2026 NFL draft: Current order in Round 1 heading into Week 16

Here's the current 2026 NFL draft order for the first round heading into Week 16.

The 2025 NFL season is entering its final turn. Teams are fighting for playoff places at the top of the leaderboard. All-important byes in the first round are on the line. The even tighter area resides with those teams on the bubble.

Not everyone lands in these areas.

For some, this year is already over and it's all about the upcoming 2026 offseason, and more importantly, the draft. Week by week, more teams will fall into this area, making where their selection sits in Round 1 all the rage.

Heading into Week 16, here is the full order for the 2026 NFL draft.

32. Broncos

Oct 12, 2025; Tottenham, United Kingdom; Helmets at the line of scrimmage as Denver Broncos center Luke Wattenberg (60) snaps the ball against the New York Jets during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Record: 12-2

31. Seahawks

Detailed view of a Seattle Seahawks helmet at State Farm Stadium.

Record: 12-3

30. Patriots

A pair of New England Patriots helmets.

Record: 11-3

29. Rams

Nov 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; A Los Angeles Rams helmet is seen on the sideline prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.

Record: 11-4

28. 49ers

Detailed view of a San Francisco 49ers helmet at State Farm Stadium.

Record: 10-4

27. Browns (via Jaguars)

Detailed view of the Cleveland Browns helmets.

Record: 10-4

26. Chargers

A general view of a Los Angeles Chargers helmet.

Record: 10-4

25. Bears

Detailed view of a Chicago Bears helmet.

Record: 10-4

24. Bills

A detailed view of the Buffalo Bills helmet.

Record: 10-4

23. Cowboys (via Packers)

Dallas Cowboys helmet. Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Record: 9-4-1

22. Texans

A Houston Texans helmet sits on the sidelines.

Record: 9-5

21. Eagles

A Philadelphia Eagles player's helmet rests on the field after Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome.

Record: 10-4

20. Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers helmet.

Record: 8-6

19. Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmets.

Record: 7-7

18. Jets (via Colts)

Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; General view of a New York Jets helmet prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Record: 8-6

17. Lions

Helmet of Detroit Lions placekicker Jake Bates.

Record: 8-6

16. Panthers

Carolina Panthers helmet rests on the bench

Record: 7-7

15. Ravens

A general view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet.

Record: 7-7

14. Cowboys

A Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor.

Record: 6-7-1

13. Vikings

A Minnesota Vikings helmet.

Record: 6-8

12. Chiefs

A Kansas City Chiefs helmet.

Record: 6-8

11. Dolphins

A general view of a Miami Dolphins helmet.

Record: 6-8

10. Rams (via Falcons)

A Los Angeles Rams helmet sits on a cooler.

Record: 5-9

9. Bengals

Bengals helmet. Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Record: 4-10

8. Commanders

Detailed view of a Washington Commanders helmet.

Record: 4-10

7. Saints

General view of a New Orleans Saints helmet.

Record: 4-10

6. Cardinals

The helmet of the Arizona Cardinals sits on their team bench during the game against the Chicago Bears on November 30, 2003 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Record: 3-11

5. Jets

New York Jets helmets are held by staff.

Record: 3-11

4. Browns

Cleveland Browns helmet. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Record: 3-11

3. Titans

Tennessee Titans helmet.

Record: 2-12

2. Raiders

A Las Vegas Raiders helmet.

Record: 2-12

1. Giants

New York Giants helmets on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Record: 2-12

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: 2026 NFL draft order: First-round spots heading into Week 16

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