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At this point in the NFL season, the teams remaining are deep in a playoff run with a playoff run. However, most organizations are looking forward to the future.
Even in the dark, though, there is light. Because the league's worst team's are rewarded with draft picks.
While those atop the NFL standings are jostling for the Super Bowl, everyone else is already focused on 2026. Following Week 18, the Raiders, Jets, Titans and Cardinals all sat at the bottom of the league standings, meaning they had to landed a crown jewel of sorts in terms of draft position.
While that's not a guaranteed indicator of success, it can prove consequential. Teams like the Patriots, Seahawks and Broncos all built through the draft, crafting Super Bowl-caliber rosters one pick at a time.
So, just what does the NFL Draft order look like after all Week 18 games? Here's a look at each team's first-round draft positions through the divisional weekend of the playoffs/.
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NFL Draft order 2026
| Pick | Team | Final Record |
| 1 | Raiders | 3-14 |
| 2 | Jets | 3-14 |
| 3 | Cardinals | 3-14 |
| 4 | Titans | 3-14 |
| 5 | Giants | 4-13 |
| 6 | Browns | 5-12 |
| 7 | Commanders | 5-12 |
| 8 | Saints | 6-11 |
| 9 | Chiefs | 6-11 |
| 10 | Bengals | 6-11 |
| 11 | Dolphins | 7-10 |
| 12 | Cowboys | 7-9-1 |
| 13 | Rams (via Falcons) | 8-9 |
| 14 | Ravens | 8-9 |
| 15 | Buccaneers | 8-9 |
| 16 | Jets (via Colts) | 8-9 |
| 17 | Lions | 9-8 |
| 18 | Vikings | 9-8 |
| 19 | Panthers | 8-9 |
| 20 | Cowboys (via Packers) | 9-7-1 |
| 21 | Steelers | 10-7 |
| 22 | Chargers | 11-6 |
| 23 | Eagles | 11-6 |
| 24 | Browns (via Jaguars) | 13-4 |
| 25 | Bears | 11-6 |
| 26 | 49ers | 12-5 |
| 27 | Bills | 12-5 |
| 28 | Texans | 12-4 |
| 29 | Rams | 12-5 |
| 30 | Patriots | 14-3 |
| 31 | Broncos | 14-3 |
| 32 | Seahawks | 14-3 |
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Top 2026 NFL Draft prospects
Here's a look at the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, based on SN's Vinnie Iyer's rankings.
| Rank | Player | Position | College team |
| 1 | Rueben Bain Jr. | EDGE | Miami |
| 2 | Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana |
| 3 | Arvell Reese | LB | Ohio State |
| 4 | David Bailey | EDGE | Texas Tech |
| 5 | Caleb Downs | S | Ohio State |
| 6 | Cashius Howell | EDGE | Texas A&M |
| 7 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon |
| 8 | Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State |
| 9 | Sonny Styles | LB | Ohio State |
Quarterbacks remain en vogue, with Indiana's Fernando Mendoza reviews for his skill set. He's not the only player tabbed for success at the NFL level, however.
There are a handful of defenders whose names have sparkled on scouting reports across the league, led by Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey and Ohio State stars Arvell Reese and Caleb Downs.
Further down the board, there are a few skill players garnering interest. Carnell Tate is making waves despite struggling with injuries in his junior year, while Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love and Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson have been tipped for brilliance at the professional level. Suffice to say, there should be plenty of talent on display when Roger Goodell steps to the stage in Pittsburgh come April.
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