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What can the Raiders do to set No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza up for success in Year 1?
From the coaching staff to the roster, here's how the Raiders can develop Fernando Mendoza.
Ryan McFadden Apr 23, 2026
Follow along in ESPN's Draftcast: Analysis for every pick
See every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, including what each prospect brings and how he fits with his new team.
ESPN analysts Apr 23, 2026
Vrabel: Confident in Pats during draft absence
Mike Vrabel said he is confident that the Patriots will have a successful draft during his absence Saturday, when he will start seeking counseling after multiple media outlets posted photos of the coa...
Mike Reiss Apr 23, 2026
Source: Cowboys' Pickens to sign franchise tag
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is signing his franchise tender Thursday, a day after the team said it would not be negotiating a long-term contract with him this year, a source told ESPN's Adam ...
Todd Archer Apr 23, 2026
📸 Drafted in drip: Best outfits from the NFL draft
The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.
ESPN Staff Apr 23, 2026
Chiefs assistant charged with domestic battery
Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after allegedly causing bodily harm to a daughter.
www.espn.com - NFL Apr 23, 2026
Pearce OK's intervention program to avoid trial
The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
Michael Rothstein and Marc Raimondi Apr 23, 2026
Bettors split on Bailey, Reese as No. 2 overall pick
The betting odds on the second pick of the NFL draft, a selection owned by the Jets, has moved dramatically in recent weeks.
David Purdum Apr 23, 2026
Why the Cardinals might draft QB Ty Simpson and then bring him along slowly
The Alabama prospect is on Arizona's radar, but he has a small body of work for a college quarterback.
Josh Weinfuss Apr 23, 2026
Vrabel to seek counseling, miss Day 3 of draft
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel won't be with the team for the third day of the NFL draft Saturday, as he plans to be with his family outside of Massachusetts.
Mike Reiss Apr 22, 2026