Day: April 29, 2026

We’re right in the middle of the NFL offseason, but there seems to be a clear team to beat emerging. Colin Cowherd agrees with that sentiment. In the latest edition of the Herd Hierarchy, Cowherd placed a team that’s been at No. 1 in several other power rankings in his top spot as well. However, Cowherd thinks that a Super Bowl contender had a sneaky good draft to move them into the No. 2 spot, and the Chicago Bears continued their ascent with a strong performance over the weekend. So, now that the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, let’s take a look at Cowherd’s updated top 10, with Super Bowl odds via DraftKings Sportsbook. Cowherd’s thoughts: “Mike McDaniel, I think, is a perfect fit for Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh. This team knew its issue. They had to get an edge rusher and they had to fix the O-line. Four of their eight pick were offensive linemen. I think I probably have them rate several spots below where they’ll finish.” Super Bowl odds: +1600 Cowherd’s thoughts: “I think [Eagles offensive coordinator] Sean Mannion is young, but he works. I think between Makai Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown, they’ll be OK once they move off A.J. Brown. It’s a very coordinator-dependent franchise. I think they upgraded in the draft, getting Jonathan Greenard from Minnesota, that will help their pass rush. I have so much respect for the organization and the GM [Howie Roseman].” Super Bowl odds: +1600 Cowherd’s thoughts: “I think the Houston Texans have the best defense I’ve seen in this league, in probably about seven to eight years. It’s unbelievable. Then they went and got David Montgomery to go with Woody Marks. So they have upgraded the running back room. They added three new starters on the offensive line. The old line has been their enigma and they’ve won multiple playoff games last year with the 27th-ranked O-line. They upgraded their running back room. Tank Dell comes back. They upgraded their O-line and I think have one of the top two or three defensive minds in the game.” Super Bowl odds: +1800 Cowherd’s thoughts: “Listen, folks, much like Philadelphia, much like the Rams, the good teams have selective drafts. They need like three or four spots, so they made splash moves getting the best running back in free agency, Kenneth Walker, the best cornerback in the draft [Mansoor Delane] and two guys in the defensive front [Peter Woods and R Mason Thomas] also. Rashee Rice is back from injury. Josh Simmons is back from injury. Patrick Mahomes, ahead of schedule, is back from injury. It’s a quarterback-and-coach league. Don’t sell your Chiefs stock, I’ll buy it.” Super Bowl odds: +1500 Cowherd’s thoughts: “I think Drew Petzing, former Cardinals OC, is a huge upgrade. I don’t think he’s Ben Johnson, but Arizona last year was like a top 10 third-down offense, and we’re like, how? I got a bad offensive line. They have a defensive coach when they were doing it because they have a really smart offensive coordinator. I love their GM [Brad Holmes]. They had to go get a left tackle. They were drafting for specific needs. I think their roster is excellent. It may not be Philadelphia, but it’s close. I think they’re a playoff team.” Super Bowl odds: +1800 Cowherd’s thoughts: “Denver upgraded with Davis Webb at offensive coordinator. A lot of people were interested. They trade for Jaylen Waddle to ensure Bo Nix’s continued growth. They were the No. 1 seed last year. Now the Raiders will be better in the division and so will the Chargers. I don’t know if they’ll be the number one seed, but they went and got Jonah Coleman. They went and got another running back with [RJ] Harvey. Obviously, Sean Payton knows quarterbacks and has a lot of leverage, like Ben Johnson, when it comes to building this team through the draft. They’ve got a stacked offense. Tremendous pass rush. Big home field advantage early in the season in the altitude.” Super Bowl odds: +1900 Cowherd’s thoughts: “I think their first two draft picks are home runs. Dillon Thieneman and Iowa center Logan Jones are going to last a long time in this league. Everybody can say they didn’t get a pass rush in, but did they upgrade their offense again and right now, this is an offensive franchise. Their young receiver group is going to grow and Sam Roush is arguably the best blocking tight end that allows them to run 13 personnel. The team lost to the Rams in a playoff game in which the Rams literally played perfect. No drop passes. One or two penalties. No turnovers. This team will vie for the NFC Championship.” Super Bowl odds: +2500 Cowherd’s thoughts: “I don’t think they’re going to be as good. Klint Kubiak … are they as good at coordinator? Tariq Woolen, I mean, he made some mistakes, but he was a large, fast corner. Coby Bryant, Kenneth Walker, I just don’t think they’ll quite have the juice they did last year. But I love the coach. I love Sam Darnold. John Schnieder drafts and develops. They did get a running back out of Notre Dame [Jadarian Price] that should solve, to some degree, their running back shortage going into the draft.” Super Bowl odds: +950 Cowherd’s thoughts: “I like Buffalo’s draft. Everybody now, low-hanging fruit, let’s beat up on Brandon Beane. … Skyler Bell, to me, could be one of those players that goes in the fourth round and I keep hearing how bad the draft is. Go watch Skyler Bell from UConn go to Buffalo and end up being a really nice, pleasant surprise. He won’t be their No. 1. He may be their No. 3 receiver, but now, when you put him with their slot, their tight ends, James Cook, Josh Allen, Dion Dawkins and Keon Coleman, [Bell] is going to continue to grow. I like him, and they went out and got Bradley Chubb. Their first pick was T.J. Parker, the rush end. I like their draft. I thought they did really well. My take is they’ll have a greater sensibility, a little more nuance and touch and satisfaction to their offense. Offensive guy now in the building. I like their draft. I thought they did a really good job with DJ Moore, who’s durable. A total pro. The Bears may miss DJ Moore more than people think.” Super Bowl odds: +1000 Cowherd’s thoughts: “The Rams knew they were taking Ty Simpson. They ended up getting a vertical tight end and an offensive tackle. Keep your eye on the receiver out of Miami [CJ Daniels] in the sixth round, the guy that made that great catch against Notre Dame. The Rams have a history of grabbing receivers in the fifth, sixth, and seventh rounds that can play. The Puka Nacua situation bothers me, but young people make mistakes. They’ve got their arms wrapped around that.” Super Bowl odds: +800​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

Iconic voices. Insightful commentators. And plenty of notable United States men’s national team alums. FOX Sports announced on Wednesday its FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast crew, composed of nine commentary teams, that will travel across North America calling all 104 matches on-location from every one of the tournament’s 16 host cities. Acclaimed play-by-play announcer John Strong pairs with former U.S. men’s national team standout and match analyst Stu Holden for their third consecutive men’s FIFA World Cup as the network’s lead broadcast booth. Famed broadcaster Ian Darke reunites with USA icon and match analyst Landon Donovan after first calling matches together four years ago with FOX Sports in Qatar. In 2010, Darke captured the hearts of American soccer fans when he called Donovan’s revered injury-time World Cup goal for the U.S. against Algeria. Additional U.S. Soccer notables serving as FOX Sports match analysts include Cobi Jones, Maurice Edu and Lori Lindsey. Jones and Edu (who also played for the U.S. men’s national team at the World Cup) pair with new play-by-play announcers Mark Scott and Tyler Terens, while Lindsey (who played at the 2011 Women’s World Cup) will be joined by veteran voice JP Dellacamera. Dynamic announcer Derek Rae pairs with former England goalkeeper Robert Green, while celebrated commentator Darren Fletcher returns alongside venerable England midfielder Owen Hargreaves. Former England national team defender Warren Barton also joins esteemed announcer Jacqui Oatley. The Oatley-Barton booth also reunites this summer after also calling games four years ago in Qatar. Play-by-play announcer Ian Crocker and renowned defender and match analyst Danny Higginbotham round out the announcer pairings in their FOX Sports debuts. Match assignments will be announced before the tournament begins. Joining those broadcast teams will be reporters Jenny Taft and Geoff Shreeves, in addition to a trio of new additions to the FOX Sports roster in Alex Aljoe, Katie Shanahan and Natalie Gedra. Seventeen-time Emmy Award-winning storyteller Tom Rinaldi also features on the network’s coverage as an at-large correspondent.  Additionally, former referees Dr. Joe Machnik and Mark Clattenburg serve as FOX Sports’ dedicated rules analysts delivering in-match analysis throughout the competition. These talented personalities will join a FOX Sports coverage team that already includes numerous legends of the game. Earlier this month, Netherlands great Clarence Seedorf and Mexico’s all-time leading scorer Javier Hernández announced they will join FOX Sports for the World Cup. In March, global icon Zlatan Ibrahimović announced he will also be an analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. France legend and World Cup winner Thierry Henry, who made his FOX Sports debut at the FIFA World Cup draw in December, will also be part of the network’s broadcast crew this summer. Award-winning presenter and celebrated broadcaster Rebecca Lowe will make her FOX Sports debut this summer as one of the network’s hosts for the FIFA World Cup. Commentary teams Darren Fletcher – Owen Hargreaves Derek Rae – Rob Green Ian Crocker – Danny Higginbotham Ian Darke – Landon Donovan Jacqui Oatley – Warren Barton John Strong – Stu Holden JP Dellacamera – Lori Lindsey Mark Scott – Cobi Jones Tyler Terens – Maurice Edu Reporters Alex Aljoe Geoff Shreeves Jenny Taft Katie Shanahan Natalie Gedra At-Large Tom Rinaldi Rules Analysts Dr. Joe Machnik Mark Clattenburg 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch From June 11 through July 19, 2026, FOX Sports presents its largest World Cup production and broadcast slate to date featuring all 104 matches live across FOX (69) and FS1 (35) with every match live-streaming on FOX One and the FOX Sports App. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports apps. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19).​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

In the days following the NFL Draft, every fan base is over the moon about their favorite team’s selections. You’ll hear that many teams have filled their top needs and are now ready to make a run for the playoffs or the Lombardi Trophy just because they made the right picks. However, as we all want to be optimistic that these young prospects will pan out, only so many teams can say they had a great 2026 draft. But a great draft class can help catapult a team into contention. Just ask the New England Patriots, who went from 4-13 to AFC champions, after I ranked their haul in the 2025 NFL Draft the best in the league. The team that was right behind them on that list? The Seattle Seahawks, who went on to win the Super Bowl. This year, some of the top draft classes by team might seem more loaded than last year’s. Six teams had at least two first-round picks, while the New York Jets made three first-round selections as they were a part of eight trades on the opening night of the NFL Draft. So, which teams had the best hauls in the 2026 NFL Draft? Here’s my top 10: Picks: Rueben Bain Jr., edge rusher, Miami (Fla.) (No. 15 overall pick); Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri (46); Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State (84); Keionte Scott, DB, Miami (Fla.) (116); Demonte Capehart, DT Clemson (155); Billy Schrauth, G, Notre Dame (160); Bauer Sharp, TE, LSU (185)Top needs entering draft: OLB, LB, TEBest pick: Hurst In need of pass rush help, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got one of the most productive edge rushers in the draft in Rueben Bain. Yep, the Miami product has short arms, but I covered Melvin Ingram when he played for the Chargers and he was highly productive with a similar frame. The best pick for Tampa Bay, though, was Ted Hurst. A couple of scouts I spoke with said he was the most underrated player in the draft. One scout compared Hurst’s skill set to George Pickens. And the fact that Hurst played for a former head coach in Hugh Jackson at Georgia State should help in the transition. Keionte Scott is a fierce competitor who should find his way onto the field early in his rookie season. Picks: Vega Ioane, G, Penn State (No. 14 overall pick; Zion Young, edge rusher, Missouri (45); Ja’Kobi Lane, WR, USC (80); Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana (115); Matthew Hibner, TE, SMU (133); Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke (162); Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama (173); Adam Randall, RB, Clemson (174); Ryan Eckley, P, Michigan State (211); Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan (250); Evan Beersten, G, Northwestern (253)Top three needs entering draft: OL, WR, TEBest pick: Ioane The Baltimore Ravens got one of the most complete offensive linemen in the draft in Vega Ioane, whose physicality and toughness are a perfect fit for the organization’s no-nonsense philosophy. Young is