The 2026 NFL Draft is complete. Two hundred fifty-seven picks across seven rounds in Pittsburgh. Here's how all 32 franchises addressed their needs — and what still remains on each team's offseason checklist.
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Positional priorities below reflect each team's needs as of after their Rounds 1–3 selections. Rounds 4–7 picks have since addressed some of these needs — see the Rounds 4–7 recap for the complete Day 3 breakdown.
The Bills entered Day 2 after trading out of Round 1 entirely, then addressed both big needs efficiently: T.J. Parker (EDGE) at No. 35 and Davison Igbinosun (CB) at No. 62. Edge rush and cornerback are now off the board. Heading into Saturday, the remaining priorities are offensive line depth, interior defensive line competition, and safety — positions where added roster competition benefits a team built to win now around Josh Allen.
Miami had a productive three rounds — Kadyn Proctor (OT), Chris Johnson (CB), Jacob Rodriguez (LB), and then three pass catchers on Day 2 (Douglas, Kacmarek, Bell). Offensive tackle, cornerback, and linebacker are addressed. Edge rusher is the primary unresolved need: the Dolphins' pass rush has lacked consistent pressure, and Rounds 4-7 are the chance to add a rotational contributor. Safety depth is the secondary Saturday target.
New England addressed offensive tackle (Lomu), edge rusher (Jacas), and tight end (Raridon) across three rounds — but the most important need remains unresolved. The Patriots have not selected a quarterback through the first 100 picks. QB is an unlikely Saturday solution given the developmental nature of later-round selections, but New England must add someone. Wide receiver depth and cornerback are the supporting Saturday priorities.
New York had a rare three-pick Round 1 (Bailey, Sadiq, Cooper) and added CB D'Angelo Ponds in Round 2. Pass rush, tight end, wide receiver, and cornerback are addressed. The remaining priority heading into Saturday is the offensive line — the position that determines whether all of those skill investments actually pay off. Safety depth and running back competition are the secondary Saturday targets.
Baltimore filled interior offensive line (Ioane, R1), edge rush (Young, R2), and added a receiver for Lamar Jackson (Ja'Kobi Lane, R3). Three clear needs addressed. Cornerback is the primary unresolved gap heading into Saturday — the Ravens want secondary depth behind their starters. Interior defensive line competition and safety depth round out the Rounds 4-7 priorities for a team that otherwise addressed most of its Day 1-2 targets.
The Bengals came in without a first-round pick and used their Day 2 selections on edge rusher Cashius Howell (R2) and cornerback Tacario Davis (R3). Edge and CB are now addressed. What remains missing is the offensive line — the most critical structural need for protecting Joe Burrow. Safety depth and linebacker coverage ability are the secondary Saturday priorities for a defense that needs complementary pieces.
Cleveland loaded up on skill and infrastructure across three rounds: Spencer Fano (OT), KC Concepcion (WR), Denzel Boston (WR), Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S), and Austin Barber (T). Wide receiver, offensive tackle, and safety are addressed. The defining unresolved need is quarterback — the Browns did not select at the position in Rounds 1-3. Saturday is unlikely to produce a franchise answer, but Cleveland should add a developmental option. Edge rusher and cornerback are the defensive Saturday targets.
Pittsburgh had arguably the best three rounds of any team. Max Iheanachor (OT, R1), Germie Bernard (WR, R2, "A+" grade), Drew Allar (QB, R3), Daylen Everette (CB, R3), and Gennings Dunker (G, R3) — five picks, five needs addressed. The Steelers enter Saturday in great shape, with the remaining focus on depth and competition: safety, linebacker, and running back are positions where added competition improves the roster without addressing a hole.
Houston addressed interior offensive line (Rutledge, R1), interior defensive line (McDonald, R2), and tight end depth (Klein, R2). Three clear infrastructure needs filled. What remains heading into Saturday: cornerback depth is the most glaring unaddressed need after three rounds. Linebacker athleticism in coverage — particularly important for a team in a tough AFC South — and wide receiver depth behind their top options are the secondary Saturday priorities.
The Colts traded their Round 2 pick to Pittsburgh (getting No. 53 back), then added linebacker C.J. Allen (No. 53) and safety A.J. Haulcy (No. 78). Linebacker and safety now addressed. But quarterback, wide receiver, and cornerback — their three biggest entering needs — remain unresolved through the first 100 picks. Saturday is unlikely to solve the franchise QB question, but Indianapolis must still add a developmental option alongside WR and CB depth.
