The 2026 NFL Draft is upon us, beginning on Thursday, April 23 until Saturday, April 25, live from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
This is the ideal time to take a look at NFL Draft odds and best bets because we’re starting to get a better read on landing spots, especially in the first round.
On this page, you’ll find NFL Draft odds and best bets for the first 10 selections and much more. If you’re interested in reading a full breakdown of the first round, check out my NFL Mock Draft.
NFL Draft Odds & Props
NFL odds used for these NFL Draft props are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook and current as of Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
2026 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Odds
- Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (-20000)
- David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (+9000)
- Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State (+9000)
Fernando Mendoza is entrenched as the first overall pick for the Raiders. This team actually made a smart move in bringing Kirk Cousins, allowing Mendoza to learn from the sidelines until the supporting cast is improved.
To be honest, I’m surprised that DraftKings is still offering this market. It feels completely set in stone. Obviously, the odds are prohibitive at (-20000). It’s not like you can lay a massive wager for a tiny profit because there are low limits on draft props.
Just avoid this one.
2026 NFL Draft No. 2 Pick Odds
- David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (-175)
- Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State (+135)
There are only two viable options for the Jets at No. 2: David Bailey or Arvell Reese. It comes down to whether they want proven production (Bailey) or untapped upside (Reese).
The odds have fluctuated throughout this process, with Reese going from the favorite to the underdog. With that in mind, there’s more volatility here than the (-175) price on Bailey suggests. I’d avoid this market unless I got a better price on Reese. If it moves to +200 or longer, it may be worth a sprinkle.
We don’t have to worry about the Jets trading down here because they’re stacked with draft capital, so that’s an added note worth mentioning.
2026 NFL Draft No. 3 Pick Odds
- Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State (+150)
- David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (+170)
- Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (+280)
We’ve heard some rumors that the Cardinals could potentially ignore positional value and just take Jeremiyah Love at 3 because they view him as the best player available. However, that feels reckless considering how many needs they have. Did we forget how bad Ashton Jeanty looked on a dumpster fire Raiders team?
The Cardinals could potentially trade down here, especially if a team enamored with Reese wants to secure him. He looks like the best play for this market, but the price isn’t good enough at +150.
2026 NFL Draft No. 4 Pick Odds
- Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (-120)
- Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (+450)
- David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (+450)
- Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State (+650)
- Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State (+1200)
Here’s where we can get some value. Yes, Love makes some sense to add a dynamic playmaker to this offense, helping out Cam Ward. But the Titans just hired a defensive-minded head coach in Robert Saleh.
Coming from the 49ers, where they have a long history of elite linebackers, including Fred Warner, Styles makes a ton of sense to become the leader of this revamped defense.
Best Bet: Sonny Styles No. 4 Pick (+450)
In my eyes, the Titans have too many needs to use the 4th overall pick on Love. Even with that, a -120 price is too overconfident in that outcome.
I love the value on Styles +450, making this one of my NFL Draft best bets.
2026 NFL Draft No. 5 Pick Odds
- Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (+190)
- Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (+275)
- Caleb Downs, DB, Alabama (+380)
- Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (+425)
Given the pricing we’re getting here, there’s too much overconfidence that Love will be a Titan, with Styles falling to the Giants. If Styles goes to Tennessee as I project, we could see the G-Men pounce on Love.
Now that they traded Dexter Lawrence for the 10th overall pick, they can take the best player available here, since their next pick can be used to address more of a need.
Best Bet: Jeremiyah Love No. 5 Pick (+425)
I really like the value on Love to the Giants at (+425) odds. The team showed interest in Kenneth Walker in free agency, so they clearly want to upgrade this backfield.
Getting Love would help Jaxson Dart because he’d now have a franchise back moving forward. New head coach John Harbaugh saw the impact that Derrick Henry had for the Ravens, so this move could be enticing for him.
2026 NFL Draft No. 6 Pick Odds
- Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State (+300)
- Spencer Fano, OT, Utah (+380)
- Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (+450)
- Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (+600)
- Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
- Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (+800)
The Browns are a total wild card at 6 because it feels likely that they go with an offensive lineman, but that would be considered a minor reach here.
