This pick has been seemingly set in stone for months. The Raiders get a competitive and highly accurate passer with a prototypical frame and plenty of big-game experience. He’ll have the opportunity to learn from Kirk Cousins in the immediate term, and he gives Las Vegas a franchise cornerstone in the long term.

The Jets get arguably the highest-upside playmaker in the entire draft in Reese, who offers versatility to play at both off-ball linebacker and on the edge as a pass rusher. New York did a lot of work in free agency, bringing in veterans to fill out starting spots on their defense. That should allow them to deploy Reese in creative ways and let him get his feet wet at multiple spots early on. 

The Cardinals smartly opt to build through the trenches here, grabbing an athletic, mauling offensive lineman in Fano. The former Utah standout can drop right in at the right tackle spot as an excellent bookend to ascending left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., giving the team’s quarterback of the future (whoever that might be) some much needed help up front. 

You can never have too many havoc-creating pass rushers. That’s the motto the Titans live by with this pick, grabbing an explosive playmaker in Bailey. The former Texas Tech star can be a game-wrecking presence for Tennessee thanks to his twitchy first-step and nonstop motor. 

The Giants look to get tougher and more physical up front here, adding a powerfully built day-one starter at either tackle or guard in Mauigoa. The former Hurricanes standout will help keep Jaxson Dart upright a little more consistently in 2026 and beyond, plus Mauigoa should be key in getting the team’s run game going under new coach John Harbaugh. 

The Browns upgrade their receiver corps with the selection of Tate, a silky smooth field-tilter on the outside. The former Buckeyes star should give the team’s future starting quarterback—whether that’s Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, or someone who’s not yet on the roster—a big-time playmaker to target downfield. 

The Commanders add some major juice to their already speedy offense, grabbing an electric back in Love. The former Notre Dame star is a home-run hitter on the ground and can make a big-time impact in the passing game. 

The Saints get a big boost to their pass rush group here by adding Bain, who combines first-step burst with power and bend off the edge. He could bring the added potential to line up inside and rush in nickel packages as well. 

The Chiefs make it a clear priority to upgrade their offensive line in front of Patrick Mahomes, grabbing a high-upside tackle in Freeling. Whether he lands at right tackle opposite Josh Simmons or ends up as the long-term answer on Mahomes’s blind side, he represents a huge first step toward stabilizing Kansas City’s offensive line.  

After upgrading their offensive line with the fifth pick, the Giants turn around here and add to their defense. Styles is a super rangy and versatile defender who can line up at multiple spots, defending the run or covering as an off-ball linebacker or rushing the passer off the edge. He gives defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson plenty of options. 

The Dolphins are in the early days of an organizational and roster rebuild, and adding blue-chip talent to the cornerbacks group is a nice start to that journey. Delane is instinctive in coverage and brings ball production to the position. He’s a day-one starter for the ’Phins. 

The Cowboys’ patience pays off here, and Downs somehow falls into their laps. The former Buckeyes star is rangy, versatile, and instinctive, and gives Dallas a massive boost in the back end. He can wear any number of hats for defensive coordinator Christian Parker’s group.

The Rams add more firepower to an already talent-packed offense here, nabbing a twitchy pass catcher in Tyson. The former Sun Devils playmaker is nimble-footed and agile, showing the ability to get open quickly off the line. He can be a perfect complement to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in year one, and should serve as Adams’s long-term successor.

The Ravens are going to need to figure out how to block new Bengals defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence a couple times a year now, so it makes sense to beef up their interior line. Ioane is big, reliable, and extremely strong, and should help keep Lamar Jackson’s pockets clean and open up rush lanes for Derrick Henry and Co. 

The Buccaneers add some power to their edge-rush group here, grabbing a super high–upside defender in Faulk. The former Auburn standout didn’t post eye-popping numbers for the Tigers last year, but he boasts a rare combination of size, length, and athleticism. He gives Tampa Bay a difference maker in the run game with the added potential to develop as a game-wrecking pass rusher. 

The Jets addressed their defense with the second overall pick, now they look to beef up the offense by grabbing Lemon. The former USC star and Biletnikoff Award winner is a dynamo from the slot, offering a large catch radius and excellent run-after-the-catch skills. He should be an immediate complement to Garrett Wilson and A.D. Mitchell in the Jets receiver corps.

