The 2026 MUFL Draft delivered everything the league has come to expect — chaos, surprises, steals, reaches, sleeper hits, and a few moments that will be talked about all season long. From franchise quarterbacks being crowned to defensive cornerstones reshaping entire divisions, this draft class is one of the deepest and most impactful we’ve seen in years.
Some GMs stayed disciplined and built patiently.
Others swung for the fences.
A few drafted like they were blindfolded.
And several teams walked out of the draft with rosters that look dangerously close to championship-ready.
This is the official Madden Underground Draft Breakdown — a full team-by-team evaluation with detailed analysis, scheme fit commentary, depth-chart impact, and final draft grades.
Let’s get into it.
AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens
Top Picks: Caleb Banks (DT), Randon Fontenette (SS), Jaishawn Barham (MLB), Carson Beck (QB)
Summary:
The Ravens went trenches-first, grabbing DT Caleb Banks who fits Baltimore’s long-standing love for interior bullies. Banks brings power, block-shed and immediate rotational starter value in Year 1. Day 2 was all about athleticism — Fontenette and Barham give Baltimore flexibility in nickel and dime sub-packages. Carson Beck was a smart late-round developmental QB.
Strengths: Violent defensive front upgrades, versatile LB additions
Concerns: No WR depth, offensive help missing
Grade: B+
Cincinnati Bengals
Top Picks: Eric Singleton Jr. (WR), Drew Shelton (RG), DaQuan Watkins (SS)
Summary:
Cincinnati walked out with rotational pieces, but not a true difference maker. Singleton is shifty but developmental. Shelton helps the OL but doesn’t project as long-term starter. Watkins is a depth safety.
Strengths: Depth at WR and OL
Concerns: No defensive cornerstone added; no impact starter
Grade: C
Cleveland Browns
Top Picks: Sincere Brown (WR), Kendrick Law (WR), Kadyn Proctor (LT), Diego Pavia (QB), Makhi Hughes (HB), Connor Lew (C)
Summary:
One of the league’s strongest drafts. WR Sincere Brown and Kendrick Law immediately boost the passing attack. Proctor is a decade-long franchise left tackle. Pavia is a future QB2 with sneaky upside. Interior OL depth was a huge win.
Strengths: Offense rebuilt instantly
Concerns: WR room is young and must develop fast
Grade: A
Pittsburgh Steelers
Top Picks: Taylen Green (QB), Amare Ferrell (FS), Jaylen Snead (LB), Ja’Kobi Lane (WR), Jam Miller (HB)
Summary:
Pittsburgh went franchise-hunting at No. 1 with Taylen Green. His athleticism gives them a modern identity. Rounds 4–7 were sneaky-good — Ferrell and Snead bring speed to the defense, Lane is a WR4 who can grow, and Jam Miller may become a change-of-pace weapon.
Strengths: New franchise QB, athletic defensive depth
Concerns: Green must develop quickly
Grade: A-
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans
Top Picks: Jeremiyah Love (HB), Christian Miller (DT), Dasan McCullough (LB), Blake Horvath (QB)
Summary:
The Texans walked out with arguably the best player in the entire draft in Love. Christian Miller in Round 2 was a robbery. McCullough adds utility on passing downs. Horvath is a throwaway depth pick.
Strengths: Elite RB + elite DT combo
Concerns: Very little offense added outside of HB
Grade: A
Indianapolis Colts
Top Picks: Jermaine Matthews Jr. (CB), LT Overton (EDGE), Elijah Pritchett (RT), Raylen Wilson (LB)
Summary:
Indy built the defense and OL. Matthews is sticky in man and projects as a starter. Overton brings size and strength. Pritchett is a developmental right tackle. Wilson is a rotational LB.
Strengths: Secondary improvements
Concerns: No explosive weapons added
Grade: B
Jacksonville Jaguars
Top Picks: C.J. Allen (MLB), Blake Miller (RG), Derrick Moore (EDGE)
Summary:
Allen was a strong linebacker pickup — 78 OVR with range. Jaguars didn’t add enough offensive weapons. They drafted several depth linemen but no instant starters.
