2026 NFL draft team needs: Depth chart holes, prospect fits

The principle a part of NFL free agency is over, so all 32 groups are actually totally targeted on constructing out their draft boards. The 2026 NFL draft will happen April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, and can be broadcast on ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App. Groups will deal with remaining roster holes there throughout seven rounds.

The place is every roster trying to enhance? We requested our NFL Nation reporters to establish the three most evident positional wants for all 32 franchises getting into the draft, ordered from largest to smallest. Then we had NFL draft analysts Matt Miller and Jordan Reid title prospects projected to be picked after Spherical 1 who might fill a type of wants.

Let’s get began with the Payments, who’ve some large holes to fill underneath first-time head coach Joe Brady.

Soar to a crew:
ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LV | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH

AFC EAST

High three wants: edge, LB, WR. The Payments introduced in a veteran for this edge group by signing 29-year-old Bradley Chubb, however including to the long run is vital subsequent to Greg Rousseau and Michael Hoecht. And although the Payments made an enormous splash by trading for huge receiver DJ Moore, they should add no less than one other participant to the pass-catcher group. Inside linebacker additionally hasn’t been addressed this offseason, and normal supervisor Brandon Beane has spoken on the energy of this draft class at that place. — Alaina Getzenberg

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Jaishawn Barham, Edge, Michigan. He’s nonetheless studying the sting place after transferring from linebacker, however Barham has the kind of burst that the Payments have been lacking. He is a projected Spherical 3 prospect who might transfer up, relying on what number of edge rushers go off the board in Spherical 1. — Miller

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High three wants: WR, edge, CB. Trading Jaylen Waddle vaulted huge receiver to the highest of Miami’s checklist of draft wants, with no No. 1 possibility in place. Signing Joshua Uche and David Ojabo is an enchancment on the Dolphins’ move rush, however that should not cease them from spending a first-round choose on the place. Early within the draft, Miami might additionally take a look at cornerback, which is among the most unproven place teams on its roster regardless of free agent signings. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Devin Moore, CB, Florida. The Dolphins are loaded with seven choices within the prime 100 picks, however touchdown Moore late in Spherical 3 would supply an instantaneous increase to the secondary. At 6-foot-3, 200 kilos, he has the scale and size to be an element within the press-man scheme new coach Jeff Hafley will make use of. — Miller

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High three wants: OL, edge, LB. Group officers are optimistic concerning the projected beginning offensive line: left sort out Will Campbell, left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, middle Jared Wilson, proper guard Mike Onwenu and proper sort out Morgan Moses. However they should construct higher depth alongside prime backup C/G Ben Brown. Additionally, Moses is 35 and getting into his thirteenth NFL season; coach Mike Vrabel hinted that he’ll be managed by a lowered workload in coaching camp/practices.

Likewise, extra depth on the sting is a necessity. Govt vp of participant personnel Eliot Wolf stated on the mix that the draft matches up properly for the crew due to the quantity of high quality prospects at that place. — Mike Reiss

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Gabe Jacas, Edge, Illinois. A key space of want for New England is discovering velocity off the sting. At 6-foot-4 and 260 kilos, Jacas is well-built but additionally has the first-step twitch that is lacking in Vrabel’s protection. — Miller

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High three wants: WR, QB, edge. The majority of free company was dedicated to the protection. Now, it is time to get a playmaker to enrich huge receiver Garrett Wilson. The receivers not named Wilson have mixed for less than two profession TDs — each by Adonai Mitchell. The low-cost acquisition of Geno Smith supplies a Band-Help at quarterback, however the Jets want so as to add a younger arm to the combo. They may add a developmental QB on Day 3, ready till 2027 to make the large splash — after they have three first-round picks.

