Even though teams are focused on the offseason workout programs with their new additions to the team, our eyes are turning to the upcoming 2026 NFL draft. Who could be the top team? There are plenty of options, but only one team can turn that card in for the first-overall selection. There is plenty of time to dive into the specifics.
After a successful NFL draft in Green Bay, the venue will move to another city with a rich history and a passionate fan base. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Steel City will host the annual event. Where will the Steelers select, and just who could be on their radar by the time April rolls around?
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Here is the projected order based on current odds; ties are listed in alphabetical order.
Cleveland Browns via Jacksonville Jaguars
Atlanta Falcons via Los Angeles Rams
It would be quite ironic if the New Orleans Saints, who land at No. 1 here, use that pick to select Arch Manning with the top pick. Especially when you factor in that the team drafted his grandfather, Archie Manning, with the No. 2 pick in the 1971 NFL draft. It could come full circle 55 years later.
There is no guarantee that Arch Manning will enter the NFL draft, but returning to his hometown to lead the franchise as his grandfather and namesake once did, but this might be too good of a dream to pass up.
The running narrative is that next year’s quarterback class will be better, and honestly, it can’t get much worse than the past class. We were spoiled in 2024 when five quarterbacks were selected over the first 12 picks of the first round. This past year, that number dropped to five quarterbacks being selected over the first three rounds of the draft.
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With names like the aforementioned Arch Manning to go along with LaNorris Sellers, Cade Klubnik, Garrett Nussmeier, Drew Allar, and John Mateer gives us the indication that it will, in fact, be a better class.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Projected first round order based on Super Bowl odds