Current order in Round 1 heading into Week 18
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At 2-14 with one game left (versus the Chiefs), the Raiders are the current favorites to land the No. 1 pick for the 2026 NFL Draft. Four three-win teams remain right behind Las Vegas: the Giants (versus Dallas in Week 18), Jets (at Buffalo), Titans (at Jacksonville) and Cardinals (at Rams).
The 2026 NFL draft order hasn't been set just yet, but it's beginning to truly come into focus. Fans saw a huge development take place on Sunday when the New York Giants pummeled the Las Vegas Raiders.
Fifteen of the top 18 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft order changed hands in Week 17, including the No. 1 overall selection. Dan Parr runs through Round 1 and highlights each squad's five biggest needs.
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Bengals' Round 1 spot in 2026 NFL Draft order comes down to a few key outcomes out of their control
The upcoming NFL playoffs will not impact the Cincinnati Bengals' placement in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Bengals have been eliminated from postseason contention since Week 15, and like 17 other clubs,
The Dallas Cowboys address one of the team's biggest needs with their first pick in a new 2026 NFL mock draft, before taking an unexpected Round 1 pick.
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Raiders 3-round 2026 mock draft now that they're slated for No. 1 pick
The Las Vegas Raiders are currently slated to possess the No. 1 overall selection in the 2026 NFL draft according to the real-time order. The Raiders could clinch the top pick with a Week 18 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. It feels likely given they've dropped 10 consecutive contests.
The idea of trading up to No. 1 overall for a quarterback seems like it would be a common occurrence, but it has not happened since the Rams moved up for California's Jared Goff. Ironically, Mendoza began his collegiate career at California and Moore was not much farther away at UCLA.
It’s been a long 2025 NFL season so far with twists, turns, shocking injuries, surprising contenders and disappointing years from preseason favorites. As we come off another intriguing week of action across the league and approach the end of the season,