They signed Joseph Ossai to interchange Jermaine Johnson (traded) on the sting, however there’s nonetheless a evident want for a velocity rusher reverse of Will McDonald IV. — Wealthy Cimini

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Drew Allar, QB, Penn State. If the Jets decide to attend till Day 2 to pick out a quarterback, the traits of Allar are intriguing. The 6-foot-5, 228-pounder has the largest arm on this draft class and plus mobility. An ankle injury derailed his remaining school season, however Allar’s potential is excessive if he is developed. — Miller

AFC NORTH

High three wants: IOL, DT, WR. The Ravens’ greatest want is clearly fortifying the inside offensive line for quarterback Lamar Jackson. Baltimore has the most important problem of changing Tyler Linderbaum. After the signing of longtime backup middle Danny Pinter, it would not be stunning if the Ravens chosen a middle within the first or second spherical. “I believe we’ve a fairly good historical past of drafting facilities,” normal supervisor Eric DeCosta stated early in free company. “So, I am assured we are able to try this.”

At defensive sort out, there was rising optimism that two-time Professional Bowl participant Nnamdi Madubuike will return from his neck injury. And final season, huge receiver Zay Flowers set profession highs with 86 receptions and 1,211 receiving yards; the Ravens’ different receivers mixed for 51 receptions for 735 yards. — Jamison Hensley

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech. A rugged and difficult inside blocker, Rutledge matches the profile of Baltimore’s id. He has the potential to fit in at middle or guard on the subsequent degree. — Reid

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High three wants: DT, OT, WR. An ideal draft might appear like this for Cincinnati: inside defensive lineman (ideally a move rusher), an offensive sort out who might fill in as a swing man and a slot huge receiver. Cincinnati may have a superb draft slot in every of the primary three rounds so as to add depth at every of these spots. After all, if a participant who may very well be an instantaneous starter at slot cornerback or an elite edge rusher is offered at No. 10, that looks as if a no brainer. In any other case, Cincinnati ought to benefit from its poor 2025 report and take gamers at premium positions. — Ben Child

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia. Miller is a possible laden and disruptive defender who slots greatest as a 3-technique. His ability set might thrive in a scheme that permits it is inside gamers to stand up subject and create chaos on the first degree. — Reid

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High three wants: OT, WR, QB. The Browns spent the primary wave of free company upgrading their offensive line, however they nonetheless have a evident gap at left sort out; Dawand Jones is coming off his third consecutive season-ending leg injury and is extra comfy at proper sort out. Cleveland additionally wants a playmaker to raise the league’s least productive receiver room in 2025. And although the Browns have not added one other quarterback and can miss out on Fernando Mendoza, this new workers may very well be compelled to draft on the place. — Daniel Oyefusi

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State. Exterior of huge receiver Jerry Jeudy and tight finish Harold Fannin Jr., the Browns lack perimeter threats. Hurst might unlock the crew’s downfield passing sport, as he averaged 15.5 yards per reception over the previous two seasons. — Reid

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High three wants: WR, IOL, S. Sure, the Steelers are doing their homework on the quarterback prospects, however that is not essentially a top-three want on this weak class. As an alternative, they should prioritize including one other huge receiver after trading for Michael Pittman Jr. and losing Calvin Austin III. New coach Mike McCarthy’s scheme requires extra huge receiver utilization than Arthur Smith’s TE-heavy system.

The Steelers additionally lost beginning guard Isaac Seumalo, although Spencer Anderson is growing right into a stable participant. And whereas including Jaquan Brisker bolstered the depth of their security group, they nonetheless need assistance for DeShon Elliott — and Jalen Ramsey if he continues to play security. Final 12 months’s signings of Juan Thornhill and Chuck Clark largely did not pan out. — Brooke Pryor

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama. He is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and do the soiled work, epitomizing the qualities that Pittsburgh has prioritized in earlier years at receiver. Bernard can align at a number of spots in formations to make use of his robust fingers and show how he is an asset as a run blocker. — Reid

AFC SOUTH

High three wants: IOL, DT, CB. The main target for Houston on this draft is discovering budding proficient gamers who might grow to be starters on the inside offensive line and defensive sort out. Proper now, Houston has a guard duo of Wyatt Teller and Ed Ingram, together with Jake Andrews at middle. Ingram simply signed a three-year deal, however Houston wants a long-term reply on the left aspect.

Since coach DeMeco Ryans arrived in 2023, the Texans have rotated by way of beginning defensive tackles. It is time for a long-term reply to pair with Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. off the sting. With cornerback, it is extra about depth, simply in case Jalen Pitre, Derek Stingley Jr or Kamari Lassiter endure an damage. — DJ Bien-Aime

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State. With two second-round picks and one within the third, the Texans will be critical about attacking this deep cornerback class. At 6-foot, 193 kilos, Johnson ran a 4.40 on the mix and has the size to be a nuisance to NFL huge receivers. — Miller

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High three wants: edge, LB, WR. The Colts made revamping their entrance seven with “youthful and sooner” personnel a key a part of their offseason plan. They’ve begun that course of, however with departures that embody linebacker Zaire Franklin and defensive finish Kwity Paye, they have not adequately changed the manufacturing they misplaced.

The Colts’ underwhelming report of drafting edge rushers is inescapable, particularly in a 12 months after they lack a first-round pick. Their historical past of discovering linebacker gems is rather more encouraging, and so they’ll want a few hits given the intense lack of depth there. At receiver, the commerce of Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers has eroded depth at a key place. — Stephen Holder

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri. He has risen up boards since declaring for the draft has given extra time to assessment his tape. Trotter is a big-time hitter between the tackles and has nice closing velocity when working downhill. He may very well be a dream slot in coordinator Lou Anarumo’s scheme. — Miller

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High three wants: DT, edge, LB. The Jaguars led the NFL in rush protection in 2025 however struggled speeding the passer (ranked twenty seventh with 32 whole sacks). Aside from Arik Armstead (5.5 sacks), there was minimal strain from the inside. That put the burden on edge rushers Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker, who mixed for 11.5 sacks. Armstead is 32 with a $19.4 million cap determine, so there’s an opportunity the crew strikes on from him as a post-June 1 launch.

The largest offensive want is including one other working again alongside Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Bhayshul Tuten. Travis Etienne Jr. signed with the Saints in free company. — Michael DiRocco

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri. With three picks within the third spherical, the Jaguars may have ample alternative to fill their want at defensive sort out. At 6-foot-4, 313 kilos, McClellan has incredible quickness off the snap and might use his huge, robust fingers to manage offensive linemen. — Miller

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High three wants: edge, WR, C. The Titans nonetheless want to include an impactful edge rusher with Jeffery Simmons and John Franklin-Myers regardless of buying and selling for Jermaine Johnson. New coach Robert Saleh stated he views Oluwafemi Oladejo as a reputable defensive finish, however he is solely in Yr 2 and missed most of final season as a result of damage.

The WR room is combined with younger gamers Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, veteran Calvin Ridley and free agent addition Wan’Dale Robinson. Tennessee might use one other younger playmaker for Cam Ward — possibly working again Jeremiyah Love? Heart can be a query as free agent Austin Schlottmann is ready to take over regardless of solely 4 begins with the Giants final season. — Turron Davenport

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama. If the Titans do not add a receiver in Spherical 1, Bernard is the kind of winner on crossing routes and in site visitors that might instantly profit Ward. Giving Ward straightforward solutions on the skin, whereas Robinson is within the slot, would open up the offense in a rush. — Miller

AFC WEST

High three wants: TE, LB, DL. Aside from the trade for huge receiver Jaylen Waddle, the Broncos’ strategy to free company has been to re-sign their very own free brokers. Denver re-signed 17 of their 21 unrestricted, restricted or unique rights free brokers. However meaning the largest wants they went into free company with are nonetheless their greatest wants — none larger than tight finish and linebacker.

