2026 NFL Draft Order, Full List of Picks Ahead of Playoff Bracket for Teams in Round 1

Bleacher Report•January 5, 2026•general

Key Points:

The Las Vegas Raiders secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft after the New York Giants won their fourth game, finishing with a 3-14 record and winning the tiebreaker based on strength of schedule.
The Raiders and the New York Jets, who hold the No. 2 pick, are both expected to target quarterbacks in the draft, with Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Oregon’s Dante Moore considered top prospects.
The Raiders face significant decisions heading into 2026, including potentially changing their head coach and quarterback after Geno Smith's struggles this season.
The Jets, coming off a disappointing season and the failed Justin Fields experiment, are poised to use their high draft pick to improve their quarterback situation