NFL Draft 2026 – First Round Order

NFL Draft 2026 – First Round Order

Jan. 5, 2025

    Frank Coyle/ Pro scout

Raiders Win Finale Though Retain 1st Overall Selection

The first-round draft order posted below is complete through the top 18 selections. The Raiders hold the 1st overall selection at 3-14 despite winning their final game vs the Chiefs. The Giants won their final two games including their finale vs the Cowboys which pushed them to the 5th overall selection. If they had lost to the Cowboys, they would hold the first overall pick. They are one of four teams at 3-14 and they will rotate up in the ensuing rounds.

Here is the current first-round draft order following the Steelers wild win Sunday night over the Ravens.

Tie breakers are broken first by strength of schedule, then by head to head matchups.

NFL Draft 2026 – First Round Order

Team                         W-L record

1          Las Vegas                     3-14

2          NY Jets                         3-14

3          Arizona                         3-14

4          Tennessee                    3-14

5          NY Giants                     4-13

6          Cleveland                      5-12

7          Washington                   5-12

8          New Orleans                 6-11

9          Kansas City                  6-11

10         Cincinnati                      6-11

11         Miami                           7-10

12         Dallas                           7-9-1

13         LA Rams (Atlanta)         8-9

14         Baltimore                      8-9

15         Tampa Bay                   8-9

16         NY Jets (Indianapolis)    8-9

17         Detroit                           9-8

18         Minnesota                     9-8

Playoff Teams

19         Carolina                        8-9

20         Dallas (Green Bay)        9-7-1

21         Pittsburgh                     10-7

22         Chicago                        11-6

23         LA Chargers                  11-6

24         Philadelphia                   11-6

25         Buffalo                          12-5

26         San Francisco               12-5

27         Houston                        12-5

28         LA Rams                       12-5

29         Cleveland (Jacksonville) 13-4

30         New England                 14-3

31         Denver                          14-3

32         Seattle                          14-3

All ties in record are broken by current strength of schedule.

Atlanta, Green Bay, Jacksonville and Indianapolis all currently do not have 1st-round selections from prior deals.

March 11, 2026
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts



NFL Draft 2026 – First Round Order

NFL Draft 2026 – First Round Order

Dec. 24, 2025

    Frank Coyle/ Pro scout

Giants & Raiders Meet in the 2026 Draft Bowl

The first-round draft order is posted below with three games to go. Currently, the GMen hold the 1st overall selection at 2-13. They are tied with the Raiders and by chance play this week in Las Vegas. With only two games remaining on the regular season schedule, this game could be the deciding matchup of the year for the top overall selection.

Here is the current first-round draft order following the 49ers win Monday night over the Colts who were eliminated from the playoffs.
Tie breakers are broken first by strength of schedule, then by head to head matchups.

NFL Draft 2026 – First Round Order

Team                    W-L record

1          NY Giants                     2-13

2          Las Vegas                     2-13

3          Cleveland                      3-12

4          NY Jets                         3-12

5          Tennessee                    3-12

6          Arizona                         3-12

7          Washington                   4-11

8          New Orleans                 5-10

9          Cincinnati                      5-10

10         Miami                           6-9

11         LA Rams (Atlanta)         6-9

12         Kansas City                  6-9

13         Dallas                           6-8-1

14         Baltimore                      7-8

15         Minnesota                     7-8

16         Tampa Bay                   7-8

17         Detroit                           8-7

18         NY Jets (Indianapolis)    8-7

Playoff Teams as of Dec. 24th

19         Carolina                        8-7

20         Pittsburgh                     9-6

21         Dallas (Green Bay)        9-5-1

22         Philadelphia                   10-5

23         Houston                        10-5

24         Chicago                        11-4

25         LA Chargers                  11-4

26         Buffalo                          11-4

27         San Francisco               11-4

28         Cleveland (Jacksonville) 11-4

29         LA Rams                       11-4

30         New England                 12-3

31         Denver                          12-3

32         Seattle                          12-3

All ties in record are broken by current strength of schedule.

Atlanta, Green Bay, Jacksonville and Indianapolis all currently do not have 1st-round selections from prior deals.

March 11, 2026
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

 



NFL Draft 2026 – First Round Order

NFL Draft 2026 –

First Round Selection order

Oct 28, 2025

   Frank Coyle/ Pro scout

Here is the current first-round draft order at midseason, following the Chiefs win Monday night.

