Who is singing at the Super Bowl 2026? What to know about halftime show, anthem

The main draw of the Super Bowl is the on-field action, and the New England Patriots vs.Seattle Seahawksmatchup inSuper Bowl 60won't be any different.

That said, the battle between the AFC and NFC champions won't be the only entertainment on display at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. TheNFLfeatures numerous musical performances that supplement the Super Bowl, a tradition dating back to the game's early days.

The Super Bowl halftime showhas become one of the world's most prestigious annual concert events, and many of the world's top musical acts have performed in it. The pregame vocal performances are also a great honor and provide artists with significant exposure, as about 100 million people worldwide tune in to the Super Bowl.

Which musical acts will be a part of the Super Bowl lineup in 2026? Here's what to know about the singers and musicians who will be in action during the pregame and halftime festivities.

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Bad Bunny turned heads at the 2023 Met Gala in a white suit and rosette-covered cape by fashion designer Jacquemus. Bad Bunny performs onstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 21, 2023. Bad Bunny rocks out next to a pair of neon blue bunny ears during Weekend 2 at Coachella 2023. During his Coachella performance on April 14, 2023, Bad Bunny led his fans through a gamut of emotions, dances, ballads about heartbreak and tales of bouncing back from lost love. With set designs, multiple outfits and song choices centered on the streets of Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny's set was an allusion to his journey from an austere Puerto Rican neighborhood to the highest echelons of California celebrity. In March 2023, Bad Bunny, left, was honored with the Vanguard Award at the GLAAD Media Awards by Ricky Martin. Bad Bunny put Puerto Rico front and center during his 65th Grammy Awards performance on Feb. 5, 2023. Bad Bunny was also nominated for album of the year at the 2023 Grammys. While Harry Styles took AOTY at the Grammys, Bad Bunny accepted the award for best música urbana album for To commemorate Bad Bunny's end-of-year Spotify Wrapped numbers and 3-peat title of the most streamed artist on the platform, the Puerto Rican superstar was presented with three championship-style rings designed by Jason of Beverly Hills on Dec. 10, 2022 in Mexico City. Bad Bunny concluded the U.S. leg of his  Cardi B, Chencho Corleone, Ivy Queen and reggaeton duo Jowell y Randy." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bad Bunny, left, brought out rapper Cardi B on Oct. 1, where the two performed their hit song For his Sept. 30 show, Bad Bunny invited Li Saumet of Bomba Estéreo to perform Bad Bunny and Dominican American reggaeton star Arcángel hit the stage during his Oct. 1 show. Bad Bunny, left, blessed fans with a surprise performance from Puerto Rican rapper-singer Ivy Queen. She took the stage at both Inglewood shows in September and October 2022. Bad Bunny closed out Los Angeles on a historic note. The City of Los Angeles honored the megastar for his declaring Oct. 1 as the official Bad Bunny Day." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bad Bunny put on a fiery performance at the Yankee Stadium in New York City during the 2022 MTV VMAs. He also shared a kiss with one of his backup dancers during the August 2022 performance. That night he made history by becoming the first Latin artist to win artist of the year at the 2022  MTV Video Music Awards. Bad Bunny poses for a portrait on August 1, 2022 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Bad Bunny strikes a pose for USA TODAY. Bad Bunny, in his Hollywood era, strikes a pose for USA TODAY. In the action comedy Bad Bunny is the gift that keeps on giving. For three nights, from July 28-30, the Puerto Rican superstar kicked off his 2022 Fans were blessed with Bad Bunny performing the entirety of his new album and also got a chance to see special guests like Rauw Alejandro, Young Miko, RaiNao, Bomba Estéreo, Jhay Cortez, Chencho Corleone and María Zardoya from The Marías. Many of the artists were also featured in his latest album The Puerto Rican superstar revealed <a href=two new wax figures at Orlando and New York's Madame Tussauds on April 19, 2022. The figure at Madame Tussauds New York is wearing the iconic all-silver look from the Grammy-winner's 2020 Super Bowl performance alongside Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and J Balvin, complete with the same silver jacket he wore. The wax figure in Orlando is wearing an outfit originally from his WWE Royal Rumble performance and is featured in his "Booker T" music video. For the figure, Bad Bunny donated his trenchcoat, vest, trousers, and pants." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sony Pictures announced during April 2022's CinemaCon that <a href=Bad Bunny is set to portray the title role in "El Muerto," making history as Marvel's first Latino lead in a live-action film. He calls the film the "perfect role" for him.

