Overview of the 2026 Draft Highlights
The opening three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft have concluded in Pittsburgh, setting the stage for the final day of selections. As widely anticipated, the Las Vegas Raiders secured Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick.
The draft featured significant momentum for Ohio State prospects. Four Buckeyes were selected within the first 11 picks, including wide receiver Carnell Tate, who went to the Tennessee Titans at No. 4, followed by defensive standouts Arvell Reese (Giants), Sonny Styles (Commanders), and Caleb Downs (Cowboys).
Key Moves and Notable Selections
Friday night’s action in Rounds 2 and 3 brought several notable storylines:
- Emotional Arrival: Defensive tackle Kayden McDonald saw his lengthy wait in the green room conclude when the Houston Texans selected him as the fourth pick of the second round.
- Family Connections: The Atlanta Falcons bolstered their secondary by picking cornerback Avieon Terrell, joining his older brother, A.J., on the roster.
- Strategic Trading: The Pittsburgh Steelers, looking to add offensive firepower, executed a trade with the Indianapolis Colts to move up from No. 53 to No. 47, where they drafted Alabama receiver Germie Bernard.
- Quarterback Carousel: Miami signal-caller Carson Beck was the first player off the board in the third round, heading to the Arizona Cardinals.
The draft is set to conclude on Saturday, with rounds 4 through 7 scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. ET.
Complete Selection Summary (Rounds 1-3)
Below is the full roster of players selected during the first three rounds:
Round 1
1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana)
2. New York Jets: David Bailey (EDGE)
3. Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love (RB)
4. Tennessee Titans: Carnell Tate (WR)
5. New York Giants: Arvell Reese (EDGE)
6. Kansas City Chiefs: Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU)
7. Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles (LB)
8. New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson (WR)
9. Cleveland Browns: Spencer Fano (OT, Utah)
10. New York Giants: Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami)
11. Dallas Cowboys: Caleb Downs (S)
12. Miami Dolphins: Kadyn Proctor (OT, Alabama)
13. Los Angeles Rams: Ty Simpson (QB, Alabama)
14. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane (G)
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE, Miami)
16. New York Jets: Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon)
17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller (OT, Clemson)
18. Minnesota Vikings: Caleb Banks (DT, Florida)
19. Carolina Panthers: Monroe Freeling (OT, Georgia)
20. Philadelphia Eagles: Makai Lemon (WR, USC)
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Max Iheanachor (OT)
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Akeem Mesidor (EDGE, Miami)
23. Dallas Cowboys: Malachi Lawrence (EDGE, UCF)
24. Cleveland Browns: KC Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M)
25. Chicago Bears: Dillon Thieneman (S, Oregon)
26. Houston Texans: Keylan Rutledge (G)
27. Miami Dolphins: Chris Johnson (CB)
28. New England Patriots: Caleb Lomu (OT, Utah)
29. Kansas City Chiefs: Peter Woods (DT, Clemson)
30. New York Jets: Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Indiana)
31. Tennessee Titans: Keldric Faulk (EDGE, Auburn)
32. Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price (RB)
Round 2
33. San Francisco 49ers: De’Zhaun Stribling (WR, Mississippi)
34. Arizona Cardinals: Chase Bisontis (G, Texas A&M)
35. Buffalo Bills: T.J. Parker (EDGE, Clemson)
36. Houston Texans: Kayden McDonald (DT)
37. New York Giants: Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee)
38. Las Vegas Raiders: Treydan Stukes (S, Arizona)
39. Cleveland Browns: Denzel Boston (WR, Washington)
40. Kansas City Chiefs: R Mason Thomas (EDGE, Oklahoma)
41. Cincinnati Browns: Cashius Howell (EDGE, Texas A&M)
42. New Orleans Saints: Christen Miller (DT, Georgia)
43. Miami Dolphins: Jacob Rodriguez (LB)
44. Detroit Lions: Derrick Moore (EDGE, Michigan)
45. Baltimore Ravens: Zion Young (EDGE, Missouri)
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josiah Trotter (LB, Missouri)
47. Pittsburgh Steelers: Germie Bernard (WR, Alabama)
48. Atlanta Falcons: Avieon Terrell (CB, Clemson)
49. Carolina Panthers: Lee Hunter (DT)
50. New York Jets: D’Angelo Ponds (CB, Indiana)
51. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Golday (LB, Cincinnati)
52. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Cisse (CB)
53. Indianapolis Colts: CJ Allen (LB, Georgia)
54. Philadelphia Eagles: Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt)
55. New England Patriots: Gabe Jacas (EDGE, Illinois)
56. Jacksonville Jaguars: Nate Boerkircher (TE, Texas A&M)
57. Chicago Bears: Logan Jones (C, Iowa)
58. Cleveland Browns: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S, Toledo)
59. Houston Texans: Marlin Klein (TE, Michigan)
60. Tennessee Titans: Anthony Hill Jr. (LB, Texas)
61. Los Angeles Rams: Max Klare (TE)
62. Buffalo Bills: Davison Igbinosun (CB)
63. Los Angeles Chargers: Jake Slaughter (C, Florida)
64. Philadelphia Eagles: Bud Clark (S, TCU)
Round 3
65. Arizona Cardinals: Carson Beck (QB, Miami)
66. Denver Broncos: Tyler Onyedim (DT, Texas A&M)
67. Las Vegas Raiders: Keyron Crawford (EDGE, Auburn)
68. Philadelphia Eagles: Markel Bell (OT, Miami)
69. Chicago Bears: Sam Roush (TE, Stanford)
70. San Francisco 49ers: Romello Height (EDGE)
71. Washington Commanders: Antonio Williams (WR, Clemson)
72. Cincinnati Bengals: Tacario Davis (CB, Washington)
73. New Orleans Saints: Oscar Delp (TE, Georgia)
74. New York Giants: Malachi Fields (WR)
75. Miami Dolphins: Caleb Douglas (WR)
76. Pittsburgh Steelers: Drew Allar (QB)
77. Green Bay Packers: Chris McClellan (DT, Missouri)
78. Indianapolis Colts: A.J. Haulcy (S, LSU)
79. Atlanta Falcons: Zachariah Branch (WR, Georgia)
80. Baltimore Ravens: Ja’Kobi Lane (WR, USC)
81. Jacksonville Jaguars: Albert Regis (DT, Texas A&M)
82. Minnesota Vikings: Domonique Orange (DT)
83. Carolina Panthers: Chris Brazzell II (WR, Tennessee)
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ted Hurst (WR)
85. Pittsburgh Steelers: Daylen Everette (CB, Georgia)
86. Cleveland Browns: Austin Barber (OT, Florida)
87. Miami Dolphins: Will Kacmarek (TE)
88. Jacksonville Jaguars: Emmanuel Pregnon (G, Oregon)
89. Chicago Bears: Zavion Thomas (WR, LSU)
90. San Francisco 49ers: Kaelon Black (RB, Indiana)
91. Las Vegas Raiders: Trey Zuhn III (C, Texas A&M)
92. Dallas Cowboys: Jaishawn Barham (EDGE, Michigan)
93. Los Angeles Rams: Keagen Trost (OT, Missouri)
94. Miami Dolphins: Chris Bell (WR, Louisville)
95. New England Patriots: Eli Raridon (TE)
96. Pittsburgh Steelers: Gennings Dunker (G, Iowa)
97. Minnesota Vikings: Caleb Tiernan (OT, Northwestern)
98. Minnesota Vikings: Jakobe Thomas (S, Miami)
99. Seattle Seahawks: Julian Neal (CB, Arkansas)
100. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen Huskey (S, Maryland)