Who were the NFL Draft's biggest outliers? Our 10 favorite value picks and biggest reaches

After months of mock drafts and predicting where NFL prospects would be selected, the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza went No. 1 to the Las Vegas Raiders, as expected, but there were plenty of surprises over the ensuing 256 picks. Some players, such as quarterback Ty Simpson, went earlier than projected, while others tumbled down the board.Advertisement