2026 NFL Draft order: Updated first-round picks after Raiders secure No. 1 pick

2026 NFL Draft order: Updated first-round picks after Raiders secure No. 1 pick

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Key Points:

  • The Las Vegas Raiders have secured the worst record in the NFL and will hold the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • The draft order is determined by teams' winning percentages, with tiebreakers including opponents' winning percentage, head-to-head results, and other criteria if needed.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, with the first round on Thursday night and subsequent rounds spread over the next two days.
  • Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is currently the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick, with other top prospects including Oregon QB Dante Moore and Miami DE Rueben Bain.
  • The first 18 picks go to non-playoff teams, followed