Four Players to Watch on Day One of the 2026 NFL Draft

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Four Players to Watch on Day One of the 2026 NFL Draft

Mendoza enters Day One as the presumptive top pick for the Raiders, offering elite poise and accuracy. Ohio State’s Arvell Reese is a versatile defensive chess piece drawing comparisons to Micah Parsons, while teammate Caleb Downs is viewed as a generational safety prospect. Finally, Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love is expected to be the first running back off the board.




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