Matt Miller’s mock draft pins Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at the top, a pick the Las Vegas Raiders have long coveted. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler confirms the Raiders’ confidence in Mendoza, noting the team’s reluctance to move back into the first round.

The mock places Texas Tech’s David Bailey in New York’s slot, while the Arizona Cardinals target Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese. Fowler reports Cardinals interest in Jeremy Love but predicts Reese will rise.

Tennessee’s strategy hinges on Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love to pair with rookie QB Cam Ward, according to Fowler’s insider chatter. The Giants eye Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson if Love lands elsewhere.

Cleveland’s first‑round focus lands on Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa, with trade speculation hovering. These picks map the teams’ urgent needs, setting the tone for the 2026 draft’s early rounds.