A quarterback has been taken first overall in the NFL Draft for three straight years, going into 2026, and seven of the last eight.
It’s expected that another quarterback will be drafted No. 1 overall this year, with Fernando Mendoza going to the Raiders.
Below is a list of the last 10 first overall picks in the NFL Draft.
Last 10 First Overall Picks in NFL Draft
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cam Ward | Titans |
| 2024 | Caleb Williams | Bears |
| 2023 | Bryce Young | Panthers |
| 2022 | Travon Walker | Jaguars |
| 2021 | Trevor Lawrence | Jaguars |
| 2020 | Joe Burrow | Bengals |
| 2019 | Kyler Murray | Cardinals |
| 2018 | Baker Mayfield | Browns |
| 2017 | Myles Garrett | Browns |
| 2016 | Jared Goff | Rams |
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