Big night for the Big Ten: 2026 NFL Draft thoughts through a college football lens

The first round of the NFL Draft offers hope for fans. Maybe this is the year their team grabs the player who will turn the franchise around. They can always dream.But it’s also a big night for college football fans who want to see where their favorite team’s players are headed. Or how many players get picked from each conference. Or how many of the first-rounders were former five-star prospects.Let’s sort through some first-round thoughts through a college football lens.Advertisement