2026 NFL Draft grades: Every pick in first round broken down
The 2026 NFL Draft has arrived, and USA TODAY Sports is handing out grades for every pick in the first round. Who will get top marks?
The 2026 NFL Draft has arrived, and the fallout from the first round is sure to be instantaneous. With little consensus as to how things could shake out when the selections start rolling in on Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh , the evening is sure to provoke some strong reactions once the event finally starts to take shape. And each choice figures to have a ripple effect on the rest of the order .
USA TODAY Sports will be handing out live grades for every pick from the first round as the night unfolds, so check back often for the latest analysis on each selection: 2026 NFL draft grades: Every pick in first round 1. Las Vegas Raiders 2. New York Jets 3.
Arizona Cardinals 4. Tennessee Titans 5. New York Giants 6.
Cleveland Browns 7. Washington Commanders 8. New Orleans Saints 9.