Strengths: LB core improved
Concerns: No WR/RB upside added
Grade: C+
Tennessee Titans
Top Picks: Red Murock (EDGE), Jacob Rodriguez (WILL), Jake Golday (SAM), Devonte Ross (WR), Boubacar Traore (EDGE)
Summary:
A complete defensive overhaul. Rodriguez (81 OVR) is one of the best defensive steals of the entire draft. Murock and Traore give TN a stable EDGE rotation. Golday is a scheme-specific SAM who fits perfectly. Ross adds WR depth.
Strengths: Identity-defining LB draft, deep EDGE rotation
Concerns: No RB/OL taken
Grade: A-
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
Top Picks: Sonny Styles (LB/S), Will Lee III (CB), Zakee Wheatley (FS)
Summary:
A defensive masterclass. Sonny Styles is a hybrid chess piece. Lee at the top of Round 2 was elite value. Wheatley rounds out a secondary that now looks dangerous.
Strengths: DB core massively upgraded
Concerns: Still no offensive talent added
Grade: A
Miami Dolphins
Top Picks: Harold Perkins Jr., Carnell Tate, Amare Campbell (LB)
Summary:
Perkins is a freak athlete who will start Day 1. Tate is a WR2 with high upside. Campbell adds middle-field speed.
Strengths: Speed everywhere
Concerns: Minor trench help
Grade: B+
New England Patriots
Top Picks: Evan Stewart (WR), Dylan Edwards (HB), R.J. Maryland (TE), Antonio Kite (CB)
Summary:
Solid, safe draft addressing offense. Stewart is the crown jewel. Edwards adds burst. Maryland is a TE2 with upside.
Strengths: Offensive weapons for immediate use
Concerns: No defensive pillars added
Grade: B
New York Jets
Top Picks: Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE), Dominick Zvada (K), Brett Thorson (P), Fernando Mendoza (QB)
Summary:
The Jets drafted the best EDGE in the class, then shockingly drafted a kicker AND a punter. Mendoza is a developmental QB.
Strengths: Bain, and special teams are elite
Concerns: No offensive skill players
Grade: C+ (boosted by Bain)
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
Top Picks: Domani Jackson (CB), Zachariah Branch (WR), Lee Hunter (DT), Randon Fontenette (SS)
Summary:
Denver had one of the most complete drafts. Jackson is a future star CB. Branch is a home-run threat. Hunter gives them interior muscle.
Strengths: CB/WR instant starters
Concerns: None major
Grade: A
Kansas City Chiefs
Top Picks: Aaron Anderson (WR), Keionte Scott (CB), Chase Roberts (WR)
Summary:
KC added more speed threats for Mahomes. Anderson will contribute immediately. Secondary upgrades were minimal but needed.
Strengths: WR room reloaded
Concerns: Defense still thin
Grade: B
Las Vegas Raiders
Top Picks: Antonio Williams (WR), Anthony Smith (DT), Ryan Baer (RT)
Summary:
LV grabbed a WR with starter traits and built depth in the trenches.
Strengths: Depth and physicality
Concerns: No defensive playmaker
Grade: C+
Los Angeles Chargers
Top Picks: Peter Woods (EDGE), AJ Harris (CB), Dontay Corleone (DT)
Summary:
The Chargers had one of the best defensive drafts in the entire league. Woods + Corleone is a violent combo.
Strengths: Defensive line dominance
Concerns: Need WR help
Grade: A-
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears
Top Picks: Barion Brown (WR), Jermod McCoy (CB), Darius Taylor (HB)
Summary:
Chicago doubled down on explosiveness with Brown and Taylor — both can start early.
Strengths: Offensive weapons
Concerns: No OL added
Grade: B
Detroit Lions
Top Picks: Deontae Lawson (LB), Suntarine Perkins (LB), Josh Moten (CB), Jude Bowry (LT)
Summary:
Lions rebuilt the LB room overnight. Lawson is a general. Perkins adds speed. Moten gives depth.
Strengths: LB overhaul
Concerns: No offensive boost
Grade: B+
Green Bay Packers
Top Picks: Ar’maj Reed-Adams (RG), Gracen Halton (DT), Jaydn Ott (HB)
Summary:
GB drafted well for depth but no true game-changers.
