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Raiders, Jets Lead Draft; Bears, Eagles Target Key Defenders

4/23/2026

Summary

Raiders Draft Mendoza

Raiders select quarterback Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) with the No. 1 pick.
Jets choose edge rusher David Bailey (Texas Tech) at No. 2 after 14.5 sacks.
Bears may trade for defensive tackle Christen Miller (Georgia) at No. 25 to boost rush defense.
Eagles likely to draft offensive tackle Blake Miller (Clemson) as a replacement for Lane Johnson.
Analysts flag safety Caleb Downs (Ohio State) and running back Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) as valuable prospects.

Summary

Miller Ranks Sixth

Blake Miller ranks sixth on the 2026 Grit Index with a 9.67 score, the highest rating for offensive tackles.
His combine results—5.04-second 40-yard dash, 32-inch vertical, 113-inch broad jump, 32 bench reps—rank him in the 86th-90th percentiles for tackles.
Pro Football Focus grades show his rating rose from 71.8 in 2022 to 78.5 in 2025, reflecting better pass-blocking and fewer penalties.

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Raiders Draft Mendoza

Raiders select quarterback Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) with the No. 1 pick.
Jets choose edge rusher David Bailey (Texas Tech) at No. 2 after 14.5 sacks.
Bears may trade for defensive tackle Christen Miller (Georgia) at No. 25 to boost rush defense.
Eagles likely to draft offensive tackle Blake Miller (Clemson) as a replacement for Lane Johnson.
Analysts flag safety Caleb Downs (Ohio State) and running back Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) as valuable prospects.

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