The latest NFL draft intel for all 32 teams: What we're hearing on how the picks could play out
Why it matters: The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on April 23, shaping the rosters of all 32 teams.
- Las Vegas Raiders are locked into their No. 1 pick, but will focus on supporting quarterback Fernando Mendoza with their remaining nine selections, potentially targeting wide receivers like Denzel Boston (Washington) or Elijah Sarratt (Indiana), and improving safety depth or drafting a defensive tackle such as Lee Hunter (Texas Tech) or Christen Miller (Georgia) in the second round, according to Ryan McFadden and Matt Miller.
- New York Jets are predicted to take a best-player-available approach with their three top-33 picks, with a strong emphasis on boosting their wide receiver room, potentially targeting Omar Cooper Jr. (Indiana), and are not expected to draft a quarterback in the first round, per Rich Cimini and Miller.
- Jets are likely to draft a developmental quarterback in the fourth round, with Drew Allar (Penn State) being a prospect who recently had a private workout with the team, though this could change if they select Ty Simpson (Alabama) earlier at Nos. 16 or 33.
With the 2026 NFL Draft two weeks away, analysts are providing intel on team strategies, with the Las Vegas Raiders expected to bolster Fernando Mendoza's support system after their No. 1 pick, while the New York Jets are projected to prioritize wide receivers early and potentially draft a developmental quarterback in the fourth round.
