The 2026 NFL Draft will award compensatory picks to teams that lost top free agents from last year’s class. That includes the Las Vegas Raiders, who saw Tre’von Moehrig sign a three-year, $51 million contract with the Carolina Panthers.

A Gainesville, Virginia native, Williams becomes Duke's first-ever draft pick by the Jaguars and the program's first NFL draft selection since 2024. A two-time Academic All-ACC honoree and 2025 team captain, Williams helped lead Duke to a school-record 35 wins over four seasons and four bowl appearances.

The Las Vegas Raiders will add their QB of the future and present at No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. First-year coach Klint Kubiak's tenure will be directly tied to Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, who was selected with the first pick of the draft.

"Overall," stressed Brugler, "Wheatley is an alert, fluid athlete who can be versatile in the passing game and productive as a key-and-drive defender. He has starting potential in a zone scheme, preferably with a two-high foundation but also offers nickel and dime flexibility."