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Last updated: April 22, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NFL Draft Buzz & Team Personnel

As the draft approaches, mock draft projections solidified with Matt Miller releasing his final 32 first-round selections, incorporating the latest intelligence shared by insider Jeremy Fowler regarding top prospects. Meanwhile, organizational dynamics shifted as Saints Offensive Coordinator Doug Nussmeier received permission to spend the draft night with his son, Garrett, calling it a "once in a lifetime opportunity." In other personnel news, Dallas confirmed it will not pursue a long-term extension with receiver George Pickens, intending instead for him to play out the upcoming season under the franchise tag.

Prospect Health & Team Strategy

Focus remains on the physical readiness of key defensive talents, as Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks, considered one of the premier interior linemen available, is reportedly targeting early June for full clearance following offseason foot surgery, according to sources familiar with his recovery timeline. Elsewhere, the New York Jets are widely expected to target an offensive player with their first-round selection if they remain at Pick 16 Thursday, though the specific position, potentially wide receiver, is still under internal debate after the team addressed edge rusher needs earlier in the offseason cycle.