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NFL draft retention rates reveal the best and worst teams at keeping picks

The NFL retained 55% of players drafted from 2021-24 on active or injured rosters after cuts to 53 players last week.
This retention reflects factors like injuries, poor development, bad luck, and leadership stability affecting team draft success.
Teams like Kansas City and Cincinnati retained over 66% of their day three picks, fueling Chiefs' Super Bowl titles and Bengals' roster stability.
Minnesota had the lowest retention at 32.4% despite 14 wins and playoff appearance, while New England and Washington also had low retention rates near 37% and 41%.
Retention rates loosely correlate with success, as teams with high retention often playoff and those with low retention may still win games.

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