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tRY IT NOWThe Giants closed out the season with a second straight win in Week 18 — a victory that saw their draft stock tumble.
Big Blue, once the owners of the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is now slated to pick at No. 5 after concluding a woeful 2025 campaign at 4-13.
The Giants sealed their draft fate after topping the Cowboys in their regular-season finale at home, 34-17.
The Raiders, who finished the season at a miserable 3-14 mark, will pick first overall in April’s draft.
As for the Jets, who concluded their first season with coach Aaron Glenn at the helm with a Week 18 loss to the Bills, they’re owners of the No. 2 overall pick.
Will the Raiders have the No. 1 pick in 2026? Getty ImagesGang Green, who failed to produce a single interception this season, skidded to a 3-14 finish.
Here’s a look at who will be picking at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft following Week 18.
2026 NFL Draft order:
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
- Arizona Cardinals
- Tennessee Titans
- New York Giants
- Cleveland Browns
- Washington Commanders
- New Orleans Saints
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Miami Dolphins
- Dallas Cowboys
- Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons)
- Baltimore Ravens
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts)
- Detroit Lions
- Minnesota Vikings
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 23 to April 25 in Pittsburgh.
