Update: 

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, now feels like a good time to look back on draft season and all the rumors to see what was borne out by reality and what was truly a smokescreen. 

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There’s a saying that the last few months leading up to the NFL Draft are “smokescreen season” as teams try to obscure their plans in the hopes that their favorite players won’t get sniped before their picks. While most of the tape grinding and scouting gets done in the fall, there is still plenty of new information during the pre-draft process, from all-star games to the Combine to workouts, interviews and visits. Sorting fact from fiction gets harder and harder the closer it gets to the end of April. 

For the first time here at NFL Trade Rumors, we’re going to try to get a handle on that whole process. We’ll be tracking rumors as they come up from now until the NFL Draft. The goal is by the time the draft is done, we’ll have a virtual paper trail to look back at. From there, we can see where the narratives and reality matched up — or didn’t. 

This is a great companion resource to use with our 2026 NFL Draft Visit Tracker. Be sure to keep checking back to both for updates as the NFL draft gets closer. 

Last update: 4/23 (draft day!)

How Does Draft Intel Work?

Teams aren’t going out and broadcasting their plans, obviously. So where are these rumors coming from? For more detail, we’ll turn it over to Grant Paulsen, who shared a great tweet on how the rumor sausage is made:

“I hear a lot from people questioning leaks. I have some thoughts on this that could clarify how they work.

1) It is correct to say most people don’t know the truth behind a team’s plan right now.

2) It is also a fact to say that most team sources aren’t directly tipping media people off as to who they plan on taking. Especially a GM or someone super high ranking.

3) But it’s important to understand how nuggets are gathered. Teams talk to agents, they talk to other teams. Rival teams spend millions trying to figure out information on other clubs’ draft boards. Secrets get out.

4) A veteran player being recruited in FA may get told “we plan on avoiding this position” or we are “going to grab this to help you out.” Those types of convos can and do happen. An agent of a player with a FA still out there is talking to teams about their plans at their client’s spot.

5) There’s a lot of ways to get info. Yes, most of it is smoke. But the idea that “nobody is getting intel” from a team disrespects the game of telephone being played.

6) The trick is deciphering which of the things you hear are real.”

Rueben Bain Jr.

• In his latest mock, Todd McShay has Bain sliding to the Ravens at No. 14 overall. He’s heard Bain could go as high as No. 9 to the Chiefs but also that he could fall, and it would be primarily because of his arm length, not the car crash that teams were already well aware of. (4/15)
• Ollie Connolly reports that Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in a fatal car accident in March of 2024. One of the passengers in the car, Destiny Betts, suffered severe injuries and passed away after three months in a coma. Bain was cited for reckless driving by police at the time but a field sobriety test was not administered and charges were dropped two weeks before Betts’ passing. Connolly cited multiple sources with teams who said they were concerned that Bain wasn’t being transparent and that there could be another shoe to drop, leading him to slide in the draft.  (4/12)
• Betts’ family provided a statement to Connolly: “As her family, we remain deeply committed to honoring her memory in a meaningful and appropriate way. Destiny’s passing was the result of a tragic accident that occurred several years ago. While the loss remains incredibly painful for our family, we have worked hard to find peace and move forward. At this time, we are not seeking public attention surrounding this tragedy and respectfully request that our family’s privacy be honored. We also wish Mr. Bain the best as he continues his life and career.”
• Jonathan Jones says this is not new information to NFL teams, however, just to the public. He adds the teams he’s spoken to, outside of one, were comfortable with the situation and Bain’s explanations. (4/12)
• There is an AFC West team that has reportedly taken Bain off their board altogether, and two NFC South teams that are borderline considering it at the moment. A fourth team in the AFC had already taken Bain off their first-round board due to his arm length. (Ryan Roberts/Easton Freeze, 4/13)

Caleb Downs

• Some NFL sources haven’t completely dismissed the idea of Ohio State S Caleb Downs sliding further than expected. One evaluator noted he’s doesn’t quite fit the prototype of dynamic nickel defenders that teams are chasing now: “Downs is a good football player and he’s incredibly smart and sound. I’m not sure he’s this ‘Ultimate Chess Piece’ the way he was being hyped up. (Ohio State linebacker) Sonny Styles is that guy for that team. I like Downs a lot, but I like all three of those safeties.” (Jason La Canfora, 4/23)
• One GM didn’t rule out the idea of the Cowboys passing on Downs for a cornerback like LSU’s Mansoor Delane or Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy: “And if that happens, then you tell me where he goes, Minnesota (18)? Are we positive he is the first safety?” 
• There’s some belief in league circles that Downs won’t get past the Washington Commanders at No. 7 overall. (Jordan Schultz, 4/15)
• In response to a debate on ESPN about the merits of taking a safety like Downs in the top five this year, an NFL GM texted: “Throw positional value out this year.” (Peter Schrager, 4/15)
• After having Ohio State S Caleb Downs slide to the Cowboys at No. 12 overall in his first predictive mock of the year, ESPN’s Peter Schrager says multiple teams reached out to him to say no way in hell that would happen. (4/14)
• On the Pat McAfee Show, McAfee revealed an NFL team told him Ohio State S Caleb Downs‘ draft stock won’t drop because of his medicals, and there is no significant concern about his knee. (3/3) 
• It was previously reported by Cory Kinnan that Downs had a couple of issues flagged during his medical check at the combine, including a partially torn meniscus and a potentially degenerative ACL.
• McAfee said that all of the five-plus teams they talked to said they weren’t too concerned about Downs’ knee and it wouldn’t impact his stock. 

Quarterbacks

• There’s still some skepticism about Alabama QB Ty Simpson as a first-round player this year. One GM for a team interested in drafting a quarterback. “I still don’t see it. I keep seeing it in mocks but when I talk to (other teams), no one can figure out who is going to do it. I don’t know why someone would do it.” (Jason La Canfora, 4/23)
• FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer is definitive about Alabama QB Ty Simpson going in the first round. (4/22)
• NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero says he has been hearing more and more buzz about Miami QB Carson Beck and he’s going to go higher than people think. Pelissero doesn’t think Beck has been steamed all the way up to the first round but he can’t completely rule it out. (Rich Eisen Show, 4/22)
• FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano continues to hear a lot of skepticism about Alabama QB Ty Simpson ending up in the first round, although a lot of his sources wouldn’t rule it out completely. One agent, however, shredded the idea: “The chatter is all media, not teams. It wasn’t shocking when Will Levis didn’t go in the first round, or Malik Willis being drafted in the third round. They were better prospects than Simpson. He is more similar to Corral and Sam Howell.” (4/20)
• The Athletic’s Dane Brugler mentioned that he thinks the Rams were a big reason Alabama QB Ty Simpson decided to declare for the draft. More of his sources still lean toward Simpson sliding to Round 2 though. (4/16)
• ESPN’s Matt Miller is still having a tough time finding a place for Alabama QB Ty Simpson in the first round. The Cardinals are a team that’s frequently connected to Simpson via a trade up, but one source asked Miller: “Why give up draft picks to jump into Round 1 when the Jets didn’t like him enough at No. 2 or No. 16 to take him?” (4/13)
• NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero says opinions are all over the place on which quarterback is the third off the board: Penn State’s Drew Allar, Miami’s Carson Beck or LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier. He adds odds are it’s Round 3 or later before this group starts coming off the board. (4/10)
• Jason La Canfora‘s sources are fading the idea of Alabama QB Ty Simpson as a first-round passer. He quoted one GM, who thought Simpson could slide all the way to the third round, as saying, “Where is that shit coming from? It’s complete propaganda. I don’t know if it’s just because they (some television analysts) have the same agent as this kid, but that’s what it looks like.” Another longtime exec said, “The draft is a made-for-TV event, and that’s a made-for-TV storyline. It’s bullshit. He (Simpson) is QB 4 for me.” (4/9)
• ESPN’s Peter Schrager left Alabama QB Ty Simpson out of the first round of his predictive mock based on league intel. He explained that there are only so many landing spots for a first-round quarterback and it’s hard to reconcile that with Simpson’s supposed first-round stock, so he didn’t force it. (Pat McAfee Show, 4/7)
• Todd McShay says he thinks the Rams are interested in Alabama QB Ty Simpson: “But probably on their terms – meaning, what? Second round.” (Rich Eisen Show, 4/7)
• ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky said he believed Alabama QB Ty Simpson is QB1 in this class. Former GM Mike Tannenbaum tweeted that in talking with clubs, he found support for Orlovsky’s opinion. Finally, Adam Schefter weighed in: “The one thing that I can say confidently right now talking to front offices is that Ty Simpson will be a first-round draft pick. That’s all I’m comfortable saying right now.” (ESPN, 3/23)
• Todd McShay would be surprised if North Dakota State QB Cole Payton is not a Day 2 pick. (3/22)
• The buzz at the Combine was that Alabama QB Ty Simpson could be drafted earlier than expected, perhaps in the top 12 picks. (Tony Pauline, 3/1)
• It was hard to find teams at the Senior Bowl that had a first-round grade on Alabama QB Ty Simpson, who declared early for the 2026 Draft. (Matt Miller, 2/2)
• However, NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero would be surprised if the leaguewide demand, paired with the flashes on tape, didn’t drive up the cost for Simpson. He mentioned the Jets and Rams specifically: “I would be surprised sitting here right now not only if Ty Simpson doesn’t go in the first round. I don’t think Ty Simpson gets out of the first half of Round 1.” (Rich Eisen Show, 2/14)
• Pro Football Focus’ Trevor Sikkema thinks signs are pointing toward Simpson going in the first round: “The more I talk to people in Mobile, the more I talk to people at the Senior Bowl, the more that it just feels like Simpson doesn’t declare if he’s not going to be a first-round pick. I think he got some pretty good intel from the league that they’re like, ‘Hey man, why don’t you get in this class. Why don’t you go ahead and make sure that you’re in this class.'” (NFL Stock Exchange Podcast, 1/30)
• Multiple personnel executives have a second-round grade on North Dakota State QB Cole Payton and believe he’s the second-best QB in the draft: “But I don’t think this kid from North Dakota State is that far behind him. I really don’t. Two or three years from now, I think he can be there with (Mendoza). We think he’s gone early two (second-round). And somebody probably shot on him at the end of day one. Everything I’ve been telling you about him since November, people who are doing the work are seeing it too. This kid can play.” (Jason La Canfora, 2/16)

Jeremiyah Love

• Todd McShay says don’t be surprised if there’s a team that makes a huge trade up into the top 10 for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, highlighting the Rams and Vikings swapping with the Commanders at No. 7. (3/22)
• Adam Schefter would be surprised if the Titans took Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love with the No. 4 pick. He thinks Love’s draft range starts at No. 5 overall to the Giants and goes through No. 9 to the Chiefs, even after free agency. (3/18)
• However, NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah doesn’t think there’s a way Love gets past the Titans. He also throws out the possibility of a team like the Rams trading up to No. 3 overall to get ahead of the Titans. (Rich Eisen Show, 3/18)
• The Chiefs pursued signing a running back in free agency aggressively because they did not expect Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love to be available when they picked at No. 9 in the first round (Jonathan Jones, 3/4) 
• The same logic can extend to the New Orleans Saints, who inked a big deal for RB Travis Etienne. They pick at No. 8. 
• Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is a consideration for the Cardinals with the No. 3 pick, the Titans with pick No. 4 and the Giants with the No. 5 pick based on buzz from the Combine. (Connor Rogers, 3/3)
• In his Combine rumors notebook, NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry mentions he heard the Titans have Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love ranked as their top overall player. (3/2) 

Tight End

• Multiple personnel evaluators told Jason La Canfora they have first-round grades on Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers: “[Kenyon] Sadiq is going in the top 15 picks, but I don’t see a huge drop-off between him and Stowers and [Michael] Trigg. They’re all move guys, some of them are more slot receivers than others, but I really like Stowers, man. That’s a first-round talent to me. And Trigg, you have to get comfortable with him and do some work on the character, but he’s another one I have my eye on. I like this tight end class.”

Offensive Tackles

• There’s expected to be a run on offensive linemen which will generate trade attempts to try and grab one of the top seven or eight prospects, who could come off the board by the early 20s. (Jay Glazer, 4/22)
• ESPN’s Dan Graziano expects at least seven offensive linemen and perhaps 10 to go in the first round of the draft, with a big run on the position in the teens and 20s. He also notes Miami OT Francis Mauigoa might be pushed down a touch because of his herniated disc, not a major fall but enough to not be the first offensive lineman off the board. (4/22)
• In his Monday draft intel podcast, Todd McShay mentions he’s heard the No. 20 pick is right around where Clemson OT Blake Miller and Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor are expected to be selected, as the demand drives tackles up the board. (4/20)
• The stretch of picks from No. 15 to No. 25 is the spot to watch for trades as teams potentially maneuver to make sure they get a first-round offensive tackle. (Albert Breer, 4/20) 
• Despite some buzz about first-round trades centered around maneuvering for a tackle, one executive for a team thought that was not how things would play out. He said it was a solid class of tackles but every prospect has at least one major flaw: “No one’s gonna trade up for anybody. This is just a bad draft. There’s absolutely not one player you’d say, ‘I gotta get up and get this guy.’ It’s just a wild year. All these guys are going to get taken and have major, major, major flaws. Every year there are flaws, of course, but these guys have major flaws. This draft could go any kind of way. There will be guys that will be top-5 picks that could be the 25th pick, and vice versa.” (3/29, Bob McGinn)

Carnell Tate

• In his draft podcast, Todd McShay says not to be surprised if Ohio State WR Carnell Tate goes in the top five picks. McShay explains all the NFL sources he talks to absolutely love Tate and he’s an incredibly clean prospect. (4/6)
• ESPN’s Matt Miller notes he would put the over/under for Tate’s draft slot at 6.5. (4/6)
• NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah has heard Tate might be “entertained” by the Jets at No. 2 overall. (4/6)
• Tate is a strong consideration for the Browns at No. 6 overall. (Zac Jackson, 4/3) 

Trades

• Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz says there are multiple teams in the top 10 picks interested in moving down but a reluctance to move high 2027 picks is making trades more difficult than usual. (4/14)
• Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz says many NFL teams expect the 2026 draft to be particularly active with trades, more than usual. His sources say the depth at edge rusher, cornerback, linebacker and receiver is expected to prompt action, especially in the first half of the first round. He also has heard teams will pursue extra Day 2 and early Day 3 picks because of the overall lack of depth in the later rounds. (4/8)

Wide Receivers

• CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones thinks the closer we get to the draft, the more likely it is that Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson is the first at his position selected. One team that had injury concerns about Tyson in early April no longer felt that way today. (4/23)
• The receivers in general could slide further than expected in this class as teams prioritize offensive linemen. (Todd McShay, 4/22)
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter had a lot of nuggets about the receiver class in his draft rumors notebook. Some execs predicted USC WR Makai Lemon but one coach said he reminded him of Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown: “This kid is a baller. This kid’s ball skills are just as good, if not better, than St. Brown’s. If he would block in the run game, this kid is going to have the same impact if you use him the right way.” (4/20)
• Multiple teams told Schefter Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson was the most talented in the class and two believed he’d go higher than currently projected. Others expressed concerns about both his durability and maturity.
• Schefter notes Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II is viewed as a potentially elite talent but there are a lot of questions about his maturity. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer has heard a similar review. (4/20)
• A lot of teams have been asking Todd McShay where he thinks Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson will be drafted, which is often an indicator that the player is going earlier than expected. (4/15)
• Other teams are connecting the Chiefs to Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson; there is pushback from some teams on Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. as a top 20 player; some teams think the Rams want USC WR Makai Lemon, others think they like Washington WR Denzel Boston. (Todd McShay, 4/13)
• Because of the depth at receiver in this year’s class, there’s a belief in league circles that teams will wait on the position and it will push some players down the board. (Matt Miller, 4/13)
• NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport thinks it’s tracking for two receivers to go in the top 15 picks. He thinks that leaves USC WR Makai Lemon as the third off the board and in the next range of picks. (4/10)
• On Todd McShay’s podcast, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer says he has talked to teams that don’t like Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson at all and there are makeup questions. (4/8)
• McShay says some teams would prefer USC WR Makai Lemon in the late first, Breer has heard some teams questioning his ceiling.
• Breer notes he wouldn’t be surprised if teams had Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. as the second-best receiver in the class, while McShay has talked to teams that have second-round grades on him. 

Defensive Tackles

• However, some of the buzz seems to be circling back toward Clemson DT Peter Woods, who was viewed as a potential top 10 pick entering the 2025 college season. (Todd McShay, 4/22)
• There’s buzz that there might not be a defensive tackle selected in the first round this year, with almost no prospects earning first-round grades from teams. (Jordan Reid, 4/13)

Jadarian Price

• There is some first-round buzz for Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price, who is widely viewed as the No. 2 back in a shallow class despite playing behind Jeremiyah Love for his entire college career. The Broncos and Seahawks were two teams specifically connected to Price, and the Browns were mentioned as well. (Jason La Canfora, 4/13)

Jermod McCoy

• The concerns about McCoy’s knee are real, with just about every team consulted having some level of concern. The question is how far he falls. One AFC exec thought he could slide to the second round, another thought he’d stay in the first: “With the way he tested at his pro day, I don’t think he will experience a fall like [Will] Johnson did last year. He ran really well (4.37-second 40) and did all the drills.” (Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• Teams are gaming out the possibility that Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy is available in the second round. (Albert Breer, 4/21)
• Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer says every team he’s talked to has raised concerns about Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy‘s knee. He adds it’s not an issue for the upcoming season so much as it is a potential long-term concern for McCoy. Ultimately it could lead to him sliding deep in the first round and potentially even into Day 2. (4/20)
• In his Monday draft intel podcast, Todd McShay noted he’s heard the questions on McCoy and believes he’ll end up in the back half of the first round. 
• Some teams have medical red flags for Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy stemming from his knee injury, with some concern that he has a degenerative condition. It’s still unclear how or if it will impact his draft stock, as medical evaluations and risk tolerance can differ team to team. (Tony Pauline, 4/14)

49ers

• Utah OT Caleb Lomu is on the radar of several teams in the back third of the first round, including the 49ers. San Francisco is expected to focus on adding youth to positions that are getting older, including tackle and receiver. (Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Nick Wagoner selected Utah OT Caleb Lomu. (4/21)
• After the 49ers extended LT Trent Williams, Adam Schefter said on his podcast it would not shock him at all if the 49ers traded down and out of the first round. (4/20)
• In his Monday draft intel podcast, Todd McShay mentions Utah OT Caleb Lomu will probably be drafted before the 49ers pick at No. 27, but if he’s available he probably won’t make it past them. (4/20) 
• Cornerback is a sneaky need for the 49ers and an area other teams think could be a focus for them at the end of the first round. (Jason La Canfora, 4/17)
• It would stand to reason that a successor for LT Trent Williams would be one of the 49ers’ big draft priorities, but that’s not how other teams are viewing San Francisco when doing mock drafts. The team has drafted just one tackle in the first round under HC Kyle Shanahan. Other teams expect receiver to be a big priority and Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion comes up as a prime target. (Matt Miller, 4/9)
• The 49ers are planning to be aggressive this offseason when it comes to trades, including moving up in the draft and potentially targeting a receiver. (Grant Cohn, 1/21)

Bears

• The Bears are persistently linked to a left tackle in the first round at No. 25, including Utah OT Caleb Lomu. (Matt Miller, 4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Courtney Cronin selected Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor. (4/21)
• Defensive end is a spot to watch for the Bears in the first round, with a few players available who fit their prototype. Offensive tackle is a need too given the uncertain future of LT Ozzy Trapilo. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• It’s viewed as a good year for the Bears to end their drought of selecting a defensive player in the first round, as they haven’t done that since 2018. Pass rusher is a top need but it depends on the board at No. 25 overall, and tackle doesn’t sound like a position the Bears have taken off the board. Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor and Missouri DE Zion Young are two prospects who have been connected to Chicago. (Courtney Cronin/Matt Miller, 4/9)

Bengals

• After shattering precedent by trading for DT Dexter Lawrence, the Bengals could be more aggressive than usual with trading other draft picks this weekend. (Albert Breer, 4/21)
• Had the Bengals not traded the No. 10 pick, there’s a rumor they were ready to take Clemson DT Peter Woods at that spot. (Bryan Broaddus, 4/21)
• With their first pick not coming until the second round, cornerback becomes clarified as a big need and priority for the Bengals. Guard is a fallback. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• It sounds like the secondary is Round 1 priority for the Bengals with one of either LSU CB Mansoor Delane or Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy expected to be available at No. 10 overall. (Matt Miller, 4/9)
• On Todd McShay’s podcast, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and McShay highlight Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr., LSU CB Mansoor Delane and Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy as strong options for the Bengals. (4/8)
• Some people at the Combine connected the dots between the Bengals and Auburn DE Keldric Faulk in the first round. (Jeff Risdon, 2/24)

Bills

• Rival teams think the Bills would still look hard at drafting a receiver in the first round, and they’ve also looked heavily at safeties which could be in play in Round 1 or Round 3. (Matt Miller)
• Edge rusher keeps coming up as the top target for the Bills from sources around the league. (Todd McShay, 4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Alaina Getzenberg selected Texas A&M OLB Cashius Howell. (4/21)
• According to Tony Pauline, Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez is a name to keep in mind for the Bills late in the first round. (4/20)
• The Bills want to find more scheme fits for new DC Jim Leonhard‘s defense. On the wants list are long-term solutions at edge rusher, a nickel defender and a run-stopping nose tackle. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• Wide receiver and linebacker are the two positions most heavily linked to the Bills. Missouri LB Josiah Trotter is reportedly a player they like. (Matt Miller, 4/9)
• Other teams are expecting the Bills to go defense with their first-round selection, and they might even trade up to land a preferred target. One longtime personnel exec said: “They still don’t have enough bite up front. [Bradley Chubb] is a nice player, but they have been light in the ass (at the line of scrimmage) and it’s caught up to them. That was by design under Sean (McDermott), but I think that might be changing.”
  (Jason La Canfora, 3/26)

Broncos

• Denver has been snooping around adding a boundary cornerback in the late rounds. (Luca Evans, 4/22)
• Broncos area scouts had third to fourth-round grades on Memphis OT Travis Burke. The team also sees Georgia Tech QB Haynes King as a “Taysom Hill type.” (Luca Evans, 4/20)
• Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers stands out to other teams as a perfect fit for Broncos HC Sean Payton, but with no pick until No. 61, Denver might need to move up to get him. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• TCU LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr has had a strong pre-draft process and reportedly cemented himself as a Day 2 pick. The Broncos have come up as a team especially interested. (Tony Pauline, 4/14)
• There is some first-round buzz for Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price, who is widely viewed as the No. 2 back in a shallow class despite playing behind Jeremiyah Love for his entire college career. The Broncos and Seahawks were two teams specifically connected to Price, and the Browns were mentioned as well. (Jason La Canfora, 4/13)
• While the team has done extensive work on this tight end class, ESPN’s Matt Miller has heard offensive tackle could be an under-the-radar option for the Broncos with their first pick at No. 62 overall. (4/9)
• USC safeties Kamari Ramsey and Bishop Fitzgerald are on the radar for the Broncos after they hired their college position coach this offseason. (Tony Pauline, 2/26)

