The 2026 NFL Draft may be in the rearview mirror, but the real work is just beginning. For the 257 players selected, the next crucial step is signing their rookie contracts—a process that's typically straightforward, but can occasionally turn into a headache. While rookies can join minicamps and offseason activities without a signed deal, training camp is a different story. Without a contract in hand, players risk missing valuable practice time and falling behind their peers.

Thankfully, the 2011 NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement established a rookie wage scale that sets predetermined salary slots for each draft position, making most negotiations a formality. Still, there are exceptions. Last offseason, defensive end Shemar Stewart reminded us that even first-round picks can hit snags, delaying his official entry into the league. That's why it pays to keep tabs on who's signed and who's still waiting.

With that in mind, here's a look at all 32 first-round picks from the 2026 class, tracking their contract status as they ink their rookie deals. Leading the charge is wide receiver Makai Lemon, who became the first first-rounder to put pen to paper with the Philadelphia Eagles. All salary figures are courtesy of Spotrac.