While most NFL draft experts typically release their overall grades for each team's class, The Athletic's Dane Brugler has a different system.

The Chiefs had a top-10 pick for the first time since 2017. Here is a look at grades for all of Kansas City's 2026 draft picks.

Entering the draft, the Lions had nine picks and several areas that needed addressing,, such as offensive tackle, edge rusher, linebacker, cornerback, and defensive line. While they ended the draft with seven picks after a pair of trades, each of those areas were addressed along with adding another wide receiver to an already stacked room.

The Miami Dolphins may be staring at a rebuilding effort after losing Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle this offseason, but some around the league believe they laid an impressive foundation to that process with their efforts in the 2026 NFL draft.

It’s difficult to predict which selections won’t pan out in the long term, but a controversial move by the Rams and a gamble by the Vikings raised eyebrows.

The Cardinals were the center of attention early in the draft because they selected running back Jeremiyah Love third overall. They were in the middle of the conversation about quarterback Ty Simpson, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, and they were again talked about when they took quarterback Carson Beck in Round 3.