The 2026 NFL Draft is officially here, and for bettors, this three-day marathon is the ultimate test of strategy and scouting. Taking place from April 23–25 in the heart of Pittsburgh, the event will be broadcast live from Acrisure Stadium on NFL Network, ABC, and ESPN, with streaming available on Hulu and Disney+.
In this guide, we analyze the board through the lens of a bettor. We’ve broken down every team’s current draft capital, listing every pick they own from Round 1 to 7, identifying each team’s primary needs, and their most likely first-round selection, based on the odds.
2026 NFL Draft: At A Glance
Before diving into the team-by-team specifics, here are the vital statistics and betting trends for this year’s draft class:
- Teams with the Most Picks: Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers lead the league with 11 picks each, followed closely by the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Los Angeles Rams with 10.
- Teams with the Fewest Picks: The Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Chargers, and Seattle Seahawks are operating with the thinnest capital, holding only 5 picks apiece.
- 1st Round Power Players: Six teams hold two 1st-round selections: New York Jets, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and Dallas Cowboys.
- The “Spectator” Club: Six teams currently have zero picks in the 1st Round: Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Green Bay Packers.
- Positional Betting Trends: Quarterbacks: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana) is the overwhelming favorite for No. 1, while Ty Simpson (QB, Alabama) is the only other signal-caller with a consistent 1st-round grade.
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- Trenches: This is an elite year for blockers and pass rushers. NFL Draft betting sites favor at least 7 Offensive Tackles being taken in the first 35 picks.
- Defensive Backs: The safety and corner market is highly volatile; experts project as many as 6 Defensive Backs could go in the top 20.
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
- Positions Of Need: DL/Edge (+130), OL (+300), CB (+350)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #26 — Kayden McDonald (DT, Ohio State)
- Total Draft Picks (6): 1.26, 3.91, 4.126, 5.165, 5.168, 6.182, 7.220
Miami Dolphins
- Positions Of Need: DL/Edge, OL, CB
- Projected First Round Picks: * Pick #11 — Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU), Pick #30 — Akheem Mesidor (EDGE, Miami)
- Total Draft Picks (10): 1.11, 1.30, 2.43, 3.75, 3.87, 3.90, 3.94, 4.130, 5.151, 7.227, 7.238
New England Patriots
- Positions Of Need: DL/Edge (EVEN), OL (+200), WR (+375)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #31 — Blake Miller (OT, Clemson)
- Total Draft Picks (9): 1.31, 2.63, 3.95, 4.125, 4.131, 5.171, 6.191, 6.198, 6.202, 6.212, 7.247
New York Jets
- Positions Of Need: OL, WR, DL
- Projected First Round Picks: * Pick #2 — Arvell Reese (LB, Ohio State), Pick #16 — Jermod McCoy (CB, Tennessee)
- Total Draft Picks (9): 1.2, 1.16, 2.33, 2.44, 4.103, 4.140, 5.179, 7.228, 7.242
AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens
- Positions Of Need: OL (+150), WR (+250), TE (+325)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #14 — Olaivavega Ioane (OT, Penn State)
- Total Draft Picks (12): 1.14, 2.45, 3.80, 4.115, 5.154, 5.162, 5.173, 5.174, 6.211, 7.250, 7.253
Cincinnati Bengals
- Positions Of Need: DL, OL, WR
- Projected First Round Pick: (Traded Pick #10 to NYG for Dexter Lawrence)
- Total Draft Picks (8): 2.41, 3.72, 4.110, 6.189, 6.199, 7.221, 7.226
Cleveland Browns
- Positions Of Need: OL, WR, DL
- Projected First Round Picks: * Pick #6 — Carnell Tate (WR, Ohio State), Pick #24 — T.J. Parker (EDGE, Clemson)
- Total Draft Picks (8): 1.6, 1.24, 2.39, 3.70, 4.107, 5.146, 5.149, 6.206, 7.248
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Positions Of Need: OL (+185), WR (+185), DL (+650)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #21 — Avieon Terrell (CB, Clemson)
- Total Draft Picks (12): 1.21, 2.53, 3.76, 3.85, 3.99, 4.121, 4.135, 5.161, 6.216, 7.224, 7.230, 7.237
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans
- Positions Of Need: OL (-140), DL (+160), LB (+850)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #28 — Zion Young (EDGE, Missouri)
- Total Draft Picks (7): 1.28, 2.38, 2.59, 3.69, 5.141, 5.167, 7.243
Indianapolis Colts
- Positions Of Need: DL/Edge (+200), LB (+250), OL (+350)
- Projected First Round Pick: (Traded Pick #16 to NYJ for Sauce Gardner)
- Total Draft Picks (8): 2.47, 3.78, 4.113, 5.156, 6.214, 7.249, 7.254
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Positions Of Need: DL/Edge (+140), OL (+375), CB (+500)
- Projected First Round Pick: (Traded Pick #24 to CLE for Travis Hunter)
- Total Draft Picks (10): 2.56, 3.81, 3.88, 3.100, 4.124, 5.164, 5.166, 6.203, 7.233, 7.240, 7.245
Tennessee Titans
- Positions Of Need: OL, DL, CB
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #4 — Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame)
- Total Draft Picks (8): 1.4, 2.35, 3.66, 4.101, 5.142, 5.144, 6.184, 6.194, 7.225
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
- Positions Of Need: DL/Edge (+250), LB (+250), OL (+400)
- Projected First Round Pick: (Traded Pick #30 to MIA)
- Total Draft Picks (9): 2.62, 4.108, 4.111, 5.170, 7.246, 7.256, 7.257
Kansas City Chiefs
- Positions Of Need: OL (+250), DL (+275), CB (+300)
- Projected First Round Picks: * Pick #9 — Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE, Miami), Pick #29 — Malachi Lawrence (EDGE, UCF)
- Total Draft Picks (9): 1.9, 1.29, 2.40, 3.74, 4.109, 5.148, 5.169, 5.176, 6.210
Las Vegas Raiders
- Positions Of Need: QB, OL, DL
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #1 — Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana)
- Total Draft Picks (10): 1.1, 2.36, 3.67, 4.102, 4.117, 4.134, 5.175, 6.185, 6.208, 7.219
Los Angeles Chargers
- Positions Of Need: DL/Edge (-125), OL (+150), WR (+475)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #22 — Keldric Faulk (EDGE, Auburn)
- Total Draft Picks (5): 1.22, 2.55, 3.86, 4.123, 6.204
NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys
- Positions Of Need: OL, DL, WR
- Projected First Round Picks: * Pick #12 — Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU), Pick #20 — Colton Hood (CB, Colorado)
- Total Draft Picks (8): 1.12, 1.20, 3.92, 4.112, 5.152, 5.177, 5.180, 7.218
New York Giants
- Positions Of Need: DL, OL, WR
- Projected First Round Picks: * Pick #5 — Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State), Pick #10 — Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State)
- Total Draft Picks (8): 1.5, 1.10, 2.37, 4.105, 5.145, 6.186, 6.192, 6.193
Philadelphia Eagles
- Positions Of Need: OL (-110), WR (+275), DL (+450)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #23 — Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Indiana)
- Total Draft Picks (10): 1.23, 2.54, 3.68, 3.98, 4.114, 4.137, 5.178, 6.197, 6.215
Washington Commanders
- Positions Of Need: OL, DL, CB
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #7 — Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame)
- Total Draft Picks (6): 1.7, 3.71, 5.147, 6.187, 6.209, 7.223
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears
- Positions Of Need: DL/Edge (-130), Safety (+275), OL (+400)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #25 — Peter Woods (DT, Clemson)
- Total Draft Picks (7): 1.25, 2.57, 2.60, 3.89, 4.129, 7.239, 7.241
Detroit Lions
- Positions Of Need: OL (-300), DL (+250), CB (+800)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #17 — Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S, Toledo)
- Total Draft Picks (8): 1.17, 2.50, 4.118, 4.128, 5.157, 5.181, 6.205, 6.213, 7.222
Green Bay Packers
- Positions Of Need: CB (+160), OL (+165), DL (+250)
- Projected First Round Pick: (Traded Pick #20 to DAL for Micah Parsons)
- Total Draft Picks (9): 2.52, 3.84, 4.120, 5.153, 5.160, 6.201, 7.236, 7.255
Minnesota Vikings
- Positions Of Need: Safety (+145), DL (+300), CB (+350)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #18 — Caleb Lomu (OT, Utah)
- Total Draft Picks (8): 1.18, 2.49, 3.82, 3.97, 5.163, 6.196, 7.234, 7.235, 7.244
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons
- Positions Of Need: DL/Edge (+175), OL (+250), WR (+325)
- Projected First Round Pick: (Traded Pick #13 to LAR)
- Total Draft Picks (5): 2.48, 3.79, 4.122, 6.215, 7.231
Carolina Panthers
- Positions Of Need: OL (+225), Tight End (+300), WR (+325)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #19 — Max Iheanachor (OT, Arizona State)
- Total Draft Picks (6): 1.19, 2.51, 3.83, 4.119, 5.158, 5.159, 6.200
New Orleans Saints
- Positions Of Need: DL, OL, WR
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #8 — Jordyn Tyson (WR, Arizona State)
- Total Draft Picks (8): 1.8, 2.42, 3.73, 4.132, 4.136, 5.150, 5.172, 6.190
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Positions Of Need: DL/Edge (+135), Tight End (+300), OL (+325)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #15 — Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon)
- Total Draft Picks (6): 1.15, 2.46, 3.77, 4.116, 5.155, 6.195, 7.229
NFC WEST
Arizona Cardinals
- Positions Of Need: DL, OL, CB
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #3 — David Bailey (EDGE, Texas Tech)
- Total Draft Picks (7): 1.3, 2.34, 3.65, 4.104, 5.143, 6.183, 7.217
Los Angeles Rams
- Positions Of Need: WR (-135), OL (+275), Tight End (+600)
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #13 — Makai Lemon (WR, USC)
- Total Draft Picks (10): 1.13, 2.61, 3.93, 4.129, 5.207, 7.232, 7.245, 7.251, 7.252
San Francisco 49ers
- Positions Of Need: OL, DL, CB
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #27 — Denzel Boston (WR, Washington)
- Total Draft Picks (7): 1.27, 2.58, 4.127, 4.133, 4.138, 4.139, 7.243
Seattle Seahawks
- Positions Of Need: OL, DL, LB
- Projected First Round Pick: Pick #32 — Chase Bisontis (OT, Texas A&M)
- Total Draft Picks (5): 1.32, 2.64, 3.96, 6.188, 7.247
The above projections reflect the current odds at Bovada, but lines and props for the NFL Draft can be found at each of the sites included in our SportsBetting.Legal reviews.
Sources: NFL.com | The New York Times
