Quick Answer
The Cleveland Browns have the most first-round picks all-time with 90+. The Raiders, Bears, and Giants are also among the leaders.
Which Team Has the Most First Round Picks All-Time?
The teams with the most first-round picks in NFL Draft history are:
Top 10 Teams by 1st Round Picks
- Cleveland Browns – 90+ first round picks
- Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders – 85+ picks
- Chicago Bears – 82+ picks
- New York Giants – 80+ picks
- Detroit Lions – 78+ picks
- Pittsburgh Steelers – 76+ picks
- Green Bay Packers – 75+ picks
- Washington Commanders – 74+ picks
- San Francisco 49ers – 72+ picks
- New England Patriots – 70+ picks
Why the Variation?
Teams with more 1st round picks tend to be:
- Original franchises (more draft years)
- Historically unsuccessful teams (picking higher more often)
- Active traders (acquiring extra 1st rounders)
The Browns lead partly due to their long history (since 1936) and periods of struggle.