NFL Draft 2026: Surprises, Steals & International Flavor

On April 27, the 2026 NFL Draft just wrapped up after three days and 257 picks with the Las Vegas Raiders grabbing.

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, first overall, no real shocker there since he looks like a franchise guy.

Earlier this week, the biggest surprise hit when the Los Angeles Rams took Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, 13th overall, even with Matthew.

Stafford still balling at 38 and their squad eye to Super Bowl favorites.

They beefed up corners in free agency too, but fans wondered if that spot was better for a pass rusher.

Over in New York, both the Giants and Jets came out looking strong with multiple first round gyms.

The Giants snagged edge rusher, Arvel Reese, 5th.

Overall, under new coach John Harbaugh, while the Jets added pass rusher and weapons, finally giving long-suffering fans some hope after years of playoff droughts.

Pittsburgh hosted a record 805,000 fans, smashing previous marks and proving the drafts now the league's second biggest spectacle.

Behind the Super Bowl, with international flavor too, as Britain's say-doe trollery went to Miami and Nigeria's war-burnard to Philly.

Raiders might have won the night with late steals like corner Dermod McCoy, while Browns loaded up Cubes and trades.

Chiefs got LSU's Garrett Newsmeyer, late as a steal, but 49ers and Jags drew heat for reaches, only time reveals the real champs.

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