2026 NFL draft information
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When is the NFL draft?
The 2026 NFL draft will begin with Round 1 on April 23. Rounds 2-3 will be April 24, and Rounds 4-7 will be April 25. The draft will be held in Pittsburgh, and you can watch on ESPN, ABC and ESPN App.
Scouts Inc. NFL draft rankings
ESPN Analytics: Draft Day Predictor
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NFL Draft Day Predictor
- 1 (1)
Russell MarylandMiamiDT - 2 (2)
Eric TurnerUCLADB - 3 (3)
Bruce PickensNebraskaDB - 4 (4)
Mike CroelNebraskaLB - 5 (5)
Todd LyghtNotre DameDB - 6 (6)
Eric SwannAlvernoDE - 7 (7)
Charles McRaeTennesseeOT - 8 (8)
Antone DavisTennesseeOT - 9 (9)
Stanley RichardTexasDB - 10 (10)
Herman MooreVirginiaWR - 11 (11)
Pat HarlowUSCOT - 12 (12)Alvin HarperTennesseeWR
- 13 (13)Mike PritchardColoradoWR
- 14 (14)Leonard RussellArizona StateRB
- 15 (15)
Huey RichardsonFloridaLB - 16 (16)
Dan McGwireSan Diego StateQB - 17 (17)
Bobby WilsonMichigan StateDT - 18 (18)
Alfred WilliamsColoradoLB - 19 (19)
Vinnie ClarkOhio StateDB - 20 (20)Kelvin PritchettOle MissDT
- 21 (21)
Harvey WilliamsLSURB - 22 (22)
Stan ThomasTexasOT - 23 (23)
Randal HillMiamiWR - 24 (24)
Todd MarinovichUSCQB - 25 (25)
Ted WashingtonLouisvilleDT - 26 (26)
Henry JonesIllinoisDB - 27 (27)
Jarrod BunchMichiganRB
Draft Videos
Draft News
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2026 NFL draft: Louis Riddick's favorite prospects, sleepers
Louis Riddick picks his guys in the 2026 class, including some offensive playmakers and ball-hawking defensive backs. See who's on his 10-player list.
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Texans looking to bolster roster, not fill holes, in draft
Houston has built its perennial playoff roster with same draft philosophy since coach DeMeco Ryans arrived in 2023.
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Titans feel draft ready with a 'cluster' of choices at No. 4
GM Mike Borgonzi knows that Tennessee will have many options when the Titans are on the clock at No. 4.
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Who won the Jaguars-Browns draft-day trade for Travis Hunter?
The Browns and Jags swapped picks in 2025 so Jacksonville could draft Hunter. Now, Cleveland has an extra first-rounder in 2026.
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Should the Giants take a RB in the top 5?
New York, with needs all over the roster, selects fifth Thursday when the NFL draft begins.
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Rams drop 'Thursday' 2026 NFL draft teaser featuring sons of 'Friday' stars
The short film inspired by the 1995 comedy "Friday" stars the sons of Ice Cube and Chris Tucker, joined by Rams players and celebrity cameos.
