NFL Draft 2026: Dates, UK times, how it works & who gets first pick?
Mendoza chose to share his draft experience with his family in Miami and will not be among the 16 prospects at the event in Pittsburgh.
Five of those waiting for their names to be called belong to 2024 national champions Ohio State, four of whom are projected to be top-10 picks – pass rusher Arvell Reese, linebacker Sonny Styleswide receiver Carnell Tate and security Caleb Downs.
The strongest area of this year’s draft class is the defensive front, with pass rushers. David Bailey And Rueben Bain Jr he is also expected to leave the board early.
Otherwise, there is depth at wide receiver, with Lemon Makai And Jordan Tyson main options, while Jeremy Love is the highest rated running back.
Lee Hunter Draft stock rose after the defensive tackle, nicknamed “the Refrigerator,” interviewed well at the Combine.
At 6-foot-4 and 318 pounds, he’s not as imposing as original “Fridge,” 1980s star William Perry, but he’s had preliminary visits with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers.
Two sets of non-twin brothers could also be selected in the same draft: Lorenzo Styles Jr and Sonny Styles, as well as Logan and Spencer Fano.
