2026 NFL Draft Odds: Who Will Be First Receiver, Cornerback Selected?

Carnell Tate (Ohio State) is the betting favorite to be the first wide receiver taken, drawing strong mock-draft buzz.
Francis Mauigoa (Miami) is the frontrunner to be the first offensive lineman selected, with analysts projecting him around picks 5–6 (Giants/Browns).
Mansoor Delane (LSU) is the odds-on choice to be the first cornerback drafted, fitting teams reportedly searching for a CB (e.g., Chiefs).

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April 9, 2026 at 5:24 PM

John Blackwell is entering the transfer portal with one year left after a 19.1 PPG season and 38.9% 3-point shooting — he could be a national top scorer next year.
Illinois is a natural fit: Final Four program, losing top guards, and has family ties (his dad Glynn played there).
Houston and UCLA are strong options too — Houston suits Sampson’s guard-heavy system (though NIL/affordability might be a concern), while UCLA can offer an immediate go‑to scoring role.

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April 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM

Sandy Alcántara is back from Tommy John and, after a rough 2025, is pitching like his Cy Young self — dominant early and eating innings.
Padres fit: adding Alcántara would turn San Diego’s rotation into a true front‑line staff and make them serious NL contenders, though it would cost top pitching prospects.
A’s/Orioles fits: Oakland could use a veteran ace to fast‑track a promising young core, while Baltimore would get the bona‑fide top starter it needs to push in the tough AL East.

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April 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM

Crew called the trip “surreal” and “profound” — they were cut off behind the moon, became the most distant humans ever (about 252,756 miles away) and even witnessed a total solar eclipse.
Eyes are on a dramatic “fireball” reentry Friday and Pacific splashdown near San Diego — the Orion will hit the atmosphere at roughly 23,840 mph, with the USS John P. Murtha and military aircraft standing by while teams watch the heat shield closely.
Historic milestone — the first lunar explorers in more than 50 years, Artemis II paves the way for Artemis III/IV plans to practice docking and attempt a south-pole landing en route to a sustained lunar presence.

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April 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM

Alex Bowman is back in the No. 48 this weekend at Bristol after missing four races with vertigo — he was medically cleared after simulator sessions, pit-practice and laps on a nearby road course.
Bowman thanked Hendrick Motorsports, sponsor Ally, the medical team and fans for their support, and the team praised his disciplined recovery.
He’s no stranger to comebacks (missed races in 2022 for a concussion and in 2023 for a broken back); Anthony Alfredo and Justin Allgaier filled in while he was out.

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April 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM