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๐Ÿˆ Best, worst, most confusing of the NFL draft

ESPN ยท Apr 27, 2026, 4:14 PM ยท Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Players landed with their new teams during a three-day run that saw a record run of pass catchers during the first two days and a few first-round curveballs.
  • Draft analysts Jordan Reid and Matt Miller have spent more than a year evaluating this class and have their opinions ready to go.
  • Who were the best value selections in each of the seven rounds?

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Players landed with their new teams during a three-day run that saw a record run of pass catchers during the first two days and a few first-round curveballs.

Draft analysts Jordan Reid and Matt Miller have spent more than a year evaluating this class and have their opinions ready to go. So we asked them to break down this draft in 29 categories, from best (and worst) picks to a few long-term predictions.

Who were the best value selections in each of the seven rounds? Which teams dominated and what were the best trades? Which picks surprised the most and what are the most ideal quarterback fits? Was Ty Simpson really the best first-round play for the Rams? And how many of these rookie receivers are destined for stardom? Reid and Miller also made Rookie of the Year predictions, picked standout classes, pointed to confusing slides, found intriguing developmental prospects and suggested big takeaways. Let's get to it.

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