Before suiting up as the super-powered wrestler, the Puerto Rican rapper will make his big-screen acting debut in the neon-drenched "Bullet Train" (in theaters July 29), doing battle with Brad Pitt." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> He's got <em>range</em>. Bad Bunny made his debut as a professional wrestler in <a href=April 2021 at WWE's WrestleMania 37. In this photo, taken Jan. 29, 2022, Bad Bunny jumped into the ring again during the Royal Rumble match at The Dome at America's Center." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> After making history with Bad Bunny is no stranger to breaking records. He was also named Spotify's most-streamed artist in the world for two consecutive years. During his During his Days prior, Bad Bunny hit the stage at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 18, 2021, to perform during the <a href=22nd Latin Grammy Awards. That night he took home the award for best rap/hip hop song for "Booker T" and best urban music album for "El Último Tour del Mundo."" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bad Bunny attends the American Music Awards on Nov. 21, 2021, rocking a monochromatic look with black and silver shades on the red carpet. Bad Bunny decked out in all leather at the Billboard Music Awards broadcast in May 2021. Bad Bunny made his debut as a professional wrestler in April 2021 at WWE's WrestleMania 37. Pictured here, he and Damian Priest face The Mix and John Morrison during a tag team match. That same night, Bad Bunny takes flight at WrestleMania. Earlier that month, Bad Bunny performed onstage during Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2. Amid the peak of the pandemic in 2020, Bad Bunny gave fans a treat. That September, he performed a concert on a moving flatbed truck in New York, stopping traffic all throughout the city. His one-of-its-kind concert began at Yankee Stadium and made its way to Harlem Hospital where Bad Bunny honored front-line workers. <em>History in the making. </em>In June 2020, Bad Bunny became the first Latin urban musician to pose for the cover of Rolling Stone (his then-girlfriend, Gabriela Berlingeri, became the first Latina to shoot a Rolling Stone cover photo and Latin music editor Suzy Exposito was the first Latina to write a cover story for the magazine). Bad Bunny at the 20th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas in November 2019. That same night, he accepted the award for best urban album at the Latin Grammys. In July 2019, Bad Bunny participated in a series of demonstrations in Puerto Rican demanding then-Gov. Ricardo Rosello's resignation. Around that time, Bad Bunny also took to social media to voice is concerns and support of the people of his hometown. Wearing a rainbow Louis Vuitton ensemble and visor-like sunglasses, Bad Bunny gave it his all at his first solo Coachella set. That same night, Bad Bunny joined Will Smith and Marc Anthony to perform Pictured here, Bad Bunny rocks his signature third eye at the 2018 American Music Awards. 2018 was a big year for Bad Bunny. The young Puerto Rican star also attended the Latin Grammy Awards that year in November at the MGM Grand Garden Area in Las Vegas. Bad Bunny made his first Coachella appearance in April 2018, when Cardi B brought him out along with J Balvin to perform their single

Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 2026. Here's the Puerto Rican star's career in photos.

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs onstage during the first show of his 30-date (which ended up being 31 in total) concert residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on July 11, 2025.

Who is singing at the Super Bowl 2026?

Super Bowl 60 will feature several musical acts as part of its entertainment. Per usual, the most notable will be the halftime show and anthem singer.

Here's a look at the musicians scheduled to perform as part of the ceremonies before and during the game:

  • National Anthem: Charlie Puth

  • "America The Beautiful": Brandi Carlile

  • "Lift Every Voice and Sing": Coco Jones

  • Halftime show: Bad Bunny

More guests may be added to the lineup ahead of the Super Bowl 60 halftime show. It isn't clear whether they will be announced in advance or whether any surprise guests will join Bad Bunny during his set.

Who is Charlie Puth?

Puth is a singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the early 2010s after song covers he posted to YouTube went viral. He appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2011 and performeda cover of Adele's "Someone Like You" with Emily Lutherbefore releasing his debut single "Marvin Gaye" in 2015.

Puth has since released three albums – including Voicenotes, which was nominated for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical at the 61st Grammy Awards – and has a fourth coming out on March 27. The 34-year-old is best-known for collaborating with Wiz Khalifa on "See You Again" – which earned a Grammy Award nomination for Song of the Year – and his singles "We Don't Talk Anymore" (featuringSelena Gomez), "Attention," "Light Switch" and "Left and Right" (featuring Jungkook).

Who is Brandi Carlile?

Carlile is a singer and songwriter whose career started in 2004. She has released eight albums – with genres spanning from folk rock to country music – while also producing music for television and film.

