For the majority of the league, it's almost closing time for the 2025 season. That puts the focus on the 2026 NFL Draft.

There is a lot at stake for two 2-13 teams -- namely, the pole position for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Caleb Downs is regarded as #DB1 in this year’s draft. At 6’0, 205 Downs possesses ELITE size and movement skills at the safety position. He is the 1st and only freshman to lead Alabama in tackles! And shows dominant leader skills having transitioned to OSU! { 🎥: @CFBONFOX } pic.twitter.com/9sA5LIZiKr

Fernando Mendoza will get a chance to continue building his case to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft when the Indiana Hoosiers battle the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal round.

The momentum behind Oregon quarterback Dante Moore being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft "is very real," according to The Athletic's Dane Brugler.

The news comes days after Miami benched Tua Tagovailoa, whom the Dolphins ended up selecting No. 5 overall in that year's draft.

The idea of trading up to No. 1 overall for a quarterback seems like it would be a common occurrence, but it has not happened since the Rams moved up for California's Jared Goff. Ironically, Mendoza began his collegiate career at California and Moore was not much farther away at UCLA.

The Chicago Bears will battle the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17. Here's how the experts feel heading into their prime-time matchup.