ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?

The Arizona Cardinals lost on Sunday to the Houston Texans, their sixth consecutive loss, dropping them to 3-11 on the season. If there is any silver lining, it is that, because of wins by the Washington Commanders and New Orleans Saints, the Cardinals now have moved up a pair of spots in the 2026 NFL draft order.

For non-playoff teams, the draft order is determined by the inverted 2025 standings plus a series of tiebreakers, starting with strength of schedule. Playoff squads are slotted by their postseason outcome and the reverse order of their regular season record.

A full look at the Dallas Cowboys' arsenal in the 2026 NFL draft and current first-round order entering Week 16.

The College Football Playoff will feature some of the 2026 NFL draft's top prospects. But which players are the best of the best?