Building the Beast: 2026 NFL Draft order takeaways and Dane Brugler's All-Rookie team

Sure, the NFL playoff field is set. Cool. You know what's really cool, though? The top 18 of the 2026 NFL Draft order being locked in place. At least that's what's really cool as far as Building the Beast is concerned. Dave Helman and Dane Brugler offer up their takeaways from the draft order on this episode of The Athletic Football Show's Building the Beast. Then, Dane and Dave debate the toughest picks on Dane's All-Rookie Team.

Rundown (timestamps are approximate)

3:00 The 2026 NFL Draft order is set

45:12 Don't forget about Trinidad Chambliss

57:00 Dane's All-Rookie Team

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Host: Dave Helman

Co-Host: Dane Brugler

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