With wild-card weekend now complete, their position for the first round of the 2026 NFL draft is locked in. For the second consecutive year, the Chargers own the No. 22 overall pick after the Texans beat the Steelers.

See what the first-round order would be if the 2026 NFL Draft took place after Wild-Card Weekend playoff results.

Mendoza is an accurate thrower to all three levels who constantly goes to the right place with the ball. The offense uses plenty of RPOs, but Mendoza is an efficient operator in true dropback situations like on third down and in the red zone. He’s also a solid athlete and creator.

The first two Wild Card games are in the books. Let's dive into the fresh first round draft order in the 2026 NFL Draft as the playoffs roll on.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Los Angeles vs. New England picks for the 2026 NFL playoff edition of 'Sunday Night Football'