Post-Week 18 Mock Draft: Raiders take Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall, Commanders select Caleb Downs at No. 7
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Key Points:
- The Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and are expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner known for his poise and elite passing grades under pressure.
- Reuben Bain Jr., a highly productive but physically debated defensive end from Miami, is projected as the first defensive player taken, potentially going to the Tennessee Titans at No. 4 to bolster their defensive line.
- Several teams aim to address key positional needs early in the draft: the New York Jets may target quarterback Dante Moore, the Arizona Cardinals prioritize offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, and the New York Giants look to add wide receiver Jordyn Tyson.
- Other notable prospects include
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