NFC draft rankings: Giants, Cowboys, Eagles headline top 5

The Philadelphia Eagles completed their 2026 NFL draft, making slight overhauls to Sean Mannion's unit by adding five talented, versatile offensive players to the roster. The first two picks are future stars and likely 2025 starters, while all five players offer elite skill sets and the potential to develop into critical starters. Further signifying a change is coming at wide receiver, Philadelphia traded up to add Makai Lemon , all but officially signaling the end of the A.

J. Brown era. That wasn't the only really good draft class.

Whether it's the immediate impact talent added by the New York Giants , the balanced approach from the Dallas Cowboys, or the long-term roster building of the Philadelphia Eagles , this year's NFC draft cycle delivered intrigue across the board, with several teams excelling. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints also positioned themselves for both short- and long-term success, rounding out a group that could shape the conference hierarchy for years to come. In no particular order, we're examining the five best draft classes in the NFC.

Giants 1 5 Arvell Reese Edge Ohio State 1 10 Francis Mauigoa OT Miami 2 37 Colton Hood CB Tennessee 3 74 Malachi Fields WR Notre Dame 6 186 Bobby Jamison-Travis DT Auburn 6 193 J. C. Davis OT Illinois 6 193 Jack Kelly LB BYU A re-energized John Harbaugh traded Dexter Lawrence and landed pass rusher Arvell Reese at No.