Last offseason, the Atlanta Falcons traded up into the first round of the 2025 NFL draft to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr. with the 26th overall pick. Pearce currently leads all rookies with eight sacks and has recorded at least one in each of his last six games.

As it currently stands, the Dallas Cowboys hold pick No. 28 via the Green Bay Packers stemming from the mid-season Micah Parsons trade. This will allow Dallas to secure another key defensive player for their squad and tap into the Ohio State program for a second time.

The Kansas City Chiefs only have a handful of picks in the 2026 NFL draft, but they could select starting talent from Clemson, LSU and more.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the potential to add even more depth in the 2026 NBA Draft, and could have up to four picks in the first round.

The Saints can build around their late season momentum by adding weapons in the 2026 NFL Draft around Tyler Shough.