March 2, 2026, 11:31 p.m. ET

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald celebrates after a first down catch in overtime against the Green Bay Packers in a NFC Divisional round playoff game.

The order for the first round of the 2026 NFL draft is set. Teams know where and when they will be picking come April in Pittsburgh. A look back at how they fared when making a first-round selection the last time they were in this slot. Some failed miserably while others like Washington and Arizona came away with absolute gems.

1. Las Vegas RaidersOakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell.

Last time: 2007

Player selected: JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU

Grade: F

2. New York Jets‘Jets quarterback Zach Wilson after fumbling a snap and losing the ball to the Chiefs defense in the second half.

Last time: 2021

Player selected: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU

Grade: F

3. Arizona CardinalsLarry Fitzgerald.

Last time: 2004

Player selected: Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Pitt

Grade: A++++

4. Tennessee TitansTennessee Titans helmet.

Last time: Never

Player selected: N/A

Grade: N/A

5. New York GiantsNew Orleans Saints tackle Willie Roaf blocks New York Giants defensive end Cedric Jones.

Last time: 1996

Player selected: Cedric Jones, DE, Oklahoma

Grade: C

6. Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns first round draft pick defensive end Barkevious Mingo looks around the field house after a press conference.

Last time: 2013

Player selected: Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU

Grade:

7. Washington CommandersTiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants carries the ball as Champ Bailey defends.

Last time: 1999

Player selected: Champ Bailey, CB, Georgia

Grade: A+

Atlanta Falcons guard Royce Smith on the sideline during the 1974 season at Fulton County Stadium.

Last time: 1972

Player selected: Royce Smith, G, Georgia (Image from when he eventually played for Atlanta)

Grade: F

9. Kansas City ChiefsA Kansas City Chiefs helmet.

Last time: Never

Player selected: N/A

Grade: N/A

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Levi Jones walk down the field.

Last time: 2002

Player selected: Levi Jones, OT, Arizona

Grade: C

Miami Dolphins free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick breaks up the pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook.

Last time: 2018

Player selected: Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama

Grade: A

12. Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones meets with outside linebacker Micah Parsons.

Last time: 2021

Player selected: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State

Grade: A

13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons)Dec 23, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) celebrates a second half sack against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Last time: 2014

Player selected: Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh

Grade: A++++

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton reacts.

Last time: 2022

Player selected: Kyle Hamilton, DB, Notre Dame

Grade: A

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton during the first half against the New York Giants.

Last time: 2004

Player selected: Michael Clayton, WR, LSU

Grade: C+

16. New York Jets via Indianapolis ColtsBuffalo Bills quarterback Kyle Orton throws a pass as New York Jets outside linebacker Quinton Coples reaches to block it.

Last time: 2012

Player selected: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

Grade: C-

17. Detroit LionsDetroit Lions tackle Gosder Cherlius reacts during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium.

Last time: 2008

Player selected: Gosder Cherius, T, Boston College

Grade: C

Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin runs after a reception with center Garrett Bradbury blocking Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker.

Last time: 2019

Player selected: Garrett Bradbury, C, North Carolina State

Grade: B+

19. Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart celebrates his second quarter touchdown with tackle Jeff Otah.

Last time: 2008

Player selected: Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh

Grade: D

20. Dallas Cowboys via Green Bay PackersSan Diego Chargers tackle Brandyn Dombrowski blocks against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears.

Last time: 2005

Player selected: Marcus Spears, DE, LSU

Grade: C

21. Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon runs on to the field before the game at Acrisure Stadium.

Last time: 2025

Player selected: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

Grade: B+

22. Los Angeles ChargersLos Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) runs for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles

Last time: 2025

Player selected: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Grade: B

23. Philadelphia EaglesNFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces guard Danny Watkins (Baylor) as the number twenty three overall pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Last time: 2011

Player selected: Danny Watkins, G, Baylor

Grade: F

Cleveland Browns helmet. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Last time: Never

Player selected: N/A

Grade: N/A

A general view of a Chicago Bears helmet.

Last time: Never

Player selected: N/A

Grade: N/A

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle John McCargo reacts on the sideline against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Last time: 2006

Player selected: John McCargo, DT, North Carolina State

Grade: D

27. San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Kwame Harris.

Last time: 2003

Player selected: Kwame Harris, T, Stanford

Grade: C-

A Houston Texans helmet sits on the sidelines.

Last time: Never

Player selected: N/A

Grade: N/A

29. Los Angeles RamsTEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Defensive tackles Damione Lewis #92, Ryan Pickett #79 and Jimmy Kennedy #73 of the St. Louis Rams cool down on the bench under misting ventilators.

Last time: 2001

Player selected: Ryan Pickett, DT, Ohio State

Grade: C+

Marcus Nash #12 of the Denver Broncos in action during the Pinnacle NFL Rookie Shoot.

Last time: 1998

Player selected: Marcus Nash, WR, Tennessee

Grade: D

31. New England PatriotsNew England Patriots running back Sony Michel runs off the block from fullback James Develin (46).

Last time: 2018

Player selected: Sony Michel, RB, Georgia

Grade: C+

32. Seattle SeahawksDetailed view of a Seattle Seahawks helmet at State Farm Stadium.

Last time: Never

Player selected: N/A

Grade: N/A