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Vikings pick DT Banks at 18 despite foot injury
The Vikings made one of the boldest and riskiest selections in the first round of the NFL draft, choosing Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks at No. 18.
Kevin Seifert Apr 23, 2026
49ers keep Jones, surprised no Day 1 pick offered
Kyle Shanahan indicated that not only would Mac Jones be on the Niners next season but if any team was going to deal for him, it likely would have needed to involve a first-round pick.
Nick Wagoner Apr 23, 2026
Host Steelers draft Iheanachor to boost O-line
With the 21st pick, the Steelers drafted offensive tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State.
Brooke Pryor Apr 23, 2026
Love to Cards, highest-drafted RB since Saquon
The Cardinals selected former Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love with the third pick in the NFL draft, making him the highest-drafted RB since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 in 2018.
Josh Weinfuss Apr 23, 2026
Bucs draft Bain, confident in former Miami star
The Buccaneers selected Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th pick in the NFL draft, less than two weeks after news surfaced that the former Miami star was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted i...
Jenna Laine Apr 23, 2026
Answering big questions off Round 1: What were the best (and worst) picks of the night?
What were the best and worst picks of Round 1? Which trades really stood out? And what can we expect?
Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Field Yates Apr 23, 2026
2026 NFL draft superlatives: Oscar Delp's dog leads the vibes, Drew Allar flips sides
Here are some of the more subjective superlatives from the 2026 NFL draft.
Brianna Williams Apr 23, 2026
Giants thrilled with picks: 'Couldn't do any better'
The Giants addressed both sides of the ball in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.
Jordan Raanan Apr 23, 2026
Jets pick 3 players from CFP teams in 1st round
The Jets selected three players in the first round: defensive end David Bailey at No. 2, tight end Kenyon Sadiq at 16 and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30.
Rich Cimini Apr 23, 2026
2026 NFL draft: Fantasy football outlooks for Love, Allar and more
Our experts break down fantasy potential of rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial projections.
ESPN Fantasy Apr 23, 2026