The NFL Draft Round 1 starts on April 23 in Pittsburgh, with the Las Vegas Raiders holding the No. 1 pick. Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is expected to be selected first, joining a young Raiders offense.
Key points
NFL Draft Round 1 starts on April 23 in Pittsburgh
Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick
Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the first pick
Tennessee Titans currently sit at No. 4 overall
Elite prospects include Jeremiyah Love and Sonny Styles
The NFL Draft begins on April 23 in Pittsburgh with the Las Vegas Raiders owning the No. 1 overall pick.
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is widely expected to be the pick at No. 1 overall, joining a young Raiders offense that includes recent first-round picks Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers.
The Tennessee Titans currently sit at No. 4 overall and should be able to pick among the draft's elite players. Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, Ohio State LB Sonny Styles and Ohio State S Caleb Downs all are excellent prospects, albeit at positional values that might not align with a top-5 pick.
The New York Giants have two of the top 10 picks after trading Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati last week, arming new coach John Harbaugh with heavy draft capital.
The first round begins at 7 p.m. CT Thursday. Follow along with our NFL Draft tracker and instant grades.
Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons take the stage at the Tennessee Titans reveal party for their newly redesigned uniforms at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Q&A
Who is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft 2024?
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick.
What teams are involved in the top picks of the NFL Draft 2024?
The Las Vegas Raiders own the No. 1 pick, while the Tennessee Titans sit at No. 4 overall.
Which players are considered elite prospects for the NFL Draft 2024?
Elite prospects include Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, and Ohio State S Caleb Downs.
When does the NFL Draft 2024 take place?
The NFL Draft 2024 begins on April 23 in Pittsburgh.
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Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons ham it up on stage at the Tennessee Titans reveal party for their newly redesigned uniforms at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons ham it up on stage at the Tennessee Titans reveal party for their newly redesigned uniforms at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Kyle Brandt interviews Cam Ward at the Tennessee Titans reveal party for their newly redesigned uniforms at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Jurrell Casey takes video with a fan’s phone as the team leaves the stage at the Tennessee Titans reveal party for their newly redesigned uniforms at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons take the stage at the Tennessee Titans reveal party for their newly redesigned uniforms at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons take the stage at the Tennessee Titans reveal party for their newly redesigned uniforms at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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See Tennessee Titans uniforms and logos through the years
Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons ham it up on stage at the Tennessee Titans reveal party for their newly redesigned uniforms at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons ham it up on stage at the Tennessee Titans reveal party for their newly redesigned uniforms at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Kyle Brandt interviews Cam Ward at the Tennessee Titans reveal party for their newly redesigned uniforms at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Fans pack The Pinnacle as Titans debut redesigned uniforms
Jurrell Casey takes video with a fan’s phone as the team leaves the stage at the Tennessee Titans reveal party for their newly redesigned uniforms at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.
