Right about now, thirty-one NFL franchises are glaring towards Las Vegas, jealous that that Raiders hold the first pick of April 23rd's 2026 NFL Draft.
The top 18 picks are set, with the final 14 to be locked down after the NFL playoffs. But it's never too early to check out the 2026 NFL Draft order, discuss whether or not Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza goes to the Raiders, and how it could impact your PrizePicks Team Picks.
2026 NFL Draft Order: Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders?
Here’s how the 2026 NFL Draft order stands, pre-playoffs:
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
- Arizona Cardinals
- Tennessee Titans
- New York Giants
- Cleveland Browns
- Washington Commanders
- New Orleans Saints
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Miami Dolphins
- Dallas Cowboys
- Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons)
- Baltimore Ravens
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts)
- Detroit Lions
- Minnesota Vikings
- Carolina Panthers
- Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers)
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Buffalo Bills
- Chicago Bears
- San Francisco 49ers
- Houston Texans
- Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars)
- Los Angeles Rams
- New England Patriots
- Denver Broncos
- Seattle Seahawks
Who Will Be No. 1 Pick of the 2026 NFL Draft?
According to Sumer Sports, the Raiders finished last in expected points added (EPA) per play. Las Vegas quarterback Geno Smith disappointed in his first season as the starter, leading the NFL with 17 interceptions while totaling only +48.8 expected points added (26th), per PlayerProfiler.
Following the firing of Raiders coach Pete Carroll on Monday, rumors are swirling of an early exit for Smith. This offense desperately needs an overhaul, proven by its 14.2 points per game (32nd) and 4.4 yards per play (30th).
PrizePicks Team Picks features Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza (1.29x) and Oregon QB Dante Moore (3.84x) as the favorites to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. We then see a sharp drop off, with Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson (8.33x) as the third favorite.
Mendoza and Moore will duel in Friday’s Peach Bowl matchup between Oregon and Indiana, each making their case to be the No. 1 overall pick. The Raiders will likely keep a close eye on the College Football Playoff, brainstorming ways to utilize their top overall selection.
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PrizePicks Team Picks offers projections for the No. 1 pick, but those could change early and often, as the Draft is a moveable feast until Roger Goodell puts the Raiders — or maybe their trade partner — on the clock.
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