2026 NFL Mock Draft: Should Raiders Take Fernando Mendoza or Dante Moore No. 1 Overall?

FOX Sports•January 5, 2026•sports

Key Points:

The 2026 NFL Draft is marked by a lack of elite top-tier talent due to transfer policies and NIL revenue incentives, but still features numerous potential future NFL starters and stars across all positions.
The Las Vegas Raiders hold the first overall pick and are expected to select Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, a Heisman Trophy winner praised for his decision-making and poise, amid potential major coaching and personnel changes.
The New York Jets, in full rebuild mode with multiple first-round picks, may choose Oregon QB Dante Moore if they fail to acquire a veteran quarterback, while other early picks focus on addressing key needs such as running back, linebacker, and wide receiver.
Several teams with recent disappointing seasons, including the Falcons, Browns, and Commanders