Better than Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye.

Stories behind our favorite picks, plus Dane Brugler ranks all 32 classes (and we look at his top three). Michael Silver also fully explored Maxx Crosby fallout in Baltimore. Juicy. Let’s go. This article is from The Athletic’s NFL newsletter.

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and I think it's fair to say that most Washington Commanders fans came away happy. Star linebacker Sonny Styles fell to the team in the first round, and the Commanders were able to fill several holes with the rest of their picks.

From the best scheme fit to the most memorable draft-day phone call, here are our superlatives for the New Orleans Saints' 2026 draft class.

This year’s Draft class is already setting high expectations after the Wizards won the Draft Lottery on May 10.

By selecting Keagen Trost in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams added a player for now and for the future. Trost, who can play every position along the offensive line, serves as an immediate backup, replacing Warren McClendon Jr.'s old role as a swing tackle now that McClendon is a projected starter.