The NFL has officially awarded 33 compensatory draft picks to 15 teams for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, according to @AdamSchefter. The Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers headline the announcement, each receiving a league-high four additional selections.
The Minnesota Vikings are set to make the first compensatory selection of the year at No. 97 overall in the third round. Joining them in the third round with compensatory picks are the Eagles (No. 98), Steelers (No. 99), and the Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 100). The Jaguars' selection was originally eligible to the Detroit Lions following the hiring of former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as head coach of the New York Jets.
Compensatory picks are awarded based on a proprietary formula that accounts for a team's net loss of free agents, as well as salary, playing time, and postseason honors. With today's update, the Ravens have now secured 64 compensatory picks since 1994, the most of any franchise in NFL history. The Denver Broncos will close out the draft with the final two compensatory picks at Nos. 256 and 257 overall.
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