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 Raiders
Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell.
Last time: 2007
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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 Cardinals
Larry Fitzgerald.
Last time: 2004
Player selected: Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Pitt
Grade: A++++
4. Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans helmet.
Last time: Never
Player selected: N/A
Grade: N/A
5. New York Giants
New 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 Browns
Cleveland 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 Commanders
Tiki 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)
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Grade: F
9. Kansas City Chiefs
A 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 Cowboys
Dallas 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
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Grade: C+
16. New York Jets via Indianapolis Colts
Buffalo 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 Lions
Detroit 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 Panthers
Carolina 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 Packers
San 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 Steelers
Pittsburgh 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 Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) runs for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles
Last time: 2025
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Player selected: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Grade: B
23. Philadelphia Eagles
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.
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 49ers
San 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 Rams
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.
Last time: 2001
Player selected: Ryan Pickett, DT, Ohio State
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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 Patriots
New 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 Seahawks
Detailed view of a Seattle Seahawks helmet at State Farm Stadium.
Last time: Never
Player selected: N/A
Grade: N/A
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NFL first round picks last time teams landed in this spot