Which 2026 NFL Draft picks are selling the most jerseys?
The NFL Draft is usually about projection, roster-building, and long-term upside. However, within hours of picks being announced, there’s already a much simpler metric that starts telling its own story: jersey sales. A recent post from NFL on FOX highlighted the top-selling jerseys from the 2026 draft class according to Fanatics.
It’s far from a perfect measure of future success. However, it does offer a revealing snapshot of hype, market size, and fan excitement. MORE: 5 surprising NFL free agents available after 2026 NFL Draft Here are the top-10 selling Rookie Jerseys according to Fanatics: At the top of the list sits Caleb Downs heading to the Dallas Cowboys—which, honestly, tells you almost everything you need to know.
The Cowboys don’t just draft players; they draft attention. Downs may be an elite prospect in his own right, but landing in Dallas practically guarantees a fast track to the top of any sales chart. America’s Team still moves merchandise like no one else.
Dallas showing up again at number three with Malachi Lawrence only reinforces that point. You could argue this says as much about the star on the helmet as it does about the players wearing it. The Cowboys remain a marketing machine, and draft weekend is just another opportunity to flex that muscle.
MORE: Should the Cleveland Browns trade Shedeur Sanders? The Miami Dolphins placing two players in the top six — Jacob Rodriguez at number two and Chris Johnson at number six — is a little more interesting. That feels like a fanbase buying into momentum.