# Mendoza goes first & Rams cause a stir on day one of the Draft

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Podcast: [Inside The Huddle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-huddle-163713)
Published: 2026-04-24T13:30:00+00:00
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Neil and Jeff are back together to take a look at the first day of the 2026 NFL Draft on the latest episode of Inside The Huddle. They discuss some of the key picks, including Fernando Mendoza getting the No.1 pick and going to the Las Vegas Raiders, and Jeremiyah Love heading to the Arizona Cardinals. Plus, they chat about the Los Angeles Rams's decision to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No.13. - •You can watch the NFL action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Inside The Huddle is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933936/inside-the-huddle •You can listen to Inside The Huddle on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Inside The Huddle". •For all the latest NFL news, head to www.skysports.com/nfl •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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