The Toronto Raptors are out of the playoffs after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games during the first round, but they proved that they're a couple of win-now pieces away from becoming elite.

They won't get one in the 2026 NBA Draft, as they own the Nos. 19 and 50 picks, which are outside the lottery. However, they'll get the chance to add high-upside rookies in one of the best draft classes of this century.

The draft was a key part of Toronto's rebuild, as it selected forward Scottie Barnes No. 4 overall in 2021 before picking guard/forward Gradey Dick No. 13 in 2023, guard Ja'Kobe Walter No. 19 in 2024, and forward Collin Murray-Boyles No. 9 in 2025. Barnes is now a two-time All-Star and signed a five-year, $224.2 million extension in July 2024, while the others are role players thus far.

Now that the Raptors are a playoff team for the first time since 2022, their new rookies will walk into a winning environment and have to fight for minutes. However, there are plenty of prospects capable of doing so in this class.

Who will Toronto take?

Carr broke out as a sophomore for Baylor this past season after playing 18 combined games the previous two campaigns for Tennessee. The 6-foot-5, 175-pounder notched 18.9 points on 49.4% shooting (37.4% 3-point) with 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 blocks over 33.7 minutes (34 games). He earned third-team All-Big 12 and Big 12 All-Newcomer honors.

Carr is a two-way player with a 7-foot-0.75 wingspan who can score at all three levels. The Minnesota native's stock rose at the Draft Combine, as he notched 30 points (9-18 FG, 6-12 3-point) during the five-on-five games, per CBS Sports. He could challenge Walter, guard Jamal Shead, and forward Jamison Battle for minutes next season and is a no-brainer selection for Toronto if available.

Chinyelu took a step forward this past season after helping the Gators win the national championship in 2025, as he won Naismith, NABC, and SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors this past season. The 6-foot-10, 265-pounder also finished third in the nation with 11.2 rebounds per game and notched 10.9 points on 58.4% shooting as well as one block.

Chinyelu has potential as a classic defensive/rebounding big man off the bench. The native Nigerian could go back to Florida instead of entering the draft this year (per CBS Sports), but he would be a shrewd second-round pickup if he does declare.