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Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the intrigue surrounding how the top of the NFL Draft could unfold after the Raiders select (presumably) Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza #1 overall, if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will be a 1st or 2nd-round pick, why teams are salivating already over a loaded 2027 draft class, if the Houston Texans could extend CJ Stroud before the 2026 season, and why the Cleveland Browns would be wise trade reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett. Rich power ranks the greatest moments of his life as a fan of the New York Yankees, Knicks and Michigan Wolverines with apologies to the Jets for their snub in advance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Field Yates and Ben Solak discuss what makes Fernando Mendoza the top overall player in the 2026 NFL draft.

Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are wondering why Giannis is even still in Milwaukee after more details emerge from the drama behind the scenes between him and the Bucks. More callers give their best active players who have not won a championship. Plus Peter Schrager releases his mock draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Cori Close tells Rich what it feels like to finally get over the hump and win a national championship, discusses the inspiring story behind Lauren Betts’ and Gabriela Jacuez’s success, and reveals how Bruins legend John Woooden has impacted her career. Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui joins Rich in-studio to promote her new ‘A Love Like This’ film, reveals the perks she got from working on ‘Entourage’ and ‘Call of Duty’ with LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, breaks down what it was like to throw out the first pitch at a Dodgers game, and more. Rich and the guys react to the news that presumptive #1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will be skipping the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh to remain at home with his family in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Who are the best comps for Rueben Bain Jr., Jermod McCoy and Fernando Mendoza? Let's match NFL draft prospects to current and former pros.

Daniel Jeremiah, the NFL Network's lead Draft analyst, joins Peter for their annual tradition of doing a live mock draft during the first week of April. Peter is steadfast in that he doesn't do mock drafts until April. April is here and the two ping pong pick after pick, and go 1-32. There are surprises, there is information shared, and there are some notable names that slip a little further than one would expect. There's no better way to kick off Draft month than these two emptying their notebooks and geeking out over this Mock Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Orlovsky uses StatusPro Visualizer to break down what Fernando Mendoza saw on a big play against Ohio State.