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Here are the odds for how several of the top first-round names will perform in their NFL rookie seasons, as well as what to know about them compared to their 2025 NFL Draft counterparts (FanDuel Sportsbook, as of April 24).
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fernando mendoza passing yards
Over 2700.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
Under 2700.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
What to know: Last year’s No. 1 pick was QB Cam Ward, who started 17 games for the Tennessee Titans as a rookie. He threw for 3,169 yards in his first professional season, after throwing for 4,313 during his final year in college for the Miami Hurricanes. Mendoza threw for 3,535 yards during his senior year at Indiana.
Fernando Mendoza passing TD
Over 14.5: +112 (bet $10 to win $21.20 total)
Under 14.5: -148 (bet $10 to win $16.76 total)
What to know: Going back to Ward, he threw 15 touchdowns as a rookie, after throwing 39 touchdowns the year before in Miami. Mendoza threw 41 touchdowns last season for the Hoosiers.
Jeremiah love yards running
Over 975.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
Under 975.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
What to know: Ashton Jeanty was the first running back chosen last year, placing sixth on the Raiders, where he will now be joined by Mendoza. Jeanty rushed for 975 yards in 17 starts for Las Vegas. Love went third to the Cardinals in the 2026 NFL Draft, fresh off amassing 1,372 rushing yards in his final year at Notre Dame.
Carnell Tate receiving yards
Over 750.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
Under 750.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
What to know: Tate was the first receiver selected in the 2026 draft, going fourth to Tennessee, where he will be Ward’s newest weapon. The first full time The wide receiver signed in 2025 (Travis Hunter was second but did not play full-time offense) was Tetairoa McMillan, who went eighth for Carolina. There, he accumulated 1,014 receiving yards as a rookie, winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Tate had 875 receiving yards at Ohio State last season.
Jordyn Tyson receiving yards
Over 800.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
Under 800.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
What to know: Tyson was the second receiver selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, going eighth behind the Saints. He had 1,812 receiving yards over the last two seasons at Arizona State. The second full-time wide receiver taken in 2025 was Emeka Egbuka, who went to Seattle at No. 19. He had 938 receiving yards in 13 starts last season.
makai lemon receiving yards
Over 650.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
Under 650.5: -114 (bet $10 to win $18.77 total)
What to know: Lemon was the third wide receiver selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, going 20th behind the Eagles, who traded up to get him. He amassed 1,156 receiving yards for the USC Trojans last season. The third full-time receiver signed in 2025 was Matthew Golden, who went 22nd to the Packers. He started five games as a rookie and had 361 receiving yards.