Denver’s tight ends mixed for 3 touchdowns final season and none averaged greater than 9.8 yards per catch. The Broncos additionally released linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who performed 348 snaps regardless of sitting out extra half the season due to accidents and a one-game suspension. — Jeff Legwold

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt. He could be the proper addition to educate Sean Payton’s offense. Together with his worth primarily coming as an enormous receiver, Stowers has the potential to be a mismatch on second- and third-level defenders within the slot or out huge. — Reid

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High three wants: edge, WR, DT. The Chiefs haven’t got a high quality move rusher on the sting reverse George Karlaftis. And even after tight finish Travis Kelce returned, the Chiefs might use one other proficient receiver to play alongside Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. As for defensive sort out, the crew wants so as to add depth behind Chris Jones and free agent signing Khyiris Tonga. Omarr Norman-Lott, their 2025 second-round choose, sustained a season-ending torn ACL in his proper knee final October. — Nate Taylor

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Derrick Moore, Edge, Michigan. I might anticipate the Chiefs to gravitate towards a dense and highly effective edge rusher, and Moore matches the outline. He has loads of pop in his fingers to set a powerful edge as a run defender, plus he can routinely win as an edge rusher with overwhelming energy. — Reid

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High three wants: QB, WR, DT. The Raiders have just one quarterback on the roster, Aidan O’Connell. However that is anticipated to alter after they choose Fernando Mendoza with the primary general choose. The true query is what’s subsequent? The Raiders utilizing their Day 2 choose on both a large receiver or a defensive sort out makes essentially the most sense. Las Vegas is growing a pleasant help system for Mendoza, with middle Tyler Linderbaum, working again Ashton Jeanty and tight finish Brock Bowers. They’ve speedy receivers in Jalen Nailor and Tre Tucker as nicely. — Ryan McFadden

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State. Not solely does “Huge Citrus” have one of the best nickname on this class, he is additionally the most effective inside run defenders. Orange may also cloud the imaginative and prescient of passers by collapsing the pocket. — Reid

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High three wants: RG, LG, DT. The Chargers’ inside offensive line has been this crew’s Achilles’ heel for the previous two seasons. The Chargers may have a brand new inside after middle Bradley Bozeman’s retirement, proper guard Mekhi Becton‘s release and left guard Zion Johnson‘s departure in free company. L.A. signed former Commanders beginning middle Tyler Biadasz, however questions nonetheless stay on the guard spots. The crew signed Cole Strange from Miami, however he ranked fortieth out of 65 qualifying guards in move block win price final season.

And whereas the Chargers have a stable defensive sort out group led by Teair Tart, they might use higher move rushers from that place. — Kris Rhim

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Jalen Farmer, G, Kentucky. In an offense that can be extra fast-paced underneath new coordinator Mike McDaniel, Farmer has the ability and steadiness mixture to fit in as a starter. He is an underrated guard within the class and may very well be the Chargers’ second-round choose. — Reid

NFC EAST

High three wants: LB, edge, CB. The Cowboys did not reply all of their defensive questions in free company. Even when they add a center linebacker with a commerce or signing, they will want depth. Although they traded for Rashan Gary, their different projected starter on the sting, Donovan Ezeiruaku, is coming off hip surgery and can be restricted through the offseason. They added Cobie Durant at cornerback, however they need to be aware of the well being of DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel Jr. The draft nonetheless needs to be about serving to the protection in each means. — Todd Archer

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas. Dallas is searching for velocity and playmaking skill in the course of the protection, and that is Hill to a T. The three-year starter had 17 sacks and three interceptions at Texas. Hill is succesful sufficient as a move rusher that some scouts suppose he might transfer there full-time sooner or later. — Miller

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High three wants: DT, G, CB. The Giants desperately want to enhance within the trenches. They gave up a league-high 5.3 yards per carry final season and nonetheless have not adequately addressed their inside defensive position. They’re additionally at the moment and not using a beginning proper guard after it didn’t work out with Alijah Vera-Tucker in free company, and with Greg Van Roten nonetheless unsigned.

