The 2026 NFL Draft order is officially locked in, just two days after the Seattle Seahawks capped off their season with a convincing 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. With that victory, the Seahawks secure the 32nd and final pick of the first round-an enviable spot that comes with the Lombardi Trophy.
Meanwhile, the Patriots, who fell short in the big game, will pick 31st. Not the ending they hoped for, but still a solid draft position for a team that made a deep postseason push.
The top of the draft, however, belongs to the Las Vegas Raiders. After a 3-14 campaign, the Raiders find themselves on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick. And with quarterback questions looming large, the buzz around Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza out of Indiana is only going to grow louder in the coming weeks.
Following the Raiders, the top five is rounded out by the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants-four teams with plenty of holes to fill and high expectations to turn things around quickly.
One of the more eye-catching placements in this year’s draft order? The Kansas City Chiefs.
After years of dominating the AFC, they slipped to a 6-11 record and now hold the No. 9 pick-a rare opportunity for a franchise that’s typically drafting in the 20s or later. That pick could be a game-changer if they play it right.
Among playoff teams, the Denver Broncos will pick 30th after falling to the Patriots in the AFC Championship. The Los Angeles Rams, who were bounced by Seattle in the NFC title game, land at No.
- Both squads are coming off strong seasons, and late first-round picks like these can be crucial for contenders looking to stay in the mix.
Here’s the full breakdown of the 2026 NFL Draft first-round order:
2026 NFL Draft - First Round Order
- Las Vegas Raiders (3-14, .538 strength of schedule)
- New York Jets (3-14, .552)
- Arizona Cardinals (3-14, .571)
- Tennessee Titans (3-14, .574)
- New York Giants (4-13, .524)
- Cleveland Browns (5-12, .486)
- Washington Commanders (5-12, .507)
- New Orleans Saints (6-11, .495)
- Kansas City Chiefs (6-11, .514)
- Cincinnati Bengals (6-11, .521)
- Miami Dolphins (7-10, .488)
- Dallas Cowboys (7-9-1, .438)
- Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons, 8-9, .495)
- Baltimore Ravens (8-9, .507)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9, .529)
- New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts, 8-9, .540)
- Detroit Lions (9-8, .490)
- Minnesota Vikings (9-8, .514)
- Carolina Panthers (8-9, .522)
- Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers, 9-7-1, .483)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7, .503)
- Los Angeles Chargers (11-6, .458)
- Philadelphia Eagles (11-6, .476)
- Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars, 13-4, .478)
- Chicago Bears (11-6, .458)
- Buffalo Bills (12-5, .471)
- San Francisco 49ers (12-5, .498)
- Houston Texans (12-5, .522)
- Los Angeles Rams (12-5, .526)
- Denver Broncos (14-3, .422)
- New England Patriots (14-3, .391)
- Seattle Seahawks (14-3, .498)
With the order now set, the draft season officially begins. From front offices to fanbases, all eyes will be on how teams use these picks to reshape their futures. Whether it's a franchise quarterback at the top or a hidden gem late in the round, the 2026 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a pivotal one.