ALL-ROOKIE MOCK DRAFT first round: Jeremiyah Love, Fernando Mendoza, Carnell Tate & more in top 12

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ALL-ROOKIE MOCK DRAFT first round: Jeremiyah Love, Fernando Mendoza, Carnell Tate & more in top 12 Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer and NFL.com's Michelle Magdziuk celebrate the arrival of the 2026 NFL Draft by conducting a first-round mock draft of rookies based on talent and upside for half-point PPR, superflex league. Before the top offensive skill prospects learn their teams, Vinnie and Michelle take turns on the clock, figuring out where they should take Jeremiyah Love, Fernando Mendoza, Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, Ty Simpson, Omar Cooper Jr., Kenyon Sadiq and more. 2:05 Jeremiah Love’s ideal NFL landing spots discussed 4:08 Raiders weapons boost Fernando Mendoza’s value 5:34 Carnell Tate picked as the top wide receiver in class 7:06 Makai Lemon compared to Amon-Ra St. Brown as a slot machine 11:47 Buccaneers and Panthers rumored in on Kenyon Sadiq 13:33 Jordan Tyson discussed as possible top fantasy wide receiver 17:40 Kenyon Sadiq’s elite athletic testing compared to Vernon Davis 18:00 Omar Cooper Jr. highlighted as a high-volume receiver riser 19:41 Jadarian Price pegged as the RB2 in rookie draft tiers 22:40 KC Concepcion praised for explosive yards after catch 24:07 Mike Washington Jr. touted as a three-down back upside pick 25:38 Eli Stowers chosen as tight end sleeper with elite traits 27:17 Raiders rumored to target Denzel Boston for Mendoza Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-fantasy-football/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/ WANT MORE DAILY FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTENT? Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-fantasy-football-daily-nfl-fantasy-football/id1144153396 🎧 Spotify: 5lA3m06Qs70fSyzAE59a9b 🎧 Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/locked-on-fantasy-football-247-21639 🎧 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-on-fantasy-football #NFL #FantasyFootball #Football #NFLFantasy Follow on X: https://x.com/vinnieiyer https://x.com/BallBlastEm Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On Fantasy Football community: https://lockedonfantasyfootball.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnfl. Home Chef For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off your first box, free shipping, and free dessert for life. Go to http://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See term…