Selections are being made, celebrations are ongoing and fashionable style is on full display.
The 2026 NFL draft is once again bringing its blend of emotion, surprises and memorable moments.
Still, not everything can be measured in stats or draft grades. Some of it is about presence, personality and the moments that take over the night.
As the draft unfolds in Pittsburgh, we're handing out superlatives to highlight the players, moments and vibes that stand out most -- one round at a time.
Friday: ROUNDS 2-3
Best city crossover moment
Philadelphia Eagles/Philadelphia 76ers
Makai Lemon didn't have to wait long to get involved in the Philly sports scene. Though the Eagles selected him in the first round Thursday, Lemon rang the bell ahead of Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers during the second round of the draft -- a quick introduction to his new city.
Most intriguing name origin story
As he explained on a 2024 podcast, the "R" doesn't stand for anything but instead carries on a family tradition.
Most flavorful endorsement
After the Chicago Bears selected him at No. 57, Kraft Heinz stepped in with a fitting bonus: a lifetime supply of ketchup in honor of its Heinz 57 brand.
Strongest Clemson connection
T.J. Parker adds to a familiar trend for the Bills. He's the ninth Clemson Tigers player they've drafted since 2010 -- the most of any team in that span, with no other franchise taking more than six.
Most familiar with a teammate
The Falcons selected him No. 48 this year after drafting his brother, A.J. Terrell, in the first round in 2020 -- giving Atlanta another Terrell in the secondary.
Most wholesome prediction
Albert Regis Hours before Regis was selected, his young daughter, Akari, "chose" the Jacksonville Jaguars by crawling to their cup in a video he shared. Later that day, Jacksonville made it official at No. 81.
Thursday: ROUND 1
Most likely to go No. 1 (and did)
From predraft favorite to first off the board, the Las Vegas Raiders made Mendoza's path to No. 1 official on Thursday as expected.
Most likely to claim No. 3 as his favorite number
Love became just the third running back selected in the top three over the past 20 drafts -- joining Saquon Barkley (2018) and Trent Richardson (2012) -- while also tying for the highest-drafted running back in Arizona Cardinals history, matching Garrison Hearst, who was selected No. 3 in 1993.
Youngest in the room
At 20 years, 236 days old, he became the third-youngest player selected in the top five since 2000 -- trailing only Kyle Pitts Sr. and Jamal Lewis, according to ESPN Research.
Most top-heavy draft class
It was a takeover at the top for Ohio State. Reese, Carnell Tate and Sonny Styles all went in the top 10, making it just the second time the program has reached that mark in the common draft era -- and the first to do it more than once. Per ESPN Research, it's also the first time any school has had three top 10 picks since Alabama in 2021.
With Caleb Downs going No. 11, the Buckeyes also became just the third school to have four of the top 11 selections.
Most full-circle selection
Lemon wasn't supposed to be on the board -- and neither was the pick. ESPN Analytics' Draft Predictor gave just a 4% chance he would be available at No. 20, and the Philadelphia Eagles made it count.
The selection also marks a full circle moment between NFC East rivals. The pick was initially part of the Micah Parsons trade from last August and marks the first time since 2021 that the Dallas Cowboys and Eagles made a draft-day trade involving a first-rounder.
Most familiar with No. 21
The Steelers were back in a familiar spot. The selection of Max Iheanachor marks the sixth time they've picked No. 21 in the common draft era -- tied for the most by any team, per ESPN Research. The list includes Lynn Swann (1974), along with Maurkice Pouncey (2010) and Ryan Shazier (2014).