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Let’s look ahead and behind at the same time.
Here are the odds to see how several of the top first-round names will fare in their rookie seasons in the NFL, as well as what to know about them compared to their 2025 NFL Draft counterparts (FanDuel Sportsbook, as of April 24).
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Fernando Mendoza passing yards
Over 2700.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
Under 2700.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
What you need to know: Last year’s No. 1 pick was quarterback Cam Ward, who started 17 games for the Tennessee Titans as a rookie. He threw for 3,169 yards in his first professional season, after throwing for 4,313 during his senior year in college for the Miami Hurricanes. Mendoza threw for 3,535 yards during his senior year at Indiana.
Fernando Mendoza passes touchdowns
Over 14.5: +112 (bet $10 to win $21.20 total)
Under 14.5: -148 (bet $10 to win $16.76 total)
What you need to know: Returning to Ward, he threw 15 touchdowns as a rookie, after throwing 39 touchdowns the previous year at Miami. Mendoza threw for 41 scores last season for the Hoosiers.
Jeremy Love rushing yards
Over 975.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
Under 975.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
What you need to know: Ashton Jeanty was the first running back drafted last year, going sixth to the Raiders, where he will now be joined by Mendoza. Jeanty rushed for 975 yards in 17 starts for Las Vegas. Love came third behind the Cardinals in the 2026 NFL Draft, having racked up 1,372 rushing yards in his final year at Notre Dame.
Carnell Tate receiving yards
Over 750.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
Under 750.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
What you need to know: Tate was the first player selected in the 2026 draft, going fourth to Tennessee, where he will be Ward’s new weapon. The first full time The wide receiver chosen in 2025 (Travis Hunter finished second but did not play full-time offense) was Tetairoa McMillan, who went eighth to Carolina. There, he racked up 1,014 receiving yards as a rookie, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year. Tate had 875 receiving yards at Ohio State last season.
Jordan Tyson receiving yards
Over 800.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
Under 800.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
What you need to know: Tyson was the second receiver selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, going eighth to the Saints. He totaled 1,812 receiving yards over the last two seasons at Arizona State. The second full-time player in 2025 was Emeka Egbuka, who went to Seattle at 19th overall. He had 938 receiving yards in 13 starts last season.
Lemon Makai receiving yards
Over 650.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
Under 650.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
What you need to know: Lemon was the third wide receiver selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, going 20th to the Eagles, who traded up to get him. He had 1,156 receiving yards for the USC Trojans last season. The third full-time receiver drafted in 2025 was Matthew Golden, who went 22nd to the Packers. He started five games as a rookie and had 361 receiving yards.
