Overview
- Mendoza, the heavy favorite to go first overall, told the NFL on Tuesday he will watch the draft from Miami with his family, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- Las Vegas has signaled full buy‑in on Mendoza, with coach Klint Kubiak praising him and reports saying he is already studying the Raiders’ offense with Brian Griese while veteran Kirk Cousins offers a bridge option.
- At No. 2, the Jets are being linked to pass rushers Arvell Reese and David Bailey, with Peter Schrager and Daniel Jeremiah noting internal debate over which edge prospect New York prefers.
- Betting markets underscore the split beyond the top pick, with BetMGM listing Mendoza at -10000 for No. 1 but varied favorites across the rest of the top 10.
- Prospect boards remain fluid, as Alabama QB Ty Simpson draws mixed first‑round projections, Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields slides after a 4.61-second 40, and Clemson CB Avieon Terrell faces an uncertain range due to a hamstring setback.