NFL Draft 2026 winners and losers: Jets, Giants load up; Cardinals ignore bigger needs

The first round of the NFL Draft is in the books, and despite a lack of star power compared to some years, Thursday night featured plenty of intriguing moves.Seven teams made multiple picks in the opening round, and there were eight trades as well, including six of the last seven selections.Some teams really seemed to help themselves in the opening round, while others delivered some head-scratching decisions. Some players heard their names called earlier than anticipated, and others endured slides that took them out of the first round.Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers after the first round.Advertisement