Who Goes After Fernando Mendoza? 2026 NFL Draft Watch Guide And Top Prospects

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 19: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

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The NFL Draft gets underway Thursday night.

From broadcast details to the top picks, here’s what to expect when the first round begins and the next wave of stars enters the league.

How To Watch The 2026 NFL Draft

• Date: Thursday, April 22
• Time: 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network

Top 10 Order In 2026 NFL Draft

1. Las Vegas Raiders (3-14)
2. New York Jets (3-14)
3. Arizona Cardinals (3-14)
4. Tennessee Titans (3-14)
5. New York Giants (4-13)
6. Cleveland Browns (5-12)
7. Washington Commanders (5-12)
8. New Orleans Saints (6-11)
9. Kansas City Chiefs (6-11)
10. New York Giants (4-13)

Top 10 Expected Selections In 2026 NFL Draft

1. Las Vegas Raiders

• ESPN: QB Fernando Mendoza (Indiana)
• NFL.com: QB Fernando Mendoza (Indiana)

2. New York Jets

• ESPN: Edge David Bailey (Texas Tech)
• NFL.com: Edge David Bailey (Texas Tech)

3. Arizona Cardinals

• ESPN: Edge Arvell Reese (Ohio State)
• NFL.com: Edge Arvell Reese (Ohio State)

4. Tennessee Titans

• ESPN: RB Jerimiyah Love (Notre Dame)
• NFL.com: RB Jerimiyah Love (Notre Dame)

5. New York Giants

• ESPN: S Caleb Downs (Ohio State)
• NFL.com: RB Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame)

6. Cleveland Browns

• ESPN: Projects a trade with the Dallas Cowboys who select LB Sonny Styles (Ohio State)
• NFL.com: WR Carnell Tate (Ohio State)

7. Washington Commanders

• ESPN: WR Carnell Tate (Ohio State)
• NFL.com: S Caleb Downs (Ohio State)

8. New Orleans Saints

• ESPN: Edge Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami)
• NFL.com: Edge Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami)

9. Kansas City Chiefs

• ESPN: WR Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State)
• NFL.com: OT Francis Mauigoa (Miami)

10. New York Giants

• ESPN: OT Francis Mauigoa (Miami)
• NFL.com: LB Sonny Styles (Ohio State)

This article was originally published on Forbes.com