We're hours away from the Las Vegas Raiders being on the clock — and tabbing Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1-overall pick.
That has been a formality for quite some time... but after that? Well, it's anybody's guess as the NFL Draft odds have been shuffling non-stop all week.
Arvell Reese or David Bailey at No. 2? A running back at three? Half of the league drafting offensive linemen? This is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing first rounds in recent NFL Draft history.
To help you navigate the chaos, we've got our best NFL Draft predictions for how tonight's first round shakes out — and the best betting values to cash in on.
2026 NFL Draft first-round prediction
| Pick | Team | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Raiders |
QB Fernando Mendoza |
| 2 |  Jets |
EDGE Arvell Reese |
| 3 |  Cardinals |
EDGE David Bailey |
| 4 |  Titans |
RB Jeremiyah Love |
| 5 |  Giants |
S Caleb Downs |
| 6 |  Browns |
OT Francis Mauigoa |
| 7 |  Commanders |
LB Sonny Styles |
| 8 |  Saints |
WR Carnell Tate |
| 9 |  Chiefs |
EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. |
| 10 | Giants (from CIN) |
OT Spencer Fano |
| 11 |  Dolphins |
CN Mansoor Delane |
| 12 |  Cowboys |
CB Jermod McCoy |
| 13 |  Rams (from ATL) |
WE Makai Lemon |
| 14 |  Ravens |
OG Olaivavega Ioane |
| 15 |  Buccaneers |
EDGE Akheem Mesidor |
| 16 | Jets (from IND) |
WR Jordyn Tyson |
| 17 |  Lions |
OT Monroe Freeling |
| 18 |  Vikings |
S Dillon Thieneman |
| 19 |  Panthers |
TE Kenyon Sadiq |
| 20 | Cowboys (from GB) |
S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren |
| 21 |  Steelers |
WR Omar Cooper Jr. |
| 22 |  Chargers |
EDGE TJ Parker |
| 23 |  Eagles |
OT Blake Miller |
| 24 | Browns (from JAX) |
WR KC Concepcion |
| 25 |  Bears |
DT Kayden McDonald |
| 26 |  Bills |
EDGE Malachi Lawrence |
| 27 |  49ers |
EDGE Keldric Faulk |
| 28 |  Texans |
OT Kadyn Proctor |
| 29 | Chiefs (from LAR) |
OT Max Iheanachor |
| 30 | Dolphins (from DEN) |
WR Denzel Boston |
| 31 |  Patriots |
OT Caleb Lomu |
| 32 |  Seahawks |
CB Colton Hood |
The Arvell Reese vs. David Bailey roller coaster for the No. 2 spot has seen both players sit as short as -150 at some point, but we're expecting the Jets to make the Ohio State product their latest defensive star.
We're also expecting Jeremiyah Love to go to the Titans at four (+145), Caleb Downs to the Giants at five (+350), and the Browns to select tackle Francis Mauigoa (+650) — the first of eight projected offensive linemen taken in tonight's Round 1.
See Jason Logan's full breakdown of each pick in his final 2026 NFL mock draft.
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NFL Round 1 best bets
All odds courtesy of DraftKings
NFL Draft Round 1: Player position picks
- Kenyon Sadiq draft position Over 15.5 (-110)
- Kadyn Proctor draft position Over 16.5 (+190)
- Spencer Fano Top-10 pick (-150)
NFL Draft Round 1: Player head-to-head picks
- Kayden McDonald drafted before Peter Woods (+110)
NFL Draft Round 1: Team first position drafted picks
- Seattle first position - CB (+155)
- Chicago first position - DL/EDGE (-120)
- Baltimore first position - OL (-225)
- Philadelphia first position - OL (-250)
- Houston first position - OL (-225)
NFL Draft Round 1: Player specific picks
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2026 NFL Draft FAQ
Yes. Teams can trade picks before the draft and while the draft is happening. A team might move up to target a specific player, move down to collect more picks, or swap picks as part of a larger deal.
This bet is based on where a player gets selected. For example, if a player’s draft position is set at 8.5, the Under means you are betting he will be picked 1 through 8, while the Over means you are betting he will be picked 9th or later. It is one of the most popular draft bet types because you do not need to predict the exact team.
Sportsbooks may take a market down when new information is coming in quickly or when they think the line needs to be adjusted. This often happens around major rumors, insider reports, or just before a pick is announced.
“Best available” usually refers to the highest-rated prospect still on the board when a team is on the clock. Some teams draft mainly for need, while others lean toward taking the best player available regardless of position.
