2026 NFL Draft Order: Giants, Raiders, Titans Positioned for Top Picks as season Nears End
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The 2025 NFL regular season is rapidly drawing too a close, and with it, the picture for the 2026 NFL Draft is becoming clearer – though still subject to change. Just four weeks remain after the Week 14 slate to solidify the draft order, a process that is almost certain to be disrupted by trades before all is said and done. Several teams are already positioning themselves to select early, with quarterback prospects dominating early mock drafts.
The Race for the No. 1 Pick Heats Up
Several familiar franchises find themselves in contention for a top-five selection. The Tennessee titans, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, and Cleveland Browns all entered Week 14 holding potential top-five picks. The question now is whether their fortunes will shift in the final stretch of the season.
According to data compiled by Tankathon as of December 7, 2025, the current projected 2026 NFL Draft order looks like this:
- New York Giants: 2-11; .538 strength of schedule
- las Vegas Raiders: 2-10; .551 SOS
- Tennessee Titans: 2-11; .571 SOS
- Cleveland Browns: 3-10;.486 SOS
- New Orleans saints: 3-10; .498 SOS
- Washington commanders: 3-10; .502 SOS
- Jacksonville Jaguars (pick belongs to Browns): 9-4;.493 SOS
- Green Bay Packers (pick belongs to Cowboys): 9-3-1; .475 SOS
- Seattle Seahawks: 10-3; .482 SOS
- New england Patriots: 11-2;.376 SOS
- Los Angeles Rams: 10-3; .516 SOS
- Denver Broncos: 11-2; .437 SOS
Early Mock Draft Predictions
Analysts are already projecting how teams might utilize their draft capital. USA TODAY Sports’ Ayrton Ostly recently released a mock draft, focusing on the top five selections.
Here’s a look at Ostly’s projections:
- tennessee Titans: LB/Edge Arvell Reese, Ohio State
- New York Giants: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
- New Orleans Saints: QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
- Las Vegas Raiders: QB Ty Simpson, Alabama
- Cleveland Browns: QB Dante Moore, Oregon
The emphasis on quarterbacks for the Raiders and Browns underscores the perceived need for signal-calling upgrades. The Titans and Giants, simultaneously occurring, appear to be prioritizing bolstering their defensive and offensive skill positions, respectively.
The next four weeks will be crucial as teams jockey for position and scouts continue to evaluate the talent pool. while the draft order is far from set in stone, the current landscape provides a fascinating glimpse into the potential future of the NFL. .
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