{"id":788265,"date":"2026-03-03T05:01:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T05:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/788265\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T05:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T05:01:58","slug":"nfl-team-picks-the-last-time-they-were-in-2026-first-round-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/788265\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL team picks the last time they were in 2026 first-round spot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

1. Las Vegas Raiders\"Oakland<\/p>\n

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2007<\/p>\n

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Player selected: JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU<\/p>\n

Grade: F<\/p>\n

2. New York Jets\"\u2018Jets<\/p>\n

\u2018Jets quarterback Zach Wilson after fumbling a snap and losing the ball to the Chiefs defense in the second half.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2021<\/p>\n

Player selected: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU<\/p>\n

Grade: F<\/p>\n

3. Arizona Cardinals\"Larry<\/p>\n

Larry Fitzgerald.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2004<\/p>\n

Player selected: Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Pitt<\/p>\n

Grade: A++++<\/p>\n

4. Tennessee Titans\"Tennessee<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans helmet.<\/p>\n

Last time: Never<\/p>\n

Player selected: N\/A<\/p>\n

Grade: N\/A<\/p>\n

5. New York Giants\"New<\/p>\n

New Orleans Saints tackle Willie Roaf blocks New York Giants defensive end Cedric Jones.<\/p>\n

Last time: 1996<\/p>\n

Player selected: Cedric Jones, DE, Oklahoma<\/p>\n

Grade: C<\/p>\n

6. Cleveland Browns\"Cleveland<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns first round draft pick defensive end Barkevious Mingo looks around the field house after a press conference.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2013<\/p>\n

Player selected: Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU<\/p>\n

Grade:<\/p>\n

7. Washington Commanders\"Tiki<\/p>\n

Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants carries the ball as Champ Bailey defends.<\/p>\n

Last time: 1999<\/p>\n

Player selected: Champ Bailey, CB, Georgia<\/p>\n

Grade: A+<\/p>\n

\"Atlanta<\/p>\n

Atlanta Falcons guard Royce Smith on the sideline during the 1974 season at Fulton County Stadium.<\/p>\n

Last time: 1972<\/p>\n

Player selected: Royce Smith, G, Georgia (Image from when he eventually played for Atlanta)<\/p>\n

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Grade: F<\/p>\n

9. Kansas City Chiefs\"A<\/p>\n

A Kansas City Chiefs helmet.<\/p>\n

Last time: Never<\/p>\n

Player selected: N\/A<\/p>\n

Grade: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"Cincinnati<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Levi Jones walk down the field.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2002<\/p>\n

Player selected: Levi Jones, OT, Arizona<\/p>\n

Grade: C<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick breaks up the pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2018<\/p>\n

Player selected: Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama<\/p>\n

Grade: A<\/p>\n

12. Dallas Cowboys\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones meets with outside linebacker Micah Parsons.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2021<\/p>\n

Player selected: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State<\/p>\n

Grade: A<\/p>\n

13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons)\"Dec<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2014<\/p>\n

Player selected: Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Grade: A++++<\/p>\n

\"Baltimore<\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton reacts.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2022<\/p>\n

Player selected: Kyle Hamilton, DB, Notre Dame<\/p>\n

Grade: A<\/p>\n

\"Tampa<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton during the first half against the New York Giants.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2004<\/p>\n

Player selected: Michael Clayton, WR, LSU<\/p>\n

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Grade: C+<\/p>\n

16. New York Jets via Indianapolis Colts\"Buffalo<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills quarterback Kyle Orton throws a pass as New York Jets outside linebacker Quinton Coples reaches to block it.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2012<\/p>\n

Player selected: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina<\/p>\n

Grade: C-<\/p>\n

17. Detroit Lions\"Detroit<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions tackle Gosder Cherlius reacts during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2008<\/p>\n

Player selected: Gosder Cherius, T, Boston College<\/p>\n

Grade: C<\/p>\n

\"Minnesota<\/p>\n

Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin runs after a reception with center Garrett Bradbury blocking Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2019<\/p>\n

Player selected: Garrett Bradbury, C, North Carolina State<\/p>\n

Grade: B+<\/p>\n

19. Carolina Panthers\"Carolina<\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart celebrates his second quarter touchdown with tackle Jeff Otah.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2008<\/p>\n

Player selected: Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Grade: D<\/p>\n

20. Dallas Cowboys via Green Bay Packers\"San<\/p>\n

San Diego Chargers tackle Brandyn Dombrowski blocks against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2005<\/p>\n

Player selected: Marcus Spears, DE, LSU<\/p>\n

Grade: C<\/p>\n

21. Pittsburgh Steelers\"Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon runs on to the field before the game at Acrisure Stadium.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2025<\/p>\n

Player selected: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon<\/p>\n

Grade: B+<\/p>\n

22. Los Angeles Chargers\"Los<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) runs for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n

Last time: 2025<\/p>\n

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Player selected: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina<\/p>\n

Grade: B<\/p>\n

23. Philadelphia Eagles\"NFL<\/p>\n

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces guard Danny Watkins (Baylor) as the number twenty three overall pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2011<\/p>\n

Player selected: Danny Watkins, G, Baylor<\/p>\n

Grade: F<\/p>\n

\"Cleveland<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns helmet. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Last time: Never<\/p>\n

Player selected: N\/A<\/p>\n

Grade: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A general view of a Chicago Bears helmet.<\/p>\n

Last time: Never<\/p>\n

Player selected: N\/A<\/p>\n

Grade: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"Buffalo<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle John McCargo reacts on the sideline against the Jacksonville Jaguars.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2006<\/p>\n

Player selected: John McCargo, DT, North Carolina State<\/p>\n

Grade: D<\/p>\n

27. San Francisco 49ers\"San<\/p>\n

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Kwame Harris.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2003<\/p>\n

Player selected: Kwame Harris, T, Stanford<\/p>\n

Grade: C-<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A Houston Texans helmet sits on the sidelines.<\/p>\n

Last time: Never<\/p>\n

Player selected: N\/A<\/p>\n

Grade: N\/A<\/p>\n

29. Los Angeles Rams\"TEMPE,<\/p>\n

TEMPE, 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.<\/p>\n

Last time: 2001<\/p>\n

Player selected: Ryan Pickett, DT, Ohio State<\/p>\n

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Grade: C+<\/p>\n

\"Marcus<\/p>\n

Marcus Nash #12 of the Denver Broncos in action during the Pinnacle NFL Rookie Shoot.<\/p>\n

Last time: 1998<\/p>\n

Player selected: Marcus Nash, WR, Tennessee<\/p>\n

Grade: D<\/p>\n

31. New England Patriots\"New<\/p>\n

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel runs off the block from fullback James Develin (46).<\/p>\n

Last time: 2018<\/p>\n

Player selected: Sony Michel, RB, Georgia<\/p>\n

Grade: C+<\/p>\n

32. Seattle Seahawks\"Detailed<\/p>\n

Detailed view of a Seattle Seahawks helmet at State Farm Stadium.<\/p>\n

Last time: Never<\/p>\n

Player selected: N\/A<\/p>\n

Grade: N\/A<\/p>\n

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