Carlile has won 11 Grammy Awards during her career. Notably, her song "The Joke" was nominated for four Grammys in 2019, winning two, while "Crowded Table" – a collaboration with Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby as part of an all-female quartet known as The Highwomen – won Best Country Song in 2021.

Carlile, 44, has also won two Emmy Awards and was nominated for the Best Original Song category at the 97th Academy Awards for her work with Elton John on the song "Never Too Late" from the documentary "Elton John: Never Too Late."

Who is Coco Jones?

Jones is a 28-year-old singer, songwriter and actress who was a child star at Disney. She got her start on "Radio Disney's Next Big Thing" in 2010, which led to her getting a deal with the company's Hollywood Records.

Jones also appeared in TV series with Disney, including "So Random!" and "Good Luck Charlie," and played the lead role of Roxie Andrews in the Disney Channel original movie "Let It Shine." She has since appeared in the TV series "Bel-Air" as Hillary Banks and was an advisor on Season 27 of NBC's "The Voice."

Jones released her debut studio album "Why Not More?" in 2025, and the lead single from it – "Here We Go (Uh Oh)" – earned a Best R&B Song nomination at the Grammy Awards. She is also known for her 2022 single "ICU," which was her first song to crack the Billboard Hot 100.

Who is Bad Bunny?

Bad Bunny is a 31-year-old Puerto Rican rapper, singer and producer who was named Billboard's Artist of the Year in 2022. He rose to prominence in 2016 after his song "Diles" and was featured on Cardi B's No. 1 single "I Like It" in 2018.

Bad Bunny has released six solo studio albums – including "Un Verano Sin Ti," which was the first-ever Spanish-language album to be nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards – and also collaborated on "Oasis" with J Balvin. He is known as the "King of Latin Trap" and is one of the most-streamed artists of all-time, leading Spotify in total global streams from 2020-22 and in 2025.

In addition to his musical career, Bad Bunny has appeared in several WWE events, including WrestleMania 37 and the 2022 Royal Rumble. He also has appeared in several movies, including "Bullet Train," "Cassandro," "Caught Stealing" and "Happy Gilmore 2."

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Ready for theOlympicsor the romantic conclusion ofBenedict and Sophie's love story?

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Everyone's favorite lawyer is back and in even more trouble than ever before this season. Mickey (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) kicks off season 4 ofThe Lincoln Lawyeraccused of murder after the shocking cliffhanger ending of season 3.

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Somehow, nine seasons of strangers finding love behind the veil of the pods have already passed and season 10 ofLove Is Blindis upon us! This time, the inventive reality dating show headed to Ohio to scout a new pack of hungry singles looking for selfless love.

Before the show premieres, fans canget a look at the castand pick their favorites.

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McGee's new series follows three high school friends, played by Roísín Gallagher, Sinéad Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne, as they reunite at a wake for a mutual friend's death and unknowingly embark on a mystery-solving adventure across Ireland.

Expect gorgeous views and side-splitting laughter.

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In season 3, Basso's character, Peter Sutherland, will travel the world, including stops in Istanbul, Mexico City, Washington, New York and the Dominican Republic while he tries to unpack a confusing web of lies in the White House.

WatchThe Night Agentseason 3 on Netflix on Feb. 19

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After that disappointing cliffhanger for Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) at the end ofBridgertonseason 4 part 1, the second chapter of her and Benedict's (Luke Thompson) story sure has a lot of ground to cover.

The newest season of theShonda Rhimesromance series follows the pair as they navigate class differences, conniving family members and burgeoning desire.

Part 2 is sure to get steamier and more dramatic.

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Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic to win Australian Open, becomes youngest player to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in four sets, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, to win the 2026 Australian Open on Sunday, dashing Djokovic's hopes of a 25th Grand Slam victory and cementing his status as the No. 1 player in the world.

The win gave Alcaraz his career Grand Slam and his seventh major win at just 22 years old. He joins Djokovic, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who did it at 24 years old, as the only men to complete the Grand Slam in the Open era.

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Djokovic dominated the first set, but Alcaraz gained momentum in the second set, breaking Djokovic in the third and seventh game, and never lost the advantage. In the third set, Alcaraz didn't lead until the fifth game, and Djokovic kept it close until the decisive ninth game. Djokovic didn't let Alcaraz off easy in the fourth set, trading points until the 11th and 12 games, where a string of unforced errors gave Alcaraz the match point and the win.

Until now, Djokovic had never lost an Australian Open final, winning a whopping 10 since 2008.

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After the match, Alcaraz called Djokovic "inspiring," and the runner-up heaped praise on Alcaraz while joking about the future.

