🏈 NFL Draft Position Odds 2026: Live Prediction Markets for Every Team's First Pick
We're counting down the hours to the 2026 NFL Draft tonight at 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN, NFL Network), and with so many rumors swirling around each team, there's still time to turn a profit on what your favorite team will do tonight with our NFL draft predictions.
Below, I break down the latest NFL draft position odds for all 32 teams with a live look across prediction market apps, a breakdown of each team's biggest needs, and our prediction sourced from our expert NFL mock draft ahead of the first round.
⛏️ 49ers first position drafted
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The 49ers generated just 20 sacks last season and still need pass-rush help behind Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams, but offensive tackle might be the bigger priority with Trent Williams turning 38 even after signing his extension. That's why we've seen offensive line hold a steady lead in the market even as receiver spikes in the hours before the draft.
Paul has the 49ers drafting an offensive lineman first with Max Iheanachor going No. 27 in his latest mock draft.
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🐻 Bears first position drafted
Chicago lost four of its top five defensive backs this offseason and desperately needs edge-rushing help opposite Montez Sweat, but the offensive line became a pressing concern after Ozzy Trapilo ruptured his patellar tendon in the playoffs. The market still sees the former as the bigger issue with defensive line the clear favorite.
Paul has the Bears drafting an offensive lineman first with Caleb Lomu going No. 25 in his latest mock draft.
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🐯 Bengals first position drafted
The Bengals traded their first-round pick to acquire Dexter Lawrence, so their first selection comes at No. 41 in Round 2. Cincinnati's biggest remaining need is linebacker after struggling at the position all of last season, though the offensive line could also use reinforcements. That bears out in the market with linebacker as the clear favorite, especially after trading away the No. 10 pick.
Paul has the Bengals drafting a linebacker first with CJ Allen going No. 41 in his latest mock draft.
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🦬 Bills first position drafted
Buffalo was 30th against the run last season and needs help along the defensive line, but edge rusher is also a priority even after signing Bradley Chubb in free agency. The Bills could go in a lot of different directions at No. 26, but the market seems locked in on defensive line or a receiver with the Bills' first pick.
Paul has the Bills drafting an edge rusher first with TJ Parker going No. 26 in his latest mock draft.
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🐎 Broncos first position drafted
Denver doesn't pick until No. 62 after trading its first-rounder, so the Broncos can afford to target the best available player on a roster that's already built to compete. Interior defensive line and linebacker are the most commonly cited needs for Sean Payton's squad, and they're neck-and-neck in the hours leading into the first round.
Paul has the Broncos drafting a linebacker first with Josiah Trotter going No. 62 in his latest mock draft.
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🟤 Browns first position drafted
Cleveland needs to rebuild its offensive line and add a legitimate receiving threat after its wideouts combined for just four touchdowns last season. The Browns' first pick is at No. 6, and offensive tackle is the clear priority with their first selection. That's why the market has OL priced as the overwhelming favorite with a 70% chance of being the first pick.
Paul has the Browns drafting an offensive lineman first with Spencer Fano going No. 12 in his latest mock draft.
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🧭 Buccaneers first position drafted
Tampa Bay lost Mike Evans in free agency and Lavonte David to retirement, leaving holes at both receiver and in the front seven. Yet the Bucs need more juice off the edge after struggling to generate consistent pressure without sending extra rushers for years, and that's where the market expects this team to go tonight at pick 15.
Paul has the Buccaneers drafting a defensive lineman first with Keldric Faulk going No. 15 in his latest mock draft.
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🌵 Cardinals first position drafted
The Cardinals need help everywhere, but edge rusher and offensive line are the biggest priorities with Josh Sweat as the only proven pass-rusher on the roster. That's why defensive lineman is the favorite in the hours before the draft, though Arizona is widely expected to trade back from No. 3 and accumulate draft capital for 2027's loaded quarterback class.
Paul has the Cardinals drafting an offensive lineman first with Francis Mauigoa going No. 7 in his latest mock draft after a projected trade-back.
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⚡️ Chargers first position drafted
The Chargers gave up 60 sacks last season and need help all over the roster, from the offensive line to the interior defensive line to the secondary. This is one of the hardest picks in the draft to project because Los Angeles has so many directions it could go, but the market seems to buy into the idea of a lineman here to help protect Justin Herbert.
Paul has the Chargers drafting a cornerback first with Jermod McCoy going No. 22 in his latest mock draft.
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🔴 Chiefs first position drafted
Kansas City lost Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson from the secondary this offseason, making cornerback a pressing need, but the Chiefs also need a receiver to help Patrick Mahomes when he returns from his torn ACL. With two first-round picks, they could address both, though the market is expecting a defensive lineman before either position.
Paul has the Chiefs drafting a defensive lineman first with Rueben Bain Jr. going No. 9 in his latest mock draft.
