2026 NFL Draft Round 1 takeaways: What we learned as Chiefs go defense, Rams target future QB

The biggest lessons learned during Day 1 of the NFL Draft as the Chiefs don't appear worried about their aging offense

2026 NFL Draft Round 1 grades: Rams get a C for Ty Simpson pick; Giants earn high marks

Which teams filled a need with a potential star? Which GMs might wind up regretting their decisions down the line?

2027 NFL Mock Draft: Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith off the board early as QBs dominate Round 1

Five QBs are featured in an extremely early 2027 NFL Mock Draft.
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First round of 2026 NFL Draft delivers 13.2 million viewers across ESPN platforms, generates third-most watched Day 1 ever

Fans power.ed Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft (Thursday, April 23) to its third most-watched audience ever, averaging 13.2 million viewers on all linear and digital

NFL Draft 2026: Round 1 sees flurry of offensive tackles & pass-rushers

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially underway. Round 1 saw a total of 7 offensive tackles fly off the board, along with a slew of pass-rushers. Here’s a list of all 32 picks from Round 1: 1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza (QB,

Eagles draft picks 2026, live Round 1 analysis, grades. Big trade for WR

Stay on top of all the Philadelphia Eagles' draft picks with our 2026 NFL Draft tracker, including instant grades

NFL announces 13.2 million viewers for Round 1, down from 13.6 million last year

The first round of the NFL draft drew a big TV audience, but not as big as last year.
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2026 NFL Draft: Biggest winners and losers from Round 1

Are the Saints a perfect match for Jordyn Tyson? Eric Edholm identifies winners and losers from Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft.