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NFL Draft 2026: Six Teams Stacked with Two First-Round Picks
20 Apr
Summary
- Six NFL teams will possess two first-round picks in the 2026 draft.
- Conversely, six teams will have no selections in the first round.
- Trades involving players like Dexter Lawrence and Sauce Gardner shaped this draft.
The upcoming 2026 NFL Draft will feature a striking imbalance in first-round selections, with six teams slated to hold two picks each. In contrast, six other franchises will not possess any first-round selections, marking a significant departure from previous drafts. This disparity has been influenced by several high-profile player trades that have significantly altered team draft capital.
Teams like the New York Giants, Dolphins, Jets, Cowboys, Chiefs, and Cleveland Browns have strategically acquired multiple first-round picks through trades. These moves, involving players such as Dexter Lawrence, Jaylen Waddle, Sauce Gardner, Micah Parsons, Trent McDuffie, and others, position these franchises to make substantial impacts on their rosters early in the draft. Meanwhile, teams such as the Bengals, Broncos, Falcons, Colts, Packers, and Jaguars will be absent from the first-round action.
