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NFL Draft 2026 results: Every pick from Round 1
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 concluded with the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza first overall. Notable picks included Carnell Tate to the Titans at No. 4 and a strong showing from Ohio State players, with four selected in the top 11.
Key points
- Las Vegas Raiders selected Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick
- Carnell Tate was a surprise pick at No. 4 by the Tennessee Titans
- Four Ohio State players were drafted in the top 11 picks
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The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and as expected, the Las Vegas Raiders took Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. But there were some surprises, including Carnell Tate going to the Tennessee Titans at No. 4. Tate was just one of four Buckeyes to go in the top 11 picks, with the defensive trio of Arvell Reese (Giants at No. 5), Sonny Styles (Commanders at No. 7) and Caleb Downs (Cowboys at No. 11) also getting drafted.
Rounds 2 and 3 begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday.
Check out the full list of draft picks below:
Round 1
No. 1, Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
No. 2, New York Jets: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
No. 3, Arizona Cardinals:
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Francis Mauigoa, OT,
Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Q&A
Who were the top 5 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The top 5 picks were Fernando Mendoza (Raiders), David Bailey (Jets), Jeremiyah Love (Cardinals), Carnell Tate (Titans), and Arvell Reese (Giants).
Which Ohio State players were drafted in the top 11 of the 2026 NFL Draft?
Four Ohio State players were drafted in the top 11: Carnell Tate (No. 4), Arvell Reese (No. 5), Sonny Styles (No. 7), and Caleb Downs (No. 11).
What time do Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft start?
Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday.
