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What is the 2026 NFL Draft order? Where things stand at NFL combine

The 2026 NFL Draft is two months away, and the prospects in its draft class are starting their final testing for a last chance at boosting their stock.

Indianapolis is welcoming 319 prospects for the 2026 NFL combine this year, and they'll begin their on-field testing on Feb. 26 at Lucas Oil Stadium. In the months ahead, many of the prospects will undergo further testing at their respective schools' pro days ahead of the NFL draft in Pittsburgh.

On the flip side, all 32 NFL teams are still in the process of compiling their draft boards and locking down their strategies for the coming draft. They'll use their evaluations at the combine and pro days to determine whether they're happy sticking to their draft spot or if they need to contemplate moving up or down.

For now, the first-round order for the 2026 NFL Draft is set following the conclusion of Super Bowl 60. Here's how it looks as the NFL combine begins:

2026 NFL Draft order

Order via Tankathon for the first round.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders: 3-14 record; .538 strength of schedule
  2. New York Jets: 3-14, .552
  3. Arizona Cardinals: 3-14; .571
  4. Tennessee Titans: 3-14, .574
  5. New York Giants: 4-13; .524
  6. Cleveland Browns: 5-12, .486
  7. Washington Commanders: 5-12; .507
  8. New Orleans Saints: 6-11; .495
  9. Kansas City Chiefs: 6-11; .516
  10. Cincinnati Bengals: 6-11; .521
  11. Miami Dolphins: 7-10; .488
  12. Dallas Cowboys: 7-9-1; .438
  13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta): 8-9; .495
  14. Baltimore Ravens: 8-9; .507
  15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 8-9, .529
  16. New York Jets (via Indianapolis): 8-9; .540
  17. Detroit Lions: 9-8; .490
  18. Minnesota Vikings: 9-8; .514 SOS
  19. Carolina Panthers: 8-9, .522 SOS
  20. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay): 9-7-1; .483
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-7; .503
  22. Los Angeles Chargers: 11-6; .469
  23. Philadelphia Eagles: 11-6; .476
  24. Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville): 13-4; .478
  25. Chicago Bears: 11-6; .458
  26. Buffalo Bills: 12-5, .471
  27. San Francisco 49ers: 12-5, .498
  28. Houston Texans: 12-5; .522
  29. Los Angeles Rams: 12-5, .526
  30. Denver Broncos: 14-3; .422
  31. New England Patriots: 14-3; .391
  32. Seattle Seahawks: 14-3; .498

When is the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place between April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

  • Thursday, April 23: Round 1
  • Friday, April 24: Rounds 2-3
  • Saturday, April 25: Rounds 4-7

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2026 NFL Draft order: Where first round stands entering NFL combine

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