NFL draft order update, Titans poised to lock into top 5

The Tennessee Titans did their part in securing a top-5 pick on Jan. 4 against the Jaguars.

Tennessee fell behind 41-7 into the fourth quarter at Jacksonville, locking the Titans into a top-5 pick (pending the final result) as it stands.

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Tennessee can move up a couple more spots from No. 4 overall with wins by the Giants (playing Dallas in the early window) and the Jets (playing Buffalo in the late afternoon window).

Arizona looms as a possible team that could leap Tennessee in the draft order, pending the SOS tiebreaker.

Here's the current projected 2026 NFL Draft order:

Updated NFL draft order in 2026 if season ended right now

Order to be updated after Sunday's games

3. New York Jets (3-13)

7. Washington Commanders (4-12)

9. Kansas City Chiefs (6-10)

13. Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1)

18. New York Jets (from Indianapolis) (Colts' record is 8-8)

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