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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.
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DRAFT REACTIONS
Why Stephen A. is laughing at Cowboys being Super Bowl contenders
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Why Adam Schefter likes Ravens opportunity for Diego Pavia
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BREAKING IT ALL DOWN
Postdraft questions for all 32 NFL teams: What could A.J. Brown cost Pats? Did Raiders help Mendoza? Why Ty Simpson?
The 2026 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.
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The best, worst and most confusing of the 2026 draft: Our experts answer 29 questions
What were the best selections in each round? Which teams filled their needs?
AROUND THE LEAGUE
Adam Schefter: Teams don't want to trade for Brandon Aiyuk's contract
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Dan Orlovsky: Jets have as bright a future as anyone in NFL
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NFL NATION
Cowboys' great Darren Woodson on Caleb Downs: 'Yes sirrr!'
Dallas hopes Downs, the No. 11 draft pick, will use his versatility and leadership to quarterback the defense.
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NEVER TOO EARLY TO DEBATE
Why Daniel Jeremiah leans Dante Moore over Arch Manning for 2027 No. 1 pick
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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, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon and Ty Simpson picks.
BETTING ON THE NFL
NFL futures: Hierarchy largely unchanged after draft; Rams still favorites
Every NFL team's team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.
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FIRST-ROUND QBS
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.
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What can the Raiders do to set No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza up for success in Year 1?
From the coaching staff to the roster, here's how the Raiders can develop Fernando Mendoza.
Top Headlines
- Eagles pick up 5th-year options for Carter, Smith
- GM: Bills shut down trade interest in Coleman
- Saints declining Wilson's option after draft trade
- Ex-Bama DT pleads guilty after posing as NFLers
- Giants great Taylor in hospital with stomach issue
- Draft 1st round 3rd-most watched, down from '25
- Buccaneers pick up DT Kancey's 5th-year option
- Source: Pavia accepts invite to Ravens minicamp
- 🍌 Russell Wilson joins Savannah Bananas outing
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2026 NFL draft: Analysis of every pick for all 32 teams
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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