NFL Mock Draft 2026: Raiders go for Fernando Mendoza, Browns, Saints get WR help for Year 2 QBs

The 2026 NFL Draft order is about to be set for the non-playoff teams at the end of the 2025 regular season. Outside of the Falcons and Colts, who have traded their first-round picks, 16 teams will soon know for sure when they are picking first on April 23. From the growing obvious choice at the top based on need and talent to the teams who just missed the postseason, here's the latest look at Sporting News' projections also with the College Football Playoff in full swing: MORE WEEK 18 NFL:NFL power rankings for Week 18NFL Week 18 picks, predictionsNFL Week 18 picks against the spreadNFL Mock Draft 2026 (No. 1-18 order courtesy of Tankathon) 1. Las Vegas Raiders Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana...