2026 NFL Draft order: First-round picks, team needs, key additions and departures for all 32 teams

Breaking down every first-round pick and the top needs shaping each team's draft strategy Apr 18, 2026 at 8:54 pm ET • 21 min read USATSI The Super Bowl is in the rearview mirror, and perhaps only the Seahawks are still celebrating. Attention has shifted to the 2026 season and how teams can best address their needs. Most of free agency has already taken place, and teams are now working to construct rosters capable of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy next February.Where is each team picking in the first round? And which positions might they address in the draft? Those answers and more can be found below.As a reminder, six teams -- Cincinnati, Atlanta, Green Bay, Indianapolis, Denver and Jacksonville -- do not own a first-round pick in 2026 due to draft-day trades, including the Micah Parsons, Sauce Gardner, Dexter Lawrence and Jaylen Waddle deals. Here is the official 2026 NFL Draft order: The 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. More draft coverage is available at CBS Sports, including weekly mock drafts and regular looks at eligible prospects. 2026 NFL three-round mock draft: Steelers target high-upside WR, then trade back into Round 1 for QB Ryan Wilson 1. Las Vegas Raiders (3-14) Team needs: QB, WR, CB, S, DL, IOL, RB, OTLas Vegas overextended last offseason, drafting a running back in the top 10 and trading for a 35-year-old quarterback despite having one of the league's worst rosters. As a result, the Raiders fired head coach Pete Carroll after one season and now pick even earlier in the draft under new head coach Klint Kubiak.Key additions: C Tyler Linderbaum (read more), EDGE Kwity Paye, LB Nakobe Dean, LB Quay Walker, CB Taron Johnson (via trade), WR Jalen NailorKey re-signings: EDGE Malcolm Koonce, CB Eric Stokes, DL Thomas Booker, OL Jordan MeredithKey departures: QB Kenny Pickett, G Dylan Parham 2. New York Jets (3-14)Team needs: QB, CB, S, LB, IOL, WR, DL, EDGEThe Jets finished with one of the worst records in the league, but at least they have a plan and have positioned themselves to change the course of the franchise. Over the next two years, New York has five first-round picks.Key additions: QB Geno Smith (via trade), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (via trade), DL David Onyemata, LB Demario Davis, EDGE Joseph Ossai, DL T'Vondre Sweat (via trade), EDGE Kingsley Enagbare, CB Nahshon Wright, G Dylan ParhamKey re-signings: RB Breece Hall (franchise tag), DL Jowon Briggs, RB Kene Nwangwu, S Andre CiscoKey departures: LB Quincy Williams, G John Simpson, G Alijah Vera-Tucker, EDGE Jermaine Johnson II (via trade), K Nick Folk, EDGE Micheal Clemons 3. Arizona Cardinals (3-14) Team needs: QB, OT, IOL, RB, LB, S, DLArizona decided to part with head coach Jonathan Gannon and quarterback Kyler Murray, signaling a full reset. Mike LaFleur replaced Gannon. Key additions: QB Gardner Minshew, G Isaac Seumalo, RB Tyler Allgeier, DL Roy Lopez, WR Kendrick Bourne, S Andrew WingardKey re-signings: DL L.J. Collier, CB Starling Thomas V, P Blake Gillikin, K Chad RylandKey departures: QB Kyler Murray, S Jalen Thompson, DT Dalvin Tomlinson 4. Tennessee Titans (3-14) Team needs: IOL, LB, EDGE, CB, S, WR, RBThe positive momentum Tennessee built over the final month of the regular season came to a frustrating end in the finale. Still, Cam Ward's strong finish to the 2025 campaign, along with Robert Saleh's defensive prowess, should give Titans fans hope in 2026 and beyond.Key additions: DL John Franklin-Myers, WR Wan'Dale Robinson, EDGE Jermaine Johnson II (via trade), G Cordell Volson, CB Alontae Taylor, CB Cordale Flott, TE Daniel Bellinger, DL Jordan Elliott, DL Solomon Thomas (via trade), EDGE Jacob Martin, C Austin Schlottmann, CB Joshua Williams, P Tommy TownsendKey re-signings: K Joey SlyeKey departures: DL T'Vondre Sweat (via trade), EDGE Arden Key, TE Chigoziem Okonkwo 5. New York Giants (4-13)Team needs: DL, CB, IOL, WR, S, RB, LBThere are reasons to be optimistic about Jaxson Dart's future with the franchise. He brought life to an offense that could have easily wallowed in self-pity after the Malik Nabers and Andrew Thomas injuries. John Harbaugh can bring the accountability and respect the organization has lacked.Key additions: LB Tremaine Edmunds, TE Isaiah Likely, CB Greg Newsome II, P Jordan Stout, FB Patrick Ricard, K Jason Sanders, S Ar'Darius Washington, WR Darnell MooneyKey re-signings: OT Jermaine Eluemunor, RB Devin Singletary, OL Evan Nea, LB Micah McFadden Key departures: WR Wan'Dale Robinson, CB Cordale Flott, TE Daniel Bellinger, C Austin Schlottmann, LS Casey Kreiter 6. Cleveland Browns (5-12) Team needs: OT, WR, QB, IOL, CB, TE, RB, S, LBThe Browns parted ways with head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons and hired Todd Monken as his replacement. Stefanski led the franchise to its first playoff win post-expansion but struggled to identify a franchise quarterback. Key additions: OL Elgton Jenkins, OL Tytus Howard (via trade), G Zion Johnson, LB Quincy WilliamsKey re-signings: G Teven Jenkins, P Corey BojorquezKey departures: LB Devin Bush, OT Jedrick Wills Jr. 7. Washington Commanders (5-12) Team needs: RB, WR, IOL, TE, LB, S, CB, EDGENext season is an easy sell for Washington. If Jayden Daniels returns healthy, they will be competitive again, but the roster still has plenty of needs, especially on defense. An attempt to microwave those weaknesses in Dan Quinn's first season did not work.Key additions: EDGE Odafe Oweh (read more), LB Leo Chenal, DL Tim Settle, CB Amik Robertson, EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson, TE Chigoziem Okonkwo, S Nick Cross, RB Rachaad White, RB Jerome FordKey re-signings: QB Marcus Mariota, OL Andrew Wylie, WR Treylon Burks, K Jake Moody, Tress WayKey departures: C Tyler Biadasz, RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., EDGE Jacob Martin, CB Jonathan Jones 8. New Orleans Saints (6-11) Team needs: WR, EDGE, LB, DL, CB, S, TEThe Saints' season ended just as fans were clamoring for more of Tyler Shough. He looks like the clear favorite to open next season as the starting quarterback, bringing a level of optimism that didn't exist earlier in the year.Key additions: RB Travis Etienne Jr. (read more), G David Edwards, LB Kaden Elliss, TE Noah Fant, P Ryan WrightKey re-signings: S Julian Blackmon, DL John Ridgeway, OL Dillon RadunzKey departures: LB Demario Davis, CB Alontae Taylor, TE Foster Moreau, C Luke Fortner 9. Kansas City Chiefs (6-11) Team needs: CB, OT, S, DL, RB, EDGE, WR, TEKansas City will enter next season in unfamiliar territory: the hungry underdog. Assuming Patrick Mahomes is fully healthy, there's no reason to believe the Chiefs won't be in the mix again. However, they have a deteriorating roster that needs a youthful infusion. Key additions: RB Kenneth Walker III (read more), DL Khyiris Tonga, S Alohi Gilman, CB Kader Kohou, QB Justin FieldsKey re-signings: TE Travis Kelce (read more), WR Tyquan Thornton, LS James WinchesterKey departures: CB Trent McDuffie (via trade), CB Jaylen Watson, S Bryan Cook, RB Isiah Pacheco, LB Leo Chenal, EDGE Charles Omenihu, CB Joshua Williams, DL Derrick Nnadi 10. New York Giants (4-13)Team needs: DL, CB, IOL, WR, S, RB, LBThere are reasons to be optimistic about Jaxson Dart's future with the franchise. He brought life to an offense that could have easily wallowed in self-pity after the Malik Nabers and Andrew Thomas injuries. John Harbaugh can bring the accountability and respect the organization has lacked.Key additions: LB Tremaine Edmunds, TE Isaiah Likely, CB Greg Newsome II, P Jordan Stout, FB Patrick Ricard, K Jason Sanders, S Ar'Darius Washington, WR Darnell MooneyKey re-signings: OT Jermaine Eluemunor, RB Devin Singletary, OL Evan Nea, LB Micah McFadden Key departures: DT Dexter Lawrence, WR Wan'Dale Robinson, CB Cordale Flott, TE Daniel Bellinger, C Austin Schlottmann, LS Casey Kreiter 11. Miami Dolphins (7-10) Team needs: WR, CB, S, TE, IOL, EDGE, DL, LBFans can say what they want about the Mike McDaniel era in Miami, but few had such a distinct offensive identity as the Dolphins' former coach. It is a fresh start for the organization with a new general manager, head coach and quarterback.Key additions: QB Malik Willis (read more), EDGE Josh Uche, S Zayne Anderson, WR Tutu Atwell, CB Marco WilsonKey re-signings: TE Greg Dulcich, LB Willie Gay Jr.Key departures: QB Tua Tagovailoa, S Minkah Fitzpatrick (via trade), FB Alec Ingold, OT Larry Borom, G Cole Strange, EDGE Bradley Chubb, TE Julian Hill 12. Dallas Cowboys (7-9-1) Team needs: CB, S, LB, RB, EDGE, WR, DLDallas is once again searching for answers this offseason. Dak Prescott was healthy, yet the team still failed to reach the playoffs with a new head coach. It feels as though Jerry Jones may push all his chips to the center of the table for 2026. Key additions: EDGE Rashan Gary (via trade), S Jalen Thompson, S PJ Locke, LB Tyrus Wheat, DL Otito Ogbonnia, CB Cobie DurantKey re-signings: WR George Pickens (franchise tag), OT Terence Steele, RB Javonte Williams, K Brandon AubreyKey departures: DT Osa Odighizuwa (via trade), DL Solomon Thomas (via trade) 13. Los Angeles Rams via Atlanta Falcons (8-9) Team needs: OT, WR, DL, LB, CB, SSean McVay is still armed with a first-round pick after last year's deal with the Falcons. They have been aggressive in pursuit of another Super Bowl during the Matthew Stafford era. Key additions: CB Trent McDuffie (via trade), CB Jaylen Watson, LS Joe CardonaKey re-signings: S Kamren Curl, TE Tyler Higbee, K Harrison Mevis, OT David QuessenberryKey departures: WR Tutu Atwell, CB Cobie Durant, CB Darious Williams (retirement) 14. Baltimore Ravens (8-9) Team needs: DL, IOL, WR, LB, CB, EDGE, RBFor the first time since 2007, the Ravens will have a new head coach after firing John Harbaugh. Jesse Minter has been tabbed as Harbaugh's replacement.Key additions: G John Simpson, EDGE Trey Hendrickson, S Jaylinn HawkinsKey re-signings: QB Tyler Huntley, CB Chidobe AwuzieKey departures: C Tyler Linderbaum, TE Isaiah Likely, EDGE Dre'Mont Jones, S Alohi Gilman, TE Charlie Kolar, P Jordan Stout, FB Patrick Ricard, S Ar'Darius Washington, RB Keaton Mitchell 15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) Team needs: IOL, EDGE, LB, DL, TE, WR, CBOther organizations have been quick to fire head coaches, but the Buccaneers went down the path of dismissing coordinators rather than a change at the top. 2026 is an important year for Todd Bowles. Key additions: LB Alex Anzalone, RB Kenneth Gainwell, DL A'Shawn Robinson, QB Jake Browning, DE Al-Quadin MuhammadKey re-signings: TE Cade OttonKey departures: WR Mike Evans, CB Jamel Dean, DL Logan Hall, RB Rachaad White 16. New York Jets via Indianapolis Colts (8-9) Team needs: QB, CB, S, LB, IOL, WR, DL, EDGEThe Jets finished with one of the worst records in the league, but at least they have a plan and have positioned themselves to change the course of the franchise. Over the next two years, New York has five first-round picks.Key additions: QB Geno Smith (via trade), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (via trade), DL David Onyemata, LB Demario Davis, EDGE Joseph Ossai, DL T'Vondre Sweat (via trade), EDGE Kingsley Enagbare, CB Nahshon Wright, G Dylan ParhamKey re-signings: RB Breece Hall (franchise tag), DL Jowon Briggs, RB Kene Nwangwu, S Andre CiscoKey departures: LB Quincy Williams, G John Simpson, G Alijah Vera-Tucker, EDGE