2026 NFL Mock Draft: Updated Jets pick as QB Dante Moore returns to Oregon, Fernando Mendoza No. 1 to Raiders
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Key Points:
- The first mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft projects Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza as the likely first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders, based on his Heisman-winning season and elite passing metrics.
- The New York Jets are expected to either trade down or select Ohio State WR Carnell Tate to complement Garrett Wilson, preparing for a quarterback in the 2027 draft.
- Key early picks include Miami OT Francis Mauigoa to the Arizona Cardinals, Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love to the Tennessee Titans, and Ohio State S Caleb Downs to the New York Giants, all noted for their high efficiency and NFL readiness.
- The draft features a strong defensive presence with Miami Edge Rueben Bain Jr. (7th), Texas
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