NFL Draft Round 1 Reaction: Ty Simpson selected by Rams + Favorite landing spots

NFL Draft Round 1 Reaction: Ty Simpson selected by Rams + Favorite landing spots

Author: NBC Sports, Matthew Berry April 24, 2026 Duration: 52:01

April 24: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay (@croucherJD), and Lawrence (@LordDontLose) react to every fantasy-relevant pick on the first night of the NFL Draft, including Jeremiyah Love landing with the Cardinals, the Titans picking Carnell Tate 4th, and the shocking selection of Ty Simpson to the Rams at 13th overall. The trio also analyzes Kenyon Sadiq being drafted by the Jets, Makai Lemon heading to the Eagles, and Jadarian Price being drafted by the Seahawks to wrap the 1st Round.

(0:35) – What the crew is looking forward to most entering Round 1 of the Draft + Lawrence’s bold prediction on Thursday Night

(9:55) – Raiders select Fernando Mendoza 1st Overall

(12:55) – Cardinals select Jeremiyah Love 3rd Overall

(15:15) – Titans select Carnell Tate 4th Overall

(17:17) – Saints select Jordyn Tyson 8th Overall

(20:03) – Rams select Ty Simpson 13th Overall

(24:05) – Jets select Kenyon Sadiq 16th Overall

(27:45) – Eagles select Makai Lemon 20th Overall

(31:20) – Browns select KC Concepcion 24th Overall

(34:50) – Jets select Omar Cooper Jr. 30th Overall

(38:48) – Seahawks select Jadarian Price 32nd Overall

(43:00) – Round 1 wrap-up: Biggest takeaways + Favorites fits for Rounds 2-3

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