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🐴 Colts first position drafted
The Colts don't have a first-round pick after it was traded to the Jets, so their first selection comes at No. 47 in Round 2. Indianapolis traded Michael Pittman Jr. this offseason and could use another pass-catcher, though edge rusher and linebacker are also on the radar. Those two positions are trading virtually dead-even entering Round 1.
Paul has the Colts drafting a wide receiver first with De'Zhaun Stribling going No. 47 in his latest mock draft.
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🎖️ Commanders first position drafted
Washington needs to get Jayden Daniels more weapons in Year 3, but the defense could also use another impact player off the edge. Multiple mocks project the Commanders making an aggressive trade up from No. 7 to land a premier pass-rusher, but the market is still sold on this team drafting a receiver or a defensive back first.
Paul has the Commanders drafting an edge rusher first with David Bailey going No. 3 in his latest mock draft via a projected trade-up.
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🤠 Cowboys first position drafted
Dallas allowed the most points per game in the NFL last season (30.1) and needs help at every level of the defense. The Cowboys are one of the most likely teams to make a draft-night trade, with multiple mocks projecting Jerry Jones to package both first-round picks to move into the top 10 for an elite defender. That complicates this market a bit, though defensive lineman is still trading as a heavy favorite.
Paul has the Cowboys drafting a linebacker first with Sonny Styles going No. 6 in his latest mock draft via a projected trade-up.
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🐬 Dolphins first position drafted
Miami has one of the worst secondaries in the league after opponents completed 72% of their passes against the Dolphins last season, and the receiver depth is thin behind a roster in full transition. With two first-round picks, cornerback and receiver are the two most popular positions in mock drafts, but offensive line is the pick in the market.
Paul has the Dolphins drafting a cornerback first with Mansoor Delane going No. 11 in his latest mock draft.
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🦅 Eagles first position drafted
The Eagles need another edge rusher to pair with Nolan Smith and could use a successor to Lane Johnson at right tackle as the veteran enters his age-36 season. Howie Roseman has a long track record of investing in the trenches early, and most experts expect him to do so again with offensive lineman trading as the clear favorite entering Round 1.
Paul has the Eagles drafting an offensive lineman first with Blake Miller going No. 23 in his latest mock draft.
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🪶 Falcons first position drafted
Atlanta doesn't have a first-round pick after trading it to the Rams, so the Falcons' first selection comes at No. 48 in Round 2. Michael Penix Jr. could still use another receiver opposite Drake London, but edge rusher is the clear priority after losing three contributors off the edge this offseason, which is where the market aligns.
Paul has the Falcons drafting an edge rusher first with Gabe Jacas going No. 48 in his latest mock draft.
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🗽 Giants first position drafted
The Giants hold two top-10 picks after trading Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals and need to help Jaxson Dart on both sides of the ball. John Harbaugh has a history of investing in the secondary early, and Ohio State safety Caleb Downs has been a popular pairing at No. 5 for weeks, but wide receiver has surged to the favorite with a few hours to go.
Paul has the Giants drafting a safety first with Caleb Downs going No. 5 in his latest mock draft.
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🐆 Jaguars first position drafted
Jacksonville doesn't have a first-round pick after trading it to move up for Travis Hunter last year, so the Jaguars' first selection comes at No. 56 in Round 2. Linebacker and offensive line are the biggest needs for a team looking to find high-floor starters on Day 2, but defensive line is where the market has settled entering the first round.
Paul has the Jaguars drafting an offensive lineman first with Gennings Dunker going No. 56 in his latest mock draft.
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✈️ Jets first position drafted
New York was 31st in sacks last season and desperately needs a pass-rusher, making the No. 2 pick one of the most straightforward in the draft. The only question is whether the Jets go with David Bailey's proven production or Arvell Reese's freakish upside. Either way, Kalshi traders have pushed this to a 97% chance of being a defensive lineman.
Paul has the Jets drafting an edge rusher first with Arvell Reese going No. 2 in his latest mock draft.
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🦁 Lions first position drafted
Detroit was 31st in pass block win rate last season and needs an offensive tackle after releasing Taylor Decker. This is one of the strongest points of agreement among our NFL mock draft consensus picks, and the market agrees with a roughly 75% chance of the Lions drafting a tackle first tonight.
Paul has the Lions drafting an offensive tackle first with Monroe Freeling going No. 17 in his latest mock draft.
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🧀 Packers first position drafted
Green Bay doesn't have a first-round pick after trading it to Dallas in the Micah Parsons deal, so the Packers' first selection comes at No. 52 in Round 2. Cornerback is the most pressing need after Trevon Diggs' departure, but the market sees defensive lineman as the more likely call for this group.
Paul has the Packers drafting a cornerback first with Brandon Cisse going No. 52 in his latest mock draft.