"What you've been doing ... the best word to describe it is historic, legendary," Djokovic said. "So congratulations. I wish you [the] best of luck for the rest of your career. You're so young. You have a lot of time, like myself. I'm sure we'll be seeing each other many times in the next 10 years."

While he's been reticent to talk about retirement, Djokovic did offer somewhat of a farewell, possibly in case this is his final Australian Open.

"God knows what happens tomorrow, let alone in six months or 12 months, so it has been a great ride," Djokovic said. "I love you guys."

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Nelly Korda leads Tournament of Champions; play suspended by high winds

Before the third round was suspended due to high winds, World No. 2 Nelly Korda shot an 8-under-par 64 to vault into the lead at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on Saturday in Orlando, Fla.

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Korda, who is seeking her first LPGA Tour victory since November 2024, sat in a tie for eighth through two rounds but is now at 13-under 203 and is the clubhouse leader pending those in contention finishing 54 holes.

With the 17th hole unplayable due to high winds, LPGA officials suspended the third round at 4:18 p.m. ET. The LPGA announced Saturday evening that the third round will resume and the final round will begin concurrently at 10 a.m. Sunday.

A native of Florida, Korda occasionally wore earmuffs and gloves Saturday, but the weather didn't affect her performance, especially early in the round.

"I started off great," Korda said. "Birdied the first two holes and then made an eagle from the fairway on No. 3, so I can't complain ever starting my round like that."

Korda added five more birdies and only ran into trouble on the par-3 17th hole, notching her lone bogey of the day.

"I knew the conditions were going to be tough, so getting off to a good start like that really helped," she said. "Overall, just stayed really focused and super committed on my lines. It's really easy to doubt yourself and your lines in winds and conditions like this."

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Amy Yang finished 16 holes and currently sits in second place at 10 under, followed by fellow South Korean Youmin Hwang (16 holes) and New Zealand's Lydia Ko (15 holes) -- a three-time major champion -- who are tied for third at 8 under.

Canada's Brooke M. Henderson (66) sits alone in fifth. Beginning her round on the back nine, she notched seven birdies and only one bogey, which came on the par-4 No. 8 hole. She then birdied the last hole to complete her best round of the tournament and sits at 7-under 209.

"My shot into 18 I was really pleased with," Henderson said. "That's not an easy shot at any time, and then the wind was coming left-to-right off the lake and pin was kind of on the left side there, so happy to hit it in there pretty close and then make the putt for birdie."

Japan's Miyu Yamashita (68) also completed the third round and is currently tied for sixth at 5 under with countrywoman Nasa Hataoka and England's Lottie Woad, who each have two holes remaining.

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand endured a tough day, sitting alone in ninth at 4-under after shooting a sloppy 1-over round with four bogeys and three birdies.

Rose Zhang is among five players tied for 10th after her 2-under Saturday showing left her at 3-under through three rounds.

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2026 NFL mock draft: Expert projections for top picks ahead of Super Bowl 60

Just one game remains in the 2025 NFL season. The New England Patriots andSeattle Seahawkswill face off inSuper Bowl 60to determine which team is able to emerge with the Lombardi Trophy in a Super Bowl 49 rematch.

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What about the rest of the teams around the NFL? They have shifted their focus to the offseason and have begun preparing for free agency andthe 2026 NFL Draft.

The top of the 2026 NFL Draft could end up being unpredictable.Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendozais a near-lock to be the No. 1 overall selection, but Oregon quarterbackDante Moore's return to schoolhas thrown the remainder of the top five into flux.

Will the New York Jets go with a defensive talent at No. 2 with Moore off the board? If so, players like Arvell Reese, Rueben Bain Jr. and David Bailey will draw attention. Should the Jets want to continue building up their offense, they could roll with receiving weapons like Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson or even Makai Lemon.

There are a few other blue-chip stars who play at lower-value positions that could interest the Jets. Notably, running back Jeremiyah Love and safety Caleb Downs could draw consideration as the team looks to improve in all facets of the game.

How could the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft look? Below are the latest expert projections with both the first-round order and the draft pool largely set.

Quarterback Cole Payton (9) of North Dakota State throws with protection from offensive lineman Delby Lemieux (50) of Dartmouth. Cornerback Colton Hood (27) of Tennessee leaps for a pass during Senior Bowl practice. Running back Adam Randall (23) of Clemson fights for the ball against linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr (3) of TCU. Running back Kaytron Allen (11) of Penn State runs the ball with offensive lineman Carver Willis (75) of Washington blocking. Quarterback Diego Pavia (2) of Vanderbilt drops back to pass. Tight end Nate Boerkircher (87) of Texas A&M battles safety Deshon Singleton (29) of Nebraska for a pass. Quarterback Sawyer Robertson of Baylor throws the ball during Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Wide receiver Vinny Anthony II of Wisconsin works against cornerback Jalen McMurray (24) of Tennessee. Linebacker Kyle Louis (31) of Pittsburgh goes through a pass-catching drill at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Wide receiver Josh Cameron (34) of Baylor goes through drills at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Defensive tackle Lee Hunter (10) of Texas Tech works through a drill.

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2026 NFL mock draft roundup: Round 1

Here's how the first 32 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft could unfold, according to draft experts fromCBS Sports,NFL Media,The AthleticandYahoo Sportsas Super Bowl 60 draws nearer.

1. Las Vegas Raiders

  • CBS Sports (Blake Brockermeyer): Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

  • NFL Media (Eric Edholm): Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

  • The Athletic (Nick Baumgardner and Scott Dochterman): Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

  • Yahoo Sports (Charles McDonald and Nate Tice): Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

Yahoo Sports: "Mendoza is a clean operator whose sheer professionalism could lift the floor up for a franchise that's been in the doldrums for oh so long. Mendoza is accurate, has good size, moves well in the pocket, and constantly finds the right answer from the pocket (he's already a standout in situations like third down, the red zone and two-minute drives). He's not an overwhelming athlete, but can create and scramble for yards when things go astray."

2. New York Jets

  • CBS Sports: Arvell Reese, edge, Ohio State

  • NFL Media: Arvell Reese, edge, Ohio State

  • The Athletic: Arvell Reese, edge, Ohio State

  • Yahoo Sports: Rueben Bain Jr., edge, Miami (FL)

NFL Media: "Reese is far from a finished product, and there will be pressure on the Jets to weaponize him early, but if they're patient, he could become a forceful pressure player and eventual game-changer."

3. Arizona Cardinals

  • CBS Sports: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)

  • NFL Media: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

  • The Athletic: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)

  • Yahoo Sports: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)

CBS Sports: "Francis Mauigoa excelled during the Hurricanes' playoff run and has been a model of consistency over the past two seasons at right tackle. He's thickly built with excellent power and can move defenders against their will in the run game. He's above average in pass protection with good technique and the feet to play in space."

4. Tennessee Titans

  • CBS Sports: Rueben Bain Jr., edge, Miami (FL)

  • NFL Media: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

  • The Athletic: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

  • Yahoo Sports: Arvell Reese, edge, Ohio State

The Athletic: "The Titans could go edge at No. 4 (Texas Tech's David Bailey), but everything in GM Mike Borgonzi's world right now has to be about helping quarterback Cam Ward. There are spots in need of upgrades all over the place, but the Titans are pretty desperate for a true WR1."

5. New York Giants

  • CBS Sports: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

  • NFL Media: Makai Lemon, WR, USC

  • The Athletic: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

  • Yahoo Sports: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

NFL Media: "Don't rule out an offensive lineman here, but Lemon and Malik Nabers could be an excellent duo for Jaxson Dart and a new Giants offense. Lemon is a tough, competitive, yards-after-catch specialist who'll fit a hard-nosed John Harbaugh team."

6. Cleveland Browns

  • CBS Sports: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

  • NFL Media: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)

  • The Athletic: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

  • Yahoo Sports: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

Yahoo Sports: "Cleveland has to rebuild its offensive line, no matter who is the head coach of this team next season. TheBrownsare getting a little old up front (and, frankly, bad) so it's time to add talent at offensive tackle. Spencer Fano has the ability to start right away with long-term development upside that the Browns need."

7. Washington Commanders

  • CBS Sports: David Bailey, edge, Texas Tech

  • NFL Media: David Bailey, edge, Texas Tech

  • The Athletic: David Bailey, edge, Texas Tech

  • Yahoo Sports: David Bailey, edge, Texas Tech

CBS Sports: "David Bailey is a natural edge rusher with the ability to win with speed and exceptional quickness in tight spaces. He's a dynamic player who can wreck a game and has shown improvement against the run."

8. New Orleans Saints

  • CBS Sports: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

  • NFL Media: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

  • The Athletic: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

  • Yahoo Sports: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

NFL Media: "The Saints don't need to splurge for a back this early, but Love might be too good to pass up. Kellen Moore thrived with a balanced Eagles attack in 2024, and he could add a terrific playmaker to a budding offense behind Tyler Shough. Imagine Love's spin moves on the Superdome turf – it could be electric."

