Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft 2026: Updated draft order before Week 17 vs. Cardinals

Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft 2026: Updated draft order before Week 17 vs. Cardinals
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The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Miami Dolphins on Sunday to improve to 5-10 on the season. While this victory didn’t change their current draft position, wins against the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns in the final two games would likely drop them at least a few spots.

Here is the updated draft order heading into Week 17 of the season.

Updated 2026 NFL Draft order

  1. New York Giants (2-13)
  2. Las Vegas Raiders (2-13)
  3. Cleveland Browns (3-12)
  4. New York Jets (3-12)
  5. Tennessee Titans (3-12)
  6. Arizona Cardinals (3-12)
  7. Washington Commanders (3-12)
  8. New Orleans Saints (5-10)
  9. Cincinnati Bengals (5-10)
  10. Miami Dolphins (6-9)
  11. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons) (6-9)
  12. Kansas City Chiefs (6-9)
  13. Dallas Cowboys (6-8-1)
  14. Baltimore Ravens (7-8)
  15. Minnesota Vikings (7-8)
  16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8)
  17. Detroit Lions (8-7)
  18. New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts) (8-7)
  19. Carolina Panthers (8-7)
  20. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6)
  21. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay Packers) (9-5-1)
  22. Philadelphia Eagles (10-5)
  23. Houston Texans (10-5)
  24. Buffalo Bills (11-4)
  25. Los Angeles Chargers (11-4)
  26. San Francisco 49ers (11-4)
  27. Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars) (11-4)
  28. Los Angeles Rams (11-4)
  29. Chicago Bears (11-4)
  30. New England Patriots (12-3)
  31. Denver Broncos (12-3)
  32. Seattle Seahawks (12-3)

Remaining games for teams directly below the Bengals:

  • Miami – vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at New England Patriots
  • Atlanta – vs. Los Angelas Rams, vs. New Orleans Saints
  • Kansas City – vs. Denver Broncos, at Las Vegas Raiders
  • Dallas – at Washington Commanders, at New York Giants

Remaining games for teams tied with the Bengals record:

  • Saints – at Tennessee Titans, at Atlanta Falcons