Our favorite 2026 NFL Draft picks: Gennings Dunker (the mullet!), Francis Mauigoa and more

An intriguing 2026 NFL Draft that began with just one certainty — that quarterback Fernando Mendoza would go No. 1 to the Las Vegas Raiders — is now over. What did you think about your favorite team’s draft picks? Who was a hit or miss? Which rookie are you most looking forward to following?The Athletic asked its NFL writers to share one favorite pick for each team across the three-day draft in Pittsburgh. “Favorite” doesn’t necessarily mean “best” — though in some cases, it’s one and the same.Here are our writers’ thoughts.