NFL Draft results 2026: First round live updates, trades, picks and more

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The 2026 NFL Draft is underway with live updates on picks and trades. The Las Vegas Raiders have the first pick, and teams are making strategic choices to bolster their rosters.

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2026 NFL Draft is live with updates on picks and trades
Las Vegas Raiders have the first pick
Kansas City Chiefs have two first-round picks
New York Giants hold two top 10 picks
Teams are making strategic choices to improve rosters

Las Vegas RaidersNew York JetsKansas City ChiefsNew York Giants

A side profile view of the center of the NFL Draft Stage, with the backdrop of the stage featuring a depiction of the Fort Pitt Bridge Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from outside Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. | Ethan Morrison / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Welcome to the 2026 NFL Draft! As we do every draft season, we’ll be here for each and every pick with analysis as it happens during the first round. Keep refreshing to see how round one goes and join us in the comments section below to discuss the night’s action. ***NFL Draft Preview:*** As a Denver Broncos fan, this will be a pretty uneventful evening for me. However, it will allow me to casually enjoy the process as an NFL fan and hate on and doubt every decision made by the hated AFC West rival teams. The Las Vegas Raiders will pick first and likely go quarterback, which I will obviously hope turns out to be the net JaMarcus Russell because I am a petty Broncos’ fan. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs have two picks in the first round and they are likely Denver’s biggest threat next season if they hit on both picks. Patrick Mahomes is always annoying to deal with. I fully expect the Los Angeles Chargers to win the draft and be the offseason Super Bowl pick only to flame out in big games and be picking in the lower 20s against next year. Overall, the Broncos will need to hit paydirt on their second round pick. Their roster is good, but they can’t rely on winning 11-12 one score games again next season. I do like their chances to win the AFC West again next year. Heading outside of the AFC, the one darkhorse team that I think could turn into a contender this year is the . They have a good defense and a promising young offensive core. With two top 10 first round draft picks at their disposal, they could become an NFC contender immediately. Keep an eye on their picks tonight. Enough with the preview, here are the actual live results tonight:

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Who has the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Las Vegas Raiders have the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

What teams are expected to make significant moves in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants are expected to make significant moves, with the Giants holding two top 10 picks.

What are the key picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?

Key picks include the Las Vegas Raiders at pick 1 and the New York Jets at pick 2, among others.

How does the 2026 NFL Draft impact team strategies for the upcoming season?

The draft allows teams to acquire new talent, which can significantly impact their performance and strategies for the upcoming season.

NFL Draft results 2026: First round live updates, trades, picks and more

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2026 NFL Draft Results – First Round

Round 1, Pick 1: Las Vegas Raiders

Round 1, Pick 2: New York Jets

Round 1, Pick 3: Arizona Cardinals

Round 1, Pick 4: Tennessee Titans

Round 1, Pick 5: New York Giants

Round 1, Pick 6: Cleveland Browns

Round 1, Pick 7: Washington Commanders

Round 1, Pick 8: New Orleans Saints

Round 1, Pick 9: Kansas City Chiefs

Round 1, Pick 10: New York Giants (via CIN)

Round 1, Pick 11: Miami Dolphins

Round 1, Pick 12: Dallas Cowboys

Round 1, Pick 13: Los Angeles Rams (via ATL)

Round 1, Pick 14: Baltimore Ravens

Round 1, Pick 15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 1, Pick 16: New York Jets (via IND)

Round 1, Pick 17: Detroit Lions

Round 1, Pick 18: Minnesota Vikings

Round 1, Pick 19: Carolina Panthers

Round 1, Pick 20: Dallas Cowboys (via GB)

Round 1, Pick 21: Pittsburgh Steelers

Round 1, Pick 22: Los Angeles Chargers

Round 1, Pick 23: Philadelphia Eagles

Round 1, Pick 24: Cleveland Browns (via JAX)

Round 1, Pick 25: Chicago Bears

Round 1, Pick 26: Buffalo Bills

Round 1, Pick 27: San Francisco 49ers

Round 1, Pick 28: Houston Texans

Round 1, Pick 29: Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR)

Round 1, Pick 30: Miami Dolphins (via DEN)

Round 1, Pick 31: New England Patriots

Round 1, Pick 32: Seattle Seahawks