When The Las Vegas Raiders announced Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft yesterday, it kicked off what might just be the most special time ...

It’s not impossible the Cincinnati Bengals won’t be able to select a defensive player worthy of their first-round pick. Here’s how they can pivot and recover for the rest of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The NFL Combine is important for both prospects and teams for many reasons. It is a time when players have the opportunity to test in front of all the scouts, but, more importantly, to meet with their ...

The NFL Draft offers a window into team-building strategies, and how franchises view themselves. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; Stacy Revere, Tom Pennington / Getty Images If there is one ...

BEREA, Ohio — It’s 8:38 p.m. on Thursday in the Cleveland Browns' draft room and general manager Andrew Berry stands up, grabs a water bottle, then sets it down to take out his phone. It’s the first ...