Strengths: Strong interior OL
Concerns: No elite additions
Grade: C+
Minnesota Vikings
Top Picks: King Mack (SS), Avieon Terrell (CB), Kamari Ramsey (FS), Ethan Onianwa (LT)
Summary:
Minnesota completely rebuilt the secondary with two safeties and a CB. Onianwa was a solid RT value.
Strengths: Secondary rebuilt
Concerns: No front seven additions
Grade: B
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons
Top Picks: Squirrel White (WR), Amari Niblack (TE), Braelin Moore (C)
Summary:
Atlanta went offense-heavy but didn’t get a true difference-maker.
Strengths: Speed additions
Concerns: No defensive help
Grade: C
Carolina Panthers
Top Picks: Anthony Hill Jr. (MLB), Cade Klubnik (QB), Malik Muhammad (CB), Oscar Delp (TE)
Summary:
Fantastic draft. Hill is a defensive captain. Klubnik creates a clear direction. Muhammad will start early.
Strengths: Franchise QB + defensive leader
Concerns: WR depth untouched
Grade: A
New Orleans Saints
Top Picks: Kenyon Sadiq (TE), Chris Johnson (CB), Kyle Louis (LB), Tim Keenan III (DT)
Summary:
One of the league’s best drafts. Sadiq is one of the rare mismatches in the class. Johnson is starter-level.
Strengths: Defensive overhaul, TE mismatch
Concerns: None major
Grade: A+
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Top Picks: Nicholas Singleton (HB), Jaedyn Roberts (RG), Deion Burks (WR)
Summary:
Tampa added a franchise HB in Singleton. Rest of the draft focused on depth.
Strengths: Elite RB
Concerns: No defensive studs
Grade: B
NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys
Top Picks: T.J. Parker (EDGE), Caleb Downs (FS), Dillon Thieneman (SS)
Summary:
Cowboys drafted two generational defensive players and an elite safety pairing. Best defensive draft in the league.
Strengths: Defense rebuilt in two picks
Concerns: None
Grade: A+
New York Giants
Top Picks: Nick Harbor (WR), DJ McKinney (CB), Austin Barber (LT)
Summary:
Harbor is a freak athlete. McKinney gives CB depth. Barber is solid.
Strengths: Splash at WR
Concerns: Secondary depth remains thin
Grade: B
Philadelphia Eagles
Top Picks: Kelby Collins (EDGE), Jordyn Tyson (WR), Garrett Nussmeier (QB)
Summary:
A safe, balanced draft. Collins is a high-floor pick, Tyson is a deep threat, Nussmeier is insurance.
Strengths: Trench and WR help
Concerns: No CB
Grade: B-
Washington Commanders
Top Picks: Matayo Uiagalelei (EDGE), Tacario Davis (CB), Desmond Reid (FB)
Summary:
Commanders got the best length/speed CB in Davis, and Matayo is a violent EDGE.
Strengths: Defense strengthened
Concerns: No offensive pieces
Grade: A-
NFC WEST
Arizona Cardinals
Top Picks: David Bailey (EDGE), Jerimiah Earby (CB), Jaheim White (HB)
Summary:
Solid defensive draft with rotational upside. Bailey is strong, Earby is a developmental CB.
Strengths: Defense improved
Concerns: Offensive help needed
Grade: B-
Los Angeles Rams
Top Picks: Francis Mauigoa (LT), Mansoor Delane (CB), Makai Lemon (WR), Kaytron Allen (HB)
Summary:
Hard to argue with this draft. Mauigoa + Delane = two rookies who play immediately. Lemon may be a WR1 in two seasons.
Strengths: Balanced, high-impact draft
Concerns: None
Grade: A
San Francisco 49ers
Top Picks: Trinidad Chambliss (QB), Kevin Concepcion (WR), Caleb Lomu (LT)
Summary:
SF drafted multiple developmental prospects rather than instant starters.
Strengths: Long-term plays
Concerns: No immediate help on the roster
Grade: C+
Seattle Seahawks
Top Picks: Spencer Fano (RT), Keldric Faulk (EDGE), Robert Spears-Jennings (FS), Taurean York (LB)
Summary:
Seattle quietly had one of the strongest drafts in the NFC. Fano and Faulk are instant contributors. Jennings is a great value pick.
Strengths: OL + defensive youth infusion
Concerns: WR/RB untouched
Grade: A-