9. Kansas City Chiefs

  • CBS Sports: Keldric Faulk, edge, Auburn

  • NFL Media: Rueben Bain Jr., edge, Miami (FL)

  • The Athletic: Rueben Bain Jr., edge, Miami (FL)

  • Yahoo Sports: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

The Athletic: "Miami led the nation in sacks, and Bain was an offense-wrecking machine. He frequently drew double teams, yet still finished with 9.5 sacks and 83 total pressures, according to PFF. Lined up alongside Chris Jones, Bain immediately would revitalize the Chiefs' slumping defense."

10. Cincinnati Bengals

  • CBS Sports: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

  • NFL Media: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

  • The Athletic: Keldric Faulk, edge, Auburn

  • Yahoo Sports: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

CBS Sports: "The Bengals' defense, especially the secondary, had a rough season, but help is on the way. Caleb Downs is a high-IQ leader who excels in both phases. He can erase tight ends, play in the box as a run stuffer and is an excellent tackler in space."

11. Miami Dolphins

  • CBS Sports: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

  • NFL Media: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

  • The Athletic: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

  • Yahoo Sports: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

Yahoo Sports: "McCoy is still in the running to be the first cornerback selected despite not playing this season due to a knee injury. The Dolphins could draft any position and it would make sense, but they could use a young cornerback with some pedigree."

12. Dallas Cowboys

  • CBS Sports: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

  • NFL Media: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

  • The Athletic: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

  • Yahoo Sports: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

NFL Media: "It won't shock me if Styles ends up going higher than this come April, even if off-ball linebackers don't tend to come off the board in the top 10 very often in this era. Styles is a prospect bursting with upside and potential – and one of my favorite players in the entire class."

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13. Los Angeles Rams (via Falcons)

  • CBS Sports: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

  • NFL Media: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

  • The Athletic: Makai Lemon, WR, USC

  • Yahoo Sports: Aveion Terrell, CB, Clemson

CBS Sports: "[Simpson] has a strong arm, can hit every area of the field with velocity and touch and processes quickly with strong anticipation. Experience will be his biggest hurdle."

14. Baltimore Ravens

  • CBS Sports: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

  • NFL Media: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

  • The Athletic: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

  • Yahoo Sports: Keldric Faulk, edge, Auburn

The Athletic: "A big, powerful athlete with quick hands and plenty of grit in the run game, Ioane played both guard spots, right tackle and even a bit of center at Penn State. One of the few consistent bright spots for theNittany Lionsthis season, Ioane just feels like a Raven."

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • CBS Sports: Cashius Howell, edge, Texas A&M

  • NFL Media: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

  • The Athletic: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

  • Yahoo Sports: C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia

Yahoo Sports: "Allen has been a steadying force for Georgia's defense ever since he stepped on the field as a freshman. He has intangibles and a well-rounded game that would fit in Todd Bowles' defense. And really any defense, to be fair."

16. New York Jets (via Colts)

  • CBS Sports: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

  • NFL Media: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

  • The Athletic: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

  • Yahoo Sports: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

NFL Media: "The Jets probably can't afford to get out of Round 1 without some offensive firepower, and Tyson brings it. He's a splash-play machine and a deep threat, although his injury history could be a limiting factor."

17. Detroit Lions

  • CBS Sports: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

  • NFL Media: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

  • The Athletic: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

  • Yahoo Sports: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

The Athletic: "The Lions' offensive line could use a youth infusion, and Lomu, more than any of the other available offensive tackles, would fit perfectly with what Dan Campbell wants. He is durable (800 snaps at left tackle last season) and allowed only two quarterback hits all year, according to PFF. It's possible he could step in at guard before shifting outside, if required."

18. Minnesota Vikings

  • CBS Sports: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

  • NFL Media: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

  • The Athletic: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre

  • Yahoo Sports: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

NFL Media: "We don't yet know if Harrison Smith will return for another season, but either way, the Vikings must upgrade at safety. I'll bet Brian Flores will love watching the highly impactful McNeil-Warren meet ball-carriers and make plays all over the field."

19. Carolina Panthers

  • CBS Sports: Makai Lemon, WR, USC

  • NFL Media: Keldric Faulk, edge, Auburn

  • The Athletic: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

  • Yahoo Sports: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

Yahoo Sports: "Woods could go much higher than this, or much lower. His flashes are as good as any defensive player in this draft class, but he had a maddeningly inconsistent year on an underwhelming Clemson team. ThePanthersneed to continue to add needle-movers to their defense and if Woods reaches his ceiling, the Panthers could have a monster front with Woods and Derrick Brown."

