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Fernando Mendoza signs with Raiders; 31 first-round NFL draft picks sign contracts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:06 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Fernando Mendoza signs with Raiders; 31 first-round NFL draft picks sign contracts
Summary

Thirty-one of the 32 first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft have signed contracts, with quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the first overall selection, inking his deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Ty Simpson, the 13th pick by the LA Rams and the only unsigned player, is held up by 'secondary contract language.' Contract values for the picks range significantly, with Mendoza's deal guaranteeing $57,270,598. The situation with Simpson remains unresolved.

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  • •Mendoza signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • •Ty Simpson remains unsigned due to contract issues.
  • •Contract guarantees for first-round picks vary widely.
  • •The 2026 NFL Draft features significant financial commitments.
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Thirty-one of the 32 first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft have signed.

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