Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets ace selections in 2026 NFL Draft
The Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets and Cleveland Browns have been awarded top marks for their roster-building selections in a frantic 2026 NFL Draft.
A remarkable 41 trades were completed across the three-day event, including eight blockbuster deals during Thursday’s opening round.
Four franchises received the highest possible ‘A’ grade from draft experts following their impressive manoeuvring of the selection board.
Conversely, the Los Angeles Rams drew widespread criticism after making a highly questionable reach for quarterback Ty Simpson midway through the first round.
Browns secure crucial offensive reinforcements
The AFC North franchise entered the annual recruitment event requiring urgent assistance on their offensive line and at the wide receiver position.
Armed with two first-round selections at number six and 24, they successfully secured highly-rated offensive tackle Spencer Fano.
That marquee acquisition was swiftly followed by the addition of dynamic receiver Austin Barber to bolster their perimeter attacking options.
Complete overhaul of the protection unit
Cleveland fielded an astonishing 14 different offensive-line combinations last season due to a severe injury crisis.
The Ohio-based outfit have since seen key stalwarts like Wyatt Teller depart for Houston, while Joel Bitonio and Jack Conklin currently remain unsigned.
In response, the front office aggressively pursued veteran reinforcements by trading for Tytus Howard and signing former Green Bay standout Elgton Jenkins.
The vital drafting of Fano now provides a long-term solution at left tackle to protect the quarterback in the upcoming campaign.