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Gilberto Manzano

2026 NFL Draft Needs for Every NFC Team After Free Agency

Earlier this week, we shared the draft needs for all 16 AFC teams. Now, it’s time to break down what the NFC teams could be searching for ahead of the opening round of the NFL draft on April 23. 

But first, let me start by saying that we kept the draft needs to no more than four positions. I’m sure Jets and Dolphins fans are screaming at me for not addressing all of the positions on those wanting rosters. Realistically, most teams will address three to four positions ahead of the upcoming season. Only special draft classes can have a real impact across more than four positions, and teams have already addressed multiple needs via free agency.  

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