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2026 NFL mock draft
1. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Write it in pen. The Raiders are going to take Mendoza, who won the 2025 Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to a national title, with the No. 1 overall pick. The only question is whether Mendoza will start in Week 1 or if Las Vegas will rely on the veteran Kirk Cousins to play ahead of him, which Klint Kubiak stated was his preference.
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2. New York Jets: Edge David Bailey, Texas Tech
The Jets seem likely to add a pass rusher with the No. 2 overall pick. It’s just a matter of whether it will be Bailey, Rueben Bain Jr. or Arvell Reese. Bailey will get the nod here, as his proven production – he had an FBS-leading 14.5 sacks in 2025 – and pro-ready skill set fit the win-now quest Aaron Glenn is facing in his second season with the Jets.


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