Browns

• Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer made a late switch to Fano in his final mock draft. (4/23) 
• There’s late buzz matching the Browns to Utah OT Spencer Fano at No. 6 overall or in a trade down. They also view Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. as a strong fit if he’s available with their second first-rounder. One team source also said Cleveland isn’t necessarily committed to getting both a tackle and a receiver in the first round no matter what and is willing to draft other positions. (Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• The Browns don’t anticipate drafting a quarterback this year. (Matt Miller, 4/22)
• In his final predictive mock, ESPN’s Peter Schrager has the Browns taking Utah OT Spencer Fano if they can’t trade out. (4/22)
• Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor continues to be linked to the Browns. (Todd McShay, 4/22)
• There is a broad consensus that the Browns will trade down from No. 6 overall. One GM said: “They are bailing out of six. They aren’t making that pick.” (Jason La Canfora, 4/21)
• Cleveland would have no scruples about dropping out of the top 10 picks. (Tony Pauline, 4/21)
• CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones says not only are the Browns looking to trade down from No. 6 overall, there is a strong possibility they trade out of the first round at No. 24 overall. (4/20)
• Most teams think the Browns will either take the first tackle of the draft at No. 6 overall, Miami’s Francis Mauigoa or Utah’s Spencer Fano, or Ohio State WR Carnell Tate. But there’s some buzz that Cleveland likes Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor and Georgia OT Monroe Freeling. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• While the Browns want to move back, one report indicates they don’t want to drop outside of the top 10 picks. (Jordan Reid, 4/17)
• Browns GM Andrew Berry has reportedly been telling people since last season that he wants to add to the offensive line. (Tony Pauline, 4/14)
• According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, there are several teams in the top ten draft picks who are already looking to move down in the first round, including the Browns. (4/13)
• The Browns reportedly love Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor, potentially enough to select him with the No. 6 pick. (Jordan Reid, 4/13)
• There is some first-round buzz for Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price, who is widely viewed as the No. 2 back in a shallow class despite playing behind Jeremiyah Love for his entire college career. The Broncos and Seahawks were two teams specifically connected to Price, and the Browns were mentioned as well. (Jason La Canfora, 4/13)
• Ohio State WR Carnell Tate is frequently connected to the Browns by other teams but there’s also buzz about Cleveland hoping to trade down, potentially with the Cowboys. (Matt Miller, 4/9)
• ESPN’s Peter Schrager expects the Browns to land an offensive lineman with one of their two first-round picks. (4/7)
• Ohio State WR Carnell Tate is a strong consideration for the Browns at No. 6 overall. (Zac Jackson, 4/3) 
• Tony Pauline reports the Browns believe Utah OT Spencer Fano has the tools to stick and thrive at left tackle. Fano’s arm length has prompted a discussion in league circles about him moving inside to guard. However, Pauline also thinks the No. 6 pick might be too rich for Fano and has had sources tell him the Browns are open to trading down. (4/1)
• Todd McShay has heard buzz from multiple sources that the Browns like Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor, potentially enough to draft him with the No. 6 overall pick. (3/31)
• The Browns are doing extensive homework on Alabama QB Ty Simpson and the buzz at the Combine was he could be drafted earlier than expected. (Tony Pauline, 3/1)
• The Browns will explore opportunities to trade down from pick No. 6 in the upcoming draft. (Mary Kay Cabot, 2/23)
• According to Cleveland.com, the Browns have Alabama QB Ty Simpson on their radar as a potential addition this offseason. (Mary Kay Cabot, 2/23)

Buccaneers

• Tampa Bay is very open to a trade for a team that wants to come down for a tackle. They need defense but tend to take a BPA approach which could result in a surprise pick. They are heavily linked to Miami DE Akheem Mesidor. (Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• The Buccaneers want to move down from No. 15 overall and are well-positioned to do so with a selection that could be right in the middle of a run on tackles. (Albert Breer, 4/21)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Jenna Laine selected Miami DE Akheem Mesidor. (4/21)
• A defensive player like an edge rusher or cornerback is the most likely pick for the Buccaneers at No. 15 overall but Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq is also a possibility. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• Other teams expect the Buccaneers to go with an edge rusher or a pass catcher in the first round: One GM picking behind them said: “It’s gotta be an edge or a downfield weapon, right? They took a receiver last year. I could see them grabbing the edge from Miami (Akheem Mesidor) or Auburn (Keldric Faulk).” (Jason La Canfora, 4/16)
• Edge rusher and tight end are two positions the Buccaneers have keyed in on as options with their first-round pick at No. 15 overall. Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq is one to watch. (Jordan Reid, 4/9)
• The Bucs are eyeing Texas LB Anthony Hill. (Tony Pauline, 12/31)

Cardinals

• Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer has heard the Cardinals coaching staff loves Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. (4/23)
• ESPN’s Matt Miller inquired about a Chiefs/Cardinals trade going from No. 9 to No. 3, but was told Arizona doesn’t want to drop that far. Jeremy Fowler adds the buzz on Love has persisted for a couple of weeks but some around the league think that’s a ploy to drum up trade interest. (4/22)
• The Cardinals are considered the most natural suitor for Alabama QB Ty Simpson, with the Jets a possible but iffy threat. However, New York’s pick at No. 33 could be auctioned to another team getting ahead of Arizona at No. 34 for Simpson, so the team is weighing a move into the first round to make sure they get their guy. (Miller/Fowler, 4/22)
• FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer says he talked to someone with the Cardinals who said he’s a great player but the salary at the No. 3 pick would make him one of the league’s highest-paid running backs out of the gate. (4/22)
• ESPN’s Dan Graziano says IF the Cardinals can’t trade out of the No. 3 pick, and that’s believed to be their preference, then he thinks they will draft Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love.  (4/22)
• There is chatter that Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill is part of the push in Arizona to draft Love, although that information might not be 100 percent. (Todd McShay pod, mock, 4/22)
• In his final predictive mock, ESPN’s Peter Schrager thinks the Cardinals go Love, though he notes if Ohio State LB Arvell Reese is on the board, the Chiefs or Saints could be interested enough to move up. He also thinks Arizona trades back into the first for Alabama QB Ty Simpson. (4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Josh Weinfuss selected Ohio State LB Arvell Reese. (4/21)
• Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort reportedly wants Texas Tech DE David Bailey. There’s not the same pull to Ohio State LB Arvell Reese because of Arizona’s history with hybrid defensive players. Arizona would desperately want to trade down if Bailey were off the board and the Chiefs are a potential partner. (Tony Pauline, 4/21)
• There’s some skepticism from a few teams about all the buzz between the Cardinals and Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love around the league, with the sense that it’s a bluff to try and prompt a trade. Texas Tech DE David Bailey is viewed as a nice safe pick here if he’s available. (Jeff Howe, 4/21)
• There’s still consistent smoke tying the Cardinals to Love, with most sources polled around the league believing he would be the pick. (Connor Hughes, 4/21)
• In his Monday draft intel podcast, Todd McShay called back to a previous report where he said there was a voice in the building pushing for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. He adds that voice carries more influence than he thought and he now expects Arizona to draft Love if they don’t trade down. (4/20)
• McShay added that he is hearing there is a team that views Alabama QB Ty Simpson similarly to ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky, who generated a whole news cycle on his own for a few days by saying he thought Simpson was QB1. He also knows the Cardinals are hearing the same thing he is and have to evaluate it as they weigh trading up to get him. (4/20)
• CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones says he has no clue what the Cardinals will do at No. 3. He mocked them Miami OT Francis Mauigoa and notes the word from other teams is that they want to trade down if they can. (4/20)
• According to SNY’s Connor Hughes, multiple league sources expect the Cardinals to draft Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 overall if they can’t trade down, though if Ohio State LB Arvell Reese is available, that could change things. Hughes adds one of the teams picking in the top five is under the belief Arizona will take Love. (4/20)
• Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer was expecting the Cardinals to take a pass rusher but he acknowledges he’s heard the buzz on Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. (4/20)
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the Cardinals are one of the teams that seem the most interested in Alabama QB Ty Simpson. He has also heard them linked to Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. (4/20)
• Despite speculation, Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort is still in good standing in Arizona and driving the bus when it comes to decisions. He’s believed to want an edge rusher with the No. 3 pick and to trade back into the first round for Simpson. (Tony Pauline, 4/17)
• While the Cardinals want to move back, one report indicates they don’t want to drop outside of the top 10 picks. (Jordan Reid, 4/17)
• No one around the league seems to have a good bead on what the Cardinals plan to do at No. 3 overall, though a trade back is viewed as a serious possibility. (Jonathan Jones, 4/16)
• The Cardinals are connected more than any other team to Alabama QB Ty Simpson. (Jeremy Fowler, 4/15)
• According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, there are several teams in the top ten draft picks who are already looking to move down in the first round, including the Cardinals. (4/13)
• ESPN’s Matt Miller is still having a tough time finding a place for Alabama QB Ty Simpson in the first round. The Cardinals are a team that’s frequently connected to Simpson via a trade up, but one source asked Miller: “Why give up draft picks to jump into Round 1 when the Jets didn’t like him enough at No. 2 or No. 16 to take him?” (4/13)
• One league source predicted to ESPN’s Matt Miller that the Cardinals would trade down to try and better match the value at offensive line on the board. Another thought they would stick at No. 3 and take the best pass rusher available. (4/9)
• On Todd McShay’s podcast, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer thinks the Cardinals would love Ohio State LB Arvell Reese if the Jets pass on him at No. 2. McShay has also heard Arizona wants to trade down from No. 3. (4/8)
• ESPN’s Peter Schrager writes that a wildcard to watch for the No. 3 pick is Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. (4/7)
• The Cardinals would like to draft an offensive tackle but ideally in a trade down from No. 3 overall to better match the value on the board. There’s also at least one voice in the building lobbying for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. (Todd McShay, 4/3)
• NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says he would be “surprised but not stunned” if the Cardinals draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson at No. 3 overall, citing past history of teams falling in love with lesser-heralded quarterback prospects. However, he thinks it’s more likely that they would try to trade back into the second half of the first round to secure Simpson. (4/3)
• Jason La Canfora says the Cardinals love Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, they just might not go defense with their first pick. (3/30)
• NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah says the Cardinals make the most sense for Alabama QB Ty Simpson, the question is when they would pull the trigger. (3/30)
• Other teams largely expect the Cardinals to address the offensive line with the No. 3 overall pick, with the belief around the league that Arizona is tanking with eyes on 2027. (Jason La Canfora, 3/18)
• Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is a consideration for the Cardinals with the No. 3 pick based on buzz from the Combine. (Connor Rogers, 3/3)
• The overall consensus at the Shrine Bowl was that Utah’s Spencer Fano and Miami’s Francis Mauigoa are the top offensive tackles in this year’s draft class, while there is a “big drop-off” after those two. However, the Cardinals’ No. 3 overall pick is “way too early” for Fano or Mauigoa to be drafted. (Tony Pauline, 1/24)
• Internally the Cardinals have taken a liking to Alabama QB Ty Simpson. (Josh Weinfuss, 12/30)

Chargers

• The Chargers are the team most often connected to Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy but there’s serious buzz he could fall to Round 2. (Todd McShay, 4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Kris Rhim selected Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy. (4/21)
• However, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer has gotten a different sense and spotlights the defensive line as a place the Chargers might want to address with this pick. (4/20)
• Tony Pauline has heard the Chargers really like Texas A&M G Chase Bisontis, perhaps enough to take him in the first round. (4/20)
• Per Jason La Canfora, the widespread expectation from other teams as they mock out their own scenarios for the first round is that the Chargers will draft an offensive lineman. One veteran executive told La Canfora: “Remember his first draft out there (with the Chargers in 2024), and all you guys saying it was a generational receiver draft and they needed weapons for Herbert … And he took (tackle Joe) Alt, and I told you all along it was Alt.” (4/17)
• One general manager added: “I think he keeps drafting offensive linemen. There’s going to be a run on them at the end of the first round. LA, Philly, Kansas City, Houston, San Francisco. He needs a starting guard.”
• Other teams believe the Chargers are a team to watch to take an interior offensive line in the first round, even if it means reaching a bit against what the current consensus is. (Jordan Reid, 4/13)
• Sources inside and outside the scouting staff have identified guard as the top need for the Chargers but the team is also showing a lot of interest in adding to the pass rush. Illinois DE Gabe Jacas has come up as a second-round target. (Matt Miller, 4/9)

