B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s Post-Regular-Season 2026 NFL Mock Draft
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Key Points:
- The top 18 picks for the 2026 NFL draft are set, highlighted by two quarterbacks, Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore, projected to go first and second overall due to high positional value and team needs.
- The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to select Alabama's Fernando Mendoza as their franchise quarterback after recent struggles at the position, while the New York Jets hope to draft Dante Moore if he declares.
- Several teams focus on strengthening key positions: the Arizona Cardinals aim to improve pass defense with cornerback Mansoor Delane, and the Tennessee Titans look to bolster their defensive front with Miami's Rueben Bain Jr.
- Wide receiver Carnell Tate is projected to be the top receiver selected, potentially by the New Orleans Saints, while
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