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The NFL draft is over ... let's overreact: Will the Cardinals, Rams and Dolphins regret their picks?
It's time to weigh in on the biggest overreactions of NFL draft weekend, from Jeremiyah Love's fit to the Eagles' position in the NFC East.
Analysis of every pick in the 2026 NFL draft
Get insights on all 32 teams' 2026 draft picks from our NFL Nation reporters.
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REACTING TO DAYS 1 AND 2
Which teams won -- and lost -- on Day 2 of the NFL draft? Kiper on the best values, biggest reaches
We're through 100 picks of the NFL draft. Mel Kiper Jr. sorts through the steals and reaches of Day 2, including some big value selections.
Kiper's winners, losers from wild Round 1
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon and Ty Simpson picks.
WHAT TO KNOW FROM DAY 3
Jets select Clemson QB Cade Klubnik in 4th round
Raiders kick off Day 3 of NFL draft by selecting Jermod McCoy
JUDGING THE MOVES
Grading NFL draft trades: Who won the Tyree Wilson deal, Saints or Raiders?
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including the Saints trading for the former first-rounder.
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?
FIRST-ROUND QBS
What can the Raiders do to set No. 1 pick QB Fernando Mendoza up for success in Year 1?
From the coaching staff to the roster, here's how the Raiders can develop Fernando Mendoza.
How Rams quietly zeroed in on Ty Simpson in the draft -- and kept it a secret
While the Rams always try to mute their plans, they found that process magnified when it came to the QB position.
TRENDING FROM THE NFL DRAFT
2026 NFL draft superlatives: Oscar Delp's dog leads the vibes, Drew Allar flips sides
The 2026 NFL draft picks can be compared by any number of statistical categories. Here are some of the more subjective superlatives from the event.
R Mason Thomas' name explained: Why "R" doesn't stand for anything
One of the draft's most intriguing names has a simple explanation: R Mason is his full first name.
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FANTASY AT THE DRAFT
2026 NFL draft: Fantasy football outlooks for Love, Allar and more
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2026 projections.
'THE NFL IS PLAYING WITH FIRE'
NFL draft faces a new insider betting risk
Former NFL execs say it's only a matter of time until someone parlays inside information on the draft.
Top Headlines
- McCoy falls to Raiders at No. 101, says knee fine
- After wait, Nussmeier sees Chiefs as 'great' spot
- Browns draft Green, will proceed with 4-QB room
- Harbaugh: Met with Nabers, cool with his honesty
- Jets move up in 4th round to take QB Klubnik
- McCarthy: Allar pick unrelated to Rodgers' decision
- Broncos make Buffalo LB Murdock 'Mr. Irrelevant'
- Taylor: Bengals did due diligence on WR Young
- 📸 Drafted in drip: Best outfits from the NFL draft
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2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks
Jordan Reid projected every single pick for this week's NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
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2026 NFL mock draft: Kiper's pick predictions for Rounds 1-2
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the NFL draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.
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2026 NFL draft: Which teams should trade up, down in Round 1?
Would it make sense for the Eagles, Bears and Chiefs to trade up in Round 1? Should the Cowboys and Lions try to move down the board? Here's our advice for 10 teams.
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2026 NFL draft rankings: Jordan Reid's top 499 prospects
Jordan Reid ranked every draftable player in the 2026 class and graded them by round. Here's his final list, plus scouting reports on the top names.
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2026 NFL free agency grades: Dexter Lawrence II, Kirk Cousins
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals.
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