Chiefs

• ESPN’s Matt Miller inquired about a Chiefs/Cardinals trade going from No. 9 to No. 3, but was told Arizona doesn’t want to drop that far. (4/22)
• The Chiefs have looked into moving up but are more likely to stay at No. 9. The short arms for Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. are not a concern for them based on talks with scouts and he’s the kind of difference-maker Kansas City would hope to get with a pick this high. There’s also a chance the Chiefs try to out-maneuver the Saints for Bain if they think New Orleans would snipe him one pick ahead of them. Other priorities for the Saints include corner, receiver and offensive line. (Matt Miller/Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• In his final predictive mock, ESPN’s Peter Schrager thinks the Chiefs could be willing to trade up if either Ohio State LB Arvell Reese or Texas Tech DE David Bailey start to slide a bit. (4/22)
• The most recent word on the Chiefs for Todd McShay was that Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. or Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson were the top options at No. 9. (4/22)
• ESPN’s Dan Graziano mentions no one in the league would be surprised if the Chiefs drafted an offensive tackle at No. 9 overall. (4/22)
• The Chiefs have investigated moving up from No. 9 overall but it’s unclear if that’s just their standard due diligence or if they’re serious about making a move. (Albert Breer, 4/21)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Nate Taylor selected Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr and Clemson DT Peter Woods. (4/21)
• Other teams had a hard time nailing down where the Chiefs would go at No. 9 overall in a mock draft built from polling coaches, executives and scouts. LSU CB Mansoor Delane was the pick but Utah OT Spencer Fano, Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor and Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson were all neck-and-neck to be the pick. (Jeff Howe, 4/21)
• The Chiefs would trade up to No. 3 overall if the pass rusher they like is available. They’re also not expected to stay at No. 29 and could move down or up. (Tony Pauline, 4/21)
• In his Monday draft intel podcast, Todd McShay said he’s heard on really good authority that Chiefs HC Andy Reid views the offensive line as a top priority. There’s been some smoke about the Chiefs potentially trading up to No. 3 with the Cardinals, which would probably be for an edge rusher, but McShay throws out the possibility of them going to No. 5 for their top tackle. (4/20)
• The pool of players for the Chiefs to consider at No. 9 overall includes Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, Utah OT Spencer Fano, Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson, Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr., LSU CB Mansoor Delane and Ohio State S Caleb Downs. Another darkhorse option is Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• There continues to be buzz linking the Chiefs to an offensive tackle in the first round. Other teams have been projecting the Chiefs to take a tackle with the first of their two first-round selections. One exec with past ties to HC Andy Reid said: “I have him taking a tackle. I think it could be Georgia (Monroe Freeling), or it could be Alabama (Kadyn Proctor). Either of those two look like an Andy Reid left tackle. And there tackle from Utah, that’s where Andy is from. You don’t think he likes that kid (Spencer Fano)?” (Jason La Canfora, 4/16) 
• Another longtime personnel exec told La Canfora: “You guys can write whatever you want in your mock drafts, but I know Andy Reid. I know how he thinks. And he knows his tackles aren’t good enough.”
• Arizona DB Treydan Stukes is a potential target for the Chiefs in the second round. (Tony Pauline, 4/15)
• A source with knowledge of the situation refuted the report on Simmons, though: “There is no concern about Simmons.” (ESPN radio, 4/15)
• ESPN’s Peter Schrager connects the Chiefs to an offensive tackle, pointing out how much work they’ve done on the position this year. He also said, “I’m not sure on [LT] Josh Simmons, and I’m not they have the depth.” (4/14)
• Other teams are connecting the Chiefs to Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson. (Todd McShay, 4/13)
• ESPN’s Matt Miller hasn’t gotten a strong indicator from sources in Kansas City or around the league for the Chiefs’ plans with their two first-round picks. They have needs at tackle, receiver, cornerback, edge rusher and defensive tackle. (4/9)
• On Todd McShay’s podcast, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer says he’s heard the Chiefs really trust DC Steve Spagnuolo‘s ability to coach up secondary players, so he would short cornerback for Kansas City at No. 9 overall. Breer also notes not to rule out Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq at No. 9 overall. (4/8)
• Tony Pauline has heard the Chiefs are high on Utah OT Spencer Fano and are leaning heavily toward taking an offensive tackle with the No. 9 overall pick. He adds they’ve spent significant time with Miami RT Francis Mauigoa. (4/1)
• Adam Schefter would be surprised if the Titans took Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love with the No. 4 pick. He thinks Love’s draft range starts at No. 5 overall to the Giants and goes through No. 9 to the Chiefs, even after free agency. (3/18)
• The Chiefs pursued signing a running back in free agency aggressively because they did not expect Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love to be available when they picked at No. 9 in the first round (Jonathan Jones, 3/4) 
• Defensive tackle will likely be a draft priority for the Chiefs in the first three rounds, with the team wanting more firepower next to DT Chris Jones and a long-term heir. (Jesse Newell, 3/2)

Colts

• TCU LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr has had a strong pre-draft process and reportedly cemented himself as a Day 2 pick. The Colts have come up as a team especially interested. (Tony Pauline, 4/14)
• A league source told ESPN they would be “stunned” if the Colts didn’t view linebacker as their top priority in the second round. Cincinnati LB Jake Golday was highlighted as a fit. (Jordan Reid, 4/9)
• Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt is viewed as a potential target by the Colts to stay in Indiana and replace possession WR Michael Pittman Jr. (Tony Pauline, 4/5)

Commanders

• There’s consistent buzz the Commanders will take Ohio State LB Sonny Styles if he’s available at No. 7, with HC Dan Quinn supposedly telling people Styles is his favorite player in the class. (Matt Miller, 4/22)
• Todd McShay said in the last conversation with a source he had about the Commanders, he was told authoritatively the pick would be for the defense, even if Ohio State WR Carnell Tate (their preferred wideout) was on the board. (4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, John Keim selected LSU CB Mansoor Delane. (4/21)
• There is a ton of love for Ohio State LB Sonny Styles in Washington, perhaps enough to pass on a receiver. (Jeff Howe, 4/21)
• The Commanders have Clemson RB Adam Randall graded “much much higher” than other clubs. (Ryan Fowler)
• ESPN’s Peter Schrager dropped a few Commanders draft nuggets. He thinks Ohio State WR Carnell Tate is one of their top targets at No. 7. If Ohio State LB Sonny Styles is available, he says GM Adam Peters might have a tough time passing on him. His wildcard for the pick, though, is USC WR Makai Lemon: “Who is the Amon-Ra St. Brown avatar in this draft? It’s the Biletnikoff winner, Makai Lemon out of USC. So, two names for the Commanders I would put in the back of your mind on this one. Carnell Tate, if he’s there, and don’t be shocked if it’s Makai Lemon. A David Blough pick………but if Tate is on the board, I think that is a, hit that one right on the fairway. That is a great building block. Awesome kid. Everything checks out.” (4/20)
  
• Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer says the two names he has circled for the Commanders at No. 7 are Ohio State LB Sonny Styles and Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. (4/20)
• In his Monday draft intel podcast, Todd McShay said he’s heard Commanders HC Dan Quinn absolutely loves Styles and he won’t make it past No. 7. He also believes Washington has Ohio State WR Carnell Tate ahead of Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson. (4/20)
• Tony Pauline, citing people close to the organization, says the Commanders want a pass rusher, receiver or cornerback at No. 7 overall. Ohio State S Caleb Downs is not believed to be in play, with folks with the team still really high on S Quan Martin and with S Nick Cross added as a free agent. (4/15)
• Pauline adds he was told the team “loves Love [Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love“ if he slides to No. 7. 
• There’s some belief in league circles that Ohio State S Caleb Downs won’t get past the Washington Commanders at No. 7 overall. (Jordan Schultz, 4/15)
• According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, there are several teams in the top ten draft picks who are already looking to move down in the first round, including the Commanders. (4/13)
• The Commanders have just two picks in the top 100 and would love to add more as they try to get younger, so they come up as a trade-back team. Finding partners that want to trade up is harder. Other teams expect Washington to target receiver and cornerback with their two premium picks so far. (John Keim/Matt Miller, 4/9)
• On Todd McShay’s podcast, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer calls Ohio State S Caleb Downs a “parachute pick” for the Commanders if top prospects at positions of bigger need are off the board. He also notes Ohio State LB Sonny Styles would be a perfect fit. (4/8)
• Todd McShay says don’t be surprised if there’s a team that makes a huge trade up into the top 10 for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, highlighting the Rams and Vikings swapping with the Commanders at No. 7. (3/22)
• In his Combine rumors notebook, NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry says he’s heard this could be Commanders WR Terry McLaurin‘s final year in Washington and Ohio State WR Carnell Tate is an option in the first round. (3/2)

Cowboys

• Oregon S Dillon Thieneman is confident he is selected in the top 20 and is an option for the Cowboys with one of their two first-rounders. (Albert Breer/Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• The Cowboys supposedly don’t consider Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. a good fit for their new 3-4 defense. They’re comfortable staying at No. 12 and No. 20 and hoping a blue-chip defender slides, though they could consider a short jump up for someone like Ohio State LB Sonny Styles. They also have a high grade on Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson. (Matt Miller/Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• There’s a chance Dallas is frozen out of all its defenders with true first-round grades at No. 12 overall. The Cowboys have 12 players with first-round grades. They are discussing Oregon S Dillon Thieneman and Toledo S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren as first-round options with their picks. (Tony Pauline, Jon Machota, 4/22)
• Despite all the trade buzz, ESPN’s Dan Graziano believes it’s more likely the Cowboys trade down from No. 20 than up from No. 12, and that they do not have the appetite for a huge move up the board. (4/22)
• Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday he’s not big on making calls out and would rather wait for other teams to call with trade offers: “They’re usually better coming in.” (Jon Machota, 4/22)
• Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones went further and said it’s not possible for the Cowboys to trade into the top five picks. (Clarence Hill)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Todd Archer selected Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson and Tennessee CB Colton Hood. (4/21)
• If Ohio State LB Sonny Styles or LB Arvell Reese slide out of the top five, that could be the impetus for Dallas to move up into the top 10. (Tony Pauline and Lance Zierlein, 4/21)
• SNY’s Connor Hughes has also heard the Cowboys covet Styles and will try to go get him if he slips a bit. 
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter is one of the ones reporting the Cowboys have some interest in trading up. He says to watch if one of the top two pass rushers (Texas Tech’s David Bailey or Ohio State’s Arvell Reese) starts to slide. (4/20)
• CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones projects the Cowboys trading up with the Saints at No. 8 overall for Ohio State LB Sonny Styles in his final mock draft. (4/20)
• Sports Illustrated also reports a pass rusher like Reese or Styles would be Dallas’ target in a move up. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• In his Monday draft intel podcast, Todd McShay says the Cowboys are believed to be very open to trading down from No. 20 overall and recouping a second-round pick. In fact, he says it’s much more likely they go down from No. 20 than up from No. 12. (4/20)
• According to Tony Pauline, San Diego State CB Chris Johnson is a strong possibility for the Cowboys at No. 20 in the first round. Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez would also be under consideration. (4/20)
• UCF DE Malachi Lawrence is also getting some buzz in league circles as a Cowboys target. (Daniel Jeremiah, 4/19)
• CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones says it would be a surprise if the Cowboys don’t go defense with both of their first-round picks, and for that matter it would be a surprise if they don’t pick twice in the first round even if they trade up. Jones adds to look for new DC Christian Parker to have a heavy influence on who is picked. (4/16)
• While there’s a lot of buzz about the Cowboys trading into the top 10 picks, there’s a sense that the team thinks it can get two quality contributors with its two first-round picks and wouldn’t want to surrender that. (Charles Robinson, 4/15)
• ESPN’s Peter Schrager keeps hearing the Cowboys connected to Auburn DL Keldric Faulk. (4/14)
• San Diego State CB Chris Johnson is a potential target for the Cowboys at No. 20 overall and an ascending player that teams are trying to be hush-hush about. (Jordan Reid, 4/13)
• The Cowboys are the most likely team to trade up in the first round, targeting a pass rusher or a top defensive player. (Ian Rapoport, 4/10)
• There’s buzz about the Browns hoping to trade down from No. 6 overall, potentially with the Cowboys at No. 12. (Matt Miller, 4/9)
• Ohio State S Caleb Downs and Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. are two players the Cowboys reportedly view as instant game-changers and players they would trade up for. (Jordan Reid, 4/9)
• Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy is not expected to be on the Cowboys’ radar in the first round because of his injury history with his torn ACL. (Nick Harris, 4/7)

Dolphins

• There’s buzz the Dolphins really like USC WR Makai Lemon but questions philosophically about whether the new front office would take a receiver high in the first round. (Matt Miller, 4/22)
• In his final predictive mock, ESPN’s Peter Schrager has the Dolphins taking Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy at the end of Round 1. (4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Marcel Louis-Jacques selected Utah OL Spencer Fano and Auburn DL Keldric Faulk. (4/21)
• The Dolphins are big fans of Utah OL Spencer Fano and he’d be a strong consideration, maybe even the likely selection, for them with the No. 11 pick. (Jordan Reid, 4/13)
• Trading down from No. 11 overall is a strong consideration for the Dolphins even with seven picks in the top 100 as they look to add more to juice the rebuild. Based on how the Packers have operated, the Dolphins will likely target a premium position in the first round and wait until Day 2 to go after pass catchers. (Marcel Louis-Jacques/Jordan Reid, 4/9)
• Tony Pauline says the Dolphins have spent significant time with Miami RT Francis Mauigoa and his sources don’t think Mauigoa lasts past Miami. (4/1)
• The Dolphins are among the teams eyeing LSU CB Mansoor Delane. (Tony Pauline, 12/26)
• Texas CB Malik Muhammad is a potential second-round target for the Dolphins. (Tony Pauline, 12/31)

Eagles

• Utah OT Caleb Lomu is on the radar of several teams in the back third of the first round, including the Eagles. (Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Tim McManus selected Washington WR Denzel Boston. (4/21)
• The Eagles are widely believed to want a tackle in the first round and have explored the cost to trade up. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor gets linked to the Eagles a lot given their team philosophy, roster and predilection for SEC players. The Eagles are usually a safe bet to invest in either side of the line of scrimmage and that remains true this year in the eyes of other teams. Per one longtime exec: “You know Howie (Roseman), he understands how to put your team together. It all starts up front. He’s gotten a little old and banged up on the OL, and he is always looking for pass rushers even when he had them. He could use a few now.” (Jason La Canfora, 4/16)
• The Eagles are expected to invest draft picks on offense this year, with offensive line and receiver two big needs. Ties might be broken in favor of offensive linemen. A trade up is also always a possibility, with Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson someone to watch for. (Tim McManus/Matt Miller, 4/9)
• People within the NFL who are familiar with how the Eagles do business believe Philadelphia might draft a quarterback this year. (Michael Silver, 1/16)

Falcons

• New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham has not made it a secret that he’d like to get more picks and Atlanta could trade down or even move a player to get more than the five selections they have currently. Defensive tackle and wide receiver are two positions they’ve done extensive work on in this class, with North Dakota State WR Bryce Lance being mentioned specifically. (Marc Raimondi/Jordan Reid, 4/9)

Giants

• Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer thinks the Giants may like Ohio State WR Carnell Tate more than Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson. (4/23)
• The Giants don’t expect Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love to be available at No. 5 but he’s tops on their board if he is. They also have Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson tops at that position. (Matt Miller/Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer isn’t as sold about Ohio State S Caleb Downs for the Giants as everyone else, but notes New York hasn’t hidden the love for Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson. He’s still not sure if New York would take him at No. 5. (4/22)
• In his final predictive mock, ESPN’s Peter Schrager has the Giants taking Ohio State LB Arvell Reese, which is not a pairing that’s made often. He also thinks they could seriously consider Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson at No. 5. (4/22)
• People close to Penn State G Olaivavega Ioane aren’t necessarily expecting him to go as early as No. 10 overall to the Giants. (Tony Pauline, 4/22)
• Per ESPN’s Dan Graziano, his information is telling him the most likely pick for the Giants at No. 5 is either Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love if he’s available or Ohio State S Caleb Downs. He adds he believes the Giants would take Downs over Ohio State LB Sonny Styles. He also thinks the Giants like Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson but would be willing to wait to see if he makes it to No. 10, and and offensive lineman like Penn State G Olaivavega Ioane or Utah OT Spencer Fano are backups. (4/22)
• Downs was listed by ESPN as the most likely player to be drafted by the Giants. Love is No. 2, assuming he’s available. A source told ESPN the Giants have been all over Tyson more than any other team in the whole pre-draft process. Styles comes in at No. 4. (Jordan Raanan, 4/22)
• The Giants are in play to take either Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson or Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at No. 5 overall. (Albert Breer, 4/21)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Jordan Raanan selected Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State S Caleb Downs. (4/21)
• In a mock draft built by polling coaches, executives and scouts, the sense was the Giants would be picking between Ohio State S Caleb Downs and LB Sonny Styles at No. 5 and would settle on Downs. One exec, citing HC John Harbaugh‘s history with safeties, said: “[Downs] is a rock-solid person, teammate, leader. He’s about as clean of a prospect as you’re going to get.” This mock settled on Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson at No. 10. (Jeff Howe, 4/21)
• A head coach of a team picking inside the top five cut off a question about what the Giants would do: “They’re taking Downs.” However, there’s also a sense that the Giants have Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love as their top player, he just might not be available. (Connor Hughes, 4/21)
• Offensive line is now a very strong consideration for the Giants with a second first-round selection at No. 10 overall. (Jordan Raanan, 4/20)
• There’s more buzz that the Giants might not be as in love with Ohio State LB Sonny Styles as previously believed. Todd McShay and Rich Eisen had the following exchange. McShay: “I thought it was Sonny Styles at No. 5 for the Giants, apparently it may not be.” Eisen: “That’s all I’m hearing, is that the Giants don’t want Sonny Styles. That word is on the street.” (Rich Eisen Show, 4/20)
• Per CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, he continues to hear the Giants are high on the Ohio State defenders, but he gives them Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love in his mock because he thinks he’s too talented to pass on. (4/20)
• Tony Pauline says he’s been told the Giants plan to use the No. 10 pick on a receiver given there are concerns about WR Malik Nabers being 100 percent healthy by Week 1. (4/20)
• SNY’s Connor Hughes says his sources believe Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love would be the pick for the Giants if he’s available, while one head coach insisted it would be Ohio State S Caleb Downs. Another team picking in the top 10 said its scouts had the impression the Giants wanted Ohio State LB Sonny Styles. Hughes adds the Giants would love to trade back but it might take one of the top pass rushers falling to enable a deal. (4/20)
• Jason La Canfora is hearing from his NFL sources that the Dexter Lawrence trade is not expected to change the Giants’ plans for the No. 5 pick, which he continues to hear could be Ohio State LB Sonny Styles. It does give them a chance to address the offense at No. 10 overall, though. There’s a lot of smoke about a receiver, but La Canfora points out Giants HC John Harbaugh is big on the trenches and he’s heard he loves Penn State G Olaivavega Ioane. (4/19)
• Todd McShay tweeted he’s hearing Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson is New York’s target with the No. 10 pick they just got from the Bengals. Giants GM Joe Schoen was at Tyson’s personal workout on Friday and got dinner with him. (4/18)
• NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah was shorting the idea of Ohio State LB Sonny Styles being the pick for the Giants at No. 5 based on the buzz he’s hearing, and he thinks Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson has the team enamored. (4/17)ESPN’s Jordan Raanan thinks the cloud of prospects the Giants like at No. 5 overall includes Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State S Caleb Downs and Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. He adds HC John Harbaugh is especially high on Love and if he’s on the board, it’s hard for Raanan to see them passing. (4/17) 
• On his podcast, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said he’s skeptical that Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love will be the pick for the Giants and that he thinks new HC John Harbaugh wants to set a tone with the first pick of his tenure: “So we’ll see. I think my own sense reading between the lines is that it’s going to be an Ohio State defensive player, whether that’s going to be Sonny Styles or whether that’s going to be Caleb Downs. Both players, I believe, would be just what John Harbaugh is looking for in his very first pick as the Giants head coach.” (4/14)
• According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, there are several teams in the top ten draft picks who are already looking to move down in the first round, including the Giants. (4/13)
• The Giants won’t be deterred by positional value or lack thereof by taking an inside linebacker at No. 5 overall, and Ohio State’s Sonny Styles is a perfect fit for HC John Harbaugh. (Jordan Raanan/Jordan Reid, 4/9)
• On Todd McShay’s podcast, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer highlights Ohio State LB Sonny Styles and S Caleb Downs as the two options he thinks would make the most sense for the Giants (Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love was off the board). He points out both players are “green dots” who could carry the communication burden and set the tone for the defense. (4/8)
• NorthJersey.com’s Art Stapleton said, based on intel from the league owners meetings, that he thinks Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State LB Arvell Reese would be the Giants’ board for No. 5 overall. If New York trades down, Stapleton spotlights Ohio State S Caleb Downs, Penn State G Olaivavega Ioane or Miami OT Francis Mauigoa. (4/6) 
• Jason La Canfora keeps hearing Giants HC John Harbaugh has a thing for Ohio State LB Sonny Styles. (3/30)
• Ohio State S Caleb Downs emerged as a strong candidate for the Giants at No. 5 overall. One GM said: “John [Harbaugh] just spent, what, 18 years in Baltimore. No team invests more in the back end. That’s in his blood… He was with (Giants DC) Dennard Wilson for one year, and they had the best defense in the league and (safety) Kyle Hamilton played his best football. He needs a Kyle Hamilton.” (Jason La Canfora, 3/20)
• Todd McShay writes that league intel suggests the Giants are one of the most likely teams to draft Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. (3/23)
• Adam Schefter would be surprised if the Titans took Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love with the No. 4 pick. He thinks Love’s draft range starts at No. 5 overall to the Giants and goes through No. 9 to the Chiefs, even after free agency. (3/18)
• Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is a consideration for the Giants with the No. 5 pick based on buzz from the Combine. (Connor Rogers, 3/3)
• The Giants are high on Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, per team sources and people close to Styles. (Connor Hughes, 3/2)
• USC WR Makai Lemon drew interest from the Giants at the Combine. (Pat Leonard, 2/26)

Jaguars

• There’s some buzz that the Jaguars are trying to lay the groundwork for a potential trade all the way back into the first round, and WR Brian Thomas Jr. is a potential chip in that move. (Mike Florio, 4/22)
• SI.com’s John Shipley says that although the Jaguars keep their cards pretty close to the vest, there may be something to the increasing chatter about them being ready to trade up. They have 11 picks and probably don’t have room for all of those players to make the team. He adds that there’s a real chance the Jaguars could move up for a running back, as if they ended up stuck at No. 5 last year they would have taken Ashton Jeanty. Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price is who Shipley highlights. (4/22)
• He also notes the breadcrumbs point to the Jaguars addressing defensive line, both edge and interior, tight end and No. 3 quarterback in this draft. 
• The Jaguars like Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price and would move up for him in the second round if he starts to slide. Otherwise, Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson is a potential third-round target. (Tony Pauline, 4/21)
• The Jaguars have needs still at defensive tackle and tight end, and with four picks on Day 2 are expected to be pretty nimble to move around. Tight end in particular is a spot they want to address. (Adam Schefter, 4/20)
• The Jaguars are expected to address needs at defensive tackle and tight end in this year’s draft. It would be surprising if they traded up. (Jordan Reid/Michael DiRocco, 4/9)

