Sure, there are more than nine months until the 2026 NFL draft starts in Pittsburgh, but it's never too early to discuss the No. 1 pick. And there's plenty to talk about.
Last year's journey to No. 1 saw quarterback Cam Ward turn from a sleeper prospect to the unquestioned top quarterback in the 2025 draft. Will we see another QB come out of (almost) nowhere to be the first pick? Will one of the top quarterbacks below get it? Will Arch Manning explode at Texas and join his uncles as a No.