Back
Sports

Five NFL Teams Secure Multiple First-Round Picks for 2026 Draft

Generated on: Last updated: 1 sources
View source

NFL Teams Eyeing 2026 Draft: Five Secure Multiple First-Round Picks

Five National Football League (NFL) teams have acquired two first-round picks for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, strategically positioning themselves with enhanced draft capital. These acquisitions stem from various trades involving key players, setting the stage for significant roster adjustments.

Teams Bolstering Their 2026 Draft Capital

These five franchises have made moves to secure additional top-tier selections, aiming to rebuild or significantly enhance their rosters.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins obtained a second first-round selection by trading wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos.

This results in the Dolphins holding their own pick (No. 11 overall) and the Broncos' pick (No. 30).

New York Jets

The New York Jets possess their own pick (No. 2). They also hold the Indianapolis Colts' pick (No. 16), which was acquired from the Sauce Gardner trade.

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have their own pick (No. 12).

Their second pick (No. 20) was obtained from the Green Bay Packers via the Micah Parsons trade.

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns hold their own pick (No. 6) and the Jacksonville Jaguars' pick (No. 24). This pick was acquired through a draft-day trade last year that enabled the Jaguars to select Travis Hunter.

Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs possess their own pick (No. 9) and the Los Angeles Rams' pick (No. 29), resulting from the Trent McDuffie trade.

A Near Miss: The Las Vegas Raiders' Potential Second Pick

A potential sixth team, the Las Vegas Raiders, had an agreement to trade Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens, which would have granted the Raiders a second first-round pick. However, this trade did not proceed, and the Ravens retained their original first-round selection.

Teams Currently Without a 2026 First-Round Pick

Conversely, five teams currently do not hold a first-round pick for the 2026 Draft, having traded away their valuable selections:

  • Denver Broncos
  • Atlanta Falcons
  • Indianapolis Colts
  • Green Bay Packers
  • Jacksonville Jaguars

Rebuilding Efforts Underway

A notable commonality among all teams that have secured two first-round picks is that they each missed the playoffs in the previous season.

These acquisitions are part of concerted efforts to rebuild their respective rosters and improve future competitiveness.