Jets

• CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones stuck with Bailey in his final intel column, too, explaining the Jets have had numerous touchpoints with him so the cancelled 30 visit is really not as big a deal as some people think. He adds Jets OC Frank Reich was the interim HC at Stanford last year, and Bailey was at Stanford the two years prior to that, so they have access to a lot of information about Bailey. 
• Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer stayed with Texas Tech DE David Bailey to the Jets for his final mock draft. (4/23)
• A GM for another team said the Jets really want to move out of No. 16 and are probably moving down in the order. New York might take a discount off the trade value chart to move down, accumulate more picks and still address needs at receiver and safety. (Jason La Canfora, 4/23)
• The Jets made their final internal decision on the No. 2 pick late last week and shifted focus to strategy for No. 16. Another option to watch for the midrounds is Miami QB Carson Beck. (Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• A scouting department source said the Jets ideally wanted an edge rusher and a receiver in the first round. The same source said Alabama QB Ty Simpson is not a consideration at No. 16 overall. (Matt Miller, 4/22)
• Per NFL Media’s Cameron Wolfe, the Jets have told Ohio State LB Arvell Reese they have a clear vision of how to use him in Year 1 if he’s the pick. (4/22)
• It’s viewed as more likely that the Jets trade down from No. 16 than No. 2 at this time, capitalizing on teams that want to move up to secure an offensive tackle. (Tony Pauline, 4/22)
• ESPN’s Dan Graziano writes that everything he’s been told since the end of last week indicates to him that Ohio State LB Arvell Reese will be the Jets’ pick at No. 2. The canary in the coal mine for his sources was New York’s decision to cancel Texas Tech DE David Bailey‘s visit. (4/22)
• In his final predictive mock, ESPN’s Peter Schrager is sticking with Bailey at No. 2, noting he’s been told that for the last month and hasn’t heard anything to change his mind. (4/22)
• ESPN’s Matt Miller also thinks the Jets will take Bailey. (4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Rich Cimini selected Texas Tech DE David Bailey and Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr, though he said not to be surprised if the Jets trade up for a receiver. (4/21)
• Todd McShay changed his mind again on the No. 2 pick. He’s been on a bit of a ride with the pick, as chronicled here and elsewhere: “After releasing my Monday morning buzz column in which I predicted Reese over Bailey, I was told by a source to revisit that intel. I’m now of the belief that New York views Bailey — a proven pass rusher — as the safer pick than Reese, despite Reese being a better talent and having a floor of a damn-good off-ball LB who can rush at times. And I get the ‘flip-flopping’ accusations. But I’m not here to be stubborn — I’m here to keep you up to date with the info that’s being circulated leaguewide. What matters most is getting it right by draft day.” (4/21)
• Four of the teams picking in the top six of the draft are under the impression that the Jets will take Ohio State LB Arvell Reese at No. 2 overall. They think Reese is the better player and doesn’t have limitations against the run like the other choice. One head coach said: “I would be shocked if Reese isn’t the pick.” (Connor Hughes, 4/21)
• Hughes also adds the Jets are believed to have Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson as the top receiver on their board. One source told Hughes they thought the Jets initially hoped Tyson would slide to No. 16, but his stock has taken off. That was the impetus for New York’s exploratory trade calls about moving back into the top 10. 
• ESPN’s Peter Schrager says he’s sticking with Texas Tech DE David Bailey in his final predictive mock on Wednesday based on what he’s hearing from his sources but it’s notable that the infamously leaky Jets building has been buttoned up. (4/21)
• There was recent buzz that the Jets wanted to trade down from No. 2 overall and would dangle the pick, but might not get their asking price. As of Monday, the consensus from league sources polled was still Texas Tech DE David Bailey. (Tony Pauline, 4/21)
• The Jets cancelled their 30 visit with Bailey, which raised eyebrows around the league even if the team downplayed it. It was read as a sign the Jets want Reese. One exec said: “Why would you cancel it unless it’s the smokescreen of all smokescreens? But that wouldn’t make sense because you’d want to spend as much time with him as possible before you draft him.” (Jeff Howe, 4/21)
• SNY’s Connor Hughes says most of the league sources he’s spoken to believe Ohio State LB Arvell Reese will be the pick. He also mentions the Jets have explored trading into the top 10 from No. 16. (4/20)
• In his Monday draft intel podcast, Todd McShay said his information is now pointing toward Ohio State LB Arvell Reese as the pick after admitting he thought it was going to be Texas Tech DE David Bailey for a while. (4/20)  
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the Jets are one of the teams that seem the most interested in Alabama QB Ty Simpson. (4/20)
• While the betting odds have moved back toward Ohio State LB Arvell Reese, NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero still would be surprised if Texas Tech DE David Bailey wasn’t the pick. (Rich Eisen Show, 4/17)
• The Jets have cropped up as a candidate to trade up in the first round with a second selection at No. 16 overall and four picks overall in the top 45. (Matt Miller, 4/17)
• CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones says he can’t say with absolute confidence who the Jets will pick between Texas Tech DE David Bailey or Ohio State LB Arvell Reese, but most of the league thinks the pick is Bailey. (4/16)
• News broke that the Jets cancelled their visit with Texas Tech DE David Bailey. However, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said the Jets felt they already had all the info they needed on Bailey. NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo expanded on that, saying with only 30 visits and tons of picks, the Jets decided to reallocate Bailey’s visit to research other prospects. (4/16)
• There’s an interesting dynamic where national reporters and draft analysts, citing sources primarily with other teams, believe the Jets are taking Bailey. Meanwhile, the local beat reporters continue to lean toward Reese. Obviously the Jets themselves haven’t told anyone what they’re doing yet. (Connor Hughes/Zack Rosenblatt/Brian Costello)
• According to Tony Pauline, the Jets have a first-round grade on Washington WR Denzel Boston, along with Ohio State WR Carnell Tate and Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson. He reiterates they like Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. but not enough to take him at No. 16 overall. Cooper and Arizona DB Treydan Stukes are potential targets at the top of the second round for New York. (4/15)
• Canvassing of other teams and sources around the NFL showed a wide belief that the Jets would take Texas Tech DE David Bailey at No. 2 overall, though no one in New York has tipped their hand yet. (ESPN, 4/13)
• There continues to be buzz that the Jets aren’t as locked into Ohio State LB Arvell Reese as previously expected, as evidenced by the falling betting odds, and the Jets could be more or equally intrigued by players like Texas Tech DE David Bailey or Ohio State LB Sonny Styles. (Jason La Canfora, 4/10)
•  Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. is a player the Jets reportedly love and a potential target with one of their three top-33 picks. (Jordan Reid, 4/9)
• On Todd McShay’s podcast, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer said a couple of the teams he talked to made it sound like it was “fait accompli” that the Jets were taking Texas Tech DE David Bailey at No. 2 overall. (4/8)
• McShay also was talking to “someone who would know” about the team’s quarterback plans, and that person indicated the Jets are all-in on the 2027 class at the position and want someone who can be competitive enough that the fans don’t riot in 2026. (4/8)
• Brian Costello said a coach for another team told him recently he thought the Jets would take Texas Tech DE David Bailey because he was a cleaner prospect, but Costello points out there’s not necessarily inside information leading to the Bailey buzz. (New York Post, 4/8)
• NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah and ESPN’s Peter Schrager have both started hearing buzz that the Jets might be leaning toward Texas Tech DE David Bailey over Ohio State LB Arvell Reese. (4/6 & 4/7)
• The Jets like Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. but have him in the pool of prospects for the No. 33 overall pick, not the first round at No. 16 overall. (Tony Pauline, 4/5)
• Todd McShay believes the Jets will lean toward Ohio State LB Arvell Reese over Texas Tech DE David Bailey because the team is taking a long-term view, and that aligns more with Reese’s traits and upside. (3/23)
• The Jets seem to be narrowing their focus with the No. 2 pick to Ohio State LB Arvell Reese or potentially Texas Tech DE David Bailey given their shift to more of a 3-4 defense. (Connor Rogers, 3/2)
• NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero would be surprised if the leaguewide demand, paired with the flashes on tape, didn’t drive up the cost for Alabama QB Ty Simpson. He mentioned the Jets and Rams specifically: “I would be surprised sitting here right now not only if Ty Simpson doesn’t go in the first round. I don’t think Ty Simpson gets out of the first half of Round 1.” (Rich Eisen Show, 2/14)
• Some of the Jets’ offensive coaches, including OC Tanner Engstrand, were lobbying for the team to take QB Jalen Milroe in the third round in 2025. However, the Jets took CB Azareye’h Thomas instead who was a favorite of HC Aaron Glenn‘s. (Tony Pauline, 1/3)
• It wasn’t the only factor in his decision to return to Oregon for the 2026 season, but QB Dante Moore did consider that there was a good chance he’d be drafted by the Jets if he declared and the organization is not in the most stable place. Moore also wants to accumulate more experience and take a crack at winning the Heisman and a national championship. (Tony Pauline, 1/14) 

Lions

• CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones says the Lions have explored trading up from No. 17 overall to make sure they’re not left out of the run on tackles. (4/23)
• Detroit has put out trade feeler calls about moving up, with the run on offensive tackles possibly starting in the top 15 picks. The buzz pairing the Lions and Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor has been consistent the whole offseason. One rival NFC North scout even told ESPN: “That whole talk about moving Sewell to left tackle was Dan Campbell trying to convince people they don’t want Proctor.” (Matt Miller/Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• Utah OT Caleb Lomu is on the radar of several teams in the back third of the first round, including the Lions. (Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Eric Woodyard selected Georgia OT Monroe Freeling. (4/21)
• Tackle and edge rusher, in that order, seem to be the priorities for the Lions at No. 17 in the first round. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• The Lions have been working hard to keep a low profile this offseason. They have among the lowest reported 30 visits of any team this year: “I’ve had conversations like that at the Combine trying to talk to agents about what the Lions are doing. They’re like looking over their shoulders scared that like someone from the Lions is going to see me talking to them.” (Colton Pouncy, 4/18)
• There’s a lot of buzz about a tackle for the Lions in the first round, but they seem to be equally enamored with the idea of boosting their pass rush on the other side of the ball. (Eric Woodyard/Matt Miller, 4/9)
• NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah says he was told the Lions love Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor. (Billy Marshall, 4/6)
• Tony Pauline has heard from his league sources that they think the latest Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor will be selected is No. 17 overall by the Lions. Proctor has had a good spring and there’s some buzz he could go top 10. (4/1)
• Jason La Canfora says there’s a consensus starting to form among other teams that the Lions are going to prioritize addressing the offensive line in the first round. He’s heard buzz they like Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor and might be willing to trade up. One GM picking in the back half of the first told La Canfora: “It’s gotta be an offensive lineman. It seems pretty obvious to us.” (4/1) 
• The Lions are among the teams eyeing LSU CB Mansoor Delane. (Tony Pauline, 12/26)
• Texas CB Malik Muhammad is a potential second-round target for the Lions. (Tony Pauline, 12/31)

Packers

• Despite the Micah Parsons trade, the Packers could still be looking at drafting an edge rusher with their first pick this year at No. 52 overall in the second round. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• Cornerback is a big need for the Packers and GM Brian Gutekunst has a history of double-dipping in similar situations. San Diego State CB Chris Johnson reportedly has a lot of fans in Green Bay’s scouting department. (Matt Miller/Rob Demovsky, 4/9)

