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Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams). See all 32 teams' grades.
The NFL draft is over ... let's overreact: Will the Cardinals and Rams regret their picks?
It's time to weigh in on the biggest overreactions of NFL draft weekend.
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BREAKING IT ALL DOWN
The best, worst and most confusing of the 2026 NFL draft: Our experts answer 29 questions
What were the best selections in each round? Which teams filled their needs? What were the top in-draft trades, and what was the most surprising pick?
Matt Miller's favorite pick of the NFL draft
REACTING TO DAYS 1 AND 2
Which teams won -- and lost -- on Day 2 of the NFL draft? Kiper on the best values, biggest reaches
We're through 100 picks of the NFL draft. Mel Kiper Jr. sorts through the steals and reaches of Day 2, including some big value selections.
Kiper's winners, losers from wild Round 1
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon and Ty Simpson picks.
NFL NATION
What could the Patriots trade the Eagles for A.J. Brown?
Discussing trade scenarios with Dave Caldwell and recapping the Pats' 2026 NFL draft in this week's notebook.
Jets bring in infusion of talent in draft, but where do they stand at QB?
New York signed Geno Smith to a one-year deal this offseason, but what will be the long-term answer?
FIRST-ROUND QBS
What can the Raiders do to set No. 1 pick QB Fernando Mendoza up for success in Year 1?
From the coaching staff to the roster, here's how the Raiders can develop Fernando Mendoza.
How Rams quietly zeroed in on Ty Simpson in the draft -- and kept it a secret
While the Rams always try to mute their plans, they found that process magnified when it came to the QB position.
TRENDING FROM THE NFL DRAFT
2026 NFL draft superlatives: Oscar Delp's dog leads the vibes, Drew Allar flips sides
The 2026 NFL draft picks can be compared by any number of statistical categories. Here are some of the more subjective superlatives from the event.
R Mason Thomas' name explained: Why "R" doesn't stand for anything
One of the draft's most intriguing names has a simple explanation: R Mason is his full first name.
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FANTASY AT THE DRAFT
2026 NFL draft: Fantasy football outlooks for Love, Allar and more
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2026 projections.
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2027 NFL draft: Black quarterbacks poised to make comeback
Next year's draft projected to have several potential African American first-round QBs
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Shedeur Sanders' 2025 fall still sends a message
The lessons learned from last year's draft apply not just to the Browns' quarterback
Top Headlines
- McCoy falls to Raiders at No. 101, says knee fine
- After wait, Nussmeier sees Chiefs as 'great' spot
- Browns draft Green, will proceed with 4-QB room
- Harbaugh: Met with Nabers, cool with his honesty
- Jets move up in 4th round to take QB Klubnik
- McCarthy: Allar pick unrelated to Rodgers' decision
- Broncos make Buffalo LB Murdock 'Mr. Irrelevant'
- Taylor: Bengals did due diligence on WR Young
- 📸 Drafted in drip: Best outfits from the NFL draft
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2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks
Jordan Reid projected every single pick for this week's NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
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2026 NFL mock draft: Kiper's pick predictions for Rounds 1-2
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the NFL draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.
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2026 NFL draft: Which teams should trade up, down in Round 1?
Would it make sense for the Eagles, Bears and Chiefs to trade up in Round 1? Should the Cowboys and Lions try to move down the board? Here's our advice for 10 teams.
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2026 NFL draft rankings: Jordan Reid's top 499 prospects
Jordan Reid ranked every draftable player in the 2026 class and graded them by round. Here's his final list, plus scouting reports on the top names.
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2026 NFL free agency grades: Dexter Lawrence II, Kirk Cousins
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals.
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