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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is shown on a screen after being chosen by the Las Vegas Raiders with the first overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Gene J. Puskar
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Las Vegas Raiders fans celebrate after Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was chosen by the Las Vegas Raiders with the first overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Sue Ogrocki
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Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey, right, reacts with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the New York Jets with the second overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Gene J. Puskar
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Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey poses with fans after being chosen by the New York Jets with the second overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Sue Ogrocki
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Fireworks explode over the draft stage before the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Sue Ogrocki
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Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson cries as he looks at his reflection in a mirror while putting on a hat after being chosen by the New Orleans Saints with the eighth overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson
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Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson cries while standing with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the New Orleans Saints with the eighth overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Gene J. Puskar
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Tennessee Titans fan Tommy Miles wears a hat during an NFL football draft party in Nashville, Tennessee. | Photo: AP/George Walker IV
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Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese celebrates with fans after being chosen by the New York Giants with the fifth overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Sue Ogrocki
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Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate celebrates after being chosen by the Tennessee Titans with the fourth overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Gene J. Puskar
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Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, right, poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Arizona Cardinals with the third overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Gene J. Puskar
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Tennessee Titans cheerleaders perform during an NFL football draft party in Nashville, Tennessee. | Photo: AP/George Walker IV
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Tennessee Titans fans celebrate after a pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Sue Ogrocki
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Jordyn Tyson after being selected to the New Orleans Saints at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Ben Liebenberg
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Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman celebrates with fans after being chosen by the Chicago Bears with the 25th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Sue Ogrocki
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Cleveland Browns fans cheer during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Sue Ogrocki
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Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey puts on a hat after being chosen by the New York Jets with the second overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson
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Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Los Angeles Rams with the 13th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Sue Ogrocki
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Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs celebrates with fans after being chosen by the Dallas Cowboys with the 11th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Sue Ogrocki
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Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson poses after being chosen by the Los Angeles Rams with the 13th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Pittsburgh. | Photo: AP/Gene J. Puskar
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Tennessee Titans fan Logan Kendall gets excited during an NFL football draft party in Nashville, Tennessee. | Photo: AP/George Walker IV