Panthers

• Tight end and safety were the two positions connected most to the Panthers by other teams. A team source didn’t rule out a receiver but said Carolina probably wouldn’t reach for Washington WR Denzel Boston or Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion. (Matt Miller, 4/22)
• There has been a lot of smoke connecting the Panthers and WR KC Concepcion during the pre-draft process, though one Panthers reporter thinks it might be a red herring. (Mike Kaye, 4/22)
• Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq and S Dillon Thieneman are firmly in play for the Panthers. (Todd McShay, 4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, David Newton selected Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq. (4/21)
• Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. is a dark horse prospect for the Panthers in the first round if their top safety is gone. (Joe Person, 4/21)
• The intel that ESPN’s Adam Schefter has on the Panthers is that they could be leaning toward the offensive line at No. 19: “To me, it’s a trenches pick. It’s a trenches pick. That’s the one that makes the most sense, and it’s another one of those teams that falls into that offensive-line hunt that we’re talking about that’s going on from roughly 11 to 31.” (4/20)
• The Panthers could take whichever Oregon prospect, S Dillon Thieneman or TE Kenyon Sadiq, remains available at No. 19. They are also a dark horse to take an offensive tackle. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• There continues to be buzz about the Panthers really liking Oregon S Dillon Thieneman. (Todd McShay, 4/20)
• Oregon S Dillon Thieneman is a potential target for the Panthers at No. 19 overall. (Tony Pauline, 4/15) 
• There’s a sense from other teams trying to project what the Panthers will do that they will prioritize another pass catcher, with Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq a potential target per one GM also picking in the back half of the round: “I see them grabbing the Oregon tight end or a receiver. The owner needs this to work with Bryce [Young]. He’s not the kind of quarterback who is going to be throwing guys open all over the place. He needs weapons.” (Jason La Canfora, 4/15)
• TCU LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr has had a strong pre-draft process and reportedly cemented himself as a Day 2 pick. The Panthers have come up as a team especially interested. (Tony Pauline, 4/14)
• Sources close to the Panthers relay that the team believes it’s essential to add more playmakers around QB Bryce Young. They could draft a receiver in the first round for the third straight year, and/or go after a tight end like Georgia’s Oscar Delp (who they are reportedly high on) on Day 2. (Jordan Reid, 4/9)
• Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer says based on the conversations he’s had, he’d be shocked if the Panthers don’t draft a center this year. He believes center is a bigger priority than offensive tackle, though they could address both. (4/1)
• The Panthers are eyeing Texas LB Anthony Hill. (Tony Pauline, 12/31)

Patriots

• ESPN’s Matt Miller mocked Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor to the Patriots. He asked a Patriots source if they liked the pick and the response was: “Do you really think he’ll be there for us?” (4/22)
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter says he’s gotten the sense the Patriots have “some” interest in Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor. (4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Mike Reiss selected Clemson OT Blake Miller. (4/21)
• Edge rusher, tackle and tight end are needs the Patriots hope to address in the draft. They’d specifically like to add some more speed to their pass rush. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz says many NFL teams expect the 2026 draft to be particularly active with trades, more than usual. His sources say the depth at edge rusher, cornerback, linebacker and receiver is expected to prompt action, especially in the first half of the first round. He also has heard teams will pursue extra Day 2 and early Day 3 picks because of the overall lack of depth in the later rounds. (4/8)
• ESPN’s Mike Reiss says the Patriots could be one of those teams trying to consolidate picks, as they have eight selections on Day 3, including four in the sixth round. (4/9) 
• Defensive tackle shouldn’t be ruled out for the Patriots, including in the first couple of rounds. (Jordan Reid, 4/9)
• Other teams think the Patriots will want to try and aggressively improve their offensive line with their first-round pick, with one GM saying he thought they’d trade up for a tackle if they had to. Another GM thought they would be open to shuffling around 2025 first-round LT Will Campbell: “Campbell would be better at guard. That’s where he’ll end up.” (Jason La Canfora, 3/27)

Raiders

• Las Vegas isn’t looking to trade back into the first round from their first pick in the second at No. 36 overall, with no big difference in prospects on their board. (Matt Miller, 4/22)
• The Raiders will look to add more support for their No. 1 pick, QB Fernando Mendoza, with their other selections. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• Teams around the NFL expect the Raiders to use their next pick after No. 1 overall (No. 36 in the second round) to support Mendoza, likely going after a receiver. Washington WR Denzel Boston has been connected to the Raiders. (Matt Miller, 4/9)
• The Raiders won’t trade the top overall pick in the upcoming 2026 draft, and they are “determined to draft” Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza. (Jason La Canfora, 2/18)

Rams

• USC WR Makai Lemon continues to be heavily connected to Los Angeles, with one source saying they love him. One GM thinks Los Angeles could go pass rusher, though, and circle back to someone like Alabama WR Germie Bernard on Day 2. Another rival GM said the Rams see 2026 as a contending year and will draft accordingly: “They want impact guys, more like what they did in ’24.” (Matt Miller/Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer says the Rams are not planning to trade up from No. 13. (4/22)
• NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero says the Rams have done more work on Alabama QB Ty Simpson than any other player, and they’ve done more work on Simpson than most other teams. It’s just unclear how they would get him to Los Angeles given where their picks are today. He adds No. 13 is the ceiling for USC WR Makai Lemon and the Rams could consider Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. if they don’t trade down. (Rich Eisen Show, 4/22)
• In his final predictive mock, ESPN’s Peter Schrager has the Rams taking Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq in a trade down if they can’t get USC WR Makai Lemon. (4/22)
• ESPN’s Dan Graziano says the Rams are being treated as a bit of a wild card that could do a lot of different things at No. 13, including a trade up. He also says it’s an open secret that they like Alabama QB Ty Simpson and he doesn’t rule out Los Angeles doing something to make sure they get him. (4/22)
• In his Wednesday mock draft, Todd McShay wrote that he thought Simpson could go earlier than expected and he knows the Rams are high on him. He mocked Simpson to the Rams at No. 13 but he’s not sure that’s the exact slot they get him if it happens.  
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Sarah Barshop selected USC WR Makai Lemon. (4/21)
• According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, league sources indicated that the Rams had been eyeing Alabama QB Ty Simpson with their second first-round pick at No. 29 overall at the back of the round. However, once they traded that pick for CB Trent McDuffie, it eliminated a potential landing spot for Simpson, as he’s not expected to last until their next pick at the end of Round 2. (4/20)
• In his Monday draft intel podcast, Todd McShay floated the idea of the Rams taking Simpson at No. 13 anyway. He adds he’s heard some things that call in question the idea that Los Angeles is locked onto a receiver, mentioning tackle or Oregon S Dillon Thieneman. (4/20)
• CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones points out four of the Rams’ five starting offensive linemen aren’t under contract in 2027, so that’s an under-the-radar need for their first pick at No. 13. (4/20)
• Most teams expect the Rams to take a receiver at No. 13 overall. USC WR Makai Lemon is a clean fit but there’s some intrigue about Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson as well. Los Angeles has also done some homework on moving up. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• The Rams could also go after a pass rusher at No. 13, per Schefter, as that’s a sneaky need in his view: “Let’s keep this in mind, the Rams have two pass rushers that they’re probably going to have to pay, Byron Young and Jared Verse. Will Anderson gets $50 million a year. Can they afford to pay both those guys? Now, I know last year, they went out and drafted Josaiah Stewart as a pass rusher, but you can never have enough pass rushers in this league. And I think a fallback option would be a pass rusher here. And people might say, ‘Whoa, what are the Rams doing?’ Well, they’re preparing for the day that they can’t keep both Byron Young and Jared Verse as much as they love both players, because you can’t pay everybody in this league.” (Brock Vierra, 4/20)
• The Athletic’s Dane Brugler mentioned that he thinks the Rams were a big reason Alabama QB Ty Simpson decided to declare for the draft. (4/16)
• Some teams think the Rams want USC WR Makai Lemon, others think they like Washington WR Denzel Boston. (Todd McShay, 4/13)
• Other teams believe the Rams are interested in drafting a linebacker, potentially earlier than they usually do on Day 2. Missouri LB Josiah Trotter was one name connected to Los Angeles. (Matt Miller, 4/9)
• Todd McShay says he thinks the Rams are interested in Alabama QB Ty Simpson: “But probably on their terms – meaning, what? Second round.” (Rich Eisen Show, 4/7)
• Rams GM Les Snead essentially told Rams fans not to get their hopes up, either for a trade up into the top ten picks or for another blockbuster swap to get a veteran player. (NFL Trade Rumors, 4/1)
• NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah says the Rams make sense as a landing spot for Alabama QB Ty Simpson. (3/30)
• Todd McShay says don’t be surprised if there’s a team that makes a huge trade up into the top 10 for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, highlighting the Rams and Vikings swapping with the Commanders at No. 7. (3/22)
• NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah threw out the possibility of a team like the Rams trading up to No. 3 overall to get ahead of the Titans for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. (Rich Eisen Show, 3/18)
• LSU CB Mansoor Delane and the Rams were a popular match in Combine buzz. (Jeff Risdon, 2/24)
• NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero would be surprised if the leaguewide demand, paired with the flashes on tape, didn’t drive up the cost for Alabama QB Ty Simpson. He mentioned the Jets and Rams specifically: “I would be surprised sitting here right now not only if Ty Simpson doesn’t go in the first round. I don’t think Ty Simpson gets out of the first half of Round 1.” (Rich Eisen Show, 2/14)
• ESPN’s Louis Riddick says he “knows for a fact” that the Rams like Alabama QB Ty Simpson, and his skillset and makeup are exactly what they’re looking for. (Louis Riddick, 2/14)
• The Rams are among the teams eyeing LSU CB Mansoor Delane. (Tony Pauline, 12/26)

Ravens

• The Ravens have done extensive work on the safety position in this draft but not necessarily for the Round 1 options. (Matt Miller, 4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Jamison Hensley selected Penn State G Olaivavega Ioane. (4/21)
• Penn State G Olaivavega Ioane, generally considered the top guard in the class, is viewed as a strong contender for the Ravens’ first-round pick. (Tony Pauline, 4/11)
• The Ravens have been connected to Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq and Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson to fill their need at pass catcher at No. 14 overall. (Matt Miller, 4/9)
• A GM for another team floated the idea to Jason La Canfora of the Ravens trading up for Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq: “Do you think they go up and get the kid from Oregon? Lamar needs big downfield targets… If you are trying to get Lamar to do a long-term deal, and you have a bad offensive line, and one receiver (Zay Flowers), and there’s nothing left in free agency, what would you do?” (3/25)

Saints

• Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer mentions Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. isn’t seen as a scheme fit everywhere due to his lack of length, and the Saints are one of those teams possibly. (4/22) 
• The Saints have receivers they like on Day 2, including Ole Miss WR De’Zhaun Stribling, and could go defense in the first round as a result. (Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• In his final predictive mock, ESPN’s Peter Schrager gives the Saints Ohio State S Caleb Downs ahead of a receiver but also mentions they could be willing to trade up if Ohio State LB Arvell Reese starts to slide a bit. (4/22)
• During free agency, the Saints were telling agents they weren’t looking to spend too much in terms of assets (money/picks) on receiver given they needed to account for a big deal for WR Chris Olave. There’s a thought New Orleans could wait for Day 2 to pick a receiver. (Tony Pauline, 4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Katherine Terrell selected Ohio State WR Carnell Tate. (4/21)
• Other teams believe the Saints will look to support QB Tyler Shough and take a receiver with their first pick. (Jeff Howe, 4/21)
• The Saints’ first-round pick at No. 8 is viewed as the floor for Ohio State WR Carnell Tate and the ceiling for LSU CB Mansoor Delane. There are also some questions about how well Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. would fit the defense. (Albert Breer, 4/20) 
• Arizona DB Treydan Stukes is reportedly unlikely to make it past the Saints at No. 42 overall in the second round. (Tony Pauline, 4/15)
• In his latest mock, Todd McShay mentions there’s some buzz about love for Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson in the building in New Orleans. He adds a lot of teams are asking him about Tyson which is often an indicator that the player is going earlier than expected. (4/15)
• While receiver is a big need, it might only be a 40 percent chance that the Saints use the No. 8 pick on the position. They’ll take the true best player available at that slot. Ohio State WR Carnell Tate might fit that description if available. (Katherine Terrell/Jordan Reid, 4/9)
• The Saints plan to address needs at wide receiver and tight end in the upcoming draft. (Tony Pauline, 4/5)

