The 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up and teams already started handing out those rookie contracts. As of May 1, the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles jumped ahead of the pack and locked in their first-round selections.
Olaivavega Ioane put pen to paper with the Ravens on April 30. The Penn State offensive guard becomes the first first-rounder to officially join his new squad. Hours later on May 1, the Eagles announced Makai Lemon signed his four-year rookie deal. The USC wide receiver lands with an $11.5 million signing bonus, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
All first-round picks land the standard four-year deals with a fifth-year team option. These early moves signal both organizations want their new building blocks in the building right away as rookie minicamp looms.
Quick Signings Set the Tone for Rookie Class
You could feel the buzz around the league. Ioane steps in to beef up Baltimore’s offensive line after the draft night selection at pick 14. Fans already picture him anchoring the trenches and protecting Lamar Jackson’s blind side from day one.
Meanwhile, Lemon gives the Eagles another weapon on the outside to pair with their established stars. The speedy receiver from USC showed up ready to compete, and the quick contract shows how much Philadelphia values his fit in the offense.
The rest of the first-round class should follow soon. These deals rarely drag out. Teams and agents know the scale and get paperwork done fast so players can focus on football.
Full 2026 First-Round Draft Tracker and Signing Status
| Pick | Team | Player | College | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas Raiders | Fernando Mendoza | Indiana | QB | Unsigned |
| 2 | New York Jets | David Bailey | Texas Tech | Edge | Unsigned |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love | Notre Dame | RB | Unsigned |
| 4 | Tennessee Titans | Carnell Tate | Ohio State | WR | Unsigned |
| 5 | New York Giants | Arvell Reese | Ohio State | LB | Unsigned |
| 6 | Kansas City Chiefs | Mansoor Delane | LSU | CB | Unsigned |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | Sonny Styles | Ohio State | LB | Unsigned |
| 8 | New Orleans Saints | Jordyn Tyson | Arizona State | WR | Unsigned |
| 9 | Cleveland Browns | Spencer Fano | Utah | OT | Unsigned |
| 10 | New York Giants | Francis Mauigoa | Miami | OT | Unsigned |
| 11 | Dallas Cowboys | Caleb Downs | Ohio State | S | Unsigned |
| 12 | Miami Dolphins | Kadyn Proctor | Alabama | OT | Unsigned |
| 13 | Los Angeles Rams | Ty Simpson | Alabama | QB | Unsigned |
| 14 | Baltimore Ravens | Olaivavega Ioane | Penn State | OG | SIGNED (April 30) |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Rueben Bain Jr. | Miami | Edge | Unsigned |
| 16 | New York Jets | Kenyon Sadiq | Oregon | TE | Unsigned |
| 17 | Detroit Lions | Blake Miller | Clemson | OT | Unsigned |
| 18 | Minnesota Vikings | Caleb Banks | Florida | DT | Unsigned |
| 19 | Carolina Panthers | Monroe Freeling | Georgia | OT | Unsigned |
| 20 | Philadelphia Eagles | Makai Lemon | USC | WR | SIGNED (May 1) |
| 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Max Iheanachor | Arizona State | OT | Unsigned |
| 22 | Los Angeles Chargers | Akheem Mesidor | Miami | Edge | Unsigned |
| 23 | Dallas Cowboys | Malachi Lawrence | UCF | DE | Unsigned |
| 24 | Cleveland Browns | KC Concepcion | Texas A&M | WR | Unsigned |
| 25 | Chicago Bears | Dillon Thieneman | Oregon | S | Unsigned |
| 26 | Houston Texans | Keylan Rutledge | Georgia Tech | OG | Unsigned |
| 27 | Miami Dolphins | Chris Johnson | San Diego State | CB | Unsigned |
| 28 | New England Patriots | Caleb Lomu | Utah | OT | Unsigned |
| 29 | Kansas City Chiefs | Peter Woods | Clemson | DT | Unsigned |
| 30 | New York Jets | Omar Cooper Jr. | Indiana | WR | Unsigned |
| 31 | Tennessee Titans | Keldric Faulk | Auburn | Edge | Unsigned |
| 32 | Seattle Seahawks | Jadarian Price | Notre Dame | RB | Unsigned |
“These young guys worked their whole lives for this moment. Seeing Ioane and Lemon sign so fast shows the excitement they bring to their new teams.” — NFL insider on the early signings
Stay locked in here for every update as more first-rounders put their names on the dotted line. The 2026 NFL rookie class is officially getting paid and the countdown to training camp just got real.