After losing multiple starters on the offensive line this offseason, the Lions look to restock the shelves. Proctor is a very large man with shocking athletic traits, and gives Detroit a day-one starter at either tackle or guard. 

The Vikings have been connected to Theineman throughout the draft process because it just makes too much sense. The rangy, playmaking safety can line up at multiple spots in the secondary and makes an impact against the run and the pass. He’s an excellent successor to Harrison Smith. 

The Panthers keep loading up at the pass rusher spot by taking Mesidor here. The former Hurricanes star is a balls-to-the-wall rusher who plays with infectious intensity, and he gives the Carolina front some juice off the edge. He’ll join the newly signed Jaelan Phillips to give the Panthers a fearsome pass-rush unit. 

The Cowboys keep adding to their secondary here after grabbing Ohio State’s Josh Downs with the 12th pick, adding a playmaking corner in Johnson. The former Aztecs standout is a good-sized athlete with excellent instincts and ball skills in coverage. He should start right away for Dallas and give that defense a chance to make a big leap in 2026. 

The Steelers keep adding to their offensive line here, grabbing a high-upside blindside protector in Lomu. With Broderick Jones’s availability in 2026 and beyond up in the air, Pittsburgh adds a nimble-footed athlete with pass-blocking chops at left tackle. 

The Chargers add some real power to the interior defensive line here, grabbing a stalwart run defender in McDonald. The former Buckeye plays with a combination of strength and quickness, and should be a day-one contributor for the team. He brings some upside to develop more of an arsenal as a pass rusher, too. 

It feels inevitable at this point that the Eagles will trade A.J. Brown to the Patriots (or some other team), so GM Howie Roseman looks to stock back up at receiver here. Boston is a big-bodied ball-winner who can dominate at the catch point and get over the top of defenses down the sideline. He’s a nice fit for what the Eagles do on offense and will complement DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks well.

The Browns look to their offensive line here after grabbing a big-play receiver in Carnell Tate with the sixth overall pick. Iheanachor is a little raw and relatively new to football, but he’s a highly athletic and naturally powerful blocker at right tackle and offers long-term stability at that spot. 

The Bears brought in safeties Coby Bryant and Cam Lewis in free agency, but that doesn’t stop them from adding another playmaker at the position in McNeil-Warren. The former Toledo star is rangy and athletic and has an extraordinary knack for punching the ball out of opposing ballcarriers’ hands. He’s a versatile defender who gives the team plenty of options in the back end. 

The Bills signed Bradley Chubb in free agency, but they don’t stop there in looking to upgrade their defensive front; they select a big, powerful pass rusher in Parker here. The former Clemson standout is tenacious and active on the edge, and he gives Buffalo another havoc creator on the line. 

The Niners look to boost their pass catching corps here, grabbing a twitchy, explosive playmaker in Concepcion. The former Aggies star is a nice complement to Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall, bringing inside-outside versatility and excellent run-after-the-catch talent. 

The Texans continue their offensive line remodel, grabbing a battle-tested lineman in Miller. The former Tigers stalwart started 54 games in college and brings plug-and-play potential at tackle or guard. This is a nice boost for C.J. Stroud. 

The Chiefs add more speed to their offense by grabbing Sadiq, a big-time playmaker with impactful blocking and pass-catching chops. Sadiq is a solid blocker in both the run game and screen game, and he brings high-end speed when running after the catch—which will make him a nice fit in Andy Reid’s creative screen game. 

After looking to the secondary with the first of their two first-round picks, the Dolphins turn to the trenches here, grabbing a highly disruptive interior lineman in Woods. The former Clemson standout has twitchy movement skills and excellent burst, showing the ability to shoot gaps and create havoc in the pocket. 

The Patriots look to add some pass rushing juice to the edge position here, grabbing a twitchy and high-octane rusher in Lawrence. He’s got good burst and a nice repertoire of pass rush moves to lean on, giving New England another guy in the rotation who can affect the quarterback and make chaos in the pocket. 

The Seahawks look to complete their offensive line overhaul and take a guard for the second year in a row (last year it was Gray Zabel), nabbing Bisontis with the last pick of the round. The former Aggies standout is a three-year starter with experience at both tackle and guard, giving him the positional versatility to fill in where he’s needed. He can drop in at the right guard position and start from day one for Seattle.