2026 NFL Draft: 16 First-Round Picks Traded, Jets Secure Three Selections

2026 NFL Draft Trade Activity: Half of First-Round Picks Moved

In the 2026 NFL Draft, 16 of the 32 first-round picks were traded before selections were made, reshaping the draft landscape. This activity resulted in:

• Eight teams entering the draft without a first-round pick, including the Falcons, Bengals, Broncos, Packers, Colts, and Jaguars.
• Six teams drafting two players in the first round: Browns, Titans, Giants, Chiefs, Cowboys, and Dolphins.
• The Jets securing three first-round picks through trades.

Teams with Two First-Round Picks

The following teams drafted two players on draft night:

• Cleveland Browns: Offensive lineman Spencer Fano and wide receiver KC Concepcion.
• Tennessee Titans: Wide receiver Carnell Tate and defensive end Keldric Faulk.
• New York Giants: Linebacker Arvell Reese and offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa.
• Kansas City Chiefs: Cornerback Mansoor Delane and defensive tackle Peter Woods.
• Dallas Cowboys: Safety Caleb Downs and defensive end Malachi Lawrence.
• Miami Dolphins: Offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and cornerback Chris Johnson.

Jets Acquire Three First-Round Picks

The New York Jets secured three first-round selections through trades:

• First pick: Linebacker David Bailey (their original selection).
• Second pick: Tight end Kenyon Sadiq (acquired from the Colts in the Sauce Gardner trade).
• Third pick: Wide receiver Omar Cooper (traded back into the late first round).

Teams Without First-Round Picks

The following teams entered the draft without a first-round selection due to prior trades:

• Atlanta Falcons
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Denver Broncos
• Green Bay Packers
• Indianapolis Colts
• Jacksonville Jaguars
• Buffalo Bills (traded out during draft night)
• San Francisco 49ers (traded out during draft night)

Context: Playoff Absences Drive Rebuilds

All teams with multiple first-round picks missed the playoffs the previous season. These teams are prioritizing roster rebuilds and hope the influx of young talent will accelerate their turnaround.