an explosive player with elite physical tools who should help fill Baltimore’s obvious need to add juice to the pass rush, pairing with free agency addition Trey Hendrickson. Elijah Sarratt is a big, crafty receiver who knows how to get open. Picks: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama (No. 12 overall pick); Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State (27); Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech (43); Caleb Douglas, WR, Texas Tech (87); Will Kacmarek, TE, Ohio State (87); Chris Bell, WR, Louisville (94); Trey Moore, LB, Texas (130); Kyle Louis, LB, Pitt (138); Michael Taaffe, S, Texas (158); Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri (177); Seydou Traore, TE, Mississippi State (180); DJ Campbell, G, Texas (200); Max Llewellyn, DE, Iowa (238)Top three needs: WR, CB, OLBBest pick: Rodriguez Chris Johnson is a great pickup late in the first round as a cerebral cover corner with good ball skills. But Jacob Rodriguez stands out because of his production and ability to emerge as the green-dot signal caller of the Miami Dolphins’ defense, like his comp coming out of college in former Texas Tech standout and Dolphins Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas. Chris Bell would have been a first-rounder if he hadn’t suffered an ACL tear in his final year at Louisville and he fills an obvious need in a receiver room that lost Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Picks: Makai Lemon, WR, USC (No. 20 overall pick); Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt (54); Markell Bell, OT, Miami (Fla.) (68); Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State (178); Micah Morris, G, Georgia Tech (207); Colse Wisniewski, S, Texas Tech (244); Uar Bernard, DT, International Pathway Program (251); Keyshawn James-Newby, DE, Nex Mexico (252)Top three needs entering draft: Edge, OL, TEBest pick: Stowers Makai Lemon is a good fit for new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion’s version of the West Coast offense, providing insurance for the inevitable departure of A.J. Brown via trade. Eli Stowers is a versatile pass catcher who understands how to find the soft spots in zones and could be an eventual successor for Dallas Goedert. I also love the versatility that Cole Payton provides. Scouts I spoke with believed Payton was one of the most underrated prospects in the draft. Bernard ran a 4.63-second, 40-yard time and posted a 39-inch vertical jump at 6-foot-3 and 309 pounds. Picks: Arvell Reese, edge rusher, Ohio State (No. 5 overall pick); Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (Fla.) (10); Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee (37); Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame (74); Bobby Jamison-Travis, DT, Auburn (186); J.C. Davis, OT, Illinois (192); Jack Kelly, LB, BYU (193)Top needs entering draft: DB, DT, G, WRBest pick: Hood New head coach John Harbaugh established an identity with how he will build the New York Giants, from the inside out, by selecting the most athletic pass rusher in Arvell Reese and edge pass protector (Francis Mauigoa) to protect Jaxon Dart in Mauigoa. Colton Hood fills a major need for defensive backs who can cover in the back end defensively. Malachi Fields offers nuance and maturity to develop into a solid contributor opposite Malik Nabors. Jack Kelly has the athletic skill set to find work on special teams and eventually contribute on defense. Picks: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State (No. 21 overall); Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama (47); Drew Allar, QB, Penn State (76); Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia (85); Gennings Dunker, G, Iowa (96); Kaden Weiten, WR, Iowa (121); Riley Nowakowski, TE, Indiana (169); Gabe Rubio, DE, Notre Dame (210); Robert Spears-Jennings, S, Oklahoma (224); Eli Heidenreich, RB, Oklahoma (230)Top needs entering draft: QB, WR, G, SBest pick: Allar With no answer from Aaron Rodgers and when (or if) he returns for a second season, the Pittsburgh Steelers grabbed Drew Allar, who struggled in his final season with the Nittany Lions but has the traits for head coach Mike McCarthy to develop. I also like the athletic upside of Max Iheanachor as a future blindside protector who provides insurance should Broderick Jones struggle to return from a neck injury. Bernard is a cat-quick route runner who can make plays after the catch and should develop into a productive slot receiver in McCarthy’s offensive scheme. Gennings Dunker’s mullet has gained fame, but his ability to run block should help him earn a starting job up front in the interior of Pittsburgh’s offensive line. Picks: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah (No. 9 overall pick); KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M (24); Denzel Boston, WR, Washington (39); Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo (58); Aubtin Barber, OT, Florida (86); Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama (146); Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati (170); Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas (182); Carsen Ryan, TE, BYU (248)Top needs entering draft: OT, QB, WR, EdgeBest pick: Boston Whether it’s Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson or Dillon Gabriel emerging as the starter, the Cleveland Browns did a nice job of building the offense around the quarterback position. Concepcion is one of the best receivers in the draft after the catch, while the big-bodied Boston is one of the best jump-ball receivers among this year’s rookie crop of receivers. The Browns grabbing Boston in the second round was a steal. Cleveland also secured another prospect with first-round grades in McNeil-Warren. And of course, it’s the Browns so why not take another developmental QB prospect on Day 3 in Green? Picks: David Bailey, edge rusher, Texas Tech (No. 2 overall pick); Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon (16); Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana (30); D’Angelo Ponds, CB (50); Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State (103); Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson (110); Anez Cooper, G, Miami (Fla.) (188); VJ Payne, S, Kansas State (228)Top three needs entering draft: QB, WR, EdgeBest pick: Sadiq The New York Jets needed talent and competency more than anything from this year’s draft. And New York grabbed solid prospects throughout the draft, starting with the most polished pass rusher in David Bailey, the most explosive tight end in Kenyon Sadiq and the best receiver after the catch in Omar Cooper, who some scouts labeled “Deebo Samuel lite.” Ponds might be pound-for-pound the best corner in this year’s draft, with his 5-8 size the only reason he fell to the second round. New York grabbed a developmental QB prospect on Day 3 in Cade Klubnik and Darrell Jackson should develop into a productive interior pass rusher. Picks: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (No. 1 overall pick); Treydan Stukes, S, Arizona (38); Keyron Crawford, DE, Auburn (67); Trey Zuhn III, C, Texas A&M (91); Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee (101); Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas (122); Dalton Johnson, S, Arizona (150); Hezekiah Masses, CB, Cal (175); Malik Benson, WR, Oregon (195); Brendan Cleevland, DT, North Carolina State, (229)Top three needs entering draft: QB, WR, DL, DBBest pick: Mendoza The Las Vegas Raiders got one of the best overall players in the draft and the long-term answer at quarterback for the next decade, so that puts the Raiders near the top of the list. But they also added players that can develop into solid contributors throughout the draft, including a first-round talent that dropped to the fourth round due to injury in Jermod McCoy, a playmaking safety in Treydan Stukes and a home run hitter at running back in Washington. Keyron Crawford also adds explosiveness to the Las Vegas pass rush. Combine this draft with the splashes the Raiders made in free agency and Las Vegas could make some noise in the AFC West. Picks: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State (No. 11 overall pick); Malachi Lawrence, edge rusher, UCF (23); Jaishawn Barham, edge rusher, Michigan (93); Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State (112); Devin Moore, CB, Florida (114); LT Overton, edge rusher, Alabama (137); Anthony Smith, WR, East Carolina (218)Top three needs entering draft: Edge, LB, CBBest pick: Downs The Dallas Cowboys got a player who some scouts rated the top overall player in the draft by trading up one spot to No. 11 in Caleb Downs, who immediately upgrades a Dallas defense that will deploy more defensive backs under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. And they added one of the best pass rushers available in the draft in Malachi Lawrence. In all, the Cowboys selected five defensive players and three pass rushers. One of the worst defenses in 2025 should be much improved in the upcoming season.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports