For this exercise, I used ESPN's Football Power Index -- which uses thousands of simulations to predict the entire NFL season -- to project where every team will make its pick. Remember that only 30 franchises currently have a first-round selection, though. The Jaguars and Falcons both dealt away their 2026 Day 1 picks during the 2025 draft. I also crafted two more moves at the top of the order that would make sense if things played out like this.
"In a bold prediction for the upcoming draft, Evan Lazar has the Patriots selecting Missouri OT Armand Membou at the No. 4 overall pick, addressing significant roster needs along the offensive line."