Jacksonville had a productive Day 2 across four picks: Nate Boerkircher (TE, R2), Albert Regis (DT, R3 via Lions), Emmanuel Pregnon (G, R3), and Jalen Huskey (S, R3). Tight end, defensive tackle, guard, and safety are all addressed. Cornerback is the last remaining major need heading into Saturday; the Jaguars have otherwise addressed their priorities well. Offensive tackle depth and wide receiver are secondary considerations as the Jaguars continue building around Trevor Lawrence.
Tennessee added wide receiver (Carnell Tate, R1), edge rusher (Keldric Faulk, R1), and linebacker (Anthony Hill Jr., R2 via Bills). Wide receiver, edge, and linebacker addressed. Two significant needs remain unresolved heading into Saturday: quarterback and offensive tackle. The Titans are in rebuild mode — if a developmental QB option surfaces in Rounds 4-7, Tennessee should be active. Cornerback is the third Saturday priority.
Denver had limited Day 2 capital — they dealt their Round 2 pick to Buffalo and added only defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim (R3 via Titans) on Day 2. Three significant needs remain heading into Saturday: wide receiver playmaking, cornerback depth, and offensive line. The Broncos need to be active across all four Saturday rounds to address multiple positions after limited early-round investment.
Kansas City built a strong defensive haul: CB Mansoor Delane (R1), DT Peter Woods (R1), and EDGE R Mason Thomas (R2). Cornerback, defensive tackle, and edge rusher all addressed. What Patrick Mahomes still needs is better offensive line protection — continuity up front remains a quiet concern — and a reliable second receiver option. Running back depth behind their starter is a Saturday priority. The Chiefs' philosophy of drafting value means Saturday picks will follow the board.
The Raiders checked off their defining need immediately with Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, then continued building: Treydan Stukes (S, R2 via Commanders), Keyron Crawford (EDGE, R3), Trey Kuhn (C, R3). Quarterback, safety, edge, and center are addressed. Offensive tackle is the last significant unaddressed structural need — Mendoza needs a solid pocket as he develops. Wide receiver and cornerback are additional Saturday targets as Las Vegas builds around their new franchise quarterback.
The Chargers traded their Round 2 pick to New England (receiving No. 63 back) and added EDGE Akeem Mesidor (R1) and C Jake Slaughter (R2). Edge rush and center addressed. Linebacker and safety remain the two most significant unaddressed defensive needs heading into Saturday. Justin Herbert needs coverage support and pass rush behind him — linebacker athleticism in pass coverage and safety depth are the priorities. Offensive tackle depth is a third consideration.
Dallas drafted safety and edge rusher in Round 1 (Downs, Lawrence), traded their Round 2 pick to Detroit, then added a third edge rusher in Round 3 (Jaishawn Barham via 49ers trade). The Cowboys are loaded at edge rusher. Defensive interior and cornerback remain the two primary unaddressed needs heading into Saturday — the areas where the defense most needs investment. Linebacker coverage ability is the third need as Dallas looks to build a complete defense.
New York had an impressive Day 2 — CB Colton Hood (R2) and WR Malachi Fields via Chiefs trade (R3) filled two clear gaps. Combined with EDGE Arvell Reese (R1) and OT Francis Mauigoa (R1), the Giants addressed pass rush, offensive tackle, cornerback, and wide receiver across the first three rounds. The one glaring remaining need is quarterback. Saturday is an opportunity for a developmental QB alongside safety depth and offensive line competition.
Philadelphia added wide receiver (Lemon, R1), tight end (Stowers, R2), and offensive tackle (Markel Bell, R3 via Jets). Their offense has received the investment it needed. Cornerback and linebacker remain the two most significant unaddressed defensive needs heading into Saturday — the Eagles' defense needs coverage-capable players at both positions. Running back depth behind their starter is a consideration for a team with a strong existing skill position core.
Washington selected LB Sonny Styles (R1) and WR Antonio Williams (R3), but dealt their Round 2 pick to Las Vegas. Linebacker and wide receiver addressed. Three significant needs remain unaddressed heading into Saturday: offensive line (protecting Jayden Daniels remains the top priority), cornerback depth, and edge rusher. The Commanders need a productive Saturday to compensate for losing their Day 2 capital to the Raiders trade.
Chicago addressed multiple areas across three rounds: safety Dillon Thieneman (R1), center Logan Jones (R2), tight end Sam Roush (R3 via Giants trade), and wide receiver Zavion Thomas (R3). Safety, center, tight end, and WR depth all covered. Cornerback is the remaining significant defensive need heading into Saturday. Offensive line depth (beyond the center position) and edge rusher competition are secondary priorities for a team that has built its offense for Caleb Williams.
