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Last updated: April 20, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NFL Draft Buzz & Prospect Concerns

As the first round of the NFL Draft approaches, insider speculation continues to swirl regarding potential Day 1 selections, with some intel suggesting running back Jeremiyah Love could come off the board earlier than anticipated, although trades involving established stars like A.J. Brown remain possible. Adding immediate pressure on draft boards, wide receiver Zachariah Branch faced arrest early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, on two misdemeanor charges, potentially complicating the outlook for the player widely projected as a Day 2 selection. Meanwhile, former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson cautioned the Jets against merely accumulating picks, emphasizing selection quality over quantity, especially as New York enters the draft holding eight selections within the first two rounds, a situation mirroring Johnson's own draft position 35 years prior. Further complicating pre-draft preparation, Jordan Reid finalized his forecast, projecting every selection from the Raiders' initial choice at No. 1 through to 'Mr. Irrelevant' at pick 257.