2026 NFL Draft & Free Agency
NFL Team Needs
NFL Team Needs (2026): NFL Draft Targets for All 32 Teams
Every team would love to be in the position to take BPA, or best player available, during NFL Free Agency or the NFL Draft. Of course, NFL team needs will ultimately dictate a lot of free agency moves and NFL Draft picks. We'll break down the NFL team needs for all 32 NFL teams as we prepare for NFL free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft.
Picks 1–4: NFL Team Needs for Raiders, Jets, Cardinals, and Titans
First four teams on the board — biggest roster holes, best fits, and what to watch as free agency and the draft unfold.
Las Vegas Raiders
Pick #1
Win%: .176
SOS: .538
New York Jets
Pick #2
Win%: .176
SOS: .552
Arizona Cardinals
Pick #3
Win%: .176
SOS: .571
Tennessee Titans
Pick #4
Win%: .176
SOS: .574
Picks 5-8: NFL Team Needs for Giants, Browns, Commanders & Saints
Next set of teams — priority holes and the most realistic early-round solutions.
New York Giants
Pick #5
Win%: .235
SOS: .524
Cleveland Browns
Pick #6
Win%: .294
SOS: .486
Washington Commanders
Pick #7
Win%: .294
SOS: .507
New Orleans Saints
Pick #8
Win%: .353
SOS: .495
Picks 9–12: NFL Team Needs for Chiefs, Bengals, Dolphins, and Cowboys
Mid-top-12 teams — positional priorities and the most likely draft-day paths.
Kansas City Chiefs
Pick #9
Win%: .353
SOS: .514
Cincinnati Bengals
Pick #10
Win%: .353
SOS: .521
Miami Dolphins
Pick #11
Win%: .412
SOS: .488
Dallas Cowboys
Pick #12
Win%: .441
SOS: .438
Picks 13-16: NFL Team Needs for Falcons, Ravens, Buccaneers, and Colts
This batch includes a note that the pick was traded, but the original team will have its own team needs article.
Atlanta Falcons (pick traded to L.A. Rams)
Pick #13
Win%: .471
SOS: .495
Baltimore Ravens
Pick #14
Win%: .471
SOS: .507
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pick #15
Win%: .471
SOS: .529
Indianapolis Colts (pick traded to N.Y. Jets)
Pick #16
Win%: .471
SOS: .540
Picks 17-20: NFL Team Needs for Lions, Vikings, Panthers, and Packers
Playoff-fringe teams with clear pressure points heading into the draft.
Detroit Lions
Pick #17
Win%: .529
SOS: .490
Minnesota Vikings
Pick #18
Win%: .529
SOS: .514
Carolina Panthers
Pick #19
Win%: .471
SOS: .522
Green Bay Packers (pick traded to Dallas)
Pick #20
Win%: .559
SOS: .483
Picks 21-24: NFL Team Needs for Steelers, Chargers, Eagles, and Jaguars
Contenders and dark horses — where upgrades matter most.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pick #21
Win%: .588
SOS: .503
Los Angeles Chargers
Pick #22
Win%: .647
SOS: .458
Philadelphia Eagles
Pick #23
Win%: .647
SOS: .476
Jacksonville Jaguars (pick traded to Cleveland)
Pick #24
Win%: .765
SOS: .478
Picks 25–28: NFL Team Needs for Bears, Bills, 49ers, and Texans
Late-first order — where “one more piece” can change a season.
Chicago Bears
Pick #25
Win%: .647
SOS: .458
Buffalo Bills
Pick #26
Win%: .706
SOS: .471
San Francisco 49ers
Pick #27
Win%: .706
SOS: .498
Houston Texans
Pick #28
Win%: .706
SOS: .522
Picks 29–32: NFL Team Needs for Rams, Broncos, Patriots, and Seahawks
Final four teams — fine-tuning a roster and planning for the long-term.
Los Angeles Rams
Pick #29
Win%: .706
SOS: .526
Denver Broncos
Pick #30
Win%: .824
SOS: .422
New England Patriots
Pick #31
Win%: .824
SOS: .391
Seattle Seahawks
Pick #32
Win%: .824
SOS: .498
NFL Team Needs Hub: FAQ
What are NFL team needs?
NFL team needs are the most important roster spots a franchise should address in free agency and the draft,
based on the depth chart, expiring contracts, and team-building priorities for both the short and long term.
How often will these NFL team needs articles be updated?
Andrew Erickson’s team needs articles publish in batches of four and will be updated as needed.
Why do some teams include “pick traded to” notes?
The draft order can include traded picks. The note helps maintain clarity on the order shown on this page while still linking to the franchise’s team needs article.
What does BPA mean in the NFL Draft?
BPA stands for best player available — a draft approach where teams select the top overall talent on the board, but roster needs often influence free agency decisions and early-round draft picks.
