NFL Draft Round 1 Recap: Rams Bet on Ty Simpson, Giants and Jets Load Up, Eagles Snag Makai Lemon

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft concluded with a flurry of trades, but not before the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams secured their future quarterbacks, the Giants and Jets landed two studs apiece and the Kansas City Chiefs added a pair of standout cogs to their defensive machine. Bucky Brooks and Mike Yam provide instant reaction and analysis to day one of the draft, with particular emphasis on favorite picks, key trades and other draft-day steals.

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