to avoid early disruption. Projection Early down back with three down upside in a gap or inside zone scheme that values physicality and tempo.

Future No. 1 overall pick and Raiders franchise savior Fernando Mendoza was locked in at his pro day today.