Detroit added OT Blake Miller (R1) and EDGE Derrick Moore (R2 via Cowboys trade), then dealt their Round 3 pick to Jacksonville. Offensive tackle and edge rusher addressed. Three significant defensive needs remain heading into Saturday: interior defensive line, cornerback, and safety. The Lions are building toward sustained contention — adding defensive depth in Rounds 4-7 is critical for a team that competes physically on both sides of the ball.
The Packers came in without a first-round pick, added CB Brandon Cisse (R2), and then watched Tampa Bay use their Round 3 pick. On Day 3, they added DE Dani Dennis-Sutton (R4), C Jager Burton (R5), CB Domani Jackson (R6), and traded up for K Trey Smack (R6). Wide receiver — a genuine playmaker for Jordan Love — went unaddressed across the entire weekend.
Minnesota had an exceptional Day 2: DT Caleb Banks (R1), LB Jake Golday (R2 via Panthers), DT Domonique Orange (R3), T Caleb Tiernan (R3), and S Jakobe Thomas (R3 via Eagles). Defensive tackle, linebacker, offensive tackle, and safety all addressed. The primary remaining need entering Saturday is edge rusher — the Vikings need pass rush to compete in a tough NFC North. Cornerback depth and wide receiver are secondary Saturday targets.
Atlanta added CB Avieon Terrell (R2 — who joins brother A.J. Terrell in the secondary) and WR Zachariah Branch (R3). Cornerback and wide receiver addressed. Offensive line and interior defensive line remain the two biggest unaddressed structural needs heading into Saturday. Kirk Cousins needs better protection; the defensive front needs interior penetration. Linebacker athleticism in coverage is the third Saturday priority for a defense that needs to compete in a close NFC South.
Carolina checked off offensive tackle (Freeling, R1), defensive tackle (Lee Hunter, R2 via Vikings), and wide receiver (Brazzell, R3) — a clean sweep of their secondary priorities. But the franchise's central question — quarterback — remains unresolved through the first 100 picks. Saturday's rounds are the last opportunity to add a developmental QB option. Cornerback and safety are the remaining defensive positions that need Saturday investment.
New Orleans addressed wide receiver (Tyson, R1), defensive tackle (Miller, R2), and tight end (Delp, R3). Three clear needs filled. Quarterback and edge rusher remain unresolved heading into Saturday — the Saints' post-Brees QB search continues, and Saturday represents another chance to add a developmental option. Pass rush off the edge is the other primary unaddressed need. Cornerback depth rounds out the Saturday targets.
Tampa Bay had a productive three rounds: EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. (R1, major value at No. 15), LB Josiah Trotter (R2), DT Chris McClellan (R3), and WR Ted Hurst (R3 via Packers pick). Edge, linebacker, defensive tackle, and wide receiver all addressed. Offensive line and safety are the two remaining significant needs heading into Saturday. Baker Mayfield needs better protection; the secondary needs a safety who can cover the deep middle. Cornerback depth is the third consideration.
Arizona added RB Jeremiyah Love (R1), G Chase Bisontis (R2), and QB Carson Beck (R3, the polarizing pick that opened Round 3). Running back, guard, and a developmental quarterback landed. Edge rusher and cornerback remain unaddressed heading into Saturday — these were the Cardinals' primary defensive priorities entering the draft and neither has been resolved. Offensive tackle depth behind their starters is the third Saturday consideration.
The Rams addressed quarterback (Ty Simpson, R1 — the night's most debated pick), tight end (Max Klare, R2), and offensive tackle (Keagen Trost, R3). Cornerback and interior defensive line remain unaddressed heading into Saturday — these were Los Angeles' two primary defensive needs before the draft began and neither has been resolved. Additional offensive line depth is a consideration even after Trost's selection, given Matthew Stafford's age.
San Francisco leveraged traded capital for three notable Day 2 picks: WR De'Zhaun Stribling (R2 via Jets), EDGE Romello Height (R3 via Browns), and RB Kaelon Black (R3 via Texans). Wide receiver, edge rusher, and running back addressed. The two most significant remaining needs heading into Saturday are quarterback — the long-term answer in Kyle Shanahan's system remains unclear — and offensive line depth. Cornerback is the third Saturday priority.
Seattle added RB Jadarian Price (R1), S Bud Clark (R2), and CB Julian Neal (R3 via Steelers). Running back, safety, and cornerback addressed. The two biggest unaddressed needs heading into Saturday remain quarterback and offensive tackle — the same top priorities the Seahawks entered with. The post-Russell Wilson identity question at quarterback continues. Wide receiver depth rounds out the Saturday priorities for a team that still needs to define its offensive identity.
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