For some, the NFL season is finally over. It had been a struggle throughout and at last, there’s some relief on the way. Teams like the Titans, Giants, Raiders and Jets find themselves at the bottom of the league and will select atop the 2026 NFL Draft in April.
Playoffs are up first, so the entire first round isn’t set yet, but the non-postseason teams are locked into their first-round picks. Here’s the updated 2026 NFL Draft order following Week 18’s conclusion.
| Pick | Team | 2025 Record |
| 1 | Raiders | 3-14 |
| 2 | Jets | 3-14 |
| 3 | Cardinals | 3-14 |
| 4 | Titans | 3-14 |
| 5 | Giants | 4-13 |
| 6 | Browns | 5-12 |
| 7 | Commanders | 5-12 |
| 8 | Saints | 6-11 |
| 9 | Chiefs | 6-11 |
| 10 | Bengals | 6-11 |
| 11 | Dolphins | 7-10 |
| 12 | Cowboys | 7-9-1 |
| 13 | Rams (via Falcons) | 8-9 |
| 14 | Buccaneers | 8-9 |
| 15 | Jets (via Colts) | 8-9 |
| 16 | Ravens | 8-9 |
| 17 | Lions | 9-8 |
| 18 | Vikings | 9-8 |
The Raiders won their final game, improving to 3-14, but it didn’t matter for the draft order. They remained in position to select No. 1 in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
The Jets, Cardinals and Titans follow in that order, with each team holding a 3-14 record as well. The Giants are the fifth pick at 4-13.