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Now that the 2025 NFL Draft has come to a close, let’s look ahead to the 2026 iteration before any games have been played. Obviously nothing will change in the next 51 1/2 weeks. The draft order for the first round is based on Super Bowl odds according to ESPN.
1. New York Giants – Isaiah World, OT, Oregon
The Giants took a first round QB this year and didn’t pick up Evan Neal’s fifth year option.
2. Tennessee Titans – Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
Woods played out of position last season, so he should have a much greater impact after moving back inside.
3. New York Jets – Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
Justin Fields is what he is, and the Jets need more than that.
4. Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars) – Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Unless Shedeur Sanders lights the NFL on fire, expect the Browns to use one of their first round picks on a QB.
5. Cleveland Browns – Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
With a new QB comes a need for protecting said QB.
6. Indianapolis Colts – Carson Beck, QB, Miami
If the Colts already brought in Daniel Jones to compete with Anthony Richardson, they might just start the whole process over next year if things don’t turn around in a hurry.
7. Las Vegas Raiders – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Pete Carroll loves having a strong secondary on defense.
8. New Orleans Saints – Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame
The Saints spent a second round pick on a QB, so they’ll need to get him some weapons next year.
9. Carolina Panthers – Anthony Hill Jr, LB, Texas
The Panthers improved their defensive line in free agency and the draft. Here they grab an insanely athletic swiss army knife to fill the Frankie Luvu role but perhaps even better.
10. New England Patriots – Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
The Patriots have worked to surround Drake Maye with talent on offense, now Vrabel turns to the defense.
11. Seattle Seahawks – Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
Sam Darnold is who he is, so the Seahawks will likely look for the future at the position.
12. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons) – Sam Leavitt, QB, Arizona State
Matt Stafford is turning 87 years old this year, so the Rams have to start planning for the future.
13. Pittsburgh Steelers – Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Great run blocker, good enough pass blocker who can start right away for the Steelers.
14. Arizona Cardinals – Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
Massive player who can get after the QB from the interior of the defensive line.
15. Miami Dolphins – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
If he recovers well from his ACL tear, he’ll be one of the best corners in the draft.
16. Dallas Cowboys – Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
The Cowboys were hoping Ashton Jeanty would fall to them. This time around their workhorse back does.
17. Denver Broncos – Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU
Sean Payton adds an explosive playmaker for Bo Nix.
18. Chicago Bears – Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
Georgia is Front Seven U, and Miller is the next big thing from the Bulldogs.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Charles Jagusah, OT, Notre Dame
A massive player who might have to move inside to guard. Regardless, he’ll be a heck of a player.
20. Minnesota Vikings – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Another versatile disruptive player for Brian Flores to scheme up.
21. Houston Texans – Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Entering his third straight year starting at left tackle for the Canes, a player like this could do wonders for CJ Stroud.
22. Las Angeles Chargers – David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Right now he’s just a speed rusher, but another year in college should help him expand his pass rush repertoire.
23. Los Angeles Rams – Suntarine Perkins, EDGE, Ole Miss
After using Atlanta’s pick to get their QB, the Rams bolster their pass rush.
24. Green Bay Packers – TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
The Packers normally have very specific measurables they look for, but Parker’s production is too good to pass up.
25. Washington Commanders – Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss
The Commanders still need to replace Jonathan Allen, and Harris could be that guy.
26. Cincinnati Bengals – Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Several Aggies were drafted on the defensive line this year, and Howell will likely be the best one drafted next year.
27. San Francisco 49ers – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
They traded away Deebo and Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors were swirling. They need some young, cheap weapons.
28. Detroit Lions – Evan Stewart, WR, Oregon
With Jameson Williams’s future uncertain, the Lions draft another freakish athlete.
29. Buffalo Bills – Gabe Jacas, EDGE, Illinois
Joey Bosa is a short term rental. Jacas has some nice versatility on the defensive front.
30. Baltimore Ravens – Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State
We’ll see if he just benefitted from having Abdul Carter on the other side, but DDS could be a dynamic pass rusher.
31. Kansas City Chiefs – Jalen Kilgore, S, South Carolina
Kilgore has played both safety positions and will get snaps at nickel this year. With Justin Reid gone, the Chiefs need that type of player.
32. Philadelphia Eagles – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Philly is paying Hurts over $40M per year, so keeping Brown and Smith on the outside might not be financially viable.