Team                            W-L record

1          *NY Jets                       1-7

2          *New Orleans                1-7

3          Tennessee                    1-7

4          Cleveland                      2-6

5          Miami                           2-6

6          NY Giants                     2-6

7          Arizona                         2-5

8          Las Vegas                     2-5

9          Baltimore                      2-5

10         Washington                   3-5

11         Cincinnati                      3-5

12         Minnesota                     3-4

13         LA Rams (Atlanta)         3-4

14         Houston                        3-4

15         Dallas                           3-4-1

16         Carolina                        4-4

17         Chicago                        4-3

18         Cleveland (Jacksonville) 4-3

19         Pittsburgh                     4-3

20         Kansas City                  5-3

21         LA Chargers                  5-3

22         San Francisco               5-3

23         Buffalo                          5-2

24         Seattle                          5-2

25         Detroit                           5-2

26         LA Rams                       5-2

27         New England                 6-2

28         Denver                          6-2

29         Tampa Bay                   6-2

30         Philadelphia                   6-2

31         Dallas (Green Bay)        5-1-1

32         Indianapolis                   7-1

All ties in record are broken by strength of schedule.

Atlanta, Green Bay and Jacksonville do not currently have a first-round selection from prior deals.



2025 NFL Draft 1st Round Order

2025 NFL Draft Selection Order
First Round Rankings

With just three games remaining on the regular season schedule the NFL Draft order has begun to take shape. The Giants and Raiders hold the top two selections at 2-12 with both clubs inventing new ways to lose weekly. Both teams are on their 3rd starting QB after several injuries and poor performances which has forced weekly changes at the position.

The five teams are tied at 3-11 and all are possible of winning the draft derby for the 1st overall selection. It is the usual suspects in the top ten with several pretenders near the .500 mark, hoping to get hot down the stretch and earn a wild card position. The final 18 positions will be determined after the 17-game season with the final 12 spots decided by the playoffs. The Super Bowl teams will hold the 31st and 32nd positions.   

 The strength of schedule % will determine the final positions of all tied teams. The SOS is based on all of each team’s opponents record. Each succeeding round, the tied teams will rotate up within their tied bracket.

#          Team                            W-L record      

1          NY Giants                     2-12     

2          Las Vegas                    2-12     

3          New England               3-11     

4          Carolina                       3-11     

5          Jacksonville                 3-11     

6          Tennessee                    3-11     

7          Cleveland                     3-11     

8          NY Jets                        4-10     

9          Chicago                       4-10     

10         New Orleans                5-9       

11         Miami                           6-8       

12         Indianapolis                 6-8       

13         Cincinnati                    6-8       

14         Dallas                           6-8       

15         San Francisco              6-8       

16         Atlanta                         7-7       

17         Arizona                        7-7       

19         LA Chargers                 8-6       

20         Tampa Bay                   8-6       

18         Seattle                          8-6       

21         LA Rams                      8-6       

22         Washington                  9-5       

23         Denver                         9-5       

24         Houston                       9-5       

25         Baltimore                     9-5       

26         Pittsburgh                    10-4     

27         Green Bay                    10-4     

28         Buffalo                         11-3     

29         Minnesota                    12-2     

30         Philadelphia                 12-2     

31         Detroit                          12-2     

32         Kansas City                 13-1     



Pittsburgh Hosts 2026 NFL Draft

Pittsburgh Hosts 2026 NFL Draft

​The NFL announced that the 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh, incorporating elements of iconic Point State Park as well as Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The announcement was made at the NFL Spring League Meeting in Nashville, following a review of Pittsburgh’s bid proposal by the Fan Engagement & Major Events Advisory Committee and full ownership.

“The NFL Draft is one of the biggest, most-anticipated sporting events of the year, and we’re thrilled to partner with the Pittsburgh Steelers and VisitPITTSBURGH for our 2026 event,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We have a unique opportunity to spotlight this wonderful community on a global stage, benefiting Pittsburgh’s economy and entertaining football fans from all markets. We know this pride of Pennsylvania will shine bright in 2026.”

Throughout the three-day event, Pittsburgh will host a slate of Draft activities including a variety of community events, Concert Series and NFL Draft Experience – the NFL’s ultimate fan festival. Draft Experience will be free for fans, inviting them to participate in immersive exhibits and games; take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy; enjoy the youth-focused Play 60 Zone; shop exclusive merchandise at NFL Shop presented by Visa; and score autographs from current NFL players and Legends.

“We are excited that the City of Pittsburgh has been selected to host the 2026 NFL Draft,” said Art Rooney II, Pittsburgh Steelers President. “This will be an amazing event that will highlight everything the region has to offer on a national and international level. I truly appreciate the work that has been done by VisitPITTSBURGH, the NFL, local and state officials, and internally within our organization to accomplish our goal of being selected to host the NFL Draft. We look forward to football fans from all across the country coming to enjoy our city’s culture while also showcasing our rich football history and tradition in the region.”

The NFL Draft has become the league’s biggest offseason event. Since 2015, more than 3 million fans across the country have attended Draft festivities in person.

Most recently, the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit attracted a record-breaking 775,000 fans in person and garnered more than 53.6 million total viewers over three days.

The 2025 NFL Draft will take place in Green Bay on April 24-26, 2025.