The 2026 NFL potential customers have had the ability to put plenty on movie this past college football season, and has actually increased above the pack after leading Indiana to their first Championship game.
In a surprising turn of occasions, projected No. 2 quarterback Dante Moore decided to go back to Oregon for his senior year.
Moore has been buffooned to the New York Jets with the second overall pick for a while now, and his statement leaves the Jets in limbo.
Here's a take a look at the chances to go No. 1 general after his announcement:
2026 NFL Draft No. 1 Overall Pick Odds
Fernando Mendoza
-20000
Arvell Reese
David Bailey
+8000
Ty Simpson
+10000
Caleb Downs
Rueben Bain Jr.
+12500
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (-20000) is the clear favorite to be picked initially in general in the 2026 NFL Draft with about 4 months. Moore's announcement dropped Mendoza's odds from -1000, all the method to -20000.
The Cal-transfer has actually transformed Indiana's team from a solid, defensive-minded unit in 2015 to a powerhouse on both sides of the ball. Mendoza has an NFL build, standing at 6'5, and weighing 225 pounds.
He's finished 71.5% of his passes for 2,980 yards, 33 goals, and 6 interceptions, while leading the Hoosiers to a 13-0 record, a Big Ten Championship, the Championship game, and the No. 1 seed entering the playoff.
After Moore's announcement, Arvell Reese leapt up to No. 2 at +8000. The Buckeyes linebacker, is an alien that can play off-the-ball linebacker or line up on the edge and hurry the QB.
He's remarkably strong, quick, and nimble and was appearing all over the tape through the beginning parts of the season, however hasn't been as productive in the back half.
Texas Tech's David Bailey's odds have actually also leapt after a piece de resistance at the NFL Combine.
The pass rusher stands 6' 3" tall, and 250 pounds. in 2025 he acquired 14.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles, and has actually surpassed Rueben Bain Jr who has been docked by scouts for having much shorter arms than traditional elite pass rushers.
Alabama's Simpson (+10000) is the 2nd QB on this list after carrying a Crimson Tide offense that can hardly run the ball. The junior has 3,268 passing backyards and 26 touchdowns while tossing 5 choices.
Simpson is smooth and accurate with a fast tossing motion that ought to translate well to the NFL.
Ohio State's security Caleb Downs (+12500) is a predicted top-ten pick due to his football IQ and do-it-all playstyle where he can cover on the back-end, and come near lay the boom on a running back like a linebacker.
Another protective gamer with +125000 odds to go top is Miami's defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. The Hurricane is 6'3, 275 lbs and has tape-recorded 4.5 sacks and 7.5 takes on for loss while forcing a fumble and grabbing an interception and has actually controlled in the playoffs.
Arch Manning was the preseason odds-on preferred to go No. 1, but after a slower year than expected he prepares to return to Texas for another season.
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2026 NFL Draft no. 1 Total Pick Odds, Mendoza Favored
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