PFF’s Live Draft Tracker analyzed every selection in real-time, delivering definitive grades for all 32 picks. While Fernando Mendoza solidified the Las Vegas Raiders' future at No. 1 overall, the night was defined by defensive "steals" like Rueben Bain Jr. and Dillon Thieneman.

The first night of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh delivered a historic selection in Fernando Mendoza, but the real value may be found on Day 2. After high-profile slides by Reuben Bain Jr. and Dillon Thieneman reshuffled the board, a significant amount of first-round-graded talent remains available for teams picking in Rounds 2 and 3.

Taking on the PFF Draft Pick Challenge, Cris has submitted his official first-round board, headlined by Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza joining the Las Vegas Raiders.

To get a sense of where each franchise might be leaning, we turned to the PFF Mock Draft Simulator to identify the most popular selections among fanbases. From potential franchise quarterbacks to game-changing defenders, here’s a look at the picks fans are making the most — with some analysis from PFF’s Lead Draft Analyst Trevor Sikkema’s big board on each player.

PFF’s Mock Draft Simulator Leaderboard reveals the true consensus on this year’s class. Using ADP data from thousands of simulations, we identify the top 50 prospects as seen through the eyes of the public.

While the mid-rounds are deeper than ever, the elite production of Trey McBride and Brock Bowers creates a massive advantage at the top of the board.

While PPR-friendly backs dominate the headlines, early-down rushers with double-digit workloads remain the backbone of fantasy flex value. From Penn State’s Kaytron Allen, a zero-fumble powerhouse with an elite 91.3 rushing grade, to Kentucky’s Seth McGowan, a specialized green-zone weapon, PFF identifies the top three early-down grinders.

In today's NFL, a running back's ability to catch passes is the ultimate differentiator for fantasy dominance. From Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love, a Doak Walker winner with elite speed, to Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson, a PPR specialist who led the class in missed tackles forced as a receiver, PFF identifies the top dual-threat prospects.

The reality is that every team wants to assemble a robust draft class. But for certain organizations, there’s even more pressure to get it right.

PFF’s predictive draft rankings — a forward-looking exercise that blends production, grading and market sentiment to forecast how teams and analysts are likely to value each prospect on draft night.

PFF’s predictive draft rankings — a forward-looking exercise that blends production, grading and market sentiment to forecast how teams and analysts are likely to value each prospect on draft night.

PFF’s predictive draft rankings — a forward-looking exercise that blends production, grading and market sentiment to forecast how teams and analysts are likely to value each prospect on draft night.

PFF’s predictive draft rankings — a forward-looking exercise that blends production, grading and market sentiment to forecast how teams and analysts are likely to value each prospect on draft night.

PFF’s predictive draft rankings — a forward-looking exercise that blends production, grading and market sentiment to forecast how teams and analysts are likely to value each prospect on draft night.