The 5 best moments from the 2026 NFL Draft
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The 5 best moments from the 2026 NFL Draft originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The NFL Draft is full of great moments.
In 2026, five stood out more than the rest. While most fans are focused on players, draft order and who will get the best players, the Draft almost always provides lighter, more dramatic or heart felt moments to remember. 2026 was no different.
The five best moments include heart felt, dramatic and even cringe worthy moments. The following is those five moments, ranked. The five best moments from the 2026 NFL Draft The dog that stole the show At the ninth pick in the 3rd round the broadcast cut to video of Georgia tight end Oscar Delp's home.
What many in that room did not notice was the family dog, who saw an opportunity to snag the good seat on the couch while all the humans on their feet celebrating. (video below) Makai Lemon's calls When the Eagles were on the clock at 20, Makai Lemon was on the phone with the Steelers who owned the 21st pick. Melon mid-call looked up and said, why is Philly calling me?