NFL Draft Grades: Jets, Raiders Top Picks

0:00On April 26, the 2026 NFL draft grades dropped early, as always, ranking all 32 teams from best to worst. New York Jets take the crown with an A-plus, snagging outside linebacker David Bailey's second overall, tight-end Kenyans to Deek, wide receiver Omar, Cooper, and cornerback D'Angelo Ponds via smart trades. Fourth round quarterback Cade Clubnik adds depth to setting them up for starters right away. Raiders earn an A-picking quarterback Fernando Mendoza, first overall to spark their rebuild, plus defensive backs, trade-and-stukes, and Germain McCoy, and running back Mike Washington, Jr. Giants match with an A on outside linebacker Arville Reese at fifth, trading for offensive tackle Frances Mauigoa, and adding cornerback Colton Hood, and wide receiver Malachi Fields. Browns and Seahawks round out the top five A's and A-minus, loading up on immediate starters like offensive linemen and receivers. Fans are buzzing over

1:01these halls, positioning teams for playoff pushes, especially Jets and Raiders shaking off rough years. Impact hits hard for squads like Cleveland stacking talents around their quarterback hunt, whilst Seattle doubles picks despite losing stars. Background trades from last year, like Jets grabbing Ponds, show general managers playing chess months ahead. Lower ranks reveal risks, like cheese trading quarterback Trent McDuffy for defensive youth, but skimping on quarterback Patrick Mahomes help landing B-minus. Rams grabbed quarterback Ty Simpson 13th, but prioritized veteran Matthew Stafford earning C-plus. Bottom feeders, Falcons and Jaguars scraped D-plus and D, hurt by prior deals for pass rushers and two-way star Travis Hunter, who under-delivered. These great spotlight how drafts blend instant impact with long bets, so eyes stay glued as rookies hit the field and reshape contenders this fall. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI.