'26 NFL Draft Day 1 thread

[CaliLion79]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Nittering Nabob]

I just learned that ex-PSU coach Stacy Collins was the one who convinced/recruited Vega to PSU.

Stacy came from and went back to Boise State.

 

[Yogiman71]

Effin Ravens

They always pick a guy Steelers had their eye on…..Vega

 

[Pa$ky859]

My Bengals got Sexy Dexy but could have had Caleb Downs at 10.

I think I’m ok with it.

 

[Alphalion75]

Too bad.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Picks so far:

1. Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. NY Jets: David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech
3. Cardinals: Jeremiah Love, RB, Notre Dame
4. Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
5. NY Giants: Arvell Reese, DE, Ohio State
6. KC Chiefs (from Cleveland): Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
7. Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
8. Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
9. Cleveland (from KC Chiefs): Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
10. NY Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
11. Cowboys (from Miami): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
12. Miami (from Cowboys): Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
13. LA Rams: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
14. Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, OG, PSU
15. Buccaneers: Rueben Bain, DE, Miami
16. NY Jets (from Indianapolis): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
18. Vikings: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
19. Panthers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
20. Eagles (from Cowboys): Makai Lemon, WR, USC

 

[KingLando]

Philly moving ahead of Pittsburgh to steal Lemon smh

 

[Nittering Nabob]

Eagles got a lemon. Snoop Lemon.

 

[Corner Room Breakfast]

Great pick for Philly. I think he's better than Tate.
Don't know about the Stevie Wonder ism's, just make plays.

 

[LB99]

 

[s1uggo72]

Eagles got a lemon. Snoop Lemon.

And AJ started packin’

 

[KingLando]

Philadelphia is ruining my life this week

 

[LB99]

My Bengals got Sexy Dexy but could have had Caleb Downs at 10.

I think I’m ok with it.

I think the Bengals got fleeced personally. Burrow should be begging to get out of Cincy.

 

[Alphalion75]

Philly moving ahead of Pittsburgh to steal Lemon smh

That's a fact Jack.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

the Stealers made a good pick

 

[KingLando]

Steelers take another project at OT

 

[Corner Room Breakfast]

That's a fact Jack.

 

[ApexLion]

Steelers take another project at OT

Why not Lomu????

 

[KingLando]

Why not Lomu????

I'd have liked that better--he better have been trying to move up for an OT--the run on them hurt us if we truly wanted an OT
Just hoping they don't try to move him to LT

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Picks so far:

1. Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. NY Jets: David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech
3. Cardinals: Jeremiah Love, RB, Notre Dame
4. Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
5. NY Giants: Arvell Reese, DE, Ohio State
6. KC Chiefs (from Cleveland): Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
7. Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
8. Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
9. Cleveland (from KC Chiefs): Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
10. NY Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
11. Cowboys (from Miami): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
12. Miami (from Cowboys): Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
13. LA Rams: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
14. Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, OG, PSU
15. Buccaneers: Rueben Bain, DE, Miami
16. NY Jets (from Indianapolis): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
18. Vikings: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
19. Panthers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
20. Eagles (from Cowboys): Makai Lemon, WR, USC
21. Steelers: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
22. Chargers: Akeem Mesidor, DE, Miami
23. Cowboys (from Eagles): Malachi Lawrence, DE, UCF

 

[Nittering Nabob]

The Cowgirls are owning Round #1

 

[Lil Nicky Scarfo]

Philadelphia is ruining my life this week

Haven’t paid much attention to this year’s draft prospects. Who is a comp for Lemon? I liked how fired up he was to be drafted, but didn’t follow SC much at all

 

[op2]

Haven’t paid much attention to this year’s draft prospects. Who is a comp for Lemon? I liked how fired up he was to be drafted, but didn’t follow SC much at all

The Eagles have AB Brown and Davonte Smith at WR. Why draft another? Is one of those guys leaving?

 

[Nittering Nabob]

The Bears just drafted someone from one of those Boy Bands.

His brothers seem equally odd

 

[DaytonRickster]

The Eagles have AB Brown and Davonte Smith at WR. Why draft another? Is one of those guys leaving?

Probably AJ Brown around beginning of June.

 

[KingLando]

Haven’t paid much attention to this year’s draft prospects. Who is a comp for Lemon? I liked how fired up he was to be drafted, but didn’t follow SC much at all

He's a physical slot receiver...he's a weird dude but it was him or the two OTs that went in the 4 picks before us. After that there's a drop. Philly made a nice move

 

[KingLando]

The Eagles have AB Brown and Davonte Smith at WR. Why draft another? Is one of those guys leaving?

AJ to New England is being floated. True? I'll let Eagles fans chat

 

[Pa$ky859]

I think the Bengals got fleeced personally. Burrow should be begging to get out of Cincy.

Maybe. I think Burrow is leaving anyway in the next 2-3 years. The window is win now. If they can’t get back to Super Bowl contention, Chase & Burrow will is want out.

Not sure a rookie or Caleb Downs type is best in the short run.

 

[Pa$ky859]

The Eagles have AB Brown and Davonte Smith at WR. Why draft another? Is one of those guys leaving?

AJ Brown is probably gone. Rumored to NE

 

[Corner Room Breakfast]

That Cooper catch against us is killing me.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Complete Round 1:

1. Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. NY Jets: David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech
3. Cardinals: Jeremiah Love, RB, Notre Dame
4. Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
5. NY Giants: Arvell Reese, DE, Ohio State
6. KC Chiefs (from Cleveland): Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
7. Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
8. Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
9. Cleveland (from KC Chiefs): Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
10. NY Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
11. Cowboys (from Miami): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
12. Miami (from Cowboys): Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
13. LA Rams: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
14. Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, OG, PSU
15. Buccaneers: Rueben Bain, DE, Miami
16. NY Jets (from Indianapolis): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
18. Vikings: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
19. Panthers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
20. Eagles (from Cowboys): Makai Lemon, WR, USC
21. Steelers: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
22. Chargers: Akeem Mesidor, DE, Miami
23. Cowboys (from Eagles): Malachi Lawrence, DE, UCF
24. Browns (from Jaxsonville): KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
25. Bears: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
26. Texans: Ceylon Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech
27. Miami (from San Fran): Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
28. Patriots (from Houston via Buffalo): Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
29. KC Chiefs (from LA Rams): Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
30. NY Jets (from Denver, via Miami & San Fran): Omar Cooper, WR, Indiaina
31. Titans (from New England via Buffalo): Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
32. Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame

 

[Tom McAndrew]

2026 NFL live draft updates: Pros, cons for all Round 1 picks

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[Tom McAndrew]

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[Tom McAndrew]

8 trades on the night.

 

[Alphalion75]

8 trades on the night.

"...another day older and deeper in debt."

 

[Alphalion75]

Philly moving ahead of Pittsburgh to steal Lemon smh

Maybe they'll make lemonade.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Philly moving ahead of Pittsburgh to steal Lemon smh

 

[LafayetteBear]

The Cowgirls are owning Round #1

Getting Downs at No. 11 was definitely a steal for the 'Boys, but I gotta give the most props to the Jets. David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, and Omar Cooper looks to be a really good draft. All three will probably start as rookies, and Sadiq is just a physical freak. I can't believe I am in the position of offering praise to the frickin' Jets. How often do they do something to merit praise from anyone?

 

[LionJim]

Penn State is getting a ton of air time with the Ohio State and Love highlights lol

Fixed.