The 2026 NFL Draft is later this month, and it's truly the last time any team can make significant roster changes before the regular season in September. Sure, there is always still a chance that a major trade could go down, but this is it for the most part.
But in this year's NFL Draft class, the blue-chip talent and overall talent just is not there. Teams that are among the worst in the NFL may have a hard time finding enough talent in this year's class to thrust their roster into the right direction.
Let's dive into some complete NFL power rankings as the draft nears. As the basis for these fresh rankings, we're simply taking teams as they stand right now and also factoring in the 2025 season.
Complete NFL Power Rankings as the 2026 NFL Draft nears
32. Arizona Cardinals
It's hard to find much of anything to like with the Cardinals right now. From no quarterback plan to a bad roster, this is the worst team in the league.
31. Miami Dolphins
Speaking of no quarterback plan and a bad roster, the Dolphins come in at No. 31 in our power rankings. Signing Malik Willis but also trading Jaylen Waddle doesn't really make a ton of sense, and it's clear that Miami doesn't intend to win many games this year.
30. New York Jets
Trading for Geno Smith was a choice, but if nothing else, the Jets did get active in free agency and are at least trying to improve the roster.
29. Cleveland Browns
The offensive line got a makeover this offseason, and outside of the quarterback position, the Browns are capable throughout this group.
28. Tennessee Titans
Tennessee went out in free agency and bought a ton of talent this offseason, and you can't fault them for that, but there has been a ton of change thus far, so it's worth wondering what the ceiling is.
27. New York Giants
A new coaching staff in New York could be what gets this franchise off the ground, but there is no guarantee that John Harbaugh finds success or Jaxson Dart develops.
26. Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins and are poised to draft Fernando Mendoza, so if nothing else, a quarterback plan is in place.
25. Kansas City Chiefs
It's hard to see why people are still high on the Chiefs. The roster got worse this offseason, and there is absolutely no guarantee how healthy Patrick Mahomes will be when Week 1 rolls around. This is a bad football team right now.
24. Washington Commanders
Washington got super active in free agency to improve the roster after a down year, and it was really this front office's only option. Jayden Daniels' health is going to be a major factor if this team succeeds or not in 2026.
23. New Orleans Saints
Ending the year winning four of five games and adding in free agency, the Saints are going to be better than you think, but my opinion of the team doesn't change that they still need to prove it this year.
22. Atlanta Falcons
I actually believe signing Tua Tagovailoa was a really good move for the Falcons, as he's good enough to be the starter and has a ton of weapons at his disposal. Many think differently, and the Falcons have been thoroughly mediocre for years now.
21. Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals, if nothing else, spent a bit on the defensive side of the ball and do appear to have the offensive line coming together nicely, but this team has missed the playoffs in each of the previous three seasons...
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay collapsed down the stretch and missed the playoffs after a brief reign atop the NFC South. Offensively, Tampa regressed, and that was their bread and butter.
19. Carolina Panthers
Carolina added Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips in free agency and addressed key needs, but a massive limitation exists at quarterback.
18. Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis is going to run it back in 2026 but did overpay for Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce. This team began the year 7-1, but you struggle to see how that success replicates given how hard it is to win year over year.
17. Minnesota Vikings
Adding Kyler Murray after quietly winning nine games is going to give the Vikings a chance to hit the 10-win mark in 2026, but the defense did see a lot of departures due to cap issues.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers
You want to rank Pittsburgh lower, but this team seemingly always finds a way to win nine or 10 games, and an Aaron Rodgers return feels inevitable.
15. Dallas Cowboys
Dallas has already made notable defensive change that makes you believe the unit can at least be average in 2026. If that's the case, they'll flirt with double-digit wins.
14. Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore needs some better injury luck, but bringing in Jesse Minter was a home-run hire that should pay off immediately.
13. Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia is again featuring a new offensive coordinator and cannot seem to get this unit down. With a lack of consistency and a limited quarterback, it's hard to trust this group.
12. Green Bay Packers
Green Bay didn't seem to do much in free agency that would make you believe they could get out of this Wild Card tier they find themselves in. With how deep the NFC North is, the Packers just kind of exist, if that makes sense.
11. Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles didn't do as much along the offensive line as you would have liked, but there is a 'high floor' presence with this current group.
10. Detroit Lions
Detroit has one of the best rosters in the league, but we saw injuries and poor defensive performances essentally end their season. The Lions are again needing to prove themselves in 2026.
9. San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco adding Christian Kirk and Mike Evans in free agency were slam-dunk moves, but with this group, it's truly all about health.
8. Chicago Bears
Chicago's secondary got a bit of a makeover, and we could see some more defensive help coming. As of now, the Bears are a 'good, not great' team.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville lost both Travis Etienne and Devin Lloyd in free agency, two of their top-5 players, so we could see a regression from those two losses alone, but this team is as well coached as any in the league.
6. Buffalo Bills
Buffalo swung a trade for DJ Moore and have made some notable coaching changes this offseason, but did this team really make an appreciable difference in the NFL hierarchy? It doesn't feel like it.
5. Houston Texans
Houston added big-time to the offensive line with Braden Smith and Wyatt Teller, also trading for David Montgomery. Those players, while seasoned veterans, will help this team put it all together in 2026. This is, arguably, the most talented roster in the league.
4. New England Patriots
New England did benefit from an easy schedule, but we have to give this team a ton of credit for taking advantage of it and getting into the Super Bowl.
3. Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles revamped the cornerback room in free agency to fill in two major holes and suddenly sport a roster with zero urgent needs.
2. Denver Broncos
If not for a broken ankle, the Broncos likely appear in the Super Bowl. After adding Jaylen Waddle, the offense is now equipped to take that next step.
1. Seattle Seahawks
The Super Bowl champions are the best team in the NFL, and while they don't necessarily have the best quarterback in the world, the current group was plenty good enough last year and should be plenty good enough in 2026.