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Quincy's NFL Power Rankings after the 2026 NFL Draft. Where does each team stand after the 2026 NFL Draft. Read the updated power rankings featuring the Seattle Seahawks and more.
The NFL Draft is behind us, so it's time to update the power rankings. There were definitely some major winners of the draft, and a couple of losers. In all, we won't really know how each team's draft panned out until the players lace it up in the fall.
The perennial draft winner, the New York Jets, came away with an absolute bounty of talent this past weekend. Does that mean they can actually turn things around? History would suggest that it is unlikely, but with so much talent, it would be difficult to continue living in the basement of the league.
Enough talk, let's dive in and see where each team stands coming out of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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No. 32 - Arizona Cardinals
In a horrendous misallocation of assets, the Cardinals selected running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3. Love is an unbelievable talent who will have a great NFL career, but Arizona needed a lot of defensive upgrades and already has a solid running back room. It was par for the course for a franchise that has had very little success in recent years.
No. 31 - Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins desperately needed to add weaponry to support new quarterback Malik Willis. They failed in that endeavor, instead choosing to go defense-heavy. This roster now looks like it very well may be the worst in the league.
No. 30 - New York Jets
The Jets did everything they could to upgrade both sides of the ball. They won Day 1 of the draft by adding edge rusher David Bailey, tight end Kenyon Sadiq, and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. Suddenly, there is an excitement coming out of New York that was not even remotely there before.
No. 29 - Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders had a fantastic draft. They, of course, added quarterback Fernando Mendoza at the top of the draft. However, they followed up that pick by plugging holes all over the roster. This came after a successful run in free agency. Las Vegas may be a relatively competitive team this coming season if things break right.
No. 28 - Cleveland Browns
The Browns had a solid but not spectacular draft. They added two young weapons in wide receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston to support whoever will be slinging the rock this year. That is a win in itself.
No. 27 - Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta does not have a lot of direction at the moment. The offense should be good, but the defense may have a couple of holes, especially with edge rusher James Pearce Jr. in a precarious legal situation. Still, this organization underwent a major overhaul from top to bottom this offseason. Perhaps the change will breed results.
No. 26 - Tennessee Titans
Tennessee's new regime did not waste time in upgrading this offense. The Titans selected wide receiver Carnell Tate in Round 1 to support the development of quarterback Cameron Ward. They followed that pick up by grabbing great value as the draft board fell in their favor. Look out for the Titans.
YOU CANNOT COVER CARNELL TATE.
TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WznkZRNToC
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 18, 2025
No. 25 - New York Giants
The Giants had a stellar draft, grabbing linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 5 and offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa at No. 10. This team must be elated with how the board fell because they look like they could be right back in the mix in 2026.
No. 24 - Washington Commanders
The Commanders addressed a glaring need at wide receiver by grabbing Antonio Williams, who slipped into the third round. Otherwise, selecting linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 7 was a huge steal for this team. Washington could bounce back in 2026.
No. 23 - New Orleans Saints
The Saints are beginning to look like a team that could make some noise in 2026. The team added a plethora of weapons, headlined by wide receiver Jordyn Tyson. This regime is not messing around.
SHOUGH IT AND RUN!
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/XSKEHNiUKr
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 4, 2026
No. 22 - Indianapolis Colts
The Colts had a bit of a boring draft after entering with no first-round pick following the Sauce Gardner trade. Still, they added some depth, but the rest of the AFC South also got a lot better on paper.
No. 21 - Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings had a lot of picks entering the NFL Draft, and they added a lot of depth. Truthfully, this roster was already built to win now, so it did not require much tinkering. The Vikings' season hinges on the play of whoever starts at quarterback.
No. 20 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers plugged several holes throughout the draft and got a bit of a steal in edge rusher Reuben Bain Jr. at No. 15. Bain should be a wrecking ball for a team that needed some speed on the outside of the defensive line.
No. 19 - Carolina Panthers
The Panthers continue to do well in adding talent in the draft. They added some protection for quarterback Bryce Young in the first round, and plugged several other holes as the draft progressed. Well done, Carolina.
No. 18 - Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys suddenly look like they might have a real defense on their hands. After adding a plethora of defensive players in free agency, Dallas followed that up by adding safety Caleb Downs and edge rusher Malachi Lawrence in Round 1 of the draft. With a proper defense, this team has a chance to take the NFC East crown this coming season.
No. 17 - Pittsburgh Steelers
It seems likely that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will continue his career for at least one more season, but it is still not official. Pittsburgh added Drew Allar as a contingency plan at quarterback. Allar has more talent than Mason Rudolph or Will Howard. He could very well be the quarterback of the future.
