Analyst releases 2026 NFL draft grades for all 32 teams

12 articles · Updated · ESPN · Apr 26

The analyst evaluated 257 picks, including eight trades on Day 1 and 41 trades overall, assigning four "A" grades and several "C" marks across the league.
Teams like the Browns, Cowboys, and Cardinals received praise for addressing key needs, while others, such as the Rams and Jaguars, faced criticism for questionable decisions or value mismatches.
Compared to last year's draft, where the Browns, Dolphins, and Jets earned top marks, this year's analysis highlights shifting team strategies, roster overhauls, and the impact of trades on draft outcomes.

Cleveland earned an 'A' for its shrewd 2025 draft. Did this class finally push the Browns over the top?

How did the Patriots' aggressive 2025 draft strategy fuel their unexpected Super Bowl run?

After cutting Tua Tagovailoa for a full rebuild, did Miami's massive 2025 draft class pay off?

Did 2025's biggest draft 'steals,' Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and VJ Payne, actually become stars?

Did the Jaguars' historically bad 2025 draft immediately trigger a franchise collapse?

Was QB Fernando Mendoza the franchise savior the Raiders hoped for after being drafted first overall?