At a Glance
- Las Vegas Raiders secure No.1 overall pick after a 3-14 season.
- The first 18 picks are now locked, spanning the 18 non-playoff teams.
- Playoffs begin next weekend, setting the stage for the remaining 14 first-round slots.
- Why it matters: Teams can start preparing for the offseason and draft strategy now.
The 2026 NFL Draft’s first-round order is set, giving teams a clear roadmap for building their rosters. The Raiders top the list, followed by a chain of teams that finished the season 3-14 or worse. Meanwhile, the playoff picture will decide the final 14 picks, with the Super Bowl champion selecting last at No.32.
Draft Order
| Pick | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas Raiders | 3-14 |
| 2 | New York Jets | 3-14 |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | 3-14 |
| 4 | Tennessee Titans | 3-14 |
| 5 | New York Giants | 4-13 |
| 6 | Cleveland Browns | 5-12 |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | 5-12 |
| 8 | New Orleans Saints | 6-11 |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | 6-11 |
| 10 | Cincinnati Bengals | 6-11 |
| 11 | Miami Dolphins | 7-10 |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys | 7-9-1 |
| 13 | Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons) | 8-9 |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens | 8-9 |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8-9 |
| 16 | New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts) | 8-9 |
| 17 | Detroit Lions | 9-8 |
| 18 | Minnesota Vikings | 9-8 |
The remaining 14 first-round picks will be assigned after the playoffs, with the team that loses in the Wild Card round picking 19th and the Super Bowl winner selecting 32nd.
Postseason Impact
The Week 18 games concluded a grueling regular season, and the playoffs start next weekend. The Steelers claimed the AFC North title in a dramatic win over the Ravens, while Myles Garrett set a new single-season sack record. These outcomes set the stage for the postseason seedings that will finalize the draft order.
Key Takeaways
- Raiders pick No.1 after a 3-14 finish.
- First 18 picks are locked; playoff teams will fill slots 19-32.
- Playoffs begin next weekend, defining the rest of the draft order.
The draft order is now clear for teams to begin their offseason plans, while the postseason will determine the final spots in the first round.
