After an absolutely wild trade deadline, four teams — the Jets, Cowboys, Browns and Rams — now hold multiple first-round selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. How will that impact how things play out in late April?
We still have a long wait until then, but here’s a look at how Round 1 might go.
1. New York Jets: Arvell Reese, edge/LB, Ohio State
If there’s a football player in this draft reminiscent of Micah Parsons, it’s pretty clearly Reese, the dynamic Ohio State junior. He can play in the box, off the edge or even in the slot in some situations — he has true do-it-all potential and could be a game-breaker in the NFL.
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There’s zero pressure on the Jets to take a quarterback here, as they now own five first-round picks over the next two years.
This week's "Arvell Reese is really freaking good" tweet. Speed. Burst. Violence. What a weapon. pic.twitter.com/fnQ1moA83a — Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) November 1, 2025
2. Tennessee Titans: Rueben Bain Jr., edge, Miami
Bain still has a case to be the top prospect in this class, although the more Reese plays, the more he flashes and the harder he is to ignore. Miami hasn’t had its best month, but there’s still time. Bain has a combined 23 tackles for loss and 13.0 sacks in his college career.
3. New Orleans Saints: Keldric Faulk, DL/edge, Auburn
The Saints could look at a quarterback, but they might be better off using their top pick on the best player available and waiting to see what happens with Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler.
Faulk’s production (2.0 sacks, five tackles for loss) could be better this season, but his potential is off the charts. If he can put together a great closing stretch, he also could be in the No. 1 discussion. He’s an extremely versatile defensive lineman with terrific traits and athleticism.
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