Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on Feb. 27, 2026 in Indianapolis. Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images
The three-day football extravaganza that is the NFL draft concluded on April 25 in Pittsburgh, and many teams enhanced their rosters with promising young talent.
Other squads left fans scratching their heads on draft decisions. That included everything from a team’s trade strategies to who was picked versus who was still available. Here’s a look at who won and lost the NFL draft.
Biggest Winners
Kansas City Chiefs
For missing the playoffs, the Chiefs did well at restocking the cupboard during the Patrick Mahomes era.
Matthew Davis is an experienced, award-winning journalist who has covered major professional and college sports for years. His writing has appeared on Heavy, the Star Tribune, and The Catholic Spirit. He has a degree in mass communication from North Dakota State University.