Jermaine Johnson II (via trade), K Nick Folk, EDGE Micheal Clemons 17. Detroit Lions (9-8) Team needs: OT, IOL, EDGE, DL, LB, CBThe departures of coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn after the 2024 season were likely understated in the moment given the presence Dan Campbell has over that organization. Those absences, along with a few veteran offensive line departures, led to a much more tumultuous season.Key additions: C Cade Mays, RB Isiah Pacheco, OT Larry Borom, OL Juice Scruggs (via trade)Key re-signings: DL Levi Onwuzurike, CB Rock Ya-SinKey departures: RB David Montgomery (via trade), LB Alex Anzalone, CB Amik Robertson, DL Roy Lopez, Al-Quadin Muhammad 18. Minnesota Vikings (9-8) Team needs: LB, CB, S, DL, WR, QB, EDGE, TEJ.J. McCarthy's volatile season was once the expectation for a young quarterback, but recent rookie performances from Jayden Daniels and C.J. Stroud set unrealistic expectations for the majority. Caleb Williams is proof that situation matters. Key additions: QB Kyler Murray, CB James PierreKey re-signings: LB Eric Wilson, DL Jalen Redmond, LB Ivan Pace Jr., DB Tavierre Thomas, RB Aaron Jones, LS Andrew DePaolaKey departures: WR Jalen Nailor, C Ryan Kelly (retirement), DT Javon Hargrave, DL Jonathan Allen, FB C.J. Ham (retirement) 19. Carolina Panthers (8-9) Team needs: LB, S, DL, CB, WR, RB, IOLAlthough a home wild card loss was not a desirable conclusion, the Panthers have to be pleased with how the season played out considering they picked in the top 10 the previous April. Key additions: EDGE Jaelan Phillips, LB Devin Lloyd, OT Rasheed Walker, QB Kenny Pickett, WR John Metchie III, C Luke Fortner, S Nick ScottKey re-signings: WR David Moore, LS J.J. JansenKey departures: RB Rico Dowdle, C Cade Mays, DL A'Shawn Robinson, OT Yosh Nijman (retired) 20. Dallas Cowboys via Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) Team needs: CB, S, LB, RB, EDGE, WR, DLDallas is once again searching for answers this offseason. Dak Prescott was healthy, yet the team still failed to reach the playoffs with a new head coach. It feels as though Jerry Jones may push all his chips to the center of the table for 2026. Key additions: EDGE Rashan Gary (via trade), S Jalen Thompson, S PJ Locke, LB Tyrus Wheat, DL Otito Ogbonnia, CB Cobie DurantKey re-signings: WR George Pickens (franchise tag), OT Terence Steele, RB Javonte Williams (read more), K Brandon AubreyKey departures: DT Osa Odighizuwa (via trade), DL Solomon Thomas (via trade) 21. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) Team needs: QB, S, LB, CB, WR, RB, OTAn offseason of change has already begun for Pittsburgh, as the team replaced Mike Tomlin with Mike McCarthy. A decision from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers looms. Key additions: WR Michael Pittman Jr. (via trade), CB Jamel Dean, RB Rico Dowdle, S Jaquan BriskerKey re-signings: LB Cole Holcomb, CB Asante Samuel Jr.Key departures: G Isaac Seumalo, RB Kenneth Gainwell, CB James Pierre 22. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) Team needs: IOL, DL, EDGE, LB, CB, S, WRJim Harbaugh set a floor for the Chargers, but the hope is now that he can raise the ceiling with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Key additions: C Tyler Biadasz, FB Alec Ingold, G Cole Strange, TE Charlie Kolar, RB Keaton Mitchell, DL Dalvin TomlinsonKey re-signings: EDGE Khalil Mack, DL Teair Tart, RB Kimani Vidal, QB Trey Lance, OT Trevor PenningKey departures: EDGE Odafe Oweh, G Zion Johnson, CB Benjamin St-Juste, DL Otito Ogbonnia, Tyler Conklin 23. Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) Team needs: S, EDGE, TE, CB, WR, IOLA frustrating season, for fans and receivers alike, came to an end against the 49ers. The Eagles are believed to be considering a trade of A.J. Brown and have since replaced the offe