3 NFL Teams Given 'Failing' Grades For The 2026 Draft

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the number one pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

3 NFL Teams Given 'Failing' Grades For The 2026 Draft

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Holleran | Last updated Apr 26, 2026 8:59 AM ET

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The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books.

The first round of the NFL Draft started on Thursday night, with the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall. The NFL Draft ended on Saturday night, with the conclusion of the seventh round.

Who had the best drafts in the league?

The Cowboys got a ton of praise for taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. The Cowboys traded up to No. 11 overall to get the All-American defensive back. The Browns, meanwhile, were getting a lot of praise for their savvy moves, too.

Photo of the NFL Draft. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

Meanwhile, who had the worst drafts in the league?

Three NFL teams have been given "failing" grades by the official draft grades from Sporting News.

Three NFL teams with 'worst' 2026 NFL Drafts

Three NFL teams were given "failing" grades for their 2026 NFL Draft performances:

The Rams led the way with the worst 2026 NFL Draft, as they took Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall, despite having Matthew Stafford behind center.

Los Angeles is thinking toward the future, of course, but they are also ready to win now. The Rams got crushed for their thought process, though.

Who do you think had the worst 2026 NFL Draft?

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