2026 NFL Draft order: A look at all 32 first-round picks

TL;DR

The 2026 NFL Draft will begin Thursday night in Pittsburgh, with Indiana's Fernando Mendoza projected as the No. 1 pick by the Las Vegas Raiders. Other top prospects include Arvell Reese and David Bailey, with the New York Jets holding the second pick.

Key points

2026 NFL Draft starts Thursday night in Pittsburgh
Fernando Mendoza expected to go No. 1 to Las Vegas Raiders
New York Jets hold the No. 2 pick
Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos traded away first-round picks
Top non-quarterback prospects include Arvell Reese and David Bailey

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After months of speculation and hype, the wait is over. It's NFL Draft time.

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night in Pittsburgh. Indiana's Fernando Mendoza has long been expected to go No. 1 to the Las Vegas Raiders, but it's anyone's best guess from there.

Ohio State's Arvell Reese, Texas Tech's David Bailey and Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love are some of the best non-quarterbacks available. The EDGE rushers Reese and Bailey in particular should be in strong consideration for the New York Jets at No. 2.

The Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos will not be picking in the first round after pulling off trades for James Pearce Jr. and Jaylen Waddle, respectively.

On the other end of the spectrum, the following teams have two first-round picks: the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys.

Here's a complete look at the first round: