Top Draft Needs of Every NFL Team in 2026 for Week 6

Entering Week 6 of the NFL season, every team has identified holes and needs, with the 2026 NFL Draft boards beginning to take shape as the college football season progresses. A weekly series will break down each team's biggest needs and highlight potential draft prospects, ultimately creating a comprehensive 2026 draft big board for all teams, based on grades and rankings from the B/R NFL Draft Scouting Department.

For the Arizona Cardinals, safety is not a pressing need due to contracts with Budda Baker and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, but Jalen Thompson is an impending free agent who has served as strong safety and filled in at nickelback. The team should explore draft options to replace him, with prospects like Kilgore, McNeil-Warren, and Ramsey, who can play in the box or cover the slot, offering seamless transitions based on their versatility.

In the case of the Atlanta Falcons, the defensive line is not a top priority after drafting Zach Harrison in 2023 and using 2024 picks on Ruke Orhorhoro and Brandon Dorlus. However, they could add an interior defensive lineman due to Harrison's contract expiring in two years, David Onyemata's impending free agency, and Orhorhoro's injury and productivity struggles. Prospects with second-round or later grades can play multiple alignments, fitting the team's historical focus on versatile defensive linemen.