These are NFL Draft rumors for teams. When I see something, I’ll post it here. Follow @walterfootball for updates.
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Las Vegas Raiders:
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Fernando Mendoza said he had a fantastic meeting with the Raiders. –
This could shut the door on any speculation that Mendoza wouldn’t want to play in Las Vegas for religious reasons.
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New York Jets:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Arizona Cardinals:
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Some Cardinals staff really likes Ty Simpson. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Charlie Campbell writes about the Cardinals liking Ty Simpson in his latest Hot Press. Charlie writes that the Cardinals could opt to trade down to secure Simpson later in the first round.
The Cardinals are high on Spencer Fano. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Arizona could end up taking one of the edge rushers, but Fano makes a lot of sense because the Cardinals have just one viable tackle on the roster. For more on the Cardinals being high Spencer Fanoon, click the link.
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Tennessee Titans:
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Titans GM Mike Borganzi had this to say of Jeremiyah Love: “Anytime you can get a running back like that, especially a three-down running back, that can play in the pass game as well and be able to take over a game, you’ve seen guys in the league now that can do that.” –
Sounds like Borganzi likes Love. The Titans have the fourth-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they are definitely a candidate to select the talented runner. The issue is that the Titans aren’t close to competing, so they will waste two or so precious years of a running back’s career, so selecting Love would be foolish for them.
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New York Giants:
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The Giants are looking at some of the top running backs in free agency and the draft. – Jordan Raanan, ESPN
It’s unclear why, given that they have a nice duo in Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy. The Giants need to do a better job of evaluating their own talent.
The Giants are very high on Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs, and Arvell Reese. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
It’s likely that most teams love these players, but the Giants will most likely have the option between the former two prospects at No. 5 overall. Reese should be taken in the top three, but Love and Downs seem likely to be available at No. 5. Given Cam Skattebo’s presence, Downs makes much more sense. For more on Charlie’s report, check out the latest NFL Hot Press article.
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Cleveland Browns:
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Malik Willis and Ty Simpson are on the Browns’ radar. – Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com
The Browns typically pass on quarterbacks in the first round, and they have lots of money tied up with Deshaun Watson, so it seems likely that they’ll wait on a quarterback this year.
Browns GM Andrew Berry told the media that he’s not opposed to drafting a quarterback in April. –
While it’s possible the Browns could take a quarterback in the first couple of rounds, it seems unlikely because Deshaun Watson is returning from injury, while ownership likes Shedeur Sanders.
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Washington Redskins:
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The Redskins prefer a pass rusher at No. 7. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Running back should be an option as well if Jeremiyah Love were available, but it seems as though Washington wants someone to help rush the passer. Arvell Reese and David Bailey are likely to be off the board, so the Redskins would be looking at someone like Reuben Bain. Go here to see more pass-rushing options for the Redskins.
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New Orleans Saints:
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The Saints are very high on Caleb Downs and like Jeremiyah Love. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
It doesn’t seem very likely that Downs will be available at No. 8, though it is possible. Love has a better chance, and he would fill a big need as a backfield partner for Tyler Shough. Read more about Charlie Campbell’s report about the Saints and what they like in the draft.
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Kansas City Chiefs:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Cincinnati Bengals:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Miami Dolphins:
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The Dolphins are not high on Ty Simpson. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Miami sorely needs a quarterback, but don’t expect that quarterback to be Ty Simpson via the No. 11 overall pick. For more, check out Charlie’s article on the Dolphins not being high on Ty Simpson.
Building up the offensive line is a top priority for the Dolphins. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
They better make it a top priority because their blocking was awful last year. However, the Dolphins are also keeping their options open with the 11th-overall pick, according to Charlie.
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Dallas Cowboys:
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Stephen Jones told the media that he’s open to trading one of the Cowboys’ two first-round picks. –
Only one? It’d be funny if they traded one and wouldn’t part with the other if they received the most favorable trade of all time. If the Cowboys trade back, they could accumulate several defensive players.
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Los Angeles Rams:
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The Rams could draft a developmental quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. – Vincent Bonsignore, New York Post
This would be the same mistake the Packers committed when they selected “No Cookie” Jordan Love over the likes of Tee Higgins, Brandon Aiyuk, or Michael Pittman Jr., all of whom would’ve helped Green Bay win another Super Bowl with Rodgers. The only difference is that the Rams have two first-round picks, so they can still have an opening-round selection help their team in 2026.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Detroit Lions:
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The Lions really like Keldric Faulk. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Detroit has Aidan Hutchinson on its defensive line, but it needs a bookend for him. The only problem with this is that Faulk may not be available at No. 17. For more on the Lions really liking Keldric Faulk, click in the link to see Charlie’s report.
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Minnesota Vikings:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Carolina Panthers:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Pittsburgh Steelers:
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The Steelers won’t draft a quarterback until Round 3 at the earliest. – Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Not even if Ty Simpson falls to them in Round 2? Perhaps Pittsburgh likes Will Howard. Either way, Aaron Rodgers is expected to join the team for one more ride.
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Los Angeles Chargers:
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The Chargers’ presence at No. 22 is the defensive line. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
This can be via an interior lineman to help against the run, or on the edge to provide an eventual replacement for Khalil Mack. For more on the Chargers options in the first round, check out the link.
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Philadelphia Eagles:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Chicago Bears:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Buffalo Bills:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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San Francisco 49ers:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Houston Texans:
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Texans GM Nick Caserio said the talk of C.J. Stroud being traded is “moronic.” –
To be fair, that’s what he should say if Stroud were on the trading block in an effort to preserve leverage. Stroud has declined rapidly the past two years.
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Denver Broncos:
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There looks to be good interest between the Broncos and Omar Cooper. – Chris Tomasson, Denver Gazette
Cooper should be available to Denver at No. 30. Cooper visited the Broncos recently, so there’s definite interest in him potentially being the No. 1 receiver of the future.
The Broncos think a linebacker in the first round is a possibility, but they may think best player available could be their approach. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
All of this, of course, depends on what occurs in free agency. As Charlie writes in the report about the Broncos pick, the team has some free agent linebackers who will need to be re-signed or replaced.
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New England Patriots:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Seattle Seahawks:
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The Seahawks will probably use one of their first three picks on a running back. – Michael-Shawn Dugar , The Athletic
With Zach Charbonnet coming off a torn ACL, the Seahawks really have no choice. George Holani is the other option.
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Baltimore Ravens:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Indianapolis Colts:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Atlanta Falcons:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Green Bay Packers:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Jacksonville Jaguars:
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The Jaguars prefer defensive in the second round. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootall.com
Charlie mentioned defensive tackle, cornerback, and safety as three positions the Jaguars would want to address. For specific prospects, check out Charlie’s report about the Jaguars second-day draft plans.
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