What to KnowThe 2026 NFL Draft kicked off with Round 1 from Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.The Las Vegas Raiders picked No. 1 overall and expectedly selected Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza.Mendoza has now joined an elite group of Heisman Trophy winners who went No. 1 overall.After trading Dexter Law rence to Cincinnati, the New York Giants picked twice in the top 10 with selections Nos. 5 (Arvell Reese) and 10 (Francis Mauigoa).Beyond Mendoza, top prospects included the Ohio State quartet of Sonny Styles (Commanders), Arvell Reese (Giants), Caleb Downs (Cowboys) and Carnell Tate (Titans), as well as Miami’s Rueben Bain Jr. (Buccaneers) and Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love (Cardinals).The Los Angeles Rams made a stunning move to take Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13, which has already turned heads.The New York Jets made three first-round selections, adding Texas Tech edge David Bailey, Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq and Indiana wideout Omar Cooper Jr.Rounds 2 and 3 will begin on Friday at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. This live blog on Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft has ended. Follow here for more NFL coverage. ...read more read less