The 2026 NFL Draft grades are out, and the Cleveland Browns sit alone at the top with a straight-A performance that reshaped their offensive line and loaded up weapons for the quarterback of the future. GM Andrew Berry traded down three spots in Round 1, still landed left tackle Spencer Fano from Utah, then fed a starving receiver room with bursty KC Concepcion and red-zone beast Denzel Boston. The supporting cast now has teeth. From Giants stealing Arvell Reese at No. 5 to the Rams’ bold swing at a quarterback successor, here is the full 2026 NFL Draft report card that fans have waited for.
Browns Dominate 2026 NFL Draft Grades With A-Grade Haul
Cleveland attacked the board like a team that finally sees the light at the end of the quarterback tunnel. Spencer Fano slides into the left tackle spot and brings athleticism that gives the line flexibility. KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston bring complementary skills — one separates like a blur, the other wins 50-50 balls in traffic. Later they stole safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren late in Round 2 and swung on raw-athlete quarterback Taylen Green in Round 6. The Browns didn’t just draft players. They built a foundation.
Favorite pick: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, safety. Ranked as high as No. 15 overall by some analysts, he somehow lasted until late Round 2. Cleveland pounced. Heavy hitter who takes the ball away.
Sleeper to watch: Taylen Green. The 6-foot-6 Arkansas product ran a 4.36 forty and jumped out of the gym at the Combine. Raw under center, but the traits scream upside.
Giants, Ravens, Raiders and Jets Round Out Top 5 in 2026 NFL Draft Grades
New York Giants earned an A by landing hybrid defender Arvell Reese at No. 5, right tackle Francis Mauigoa at No. 10, and physical corner Colton Hood early in Round 2. Reese starts inside at Will linebacker next to Tremaine Edmunds and still brings pass-rush juice on third down. The Giants got three immediate-impact players.
Baltimore stayed true to form with A- work. Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane and Missouri edge Zion Young fit the Raven mold perfectly. Big-bodied receivers Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt give Lamar Jackson new targets downfield and in the short game.
Las Vegas Raiders grabbed Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall, then added versatile defensive back Treydan Stukes and edge rusher Keyron Crawford. The Raiders finally have a pocket passer who just won a national title.
New York Jets made three first-round picks and still earned an A-. David Bailey brings explosive get-off off the edge, Kenyon Sadiq offers freak athleticism at tight end, and Omar Cooper Jr. gives them a well-rounded wideout. They also snagged nickel corner D’Angelo Ponds in Round 2.
Full 2026 NFL Draft Team Grades and Rankings
| Rank | Team | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Browns | A |
| 2 | New York Giants | A |
| 3 | Baltimore Ravens | A- |
| 4 | Las Vegas Raiders | A- |
| 5 | New York Jets | A- |
| 6 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | A- |
| 7 | Dallas Cowboys | A- |
| 8 | Kansas City Chiefs | A- |
| 9 | Miami Dolphins | A- |
| 10 | Los Angeles Chargers | B+ |
| 11 | Carolina Panthers | B+ |
| 12 | Philadelphia Eagles | B+ |
| 13 | Chicago Bears | B+ |
| 14 | Arizona Cardinals | B |
| 15 | Tennessee Titans | B |
| 16 | Detroit Lions | B |
| 17 | New Orleans Saints | B |
| 18 | Cincinnati Bengals | B |
| 19 | Indianapolis Colts | B |
| 20 | Minnesota Vikings | B- |
| 21 | Washington Commanders | B- |
| 22 | Houston Texans | B- |
| 23 | Pittsburgh Steelers | B- |
| 24 | New England Patriots | C+ |
| 25 | Atlanta Falcons | C+ |
| 26 | Green Bay Packers | C+ |
| 27 | Denver Broncos | C+ |
| 28 | Buffalo Bills | C |
| 29 | Seattle Seahawks | C |
| 30 | San Francisco 49ers | C- |
| 31 | Jacksonville Jaguars | D+ |
| 32 | Los Angeles Rams | D |
- Taylen Green, QB, Browns (Round 6) — 6-6, 4.36 speed, 43.5-inch vertical. Raw but the traits pop off the screen.
- Jack Kelly, LB, Giants (Round 7) — Two-time captain, 10 sacks last season, ready-made special teamer.
- Chandler Rivers, nickel, Ravens (Round 5) — Sticky 5-9 cover man who started 45 games at Duke.
- Jermod McCoy, CB, Raiders (Round 4) — Top-10 talent who slid because of knee concerns. Pure gamble with upside.
- Deion Burks, WR, Colts (Round 7) — Daniel Jeremiah’s No. 70 prospect somehow lasted until Pick 254.
You could almost hear the draft room gasp when some of these names fell that far. Teams that pounced on Day 3 are already smiling.
Bottom of the 2026 NFL Draft Grades: Rams and Jaguars Draw the Most Heat
Los Angeles Rams took quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall while still in win-now mode with Matthew Stafford. Then they doubled down with tight end Max Klare in Round 2. The move raised eyebrows across the league. The Rams’ D grade reflects the head-scratching approach.
Jacksonville Jaguars landed in D+ territory after reaching for blocking tight end Nate Boerkircher at No. 56 and defensive tackle Albert Regis in Round 3. Fans wanted more help at linebacker and edge. The consensus boards were not kind.
What the 2026 NFL Draft Grades Mean for the Coming Season
The Browns and Giants now have clear paths to contention. The Chiefs and Ravens reloaded exactly how we expect them to reload. Buffalo and Seattle left some holes unplugged. Every general manager rolled the dice this weekend, and the real test starts when pads come on in training camp.
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