The New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, and Cleveland Browns are positioned to control the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to analysis by Mark Schofield. The three franchises hold significant draft capital that could shape the early selections next spring.
Each team enters the 2025 season with roster questions that could lead to high draft positions, while also possessing additional first-round picks acquired through previous trades. The Jets, Titans, and Browns could collectively hold multiple selections within the top 32, giving them outsized influence on the draft's opening night.
