2026 NFL Draft Round 1 Winners And Losers

BusinessSportsMoney2026 NFL Draft Round 1 Winners And LosersByGladys Louise Tyler,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. NFL Fantasy FootballFollow AuthorApr 24, 2026, 08:28am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: (L-R) Kayden McDonald of Ohio State, Kadyn Proctor of Alabama, Arvell Reese of Ohio State, Ty Simpson of Alabama, Sonny Styles of Ohio State, Carnell Tate of Ohio State and Dillon Thieneman of Oregon pose on stage prior to Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is officially over. There were, as predicted, trades. There were also, as predicted, surprises. And yes, the Las Vegas Raiders did hold up their end of the deal and pick Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first pick. After that, a little bit of chaos happened. We know that just getting their names announced makes each one of these gentlemen a winner. But we also know that the landing spot will determine how successful they become. And of course, our fantasy football fortunes depend on scheme fit matches.So, here are three winners and three losers for the fantasy football world that happened in round one. Winners Round 1 From NFL 2026 DraftR1#8, WR, Jordyn Tyson, New Orleans SaintsPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Jordyn Tyson (R) of Arizona State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) after being selected eighth overall pick by the New Orleans Saints during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)Getty ImagesIt wasn’t just about the tears of relief and happiness Tyson shed as his name was called (although it helped solidify him as a winner); it was about the landing spot...