20. Dallas Cowboys (via Packers)

  • CBS Sports: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

  • NFL Media: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina

  • The Athletic: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina

  • Yahoo Sports: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina

The Athletic: "Cisse was known as one of the fastest players in South Carolina's program last year after transferring from NC State. That's some serious gas on a team that includes world-class sprinter Nyck Harbor, who has topped 22 miles per hour on the GPS."

21. Pittsburgh Steelers

  • CBS Sports: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

  • NFL Media: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

  • The Athletic: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

  • Yahoo Sports: Makai Lemon, WR, USC

CBS Sports: "Kadyn Proctor settled in this season and had his best year for the Tide. I'd consider kicking him inside to guard, where I think he can excel. He can maul in the run game and has shown better consistency in protection."

22. Los Angeles Chargers

  • CBS Sports: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

  • NFL Media: Cashius Howell, edge, Texas A&M

  • The Athletic: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

  • Yahoo Sports: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

NFL Media: "The Chargers don't mind pass rushers with atypical measurements, and Howell matches the temperament they are looking for, with a violent, urgent play style. This feels like a great match to protect against Khalil Mack's potential departure/retirement."

23. Philadelphia Eagles

  • CBS Sports: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia

  • NFL Media: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

  • The Athletic: Cashius Howell, edge, Texas A&M

  • Yahoo Sports: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

Yahoo Sports: "Freeling has been a big riser over the back half of the college season and might go even higher than this when this cycle is all said and done. He has good size with long arms and a frame that could add even more bulk."

24. Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars)

  • CBS Sports: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech

  • NFL Media: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

  • The Athletic: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

  • Yahoo Sports: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

The Athletic: "Trying to land QB2 in this draft class (whether it's Simpson or another prospect) should be on the table for Cleveland, either by trading up or sticking at 24 and hoping he falls. If that doesn't work, though, landing Boston – a big receiver who runs like a smaller receiver (with great ball skills) – would be a fine alternative."

25. Chicago Bears

  • CBS Sports: Zion Young, edge, Missouri

  • NFL Media: T.J. Parker, edge, Clemson

  • The Athletic: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

  • Yahoo Sports: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech

NFL Media: "Parker's declined production in 2025 could keep him out of Round 1, but he checks a lot of boxes for the type of edge the Bears seek, with his long-arm rush a difference-making move."

26. Buffalo Bills

  • CBS Sports: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

  • NFL Media: C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia

  • The Athletic: C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia

  • Yahoo Sports: T.J. Parker, edge, Clemson

CBS Sports: "Explosive on screens and slants, KC Concepcion can break tackles and also stretch the defense vertically. He has good acceleration, separates after the catch and attacks the ball in the air. He's also a dangerous return weapon."

27. San Francisco 49ers

  • CBS Sports: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

  • NFL Media: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

  • The Athletic: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

  • Yahoo Sports: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

Yahoo Sports: "Miller is a right tackle with good size, quickness and light feet as a pass protector. His agility would make him a great fit for a Shanahan offense that likes to have its linemen constantly on the move."

28. Houston Texans

  • CBS Sports: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

  • NFL Media: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

  • The Athletic: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

  • Yahoo Sports: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

CBS Sports: "Kenyon Sadiq is a fluid mover who runs like a big wide receiver. He catches naturally away from his body, finds soft spots in coverage and is a dependable target you can count on. He offers big-play ability after the catch and is a solid blocker."

29. Los Angeles Rams

  • CBS Sports: Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina

  • NFL Media: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

  • The Athletic: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

  • Yahoo Sports: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

The Athletic: "ACC offenses wisely stayed away from Terrell this year, but that didn't limit his impact. The younger brother of Falcons starter A.J. Terrell, Avieon didn't record an interception but broke up nine passes and forced five fumbles. His play is reminiscent of former LSU and NFL star Tyrann Mathieu."

30. Denver Broncos

  • CBS Sports: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

  • NFL Media: Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati

  • The Athletic: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

  • Yahoo Sports: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

Yahoo Sports: "A long-term linebacker prospect is exactly what the Broncos need and they get a talented one here in Hill. He was injured to close the season, but the Broncos can use his talents here to give them a more complete defense with young talent at all three levels."

31. New England Patriots

  • CBS Sports: Akheem Mesidor, edge, Miami (FL)

  • NFL Media: Akheem Mesidor, edge, Miami (FL)

  • The Athletic: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

  • Yahoo Sports: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

NFL Media: "The Patriots' first four picks a year ago were on offense, and though they could continue helping Drake Maye, a pass rusher also makes sense. Mesidor fits their needs, assuming his age and injury history are not overly concerning to New England decision-makers."

