The New York Jets possess the most draft power heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, according to rankings from CBS Sports. Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders follow closely behind, evaluated on draft capital, front-office aggression and roster urgency. The first round begins April 23 in Pittsburgh.
CBS Sports ranked all 32 teams using a formula weighted 60% on draft capital via a pick value chart, 20% on front-office aggressiveness and 20% on roster urgency. The Jets scored 9.60, bolstered by nine picks with four inside the top 44 after trading cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams at last year's deadline. New head coach Aaron Glenn faces pressure after a 3-14 season, the franchise's third with 14-plus losses and longest active playoff drought across major sports at 15 years. General manager Darren Mougey revamped the defense in free agency, adding Joseph Ossai and Demario Davis while acquiring Geno Smith at quarterback. Cleveland Browns ranked second at 8.48, holding nine picks including two first-rounders from a prior Travis Hunter trade. Despite the NFL's No. 2 defense led by Myles Garrett's record 23 sacks, the team lost 12 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2017. Andrew Berry traded up for Shedeur Sanders last year amid a quarterback competition with Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel. Las Vegas Raiders placed third at 7.78 with 10 picks including No. 1 overall, where officials expect them to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. New coach Klint Kubiak and GM John Spytek added center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. League sources indicate Jets at No. 2 weigh edge rusher David Bailey, a pro-ready 22-year-old with 14.5 sacks at Texas Tech, against Ohio State's explosive Arvell Reese. Arizona Cardinals at No. 3 remain a wildcard, with GM Monti Ossenfort open to trades.
