Pre-NFL Draft 2026 News and Rumors: Insider Says Carson Beck Could Be a First-Round Pick

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The 2026 NFL draft is here! Well, sort of.

While the actual picks won't begin rolling in until Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET, we've already been hit with plenty of news, rumors and buzz leading into this year's event. As always, we'll have you covered at Sports Illustrated as the action unfolds across the league-so keep it here for all the latest!

Pre-NFL Draft 2026 News, Rumors, and Buzz From Around the League

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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM.