Draft Winds Shift: Seven Teams With Fresh Coaching Staffs Eye 2026 Picks

Seven NFL teams carrying brand-new head coaches and coordinators — the Raiders, Titans, Giants, Browns, Dolphins, Ravens and Steelers — are shaping their 2026 draft plans around new offensive/defensive schemes. The piece previews how each regime’s approach (Seattle- and Harbaugh-influenced offenses, 4-3 vs. varied fronts, run-heavy vs. pass-first tendencies, and a focus on OL, WR, RB, DB, and TE) will influence draft priorities, using Next Gen Stats and NFL IQ as guides. Expect position emphasis ranging from OL and WR to edge, DB, and interior run game components as teams try to implement their new systems in Year 1.)