2026 NFL Draft order after Week 9: Updated picks, team needs and projections

There were two teams participating in the matches NFL draft Request this week’s bye posts: Cleveland Browns and New York Jets. Ironically, these two teams will not only be back in action in Week 10, but they will be facing each other. When the regular season ends and fans think about the season, that game could be the difference in one of those clubs being in a position to draft a quarterback in April.

Sunday afternoon’s game was particularly tough for Browns fans, as the Jacksonville Jaguars escaped Las Vegas with an overtime win over the Raiders. Cleveland holds Jacksonville’s first-round pick and has the same number of wins as the Raiders.

As a reminder, there are three teams that do not have a first-round pick in 2026 as a result of draft day trades and the Micah Parsons deal: Atlanta, Green Bay and Jacksonville.

Here is the current 2026 NFL draft System, per TankathonIn addition to the team’s potential needs:

Expected needs: CB, S, DL, RB, WR

The Saints lost their first four games before getting their first win. They are currently on a four-game losing streak. Will they pick it up again next week against the Panthers?

Expected needs: OT, IOL, WR, DL, EDGE

Tennessee put up a fight but ultimately came up short against the Chargers. The Giants may have gotten a spark after firing Brian Callahan, but will it last?

Expected needs: QB, WR, DL, CB, TE

The Jets had a bye this weekend, but will return next week against the Browns, who also had a bye.

Expected needs: CB, WR, TE, IOL, S

Miami made the decision General manager Chris Greer was fired. Right now, head coach Mike McDaniel It seems safe Despite the recent loss to Baltimore.

Expected needs: Islam Online, OT, DL, CB, LB

Rookie quarterback Jackson Dart had another strong effort against San Francisco, but it wasn’t enough. New York has one of the toughest second half schedules.

Expected needs: OT, WR, QB, CB, IOL

The Browns had a bye this weekend, but they’ll be back next week against the Jets, who are also on a bye.

Expected needs: CB, LB, S, DL, OT

Las Vegas squandered a late lead against Jacksonville in regulation, then failed to convert a two-point conversion in overtime.

Expected needs: OT, IOL, LB, DL, RB

Arizona travels to Arlington, Texas, on Monday night for a prime-time showdown with the Cowboys.

Expected needs: Islam Online, CB, S, TE, EDGE

Joe Flacco continues to tap into his “fountain of youth,” but the clock may soon strike midnight for this Cinderella.

Expected needs: Edge, LB, CB, TE, WR

The Chiefs had a night they’d like to forget, as the Seahawks beat them and lost Jayden Daniels to a gruesome arm injury.

Expected needs: EDGE, DL, IOL, TE, CB

Lamar Jackson is back on the football field in impressive fashion as the Ravens look to move up the AFC North standings. Baltimore finds itself in an unusual spot among the top 10 cities overall, but it may soon put that view in the rearview mirror.

Expected needs: CB, OT, LB, S, IOL

In Los Angeles’ favor, New England narrowly edged Atlanta on Sunday as the Falcons remained one of the most confusing teams of the season.

Expected needs: Islam Online, Ott, T. E., D. L., S

C.J. Stroud exited Sunday’s game against Denver early With a concussion With the Texans falling further in the AFC South standings.

Expected needs: S, LB, EDGE, RB, CB

The Dallas hosts the Cardinals on “Monday Night Football” this week.

Expected needs: LB, CB, S, DL, RB

JJ McCarthy’s return to the field proved fruitful for Justin Jefferson, who scored his second goal of the season in the divisional game against Detroit.

Expected needs: CB, S, IOL, WR, DL

Carolina’s three-game winning streak ended last week against Buffalo, but it began a new one Sunday with a win over the Packers.

Expected needs: DL, RB, CB, LB, TE

Kansas City has won five of its past six games. Momentum was building within that organization. Buffalo used a late turnover to halt the Chiefs’ momentum in the final minutes before beating off Patrick Mahomes’ last-ditch effort as time expired.

Expected needs: DL, S, IOL, RB, OT

Chicago and Cincinnati went back and forth on Sunday. Only five possessions between the two teams did not end in a field goal attempt or touchdown in the Bears’ 47-42 win.

Expected needs: OT, WR, QB, CB, IOL

The Jaguars needed a deflection pass on a two-point attempt in overtime to sneak away with a win over the Raiders on Sunday. It was a double blow for Cleveland, which not only has Jacksonville’s pick but also has the same number of wins as Las Vegas.

Expected needs: QB, DL, WR, CB, IOL

Pittsburgh was on a ceremonial end to a crucial contest with the Colts on Sunday. Jonathan Taylor held his lowest rushing total of the season (45).

Expected needs:Edge, D. L., L. B., C. B., and O. T

The Lions’ potent offense wasn’t enough to beat Minnesota on Sunday.

Expected needs: Islam Online, Edge, CB, TE, DL

Tennessee kept pace with Justin Herbert and the Chargers for most of Sunday’s action, but Los Angeles eventually put them away. Offensive tackle Joe Alt may miss some time with an ankle injury.

Expected needs: OT, IOL, DL, WR, TE

Mac Jones has started all but two games for the 49ers this season. Edge rusher Mikel Williams is expected to miss time with an injury suffered Sunday after Nick Bosa is already lost for the season.

Expected needs: S, LB, EDGE, RB, CB

The loss couldn’t hurt Dallas’ pick over Green Bay, but the reality is the Packers will almost certainly advance to the postseason. How far they go will determine where the Cowboys land.

Expected needs: S, LB, EDGE, CB, WR

Kansas City and Buffalo produced another classic as the Bills outlasted their counterparts on Sunday afternoon.

Expected needs: CB, DL, IOL, S, WR

The Seahawks continue to roll behind Sam Darnold, who threw four TD passes in a run over the leaders on “Sunday Night Football.”

27. Los Angeles Rams (6-2)

Expected needs: CB, OT, LB, S, IOL

Los Angeles has won three straight after a decisive win over New Orleans on Sunday.

Expected needs: LB, TE, S, WR, OT

Denver is one of three teams in NFL With seven wins. He has won six straight games after losing two of three to open the year.

Expected needs: LB, DL, EDGE, IOL, TE

The Buccaneers used their much-needed bye week to get healthier. Tampa Bay plays the Patriots next week.

Expected needs: OT, T, WR, LB, EDGE

Atlanta scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to push the Patriots to the brink, but Drake May emerged victorious in a battle between quarterbacks in the 2024 first round.

Expected needs: TE, CB, EDGE, S, IOL

Philadelphia had a bye this week before returning to the public eye in prime time each of the next two weeks.

Expected needs: LB, CB, EDGE, IOL, DL

Indianapolis is undefeated at home this season, but is now hitting .500 on the road. The Colts had six turnovers, including three interceptions.

2026 NFL draft It will be held April 23-25 ​​in Pittsburgh. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including weekly mock drafts and Regularly look at qualified leads.