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The 2026 NFL Draft odds are a goldmine for bettors and a franchise-altering crossroads for all 32 teams. The Las Vegas Raiders appear locked in on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, but the real drama begins the moment he leaves the board.
From the "blue-chip" defensive battle between Arvell Reese and David Bailey, to a historically deep class of offensive tackles, the volatility of this year's board is creating massive value in the betting markets.
Whether you’re hunting for long-shot props on the first non-quarterback selected or looking for the latest expert mock draft to sharpen your picks, you’ve come to the right place. We’re tracking every line movement, scout's whisper, and late-climbing sleeper to give you the edge. Now let’s get to work!
| Pick | Odds | Date made |
|---|---|---|
| first position drafted: OL | +115 | 4/17 |
| first position drafted: OL | -140 | 4/17 |
| draft Jeremiyah Love | +200 | 3/7 |
| draft Kenyon Sadiq |
Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza is projected to be the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The betting odds for the 2026 NFL Draft are available and fluctuate based on team needs and player performances.
Top prospects include Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, defensive players Arvell Reese and David Bailey, and a strong class of offensive tackles.
Bettors can find value by tracking line movements, expert mock drafts, and scouting reports to identify potential long-shot props.

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| +400 |
| 3/7 |
| David Bailey drafted No. 3 | +370 | 3/7 |
The offensive line is the beating heart of what the Eagles’ scheme is all about, but that group is getting older, with plenty of wear and tear over the past few seasons. Philadelphia needs to shore up the next generation of "Tush Pushers" and most mock drafts point to Philly selecting an offensive lineman with the 23rd pick. Names like Monroe Freeling (Georgia), Kadyn Proctor (Alabama), Blake Miller (Clemson), and Caleb Lomu (Utah) are potential targets for Howie Roseman.
There are a couple of popular mock drafts that have the Texans taking something other than offensive line help with their first pick. That’s anchoring the price on OL being the first draft position for Houston. But considering their positioning (28th) and the desperate need for protection the past three seasons — as well as a reinvestment in QB C.J. Stroud — all logic says the Texans beef up the o-line. Guys like Max Iheanachor (Arizona State), Chase Bisontis (Texas A&M), or trading up for tackle Spencer Fano (Utah) are listed as options in the first round.
| Pick | Player | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - | Fernando Mendoza | -20000 |
| 2 - | ??? | |
| 3 - | ??? |
We know Fernando Mendoza will be going first overall... but after that? See who we're projecting when our final NFL mock draft is released on Monday, April 20!
Not much analysis is needed here: Fernando Mendoza is -10000 (and as short as -20000 at some books) to be the first name called on April 23.
| Player (Position) | Odds |
|---|---|
| David Bailey (EDGE) | -160 |
| Arvell Reese (EDGE) | +120 |
| Sonny Styles (LB) | +3000 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.(EDGE) | +6500 |
| Jeremiyah Love (RB) | +6500 |
The New York Jets are almost assuredly taking one of the premier EDGE rushers in the draft — it's just a matter of whether it's Ohio State's Arvell Reese or David Bailey from Texas Tech. Reese was -165 to go here a month ago, but it's now flipped to Bailey being the strong favorite to land in East Rutherford.
| Player (Position) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arvell Reese (EDGE) | +125 |
| David Bailey (EDGE) | +225 |
| Francis Mauigoa (OT) | +550 |
| Jeremiyah Love (RB) | +700 |
| Sonny Styles (LB) | +1100 |
Arizona has plenty of holes, including quarterback, but Ty Simpson is too much of a reach here — so the Cardinals are projected to take whichever premier pass rusher the Jets pass on.
| Player (Position) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love (RB) | +100 |
| David Bailey (EDGE) | +500 |
| Sonny Styles (LB) | +600 |
| Arvell Reese (EDGE) | +600 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.(EDGE) | +1000 |
| Carnell Tate (WR) | +1000 |
Tennessee is projected to give young QB Cam Ward another offensive weapon, sitting at even money to take the best running back available in the draft.
| Player (Position) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Sonny Styles (LB) | +175 |
| Caleb Downs (S) | +330 |
| Francis Mauigoa (OT) | +380 |
| Jeremiyah Love (RB) | +550 |
| Carnell Tate (WR) | +1000 |
The other New York team will likely be looking at a best-player-available scenario, with combine riser Sonny Styles — or his Buckeyes teammate Caleb Downs, the premier safety in the draft — the current favorites to be John Harbaugh's first selection as the Giants head coach. He could also take a tackle to protect franchise QB Jaxson Dart, as Francis Mauigoa is also in the mix based on the odds.
There is no shortage of ways to bet on the NFL Draft — here is a list of the types of bets commonly found at major sportsbooks.
As seen above, you can bet on which player will be taken in each specific spot, generally ranging from "who will go No. 1" through to the No. 1 pick. You can also select whether a player will be:
You can bet on who will be the first (and sometimes second, third, and fourth) player selected at each key position, such as:
You can also bet on which team will specifically draft a player, as well as their draft position Over/Under including:
Also available is what position a team will select first, such as:
Overall draft Over/Unders are also available to bet, such as:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | April 23 @ 8 pm ET |
| Rounds 2-3 | April 24 @ 7 pm ET |
| Rounds 4-7 | April 25 @ 12 pm ET |
The 2026 NFL Draft officially kicks off on Thursday, April 23 at 8 pm ET at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Each team will have eight minutes on the clock during Round 1. That time limit ticks down on Day 2 to seven minutes per selection, and drops again to five minutes per selection on Day 3.
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 2 | New York Jets |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals |
| 4 | Tennessee Titans |
| 5 | New York Giants |
| 6 | Cleveland Browns |
| 7 | Washington Commanders |
| 8 | New Orleans Saints |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 10 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 11 | Miami Dolphins |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 13 | Los Angeles Rams (from ATL) |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 16 | New York Jets (from IND) |
| 17 | Detroit Lions |
| 18 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 19 | Carolina Panthers |
| 20 | Dallas Cowboys (from GB) |
| 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 22 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 23 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 24 | Cleveland Browns (from JAX) |
| 25 | Chicago Bears |
| 26 | Buffalo Bills |
| 27 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 28 | Houston Texans |
| 29 | Kansas City Chiefs (from LAR) |
| 30 | Miami Dolphins (from DEN) |
| 31 | New England Patriots |
| 32 | Seattle Seahawks |
The 2026 NFL Draft order starts with the reverse order of the previous season’s standings with the worst teams picking first, and the Super Bowl champion picking last. If teams finish with the same record, the first tiebreaker is strength of schedule, with the easier schedule picking earlier.
That’s why the lowly Las Vegas Raiders are No. 1 after finishing 3–14, while the Seattle Seahawks are No. 32 as Super Bowl LX champions. Trades can move picks between teams, but the original slot is still based on record, playoff finish, and league tiebreakers.
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