The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and for the NFC East, it was a tale of bold moves, lingering questions, and one division rival that might have struck gold. Jeremy Greene—widely known as the "NFL Draft Nerd"—and Tank Spencer of the Sportsocracy Podcast broke down how each team fared, and Greene didn't hold back. Here's what you need to know about the draft haul for every squad in the East.
Dallas Cowboys: A Clear Winner
Greene handed the Cowboys an "A" grade, and for good reason. "You got the best player in the class at No. 11," he said, "and a player the Cowboys have needed since I've been alive." Dallas addressed a long-standing need with a top-tier talent, and Greene believes the rest of the league will regret passing on safety Caleb Downs, the No. 1 overall prospect. "It's virtually impossible to not have a winning grade when you get the number one player in the class," he added.
Philadelphia Eagles: High Upside, But Questions Remain
The Eagles landed Malachi Lawrence at No. 23, and Greene is all in on the pick. "If you don't see the upside to Malachi Lawrence, I can't help you," he said. However, Greene was less enthusiastic about Philadelphia's later selections, particularly cornerback Colton Hood at No. 37. "You just took Colton Hood ahead of a slew of corners that I liked better," he noted. The Eagles' draft class has potential, but it's far from a slam dunk.
New York Giants: A "Bad Idea" on Record
Greene had some of his harshest words for the Giants. "The worst draft class in the division, and I'm not sure it's all that close," he declared. The biggest head-scratcher? Taking linebacker Arvell Reese, a pick that reportedly drew laughter from Cowboys star Micah Parsons, who said, "That's not a fit." Greene also questioned the Giants' strategy with their top picks. "You have the No. 2 pick from last year and the No. 5 pick from this year, and you cannot play either one of them where they belong," he explained. "It's virtually impossible in a 3-4 defense for those guys to live up to their potential with bad play in front of them. This is a bad idea, and I want it on record that I said it."
Washington Commanders: A Questionable Fit at Receiver
The Commanders grabbed Malachi Fields from Notre Dame at No. 74, and Greene was skeptical. "Apparently, John Harbaugh didn't get the message that Fields doesn't separate well, because he runs about a 4.65," Greene said. "You have a quarterback who has accuracy issues at times, and you just drafted a guy that doesn't separate." For a team predicated on running the ball, Washington's first two picks—Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers—were both receivers, which Greene found puzzling. "How do you plan on playing all of these guys together?" he asked.
The Bottom Line
In a division where every move is magnified, the Cowboys appear to have emerged as the clear winners, while the Giants and Commanders face tough questions about their draft-day decisions. For fans looking to rep their team's new talent, this draft class has already sparked plenty of debate—and that's just the beginning.