As expected the Raiders drafted their quarterback of the future in Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mendoza became the first quarterback taken in the opening round by the Raiders since 2007, when they selected JaMarcus Russell at No. 1. Canadian Akheem Mesidor was selected by the .. with the .. pick, after helping the Miami Hurricanes reach the National Championship game.
Defensive end and Ottawa, Ontario native Akheem Mesidor has been picked 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Chargers becoming just the fifth Canadian to be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.
With the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft, the New York Giants selected edge rusher Arvell Reese out of Ohio State.
With the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft, the Tennessee Titans selected wide receiver Carnell Tate from Ohio State.
With the third overall pick in the NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals selected star running back Jeremiyah Love out of Notre Dame.
With the second overall pick the in the 2026 NFL draft, the New York Jets selected linebacker David Bailey from Texas Tech.
TSN NFL analyst Luke Willson joins SportsCentre ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft to discuss if he thinks the projected first overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, is the quarterback the Raiders have been craving, how good of a pro he thinks Canadian defensive end Akheem Mesidor can be, and where he would like to see Jeremiyah Love land.
Canadian Akheem Mesidor joins TSN's Dave Naylor at his NFL draft party in Ottawa, Ontario to look ahead to his special night.
Jordan Rodgers and Dan Orlovsky are in agreement on their evaluation of Ty Simpson ahead of the first round of the NFL draft.
Dan Orlovsky argues with the "Get Up" crew over how early Jeremiyah Love should go in the NFL draft.
Thursday marks a new chapter in the NFL with the 2026 NFL Draft bringing in plenty of fresh young talent eager to kick off their professional careers. TSN previews some of the biggest names that will cross the stage tonight.
Jeremiyah Love joins "NFL Live" to give his thoughts heading into the NFL Draft.
Stephen A. Smith weighs in on the position the Cowboys find themselves in ahead of the first round of the NFL draft.
Matt Miller evaluates Rich Eisen's 2026 NFL mock draft for the first round, including a big trade for the Chiefs.
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane joins “The Pat McAfee Show” and says the 2026 NFL draft class isn't top-heavy but that there is depth at various positions.
Peter Schrager joins Pat McAfee and breaks down where John Harbaugh and the Giants stand heading into the first round of the draft.
Adam Schefter joins Pat McAfee and reacts to the Cowboys' decision to make George Pickens play on the franchise tag.
The New York Jets will have the second overall pick in Thursday's NFL draft and they are in an enviable position with some great options. TSN NFL analyst Jesse Palmer explains why Texas Tech's explosive pass rusher David Bailey would be his choice to go second overall.
Adam Schefter lays out the many Cowboys scenarios ahead of the NFL draft and gives an update on George Pickens.
Peter Schrager breaks down the differences between David Bailey and Arvell Reese, and why he feels the Jets will take Bailey.
TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor joins SportsCentre to share how Akheem Mesidor is feeling heading into the NFL Draft Thursday night, where he is widely projected to be a first-round pick, and predict which team the Canadian might end up being selected by.
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