Just before the start of the 2025 season, former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was the co-betting favorite to be selected at No. 1 overall in the 2026 draft.
If — or probably more like when — quarterback Fernando Mendoza is selected by the Raiders at No. 1 overall in this year’s NFL Draft, he’ll join a franchise that is partly owned by Tom Brady.
When the Titans drafted Cam Ward at No. 1 overall last year, it was a clear signal that the club did not view Will Levis as their franchise quarterback.
Bills owner Terry Pegula caused a stir when he singled out receiver Keon Coleman as a coaching-staff draft selection in the press conference just after firing former head coach Sean McDermott.
Tom Brady’s involvement in the Raiders’ day-to-day operations appears to be limited, especially since he has a second job as Fox’s top color commentator.
For a couple of years, the Lions were able to balance playing both David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs at running back, with each player accounting for at least 1,100 yards from scrimmage and at least 11 total touchdowns.