Plus, the Giants haven’t got a real No. 1 cornerback. As an alternative, they’re banking on Paulson Adebo, whom they paid some huge cash so as to add final 12 months, and Greg Newsome II on a prove-it deal with little behind them. — Jordan Raanan

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech. Defending Jaxson Dart and opening holes for Cam Skattebo is paramount to the Giants’ draft plans. Rutledge is likely to be the one prospect harder and nastier than Skattebo. He is an elite run-game blocker and has upside in move safety, making him a fixture at proper or left guard. — Miller

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High three wants: edge, OL, TE. The Eagles made a push to re-sign Jaelan Phillips in free company however lost him to the Panthers. Although the addition of Arnold Ebiketie helps, there’s extra work to do at that place.

Lingering accidents affected the offensive line final 12 months, highlighting the necessity to pour extra sources into that unit — particularly with proper sort out Lane Johnson and left guard Landon Dickerson contemplating retirement this offseason. The return of Dallas Goedert places a Band-Help on the tight finish place, however Philadelphia wants a long-term resolution. — Tim McManus

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt. If the Eagles are fascinated about their future at tight finish, why not draft the participant who set mix information within the broad bounce (11 toes, 3 inches) and vertical bounce (45.5 inches)? Stowers might open up the Eagles’ offense with the ball in his fingers. And although he is not a basic in-line blocker, he’s able to sealing off the sting towards linebackers and safeties. — Miller

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High three wants: WR, CB, C. The Commanders merely want extra good gamers, however some positions positively want extra assist. They fortified their receiver depth however lack a powerful No. 2 reverse Terry McLaurin — Alec Pierce and Romeo Doubs opted for other situations. At cornerback, Washington has solely three gamers underneath contract who could be thought-about roster locks, however two of them are round 5-foot-9.

The Commanders launched middle Tyler Biadasz and did not signal Tyler Linderbaum. Nick Allegretti will compete for the job if nothing else, however including a middle to develop later within the draft could be sensible. — John Keim

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Connor Lew, C, Auburn. With no Spherical 2 choose, the Commanders’ goal at No. 71 must be Lew. An ACL tear in October is the one purpose he would nonetheless be on the board on the prime of Spherical 3, however that might be a steal for Washington if he develops into Jayden Daniels‘ new private protector. — Miller

NFC NORTH

High three wants: edge, S, C. The Bears did not use free company to signal a star defensive finish, so all indicators level towards utilizing an early draft choose on a participant to begin reverse Montez Sweat. Chicago hasn’t used a first-round choose on an edge rusher since drafting Leonard Floyd at No. 9 in 2016, however given the depth of the place on this draft class, the Bears are in good place to handle a significant want early.

With the departures of Kevin Byard III and Jaquan Brisker, security is one other place that must be addressed, as is discovering a middle the Bears can develop over time given Garrett Bradbury has just one 12 months left on his contract. — Courtney Cronin

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Dani Dennis-Sutton, edge, Penn State. A well-put-together edge rusher, Dennis-Sutton is a flexible prospect who checks numerous the bins for a Dennis Allen-led protection. His energy towards the run and his traits as a move rusher match the scheme and supply a lift at a place of want. — Reid

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High three wants: OL, edge, CB. After struggling to adapt to new faces on the road final season and the release of veteran left sort out Taylor Decker, Detroit can profit from drafting an O-lineman early. Including an edge rusher to pair with Professional Bowl participant Aidan Hutchinson would even be sensible, as Al-Quadin Muhammad signed with Tampa Bay. Plus, the Lions’ cornerback room was suffering from accidents the previous couple of seasons. — Eric Woodyard

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern. He’s a high-floor prospect who has the requisite attributes to be a long-term starter at both sort out spot. Tiernan showcases physicality as a run blocker and has barely above-average vary as a move protector. — Reid

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High three wants: edge, CB, OL. After buying and selling Rashan Gary and losing Kingsley Enagbare in free company (and with Micah Parsons unlikely to be prepared for the beginning of the season), the Packers may want a number of move rushers. At cornerback, they signed Benjamin St-Juste in free company, however his comparatively modest contract (two years, $10 million) suggests they do not view him as a everlasting starter. Additionally, they mainly swapped him for Nate Hobbs, who was launched, able that was already skinny.