No. 16 - Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals did what they should have and went hard at their defense in the draft. Adding defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II for the No. 10 pick was a huge addition for this team. Lawrence will be a wrecking ball. This defense suddenly looks like it could make some noise in 2026.
Dexter Lawrence almost took the INT back for a TD 😅
LACvsNYG on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXnxV pic.twitter.com/vKqLQyTTvp
— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2025
No. 15 - Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens are entering a new era with no more John Harbaugh at the helm. This is a team that is a perennial playoff contender. In new head coach Jesse Minter's first draft, the Ravens did well to add new pieces to the puzzle. If this defense can stay consistent, Baltimore should be a formidable AFC North foe.
No. 14 - Green Bay Packers
After a quiet free agency and a quiet draft, Green Bay seems like it may have fallen behind its NFC North rivals. Grabbing cornerback Brandon Cisse in Round 2 was a nice steal, but having no first-round pick hurt this team. Especially since that pick was traded for edge rusher Micah Parsons, who is recovering from major knee surgery.
No. 13 - Detroit Lions
The Lions continued upgrading their offensive line in the draft by selecting offensive tackle Blake Miller in the first round. The team went defense-heavy throughout the rest of the draft. As long as Detroit can stay healthy next season, it should be right back in the mix.
No. 12 - Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles' biggest selection this past weekend came in the way of wide receiver Makai Lemon. Lemon should backfill for A.J. Brown, who is likely on his way out of town. General manager Howie Roseman sure knows how to work a draft board.
can you keep up? 🍋
Makai Lemon is FAST 🏎️💨 pic.twitter.com/FOxPjJkK6v
— USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) August 8, 2025
No. 11 - San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco added quite a bit to its defense during the draft. The defense was a major sticking point in 2025 with injuries everywhere. Now, the 49ers are reloaded and ready to go with an influx of youth. Still, their success will hinge on the play and health of their veterans.
No. 10 - Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers quietly reloaded their roster throughout the NFL Draft. This team has done wondrous things during the first two years of head coach Jim Harbaugh's tenure despite a smattering of injuries. The AFC West power hangs in the balance, and the Chargers are ripe for seizing power.
No. 9 - Houston Texans
The Texans have reloaded quite well this offseason. They addressed their offensive line during the draft and bolstered their defensive line with Kayden McDonald in the second round. If quarterback C.J. Stroud can get right this season, this team will be quite formidable in 2026.
No. 8 - Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars had no first-round pick as a result of their trade up to grab Travis Hunter last season. However, they were loaded with picks throughout the rest of the draft, and they were able to plug several holes. Perhaps their biggest steal was grabbing offensive guard Emmanuel Pregnon in Round 3.
No. 7 - Chicago Bears
The Bears were big players in free agency once again, but they were quiet during the draft. In what is perhaps the most competitive division in football, the Bears' 2026 success hinges on the continued development of quarterback Caleb Williams.
No. 6 - Denver Broncos
The Broncos made their splash move of the offseason when they traded for Jaylen Waddle. Otherwise, this team has been quiet, even during the draft. The division got a lot better, and this was already one of the weaker No. 1 seeds we have seen in recent memory. Do not be surprised if the Broncos majorly regress in 2026.
No. 5 - Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs tinkered with their offense in free agency, but they went crazy addressing their defense in the draft. This team will be a dominant defensive unit once again. If the offense can get back to early 2020s form, this team is going to be a Super Bowl favorite.
Give Him The Thorpe
4 | Mansoor Delane pic.twitter.com/zGQF7HqFTZ
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 15, 2025
No. 4 - Buffalo Bills
The Bills addressed their defense repeatedly during the draft. It appears they will rely heavily on quarterback Josh Allen to be Superman once again this season. That recipe has gotten them as far as the AFC Championship, but this team has yet to crack into a Super Bowl in the Allen era.
No. 3 - Los Angeles Rams
The Rams shocked the world by selecting quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13. When you are a hair away from appearing in a Super Bowl, you can afford to make selections like that. Los Angeles had already addressed its biggest need at cornerback during free agency. This team has a huge chance to win the NFC West this year.
No. 2 - New England Patriots
The Patriots do not have a lot of holes on their roster, and their young players will have yet another year of experience under their belts as they head into 2026. If the team can pull off a trade for Brown, this is going to be a scary team next season. We should know about that trade in about a month.
No. 1 - Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks got their guy in Round 1 of the NFL Draft when they selected running back Jadarian Price. The move addressed Seattle's largest need. Seattle also managed to backfill their vacant safety and cornerback spots. This team should be right back in the mix as it attempts to repeat a Super Bowl title in 2026.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT X2️⃣
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ YARDS. JADARIAN PRICE 🤯#GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/XYRkeXDaWs
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 19, 2025
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