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The best, worst and most confusing of the 2026 NFL draft: Our experts answer 29 questions
What were the best selections in each round? Which teams filled their needs? What were the top in-draft trades, and what was the most surprising pick?
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NFL DRAFT REACTION
Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams). See all 32 teams' grades.
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The NFL draft is over ... let's overreact: Will the Cardinals and Rams regret their picks?
It's time to weigh in on the biggest overreactions of NFL draft weekend.
REACTING TO DAYS 1 AND 2
Which teams won -- and lost -- on Day 2 of the NFL draft? Kiper on the best values, biggest reaches
We're through 100 picks of the NFL draft. Mel Kiper Jr. sorts through the steals and reaches of Day 2, including some big value selections.
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Kiper's winners, losers from wild Round 1
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon and Ty Simpson picks.
NFL NATION
What could the Patriots trade the Eagles for A.J. Brown?
Discussing trade scenarios with Dave Caldwell and recapping the Pats' 2026 NFL draft in this week's notebook.
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Jets bring in infusion of talent in draft, but where do they stand at QB?
New York signed Geno Smith to a one-year deal this offseason, but what will be the long-term answer?
FIRST-ROUND QBS
What can the Raiders do to set No. 1 pick QB Fernando Mendoza up for success in Year 1?
From the coaching staff to the roster, here's how the Raiders can develop Fernando Mendoza.
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How Rams quietly zeroed in on Ty Simpson in the draft -- and kept it a secret
While the Rams always try to mute their plans, they found that process magnified when it came to the QB position.
DUAL-SPORT ATHLETE?
Wilson meets Banana Ball: Russell Wilson takes part in Savannah Bananas outing
The Super Bowl XLVIII-winning quarterback also took a swing for the Savannah Bananas and almost recorded a hit.
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TRENDING FROM THE NFL DRAFT
The week when Pittsburgh was the center of the sports world
From the Pirates to the Penguins to the NFL draft, last week was a special one for the city of Pittsburgh.
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2026 NFL draft superlatives: Oscar Delp's dog leads the vibes, Drew Allar flips sides
Here are some of the more subjective superlatives from the 2026 NFL draft.
FANTASY AT THE DRAFT
2026 NFL draft: Fantasy football outlooks for Love, Allar and more
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2026 projections.
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Get insights on all 32 teams' 2026 draft picks from our NFL Nation reporters.
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2026 NFL draft trade grades: Sizing up deals for top picks
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including the Saints trading for the former first-rounder.
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2026 NFL draft trades: Tracking deals of picks, players
We followed every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.
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2026 NFL free agency grades: Dexter Lawrence II, Kirk Cousins
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals.
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