Although their starters on the offensive line seem set with Jordan Morgan taking over for Rasheed Walker at left sort out, they want depth throughout the complete entrance. — Rob Demovsky

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia. When drafting corners, the Packers have prioritized high-end athletes and size. Everette has each traits as a flexible nook with the velocity and change-of-direction expertise to stay constant in man protection. His spatial consciousness in zone is also helpful for new coordinator Jonathan Gannon. — Reid

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High three wants: C, S, WR. Ryan Kelly‘s retirement left the Vikings with out an apparent substitute at middle. Backup Michael Jurgens began three video games final season, and the Vikings transformed guard/sort out Blake Brandel to begin 5 extra, however it’s unclear whether or not both is a long-term reply.

The Vikings are additionally contemplating find out how to exchange veteran security Harrison Smith, who at age 37 has but to resolve whether or not he’ll retire. And although their prime two receivers are set with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, they haven’t any confirmed depth after Jalen Nailor’s departure to the Raiders. Tai Felton, a 2025 third-round draft choose, performed solely 46 offensive snaps final season. — Kevin Seifert

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State. Hecht is a perfect match for groups that incorporate numerous zone scheme ideas. He is the third-best middle in my rankings and would supply speedy competitors for Brandel. — Reid

NFC SOUTH

High three wants: LB, WR, DT. New president of soccer Matt Ryan and new coach Kevin Stefanski have each famous that this model of the Falcons is one that may need to run the soccer and cease the run. To try this, Atlanta should exchange Kaden Elliss at inside linebacker and David Onyemata on the defensive position. Each left as free brokers.

Stopping the run was the weak level of coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s protection final season even with these two gamers, and Atlanta can be nonetheless looking for a real No. 2 huge receiver to enrich Drake London. — Marc Raimondi

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia. Let’s keep in state for Atlanta and go together with Department, who posted a 4.35 within the 40-yard sprint. His yards-after-catch skill from the slot could be best subsequent to London and Kyle Pitts Sr. — Miller

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High three wants: S, WR, edge. The Panthers re-signed security Nick Scott, however he nonetheless has protection deficiencies regardless of 111 tackles final season (second most on the crew). Carolina additionally wants a extra impactful receiver behind 2025 first-round choose Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker.

Regardless of signing Jaelen Phillips in free company and taking Nic Scourton within the second spherical final 12 months, discovering one other impactful edge rusher to develop additionally stays a necessity. As normal supervisor Dan Morgan has stated repeatedly, you may’t have too many move rushers. — David Newton

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU. At choose No. 83, the Panthers’ goal must be clear if Haulcy is on the board. The 6-foot, 215-pound security rocks ball carriers, plus he posted eight interceptions over the previous two seasons. — Miller

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High three wants: WR, edge, CB. The Saints haven’t got one other star huge receiver subsequent to Chris Olave, who can be enjoying on his fifth-year possibility. The Saints have a younger beginning quarterback in Tyler Shough, so it could make sense to encompass him with extra expertise. They already stuffed a number of wants in free company, however they didn’t signal a free agent receiver. Plus, they lost slot cornerback Alontae Taylor to the Titans, opening a void, and will additionally use one other move rusher since franchise sack chief Cameron Jordan continues to be a free agent. — Katherine Terrell

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville. Need to assist Shough? Pair him together with his former teammate. Bell is recovering from a torn ACL, however his tape reveals examples of him working away from protection after utilizing his dimension (6-foot-2, 222 kilos) to physique defenders and make powerful catches. — Miller

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High three wants: edge, LB, TE. Signing Al-Quadin Muhammad to a one-year, $4 million deal would not preclude the Bucs from drafting an edge rusher, even together with his manufacturing (11 sacks) final season. The Bucs did signal each Alex Anzalone and Christian Rozeboom at inside linebacker forward of Lavonte David’s retirement, so there’s some wiggle room there. And with coordinator Zac Robinson’s frequent use of 12 personnel, they should add one other tight finish who can function a big-play menace.— Jenna Laine

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech. The previous quarterback turned linebacker ran a 4.57-second 40 on the mix after inflicting seven fumbles final season. He profiles as a greater inside linebacker than the weakside playmaker David was, however his school tape is filled with big-time performs in protection, towards the run or getting after the QB. — Miller

NFC WEST

High three wants: OL, QB, S. The Cardinals did not deal with their most vital want throughout free company: proper sort out. Now that is left for them to handle through the draft, which might occur as quickly as choose No. 3.

After releasing Kyler Murray and signing Gardner Minshew, drafting a quarterback appears seemingly. This 12 months’s quarterback class is not practically as deep as subsequent 12 months’s is predicted to be, so might they commerce again into Spherical 1 for one? Lastly, with Jalen Thompson leaving in free company and Budda Baker turning 30, Arizona additionally wants to begin planning for the long run in its deep secondary alongside Dadrion Taylor-Demerson. — Josh Weinfuss

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Jude Bowry, OT, Boston School. At 6-foot-5, 314 kilos, he is an effective developmental participant who routinely flashes reps that generate pleasure. He primarily lined up at left sort out for Boston School, however he might match Arizona’s long-term plans at proper sort out. — Reid

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High three wants: WR, OT, CB. The Rams’ prime two receivers are among the many greatest pair within the NFL and will once more use a excessive price of 13 personnel (three tight ends on the sector) in 2026, however they want a reliable third pass-catcher. The Rams have Rob Havenstein’s replacement at proper sort out in Warren McClendon Jr. however might add depth to the place. And the Rams have room of their cornerback room regardless of trading for Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson from the Chiefs. — Sarah Barshop

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, Ole Miss. In an offense that requires versatility in its receivers, Stribling’s slot and outdoors capabilities make him a really perfect slot in coach Sean McVay’s offense. With robust fingers and the flexibility to win throughout the route tree, he might go off the board as early as Spherical 3. — Reid

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High three wants: S, edge, OL. The 49ers stuffed sufficient wants in free company with the likes of huge receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, defensive sort out Osa Odighizuwa and linebacker Dre Greenlaw, so they need to be capable of lean towards a “greatest participant out there” strategy. However they might nonetheless use an improve at security and extra assist off the sting to finish their defensive makeover.

On the offensive line, they want extra competitors for the left guard job vacated by Spencer Burford. And it would not harm to be forward-thinking at sort out or middle. — Nick Wagoner

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Treydan Stukes, nickel/S, Arizona. Stukes primarily performed at nickel nook final season, however there’s perception amongst a number of scouts I’ve talked to that he may very well be a free security within the NFL. His vary and tackling skill would each be pluses in San Francisco’s secondary. — Reid

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High three wants: RB, edge, CB. With Kenneth Walker III departing in free company and Zach Charbonnet prone to miss a lot of subsequent season after knee surgery, the Seahawks have to interchange their prime two rushers from 2025. They’re excessive on George Holani and signed Emanuel Wilson to present them an influence runner, however they nonetheless want to interchange Walker’s explosiveness.

And even when DeMarcus Lawrence places off retirement for one more 12 months, Seattle has so as to add youth on the sting after letting Boye Mafe walk. They did the identical with Riq Woolen, who was their No. 3 nook. — Brady Henderson

Prospect to fill a necessity outdoors Spherical 1: Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas. At 6-foot-1, 223 kilos, Washington is a big working again who has ascended all through the predraft course of. Like Walker, he can puncture defenses with a combination of explosive and difficult runs. Washington had 51 rushes of 10-plus yards in 2025. — Reid