The Atlanta Falcons selected Avieon Terrell with the No. 48 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after he was considered to be a lock for the first round.

From Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza to Cowboys defensive back Caleb Downs, these are the rookies positioned to become major contributors in 2026

Here's what to know about this group of rookies, including Rookie of the Year front-runners, fantasy favorites and QB updates.

The Miami Dolphins' trio of rookie wide receivers has a collective opportunity to make NFL history on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Love and Bain are the favorites, but don't sleep on a shifty Browns receiver and an explosive Cowboys pass rusher

From undrafted longshot to preseason standout, Tampa rookie cornerback Ayden Garnes looks like he has a bright future in the NFL.

Fernando Mendoza, the Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback and 2026 NFL No. 1 draft pick, said he relies on artificial intelligence tools to help him with his meal planning and diet as he prepares for his debut NFL season.

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In the first week of their NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers have lost four players to injuries, and Game 1 against the Los Angeles Rams wasn’t even halfway through. While two of them came during practice in Melbourne,

Miami tops the league with 13 rookies, while the Rams, Seahawks and Broncos — all conference finalists last season — have just four each.

NFL.com senior news writer examines the 2026 rookie quarterback draft class and when Fernando Mendoza and Co. could make their debuts.