3 fanbases who should temper expectations in the 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL is moving full steam ahead toward the 2026 NFL Draft. Teams have begun offseason workouts and are finalizing their draft boards in preparation for Thursday night. One of the sport’s greatest spectacles consistently delivers unforgettable moments and stories.
Prospects who have worked their entire lives to hear their names called will finally see that work rewarded. However, some teams repeatedly set their picks up for failure. As a result, those inspiring stories quickly turn into “draft bust” labels.
For several franchises, fans should temper expectations for a variety of reasons. MORE: Colleges with most first-round NFL Draft picks Here are three teams whose expectations should be reeled in: New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images New York Giants With two top-10 picks, the Giants have a prime opportunity to reshape their roster.
There’s no way they can mess this up—right? General manager Joe Schoen still runs the front office. He chose to let Saquon Barkley walk in 2024 and failed to maximize two top-10 picks in 2022.
The good news: new head coach John Harbaugh should provide a stronger voice in the room. But will that be enough to prevent another Schoen misstep? MORE: Predicting 2026 NFL Draft trades Giants fans should feel excited about this opportunity.