Most picks in the 2026 NFL Draft: Steelers, Ravens, Patriots pace the league with double-digit selections originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The NFL's ecosystem is due to be replenished in the coming few days, with a new crop of youngsters slated to take their place among the sport's elite.The eyes of the football world will be fixed onto Pittsburgh's North Shore come Thursday night, with Fernando Mendoza, Sonny Styles and more slated to find out their NFL destinations.All told, 257 selections will be made across the three-day spectacle.
All 32 sides will have a part to play in the festivities, although some will be more involved than others.Six sides have at least 10 picks at their disposal. The defending Super Bowl champions will not; the Seahawks have fewer selections than any side this year.With that, here's what you need to know about the teams with the most and fewest picks in this year's NFL Draft.MORE: Everything to know about the 2026 NFL DraftWho has the most picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?One week out from the draft, the Steelers lead the pack, wielding 12 picks. The Dolphins, Jaguars, Patriots and Ravens aren't too far behind, holding 11 picks apiece.
The Raiders have 10 picks, while six teams -- the Browns, Chiefs, Lions, Jets, Titans and Vikings -- have nine selections.TeamSelectionsSteelers12Dolphins11Jaguars11Patriots11Ravens11Raiders10Browns 9Chiefs9Lions9Jets9Titans9Vikings9MORE 2026 NFL DRAFT: SN's 7-round mock | Top 140 big board | Expert mock draft roundupWho has the fewest picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?The Seahawks have the fewest picks in this year's draft, collecting just four after a spate of trades. The Chargers and Falcons have five picks, while the Commanders and 49ers are in possession of six -- assuming they don't add more draft capital.TeamSelectionsSeahawks4Chargers5Falcons5Commanders649ers6Buccaneers7Bears7Bills7Broncos7Buccaneers7Cardinals7Colts7Giants7Panthers7Rams7MORE: Full 2026 NFL Draft orderTotal 2016 NFL Draft picks by teamHere's a look at each team's number of draft picks as of April 17. TeamSelectionsCardinals7Falcons5Ravens11Bills7Panthers7Bears7Bengals8Browns9Cowboys8Broncos7Lions9Packers8Texans8Colts7Jaguars 11Chiefs9Raiders10Chargers5Rams7Dolphins11Vikings9Patriots11Saints8Giants7Jets9Eagles8Steelers1249ers6Seahawks4Buccaneers7Titans9Commanders6