NFL Draft Focuses on Top Prospects One Week Out

NFL teams are finalizing their draft boards one week before the 2026 NFL Draft. League sources provided intelligence regarding team intentions and prospect evaluations.

Sources indicated the New York Jets' strategy at the No. 2 overall selection. Analysts identified a team as a potential 'chaos candidate' for the No. 3 overall pick. This team's selection could significantly impact subsequent picks.

General Managers and scouts are also evaluating several risers on draft boards. Trade discussions are intensifying among teams holding high draft capital. These talks involve potential moves up and down the draft order. Top prospects continue to undergo final assessments by NFL front offices.