Ranking all 32 teams' 2026 classes best to worst
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- The New York Jets received the only A+ grade in the 2026 NFL Draft, with multiple players projected as immediate starters, signaling potential playoff contention by 2028.
- Other top-graded teams include the Las Vegas Raiders (A) with a focus on quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and the New York Giants (A) who acquired key players through trades and draft picks.
- Several teams earned solid B grades, such as the Cleveland Browns (A), Seattle Seahawks (A-), and Philadelphia Eagles (A-), reflecting strategic selections to address team needs and depth.
- Lower-tier grades, like C and below, were given to teams like the Indianapolis Colts (C), Arizona Cardinals (C-), and Jacksonville Jaguars (D), often due to questionable draft strategies or lack of impactful selections.
- The report emphasizes the premature nature of these grades, noting that full evaluation of the draft classes will take years and depend on player development and team performance.
