🏈 Winners and losers from NFL draft Round 1
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- Las Vegas Raiders secure No.1 overall,, selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a 72% completion‑rate passer with notable mobility.
- Arizona Cardinals trade up to No.3 to draft all‑purpose offensive weapon Jeremiyah Love, ranked No.2 on the analyst’s board.
- Chiefs trade up to No.6 for defensive prospect Mansoor Delane, indicating a focus on bolstering their secondary.
- Dallas Cowboys move up one spot to No.11 to take quarterback Caleb Downs, adding depth behind Dak Prescott.
- Los Angeles Rams shock the draft by picking quarterback Ty Simpson at No.13, a move the analyst calls a “head‑scratcher” and a potential reach.
Why it matters: The Raiders lock in a franchise quarterback, likely boosting ticket sales by 5% and fan engagement; the Rams’ surprising Ty Simpson pick forces a roster scramble, risking costly moves before the 2026 season.
