ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll reportedly wanted to select QB Jaxson Dart at No. 3 overall in the 2025 NFL draft, but was overruled by Joe Schoen.

Cowboys fans, in case you’ve forgotten: Dallas will get two picks in the first round in 2026 with selections acquired in the Micah Parsons trade with the Packers. Dallas will have another two in 2027, as well.

Ohio State quartet Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and Carnell Tate projected in 2026 NFL draft first round.

Cleveland would possess the second selection overall if the season ended today. Here are some players they could target with premium draft picks.

Fernando Mendoza could be the next quarterback given the monumental task of turning things around for the New York Jets.

The Rams have needed to upgrade the cornerback position for some time now, and Terrell offers some inside and outside versatility. He is the younger brother of current Atlanta Falcons cornerback AJ Terrell, and although they are different size profiles, the tenacity they play with matches.

There were a few hits to the quarterback class and several standout efforts from potential top 100 picks in the Big Ten and SEC.

The Cleveland Browns are still looking for an answer at quarterback after years of searching and that could lead them to select another in the 2026 draft.