Where did every 2026 NFL Draft first round pick go to high school?

TL;DR

The 2026 NFL Draft took place in Pittsburgh, with 32 players selected. Fernando Mendoza from Miami (FL) Columbus was the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.

Key points

2026 NFL Draft took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Fernando Mendoza was the first overall pick
Mendoza was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders
He attended Miami (FL) Columbus High School
32 players were selected in the first round

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the number one pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The 2026 NFL Draft is began last night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at at Acrisure Stadium and 32 players officially go from the college level of football into the professional realm of it. As expected, former Miami (FL) Columbus quarterback Fernando Mendoza was selected as the No. 1 pick of the draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, making him just the second first selection from the Sunshine State since 1965.

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Rivals takes a look back at the entire first round and gives you where every first round pick went to high school: