The Las Vegas Raiders invest in Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick while the Kansas City Chiefs grab their bell-cow running back at No. 9 overall.

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Las Vegas resets at quarterback by landing Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, a poised and efficient passer whose ball security stands in sharp contrast to the Raiders’ recent struggles at the position. New York follows by adding Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, giving Jaxson Dart a much-needed running mate alongside Malik Nabers as the Giants look to climb out of the league’s bottom tier in receiving production.

After Tua Tagovailoa's benching, the Dolphins get aggressive to secure their next starting quarterback: Indiana's Heisman-winning Fernando Mendoza.

The Jets trade up for quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who ranks fifth among FBS quarterbacks in PFF passing grade (90.5) and leads the nation with 33 passing touchdowns. The Vikings, meanwhile, land running back Jeremiyah Love, whose 95.2 PFF overall grade since 2024 is the highest among all running backs in college football.

The Cardinals land their quarterback of the future in Fernando Mendoza at No. 7, then turn their attention to rebuilding the secondary with ball-hawking corner Keith Abney II and versatile safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.

The Rams trade up to secure QB Fernando Mendoza as their franchise cornerstone. Meanwhile, the Cowboys add a major offensive weapon by selecting Jeremiyah Love, a dynamic three-down back built to transform their run game.

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Cleveland opens this mock draft by landing Tyson, one of the most dynamic receivers in college football before his injury, giving the offense a much-needed playmaker. From there, the focus shifts to the trenches, with multiple offensive line selections aimed at stabilizing a unit headed for major turnover in free agency.

The Giants find themselves in the rare position of drafting inside the top five without glaring needs at quarterback, offensive tackle or edge. Receiver would certainly be a justifiable direction, but for this exercise, we’ll bolster the secondary with a potentially generational prospect who can impact the game at every level of the defense.

Retaining players like Chris Olave gives the club a chance to form a more informed opinion on whether they have something in 2025 second-round pick Tyler Shough. If they aren’t sold, quarterback will likely be a top target with their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.