ESPN NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates break down all the top prospects and all 32 teams' needs throughout the year with host Mike Greenberg. They’ll answer who’s up, who’s down and whose pick could swing a franchise – because draft season never ends.
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ESPN NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates break down all the top prospects and all 32 teams' needs throughout the year with host Mike Greenberg. They’ll answer who’s up, who’s down and whose pick could swing a franchise – because draft season never ends.
Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're listing the strongest and weakest positions of the 2026 NFL Draft Class (according to our experts).
(0:00) Welcome to First Draft
(0:42) How should Dolphins approach 2026 NFL Draft?
(6:13) Strongest positions of 2026 NFL Draft Class
(7:11) Strongest position: Edge Rusher
(10:00) Strongest position: Wide receiver
(16:23) Strongest position: Quarterback
(26:56) Weakest position: Running back
(31:03) Weakest position: Interior offensive linemen
(32:02) Cincinnati TE Joe Royer, Duke CB Chandler Rivers
(38:20) Final thoughts!
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First Draft
ESPN NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates break down all the top prospects and all 32 teams' needs throughout the year with host Mike Greenberg. They’ll answer who’s up, who’s down and whose pick could swing a franchise – because draft season never ends.
