That's where a first-round pick could come in and elevate the floor and ceiling of the room. And in particular, the Vikings could use a dynamic player who can help them up front in the run game. After having an elite run defense in 2024, the Vikings traded away Harrison Phillips and were only 14th in opponent EPA per rush last season.

The Houston Texans ' season ended Sunday afternoon with a 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC divisional round. The defeat rapidly ushers in the offseason, and it also solidifies Houston's position in the 2026 NFL draft.

Ben Shelton, left, of the U.S. serves to Jannik Sinner of Italy on Rod Laver Arena during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) AP

Fernando Mendoza and Rueben Bain Jr. are the stars of the CFP title game, and they're sure to become fixtures of 2026 NFL mock drafts soon.

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, giving the 49ers a clear starting point for an offseason that now shifts from playoff aspirations to roster repair.

Alex de Minaur, left, of Australia and Alex Michelsen of the U.S. play their fourth round match on Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) AP

The 2026 NFL Draft order is mostly set with the regular season finished, but will continue to evolve in the playoffs. Here's the updated list.