There’s a legit chance that they trade down from this pick, which makes Carnell Tate (+300) and Jordyn Tyson (+800) look viable. A team looking to move up could try to leapfrog the Commanders at 7, who have a clear need at wide receiver.
Best Bet: Carnell Tate No. 6 Pick (+300)
Here’s what I like about this bet: if the Browns stay at 6, it makes sense for them to keep a Buckeye in Ohio by bringing in Carnell Tate to go along with Jerry Jeudy and Harold Fannin Jr.
But if they trade down with the Jets, who have a ton of draft capital, making them a suitable partner, that’s a good fit as well. The Jets need another wideout, so pairing Tate with their other former Buckeye, Garrett Wilson, feels like a potential outcome.
2026 NFL Draft No. 7 Pick Odds
- Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State Buckeyes (+225)
- Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame (+425)
- Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (+450)
- Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU (+600)
- Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (+600)
- Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (+800)
- Caleb Downs, DB, Ohio State (+900)
The Commanders are a wild card here. They could go wide receiver or continue to upgrade the defense. In my scenario, where Styles goes at 4, Love at 5, and Tate at 6, that would leave them with Tyson as a legit option.
But I see a major value at the current pricing. It would be a defensive player who could be the new heart of their defense.
Best Bet: Caleb Downs No. 7 Pick (+900)
I don’t see how Downs is available to us at +900 here. That seems like a major deal, especially since the Commanders can use an elite defensive back, one they haven’t had since Sean Taylor.
I love this play to help complete a revamped defense. They can get Brandon Aiyuk when the 49ers release him to address wide receiver.
2026 NFL Draft No. 8 Pick Odds
- Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (+200)
- Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State (+400)
- Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU (+425)
- Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (+650)
I think that the Saints need to add a wide receiver to help out Chris Olave. Tyler Shough showed promise as a rookie, so you want to surround your young quarterback with weapons to help him continue to develop.
Best Bet: Jordyn Tyson No. 8 Pick (+200)
I know that the price on Tyson is a bit steep at +200 odds, but given my Styles-Love-Tate-Downs scenario, Tyson makes the most sense here. I’ll continue to make wagers according to how I see the draft unfolding, so let’s take Tyson to pair with Olave.
2026 NFL Draft No. 9 Pick Odds
- Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (+370)
- Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU (+450)
- Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (+450)
- Spencer Fano, OT, Utah (+500)
- Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (+900)
The Chiefs are a total wild card for me here. They definitely need another cornerback, which makes Mansoor Delane look like the best fit.
However, I’m not confident to place a wager on this market, since an offensive lineman would make a lot of sense as well. They could even trade out of the pick.
2026 NFL Draft No. 10 Pick Odds
- Caleb Downs, DB, Ohio State (+290)
- Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State (+400)
- Olaivega Ioane, OL, Penn State (+500)
- Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (+600)
- Spencer Fano, OT, Utah (+900)
This is the Giants second pick in the first round. After taking Love at No. 5 (in my projections), it would make sense for them to pursue defense. But with Downs off the board, taking another defender would be a reach.
How about drafting an offensive lineman? It would establish a new identity under Harbaugh: smash-mouth football, taking a running back and then a mauler.
Best Bet: Olaivavega Ioane No. 10 Pick (+500)
That’s why I’m going with Olaivavega Ioane here. He’s a plug-and-play guard who would fit this new offensive identity.
While other offensive linemen may be ranked higher, the Giants could prefer the best run-blocker here. I’ll take my chances on Ioane.
2026 NFL Draft First OL Selected
- Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (-210)
- Spencer Fano, OT, Utah (+200)
- Kadin Proctor, OT, Alabama (+1000)
- Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia (+1300)
- Olaivavega Ioane, OL, Penn State (+1800)
There’s some upside in targeting this market because it’s a wide-open race for first offensive lineman selected.
While the Browns may take one at No. 6, they also could trade down. I have the Giants taking Ioane at 10, so the +1800 price looks enticing, but I’m not sure if the Chiefs go OL at 9, so I’m going to pass on this market.
The bottom line: I wouldn’t lay -210 juice on Mauigoa, that’s for sure. Just too expensive given the volatility.
