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Raiders pick QB Mendoza; Cardinals, Titans, Seahawks lock top rookies.

4/28/2026

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Raiders Draft Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders took quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, a Superflex prospect.
The Arizona Cardinals drafted running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 as the top fantasy rookie.
The Tennessee Titans selected wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4 to become their top outside target.
The Seattle Seahawks chose running back Jadarian Price at No. 32 to replace Kenneth Walker III’s workload.

Summary

NFL Draft

The Jaguars posted the lowest draft GPA at 1.34, ranking 32nd.
The Commanders led in draft capital over expected, finding value in every round despite limited picks.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel missed Saturday’s draft session for counseling as the team made early-round trades.
Experts gave New England a B grade, with Day 1 an A-minus and Day 2 a B.
The Broncos’ selections were depth-focused, offering short-term insurance and modest long-term upside.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s April 15-16, 2000 draft saw the Patriots take Michigan quarterback Tom Brady with the 199th-overall pick, a move that later produced seven Super Bowl titles and reshaped scouting of late-round talent. That precedent influences today’s 2024 draft, where the Raiders’ No. 1 selection and the Jaguars’ academic-GPA spotlight echo teams’ continued search for hidden gems.

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Raiders Draft Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders took quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, a Superflex prospect.
The Arizona Cardinals drafted running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 as the top fantasy rookie.
The Tennessee Titans selected wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4 to become their top outside target.
The Seattle Seahawks chose running back Jadarian Price at No. 32 to replace Kenneth Walker III’s workload.

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