Seahawks

• Seattle’s preference is to slide back from No. 32, pick up more picks and take Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price at a more reasonable slot. (Todd McShay, 4/22)
• ESPN’s Dan Graziano would not be shocked if the Seahawks drafted Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price at the tail end of the first round. (4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Brady Henderson selected San Diego State CB Chris Johnson. (4/21)
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the Seahawks are looking to trade down and out of the first round if they can to pick up more picks. (4/20)
• Reloading in the secondary is one of Seattle’s priorities in the draft, as well as the obvious need at running back. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• There is some first-round buzz for Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price, who is widely viewed as the No. 2 back in a shallow class despite playing behind Jeremiyah Love for his entire college career. The Broncos and Seahawks were two teams specifically connected to Price, and the Browns were mentioned as well. (Jason La Canfora, 4/13)
• Other teams believe the Seahawks are a team to watch to take an interior offensive line in the first round, even if it means reaching a bit against what the current consensus is. (Jordan Reid, 4/13)
• ESPN’s Brady Henderson points out Seahawks GM John Schneider hasn’t traded down out of the first round since 2019 and it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. He adds he hasn’t got the sense that Seattle loves this class and is motivated to add more picks anyway. (4/9)
• Other teams are expecting the Seahawks to trade down or take a cornerback with the No. 32 overall pick in the first round. One GM who’s done business with Schneider told Jason La Canfora: “He’s going to trade down, right? What are the odds he keeps that pick?” (3/26)
• San Diego State CB Chris Johnson is getting significant consideration from the Seahawks and is a candidate for them in the first round. (Tony Pauline, 3/12)

Steelers

• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Brooke Pryor selected Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion. (4/21)
• Tony Pauline has heard the Steelers really like Texas A&M G Chase Bisontis, perhaps enough to take him in the first round. (4/20)
• It would be surprising if the Steelers drafted Alabama QB Ty Simpson at No. 21 overall. Tackle and receiver are much bigger needs, and the priority might be tackle. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• Unlike some past years, the Steelers have not really tipped their hand in the direction they’d like to go in the first round and multiple positions are on the table. Quarterback (Alabama’s Ty Simpson) does not be, with the team seemingly preparing for Aaron Rodgers to return in 2026. (Brooke Pryor, 4/17)
• Receiver is a commonly mocked position for the Steelers in the first round at No. 21 overall but it’s not a lock. Some other positions/prospects that Pittsburgh could be interested in include Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald, Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor or Oregon S Dillon Thieneman. (Jason La Canfora, 4/10)
• The Steelers will play the board at quarterback and have done homework on a bunch of options in this class. One internal source said they won’t be forced to draft one and there is genuine love for last year’s sixth-round QB Will Howard. (Matt Miller, 4/9)
• Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. is in play for the Steelers with the No. 21 pick in the first round. (Tony Pauline, 4/5)
• ESPN’s Matt Miller mentioned the Steelers are rumored to be out on taking a quarterback in the first round in this draft class. (3/30)
• Regarding the Steelers, Alabama QB Ty Simpson and Miami QB Carson Beck, there’s a sense experience is a big factor for Pittsburgh’s quarterback evaluations, which is a negative for Simpson and a positive for Beck. (Mike DeFabo, 3/2)

Texans

• Utah OT Caleb Lomu is on the radar of several teams in the back third of the first round, including the Texans. Georgia Tech G Keylan Rutledge and Ohio State DT Kayden Mcdonald also come up for Houston at No. 28. This is also viewed as a natural trade-up point for the Cardinals coming up from No. 34 for Alabama QB Ty Simpson. (Jeremy Fowler/Matt Miller, 4/22)
• NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein has heard rumblings about the Texans exploring a trade up from No. 28 in the first round, and he believes their target would be Auburn DL Keldric Faulk. (4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, DJ Bien-Aime selected Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald. (4/21)
• The Texans would like to trade down and out of the first round at No. 28. Two of their wants are an interior OL with center/gurd versatility and a defensive tackle. Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald is viewed as unlikely to be available and there’s some chatter Houston isn’t high enough to take him there anyway. Two mid-round targets are believed to be Florida C Jake Slaughter and Iowa State DT Domonique Orange. (Tony Pauline, 4/21)
• While more work is needed on the offensive line, the Texans think they’re in a spot to be able to look a year ahead for needs, with linebacker one example. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• TCU LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr has had a strong pre-draft process and reportedly cemented himself as a Day 2 pick. The Texans have come up as a team especially interested. (Tony Pauline, 4/14)
• The Texans are expected to continue to devote resources to the offensive line in the draft despite signing several free agents. Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor (Day 1) and Georgia Tech G Keylan Rutledge (Day 2) are two potential targets. (Jordan Reid, 4/9)

Titans

• CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones is not as convinced on draft day as he was in the weeks prior that the Titans would pass on Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love for a defensive player. (4/23)
• Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer thinks the Titans would take Ohio State LB Arvell Reese over Styles since edge rushers are more of a premium. (4/23)
• The Titans are strongly considering Ohio State LB Sonny Styles at No. 4, though rivals think Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love makes a lot of sense to help QB Cam Ward. (Jeremy Fowler, 4/22)
• In his final predictive mock, ESPN’s Peter Schrager says it’ll be a defensive piece for the Titans, and Ohio State LB Sonny Styles is high on their board. (4/22)
• Todd McShay flipped on another pick, saying his intel is now pointing toward Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love not being an option for the Titans at No. 4. He thinks the pick is an edge rusher or Ohio State LB Sonny Styles. (4/22)
• ESPN’s Dan Graziano writes the word on the Titans is that they’d like to trade down from No. 4, but if they stay they will take either an edge rusher or a receiver. Texas Tech DE David Bailey, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate or Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson are the players Graziano highlights. (4/22)  
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Turron Davenport selected Ohio State LB Sonny Styles. (4/21)
• There’s still a strong sense from some teams that the Titans will take Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, with some people pointing out the Titans could address linebacker in Round 2. One executive said: “It just makes too much sense. They’ve been tied to him the whole time.” (Jeff Howe, 4/21)
• ESPN’s Peter Schrager cast doubt on the chances of the Titans taking Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love: “Well, I know I spoke to someone in the organization in Tennessee, and they told me this morning that they have seen six different players tagged to them this morning for their fourth overall pick by people in the media. I will say this, I don’t think the Titans are taking Jeremiyah Love anymore. I am moving off of that. That was something I had in my mock draft and felt like that was the pick. As we are now four days before it, I do not think the Titans are taking Jeremiyah Love at four. I think the Titans are taking either one of the two following players: Sonny Styles, the linebacker out of Ohio State, or the (David) Bailey/(Arvell) Reese who doesn’t go there, or is available. And my third backstop would be Carnell Tate.” (4/20)
• Per Tony Pauline, the Titans love Texas Tech DE David Bailey but don’t feel great about his chances of being available at No. 4 overall. They like Ohio State LB Sonny Styles and Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love but view Styles as the safer fit. As for Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr., Pauline says the Titans would take him if they traded down, but he’s not in the pool for them at No. 4. (4/20)
• In his Monday draft intel podcast, Todd McShay says the Titans will draft Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love if he doesn’t go No. 3 to the Cardinals. (4/20)
• The ceiling for Ohio State LB Sonny Styles is No. 4 overall to the Titans, per NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, who notes Tennessee was poking around the free agent linebacker group in March. (Rich Eisen Show, 4/17)
• There’s skepticism in NFL circles that the Titans are truly willing to take Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love with the No. 4 pick. One longtime personnel executive said: “They’re going defense. I love the running back, but Saleh isn’t taking a running back there. If you study how this plays out, with a new head coach, that first pick is almost always on his side of the ball. There’s going to be a run on defensive players after Mendoza, and he’s going to be in it.” (Jason La Canfora, 4/16)
• According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, there are several teams in the top ten draft picks who are already looking to move down in the first round, including the Titans. (4/13)
• Per ESPN’s Turron Davenport and Jordan Reid, it remains very possible the Titans select Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love at No. 4 overall but a defensive playmaker like Texas Tech DE David Bailey or Ohio State LB Sonny Styles is just as strong an option. Reid adds he’s heard the Titans aren’t done adding to the offense but a receiver is more likely in the third or fourth rounds, with Georgia State WR Ted Hurst a name that’s been linked to Tennessee. (4/9)
• The buzz out of Tennessee is that the Titans are not a big team for Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. (Daniel Jeremiah, 4/6)
• There’s not much buzz for Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. and the Titans, either in mocks or the betting market, but NFL evaluators told Jason La Canfora not to discount him from the pool Tennessee is evaluating at No. 4 overall. (3/19)
• Adam Schefter would be surprised if the Titans took Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love with the No. 4 pick. He thinks Love’s draft range starts at No. 5 overall to the Giants and goes through No. 9 to the Chiefs, even after free agency. (3/18)
• However, NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah doesn’t think there’s a way Love gets past the Titans. He also throws out the possibility of a team like the Rams trading up to No. 3 overall to get ahead of the Titans. (Rich Eisen Show, 3/18)
• Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is a consideration for the Titans with the No. 4 pick based on buzz from the Combine. (Connor Rogers, 3/3)
• In his Combine rumors notebook, NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry mentions he heard the Titans have Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love ranked as their top overall player. (3/2) 

Vikings

• Oregon S Dillon Thieneman is confident he is selected inside the top 20. He’s widely mocked to the Vikings, however, the concern in Minnesota is that he doesn’t fall that far. Two backup plans include Toledo S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren or San Diego State CB Chris Johnson. (Matt Miller/Jeremy Fowler)
• Some of the buzz seems to be circling back toward Clemson DT Peter Woods, who was viewed as a potential top 10 pick entering the 2025 college season. (Todd McShay, 4/22)
• In ESPN’s beat reporter mock, Kevin Seifert selected Oregon S Dillon Thieneman. (4/21)
• Oregon S Dillon Thieneman and Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq have been linked the most to the Vikings at No. 18. While defensive tackle is a need, the talent doesn’t seem to match the board. Receiver and center will also likely be addressed on Day 2. (Albert Breer, 4/20)
• Oregon S Dillon Thieneman has been a popular mock draft selection for the Vikings, who might be losing longtime S Harrison Smith to retirement. One longtime NFL personnel executive told Jason La Canfora that’s a natural fit: “I buy it. Sometimes it just is what it is.” (4/17)
• Oregon S Dillon Thieneman is a potential target for the Vikings at No. 18 overall. (Tony Pauline, 4/15) 
• The Vikings have not spent a first or a second-round pick on a cornerback since DC Brian Flores joined the team and it would be a surprise if that changed this year after their free agency investment. (Alec Lewis, 4/14)
• TCU LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr has had a strong pre-draft process and reportedly cemented himself as a Day 2 pick. The Vikings have come up as a team especially interested. (Tony Pauline, 4/14)
• The Vikings view Oregon S Dillon Thieneman as a potentially seamless replacement for veteran S Harrison Smith. (Matt Miller, 4/9)
• Todd McShay says don’t be surprised if there’s a team that makes a huge trade up into the top 10 for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, highlighting the Rams and Vikings swapping with the Commanders at No. 7. (3/22)
• Vikings DC Brian Flores is expected to push for an edge rusher in the first round this year if one he likes slips to their pick, not necessarily a cornerback. (Tony Pauline, 1/29)
• Minnesota was also doing a ton of homework on the tight ends at the Senior Bowl, per Pauline, and could be targeting a blocking type on Day 3.