Overview
- Yahoo Sports’ latest first‑round projection has Tennessee taking Ohio State’s Arvell Reese at No. 1, reflecting confidence in Cam Ward and a focus on upgrading the pass rush.
- Quarterbacks are forecast to land early for QB‑needy teams, with Fernando Mendoza to the Saints at No. 3, Ty Simpson to the Raiders at No. 4, and Dante Moore to the Browns at No. 5.
- Defense floods the top 10 in multiple mocks, including Rueben Bain Jr. to Washington at No. 6 and elite safety Caleb Downs to the Jets at No. 7.
- Offensive line help features prominently, with Spencer Fano projected to the Rams at No. 9 and Francis Mauigoa to the Bengals at No. 10 to bolster protection.
- An EssentiallySports top‑10 needs rundown aligns with these projections, listing edge rusher for the Titans, OL and CB for the Giants, and highlighting WR targets Jordyn Tyson and Carnell Tate for several teams.