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🐾 Panthers first position drafted
Carolina invested heavily in the pass rush by signing Jaelan Phillips, so the focus turns to giving Bryce Young more weapons on offense and adding a playmaker in the secondary. The experts are split between receiver and safety for the Panthers' first pick at No. 19, and the market is in a similar spot with wideout narrowly edging OL and defensive back.
Paul has the Panthers drafting a wide receiver first with KC Concepcion going No. 19 in his latest mock draft.
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🔴 Patriots first position drafted
New England had just 35 sacks last season and needs to bolster its pass rush, but the offensive line is also a consideration with most of the top tackles potentially off the board by No. 31. The Patriots' pick could come down to whoever is the best available edge rusher or tackle, and the market is strongly in agreement on D-line being the call here.
Paul has the Patriots drafting an edge rusher first with Akheem Mesidor going No. 31 in his latest mock draft.
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🏴☠️ Raiders first position drafted
This one isn't a mystery. The Raiders need a franchise quarterback and Fernando Mendoza is the consensus No. 1 pick across all 10 mock drafts we surveyed - the only unanimous selection in the entire first round. You can technically still buy shares in this market but it's effectively a wrap: Mendoza is the pick.
Paul has the Raiders drafting a quarterback first (duh) with Fernando Mendoza going No. 1 in his latest mock draft.
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🐏 Rams first position drafted
The Rams need a young receiver to develop behind the aging Davante Adams, who turns 34 late this season and is in the final year of his deal. Nearly every mock draft projects Los Angeles to take a wideout at No. 13, making it one of the easier positions to predict in Round 1, yet the market consensus is "only" at 65% heading into the first round.
Paul has the Rams drafting a wide receiver first with Jordyn Tyson going No. 13 in his latest mock draft.
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🐦⬛ Ravens first position drafted
Baltimore needs to shore up the interior offensive line after losing Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, but tight end is also in play after Isaiah Likely's departure to the Giants. The experts are split between guard Olaivavega Ioane and tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 14, but the market is in much stronger agreement about OL being the play at this spot.
Paul has the Ravens drafting a tight end first with Kenyon Sadiq going No. 14 in his latest mock draft.
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⚜️ Saints first position drafted
New Orleans needs both a pass-rusher to replace Cameron Jordan and a receiver to pair with Chris Olave as Tyler Shough develops under Kellen Moore. The experts are split between edge rusher and receiver for the Saints at No. 8, with some projecting a trade-up, while the market is clearly expecting a receiver here with so many strong options.
Paul has the Saints drafting a wide receiver first with Carnell Tate going No. 8 in his latest mock draft.
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🟢 Seahawks first position drafted
The Super Bowl champions pick last at No. 32 and need to replace Kenneth Walker at running back and Tariq Woolen at cornerback. Multiple experts note Seattle is likely to trade this pick for additional draft capital given its league-low four total selections, but whenever it makes its first pick, defensive back seems to be a likely call.
Paul has the Seahawks drafting a cornerback first with Colton Hood going No. 32 in his latest mock draft.
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🏗️ Steelers first position drafted
Pittsburgh needs to protect its quarterback - whoever that ends up being - after Isaac Seumalo left in free agency and Broderick Jones' health remains uncertain. Most draft experts project the Steelers to take an offensive lineman, so it's a little curious to see wide receiver spiking in probability just ahead of the first round.
Paul has the Steelers drafting an offensive lineman first with Kadyn Proctor going No. 21 in his latest mock draft.
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🐂 Texans first position drafted
Houston doesn't have many glaring holes on a roster built to contend, which gives the Texans the luxury of taking the best available player at No. 28. The offensive line and interior defensive line are the two most commonly cited targets for this pick, and the market is clearly rallying around the former ahead of Round 1.
Paul has the Texans drafting a defensive lineman first with Kayden McDonald going No. 28 in his latest mock draft.
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⚔️ Titans first position drafted
Tennessee needs help at multiple positions, but the conversation at No. 4 comes down to whether Robert Saleh opts for a franchise linebacker in Sonny Styles or an electric playmaker in Jeremiyah Love. This market has been taken down for now, but we'll update this section if that changes before the draft.
Paul has the Titans drafting a running back first with Jeremiyah Love going No. 4 in his latest mock draft.
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🟣 Vikings first position drafted
Minnesota needs to replace Harrison Smith at safety, and the industry has been connecting Dillon Thieneman to the Vikings for weeks. Most draft experts project Thieneman at No. 18, making it the third-strongest consensus pairing in the entire draft behind Mendoza to the Raiders and Bailey to the Jets, and the market has clearly caught on with defensive back as the top pick before Round 1.
Paul has the Vikings drafting a safety first with Dillon Thieneman going No. 18 in his latest mock draft.
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