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The 2026 NFL Draft is here, and this episode is all about the part of round one that really matters for New York.

Ian breaks down the first 16 picks, how the board has changed over the last few weeks, which names have really gained momentum, and where the Jets and Giants are sitting as draft night arrives.

From Fernando Mendoza at the top, to the Jets at 2 and 16, to the Giants at 5, to the Giants at 5 and 10 after the Dexter Lawrence trade, this episode follows the movement of the board and the big decisions that could shape the night.

This is not a full 32-pick mock draft. It’s a focused look at the first half of round one, the players most connected to New York, and the pressure points that could swing the entire board.

Topics include:

• Fernando Mendoza and why Vegas feels locked in
• Arvell Reese vs. David Bailey for the Jets at No. 2
• Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs, and the Giants’ options at No. 5
• How the Dexter Lawrence trade changed the Giants’ draft
• The key names and dominoes leading into Jets at No. 16
• Why pick No. 33 matters almost as much as No. 16

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