Resolution criteria

The 2026 NFL Draft will be held April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The market resolves based on the total number of offensive and defensive players selected in the first round (32 picks). Offensive selections include quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and offensive linemen. Defensive selections include edge rushers, defensive linemen, linebackers, cornerbacks, safeties, and other defensive positions. The answer with the higher count wins; if both groups have exactly 16 selections, the market resolves "Tie."

Background

The draft class features great depth at edge rusher and a talented collection of receivers, with an overwhelming need for offensive linemen around the league. Multiple teams have significant roster holes on both sides of the ball.

Considerations

Mock drafts from major analysts show varying distributions between offense and defense. Recent mock drafts suggest defensive players (particularly edge rushers and linebackers) and offensive linemen will both be heavily targeted early, making the final count competitive. Free agency decisions in early March could shift team priorities and alter first-round selections significantly.

This description was generated by AI.