32. Seattle Seahawks

  • CBS Sports: Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon

  • NFL Media: R Mason Thomas, edge, Oklahoma

  • The Athletic: T.J. Parker, edge, Clemson

  • Yahoo Sports: Cashius Howell, edge, Texas A&M

CBS Sports: "Emmanuel Pregnon is physical at the point with excellent strength and leverage, and he's also effective as a puller. He can maul defenders and has held up well in pass protection with good hands and a strong anchor."

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Cleveland Cavaliershead coach Kenny Atkinson has been fined for an aggressive interaction with an official during a game against thePhoenix Sunson Jan. 30.

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James Jones, who serves as the NBA's Executive Vice President/Head of Basketball Operations, announced that Atkinsonwas fined $50,000for "aggressively pursuing, berating and making inadvertent contact" with a referee.

Atkinson was assessed his second technical foul of the game and was ejected with 10:59 left in the fourth quarter of Friday night's contest. The Suns went on to beat the Cavaliers 126-113, the loss snapping Cleveland's five-game winning streak.

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People take part in a demonstration against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, northern Italy, on Saturday. - Piero Cruciatti/AFP/Getty Images

Outrage is growing in Italy over the deployment ofImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agentsto assist US security operations at the Winter Olympicsnext month– something US officials say has been common practice at previous Olympics.

Current and former lawmakers urged Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to intervene and block their presence in the wake of two fatal shootings during Trump'songoing immigration crackdownin Minneapolis.

The former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte urged the country's government to "set our own limits" and "make clear decisions," following increasinglyaggressive tacticsby the agency in the US.

"After street violence and murders in the US… We cannot allow this," Conte posted on X on Tuesday. "Enough with the bowing," he added.

Officials in Washington and US diplomats in Rome sought to clarify ICE agents' role at the Games.

ICE's Homeland Security Investigations, a division of the agency, will serve "a security role" at the Olympics, a spokesperson from the US Department of Homeland Security confirmed to CNN Tuesday. "They don't do immigration enforcement (operations) in a foreign country obviously," the spokesperson added.

After meeting with Italy's interior minister Tuesday, the US ambassador to Italy, Tilman Fertitta, said HSI's role will be "strictly advisory and intelligence-based, with no patrolling or enforcement involvement."

Federal agencies have supported the security of US diplomats at previous Olympics, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a State Department spokesperson told CNN.

The State Department said its Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is leading the US security effort in Milan.

"At the Olympics, ICE's Homeland Security Investigations is supporting the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service and host nation to vet and mitigate risks from transnational criminal organizations," DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin told CNN in a statement. "All security operations remain under Italian authority," she added.

The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee emphasized in a statement to CNN that it does not work with "US domestic law enforcement or immigration agencies in the planning or execution of the Games," including ICE.

Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, pictured in Rome, Italy, on October 20, 2022, called on the country's government to step in and

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Over the weekend, Italian media reports of ICE's deployment to the northern city of Milan drew criticism and prompted petitions, amid increased scrutiny over the jurisdiction and force leveraged by immigration officers in the US.

The Mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, declared that authorities "don't need ICE" to implement security at the Olympics, telling local radio, "They're not welcome in Milan."

"This is a militia that kills," Sala told Italian radio station RTL 102.5 on Tuesday. "Could we ever say 'No' to Trump? This isn't about severing relations or creating a diplomatic incident, but could we say 'No?'"

"I believe they shouldn't come to Italy because they don't guarantee they're aligned with our democratic security management methods," added Sala.

Another Italian lawmaker warned ICE agents "must not set foot in Italy." "It is a violent, unprepared, and out-of-control militia," Carlo Calenda, a veteran politician, told RTL 102.5 on Tuesday.

Giuseppe Sala, the mayor of Milan, described ICE as a

In recent weeks, ICE federal law enforcement agents killed two US citizens in the city of Minneapolis – against the backdrop of intensified protests demanding a halt to sweeping immigration raids by the White House.

Several Americans living in Milan reacted to the move by US authorities with incredulity, expressing concern over their country's reputation on the world stage under US President Donald Trump's domestic and foreignpolicy agenda. They spoke to CNN under the condition of anonymity, for fear of retaliation.

"I'm so confused, why on earth would ICE agents come to Italy? They don't have jurisdiction here," one person said on Tuesday.

This story has been updated with additional information.

CNN's Kit Maher and Sharon Braithwaite contributed reporting.

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