🏈 NFL Draft Odds 2026: Reese, Bailey, Love, Styles Favorites To Go Top 5 With Mendoza
The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh is approaching quickly, with the first round slated to start on Thursday, April 23 ( 8 p.m. ET, NFL Network/ESPN), and continuing with the second and third rounds on April 24 (7 p.m. ET) and the fourth through seventh rounds on April 25 (noon ET).
And while the 2026 NFL Draft odds for the No. 1 pick closed with Indiana's Fernando Mendoza as a -20000 favorite to hear his name called first, odds are now available for picks No. 2 to No. 8.
Many of college football's biggest stars sit atop the board, with three different Ohio State players being the biggest favorites to go No. 2, No. 5, and No. 6.
🏈 2026 NFL Draft odds: Favorites to go in first eight picks
Biggest favorites at our best sports betting sites for each of the top eight picks.
| Pick/Team | Favorite | Odds | Second-biggest favorite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Las Vegas Raiders | Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana | Closed at -20000 | N/A |
| 2. New York Jets | Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE, Ohio State | -195 via DraftKings | David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (+310) |
| 3. Arizona Cardinals | David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech | +210 via FanDuel | Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami (+370) |
| 4. Tennessee Titans | Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame | +150 via DraftKings | David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (+330) |
| 5. New York Giants | Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State | +185 via FanDuel | Caleb Downs, SAF, Ohio State (+400) |
| 6. Cleveland Browns | Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State | +175 via FanDuel | Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia (+425) |
| 7. Washington Commanders | Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame | +200 via DraftKings | Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (+400) |
| 8. New Orleans Saints | Rueben Bain Jr., DL, Miami | +350 via DraftKings | Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State (+375) |
📊 Live 2026 NFL Draft odds: No. 2 pick
Our 2026 NFL Draft odds for the No. 2 pick update in real time based on the odds from our top NFL betting sites.
📈 NFL draft betting insights: No. 2 pick
NFL draft betting insights via BetMGM.
| Highest ticket percentage (No. 2 pick) | Highest handle percentage (No. 2 pick) |
|---|---|
| Arvell Reese, Ohio State (22.9%) | Arvell Reese, Ohio State (49.2%) |
| Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (16.1%) | Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (10.4%) |
| Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (13.3%) | David Bailey, Texas Tech (7.7%) |
📊 Live 2026 NFL Draft odds: No. 3 pick
Our 2026 NFL Draft odds for the No. 3 pick update in real time based on the odds from our best sports betting sites.
📊 Live 2026 NFL Draft odds: No. 4 pick
Our 2026 NFL Draft odds for the No. 4 pick update in real time based on the odds from our best sports betting sites.
📊 Live 2026 NFL Draft odds: No. 5 pick
Our 2026 NFL Draft odds for the No. 5 pick update in real time based on the odds from our best sports betting sites.
📊 Live 2026 NFL Draft odds: No. 6 pick
Our 2026 NFL Draft odds for the No. 6 pick update in real time based on the odds from our best sports betting sites.
📊 Live 2026 NFL Draft odds: No. 7 pick
Our 2026 NFL Draft odds for the No. 7 pick update in real time based on the odds from our best sports betting sites.
📊 Live 2026 NFL Draft odds: No. 8 pick
Our 2026 NFL Draft odds for the No. 8 pick update in real time based on the odds from our best sports betting sites.
📋 2026 NFL Draft order
| Pick | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas Raiders | 3-14 |
| 2 | New York Jets | 3-14 |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | 3-14 |
| 4 | Tennessee Titans | 3-14 |
| 5 | New York Giants | 4-13 |
| 6 | Cleveland Browns | 5-12 |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | 5-12 |
| 8 | New Orleans Saints | 6-11 |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | 6-11 |
| 10 | Cincinnati Bengals | 6-11 |
| 11 | Miami Dolphins | 7-10 |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys | 7-9-1 |
| 13 | Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons) | 8-9 |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens | 8-9 |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8-9 |
| 16 | New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts) | 8-9 |
| 17 | Detroit Lions | 9-8 |
| 18 | Minnesota Vikings | 9-8 |
| 19 | Carolina Panthers | 8-9 |
| 20 | Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers) | 9-7-1 |
| 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 10-7 |
| 22 | Los Angeles Chargers | 11-6 |
| 23 | Philadelphia Eagles | 11-6 |
| 24 | Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars) | 13-4 |
| 25 | Chicago Bears | 11-6 |
| 26 | Buffalo Bills | 12-5 |
| 27 | San Francisco 49ers | 12-5 |
| 28 | Houston Texans | 12-5 |
| 29 | Kansas City Chiefs (via Los Angeles Rams) | 12-5 |
| 30 | Miami Dolphins (via Denver Broncos) | 14-3 |
| 31 | New England Patriots | 14-3 |
| 32 | Seattle Seahawks | 14-3 |
🔢 Opening odds for No. 1 pick of 2026 NFL Draft
Odds via DraftKings.
- Arch Manning (+200)
- Drew Allar (+225)
- Garrett Nussmeier (+450)
- Cade Klubnik (+1800)
- T.J. Parker (+2500)
- Keldric Faulk (+2500)
- Caleb Downs (+2500)
- LaNorris Sellers (+3000)
- Carson Beck (+3000)
- Jayden Maiava (+3500)
- Dante Moore (+3500)
- Spencer Fano (+4000)
- Miller Moss (+4000)
- Harold Perkins Jr. (+4000)
💰 NFL draft odds history
| Year | Pick | Position | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cam Ward | QB | +1500 |
| 2024 | Caleb Williams | QB | -1000 |
| 2023 | Bryce Young | QB | -1000 |
| 2022 | Travon Walker | DE | +140 |
| 2021 | Trevor Lawrence | QB | -1000 |
| 2020 | Joe Burrow | QB | OFF |
| 2019 | Kyler Murray | QB | -400 |
| 2018 | Baker Mayfield | QB | -175 |
| 2017 | Myles Garrett | DE | -400 |
| 2016 | Jared Goff | QB | -850 |
| 2015 | Jameis Winston | QB | -1500 |
| 2014 | Jadeveon Clowney | DE | -400 |
❓2026 NFL Draft FAQs
Who is the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza closed as the favorite to be the No. 1 pick, according to the 2026 NFL Draft odds. His odds closed at -20000, implying a 99.5% probability he'll go No. 1 in April, according to our odds converter.
Who has the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Las Vegas Raiders have the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after finishing 3-14. The New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants round out the top five picks in the draft.
Who was the first overall pick last year?
The Tennessee Titans selected Miami QB Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
When is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25. The first round of the draft will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 23.
Where is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh.
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