Big winners, losers and value picks of Round 1: Kiper on a wild start to the NFL draft

Friday April 24, 2026

Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon, Caleb Downs and Ty Simpson picks.

Pick-by-pick takes on Round 1 of the NFL draft: How prospects fit with their new teams

Friday April 24, 2026

Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits.

Rams take Simpson, note 'this is Matthew's team'

Friday April 24, 2026

The Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, though coach Sean McVay made it clear: "This is Matthew's team."

'Ecstatic' Mendoza goes to Raiders with top pick

Friday April 24, 2026

The Raiders made it official Thursday night at the NFL draft, taking former Indiana star QB Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick.

Amid Brown buzz, Eagles trade up for WR Lemon

Friday April 24, 2026

The Eagles made a trade with the division rival Cowboys on Thursday night, selecting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the No. 20 pick.