> At a Glance
> – Las Vegas Raiders secured the No. 1 overall pick after a 3-14 season.
> – The first 18 draft picks are confirmed following the end of the regular season.
> – The remaining 14 first-round slots will be set by playoff results.
> – Why it matters: Teams can start preparing for the offseason, while playoff outcomes will shape the rest of the draft.
The Week 18 games concluded a whirlwind regular season, setting the stage for the playoffs next weekend. With fourteen teams headed to the postseason, the NFL has already outlined the first-round order for the 2026 Draft.
2026 Draft First-Round Order
Las Vegas Raiders, the No. 1 pick, earned the slot after finishing 3-14. The order below lists the confirmed first-round selections.
| Pick | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas Raiders | 3-14 |
| 2 | New York Jets | 3-14 |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | 3-14 |
| 4 | Tennessee Titans | 3-14 |
| 5 | New York Giants | 4-13 |
| 6 | Cleveland Browns | 5-12 |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | 5-12 |
| 8 | New Orleans Saints | 6-11 |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | 6-11 |
| 10 | Cincinnati Bengals | 6-11 |
| 11 | Miami Dolphins | 7-10 |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys | 7-9-1 |
| 13 | Los Angeles Rams | 8-9 |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens | 8-9 |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8-9 |
| 16 | New York Jets | 8-9 |
| 17 | Detroit Lions | 9-8 |
| 18 | Minnesota Vikings | 9-8 |
How Playoff Outcomes Will Shape the Draft
The remaining 14 first-round positions will be determined by how teams finish in the playoffs. The Super Bowl champion will pick last at No. 32, while the team with the worst record to lose in the Wild Card round will select at No. 19.
Key Takeaways
- Las Vegas Raiders claim the top draft spot with a 3-14 record.
- The first 18 picks are locked in; playoff results will set the final 14 slots.
- The Super Bowl winner will choose at No. 32, and the worst Wild Card loser at No. 19.
As the NFL moves into the postseason, teams can now focus on preparing for the draft, knowing that the first-round order is largely set except for the playoff-determined positions.
