2026 NFL Draft Order Set as Combine Week Opens with Top Prospects in Focus
- TW1G
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With the draft order finalized and the NFL Combine set to begin in Indianapolis, front offices shift from postseason analysis to roster construction mode, evaluating early picks and elite prospects ahead of April.
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As the NFL transitions fully into the offseason calendar, attention now turns to draft positioning and prospect evaluation. With the 2025–26 season officially complete and the order locked, all 32 teams have clarity on where they stand entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, the next phase begins at Lucas Oil Stadium.
2026 NFL Draft Order (First Round)
Las Vegas Raiders
New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals
Tennessee Titans
New York Giants
Cleveland Browns
Washington Commanders
New Orleans Saints
Kansas City Chiefs
Cincinnati Bengals
Miami Dolphins
Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons)
Baltimore Ravens
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts)
Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings
Carolina Panthers
Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers)
Pittsburgh Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers
Philadelphia Eagles
Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars)
Chicago Bears
Buffalo Bills
San Francisco 49ers
Houston Texans
Los Angeles Rams
Denver Broncos
New England Patriots
Seattle Seahawks
With draft capital established, early evaluations are already highlighting a strong mix of quarterbacks, trench players, and defensive playmakers entering combine week.
Top 10 Prospects Entering the 2026 Combine
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
The NFL Scouting Combine now serves as the first standardized evaluation checkpoint. Verified measurements, medical assessments, athletic testing, and team interviews will either solidify or alter draft boards. For quarterback-needy teams selecting early and playoff-caliber teams seeking roster refinement late in Round 1, Indianapolis provides measurable data that can impact trade scenarios and positional priorities.
NFL Combine Schedule
📍 Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis
📅 February 26 – March 1
• Thursday — PK, DL, LB
• Friday — TE, DB
• Saturday — QB, WR, RB
• Sunday — OL
As drills begin inside Lucas Oil Stadium, front offices will balance scouting grades with long-term roster planning. The combine marks the transition from postseason reflection to active team-building strategy. With April’s draft approaching, athletic testing, interview impressions, and medical clarity will shape not only first-round outcomes but the competitive trajectory of the 2026 season.
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