The NFL announced its 2026 compensatory draft picks, awarding a total of 33 picks to 15 teams. The draft begins April 23 in Pittsburgh.
The Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars all received third-round picks. The Eagles, Steelers and Baltimore Ravens each received four picks, the most in the league.
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NFL teams receive these additional draft picks when a player, coach or executive leaves their previous team and signs with another team.
For player-based compensatory picks, their quality depends on factors such as the player’s salary with his new team, playing time, and accolades such as All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections. Teams are only eligible for compensatory draft picks if they lose players through free agency at the end of their contracts, rather than by cutting players. If a team loses a free agent and replaces him with a player of similar caliber within the same year, these draft picks can be eliminated.
Additionally, compensatory draft picks may be awarded if a team loses a minority coach or personnel due to a head coaching or general manager change.
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Below is a list of all competing selections for the award, listed in order of overall selection number.
third round
97. Minnesota Vikings
98. Philadelphia Eagles
99. Pittsburgh Steelers
100. Jacksonville Jaguars (via Lions)*
fourth round
133. San Francisco 49ers
134. Las Vegas Raiders
135. Pittsburgh Steelers
136. New Orleans Saints
137. Philadelphia Eagles
138. San Francisco 49ers
139. San Francisco 49ers
140. New York Jets
fifth round
173. Baltimore Ravens
174. Baltimore Ravens
175. Las Vegas Raiders
176. Kansas City Chiefs
177. Dallas Cowboys
178. Philadelphia Eagles
179. New York Jets
180. Dallas Cowboys
181. Detroit Lions
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Round six
214. Pittsburgh Steelers
215. Philadelphia Eagles
216. Pittsburgh Steelers
seventh round
249. Indianapolis Colts
250. Baltimore Ravens
251. Los Angeles Rams
252. Los Angeles Rams
253. Baltimore Ravens
254. Indianapolis Colts
255. Green Bay Packers
256. Denver Broncos
257. Denver Broncos
