2026 NFL draft information
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When is the NFL draft?
The 2026 NFL draft began with Round 1 on April 23 and Rounds 2-3 on April 24. Rounds 4-7 will be Saturday. The draft is being 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
Needs
- CB
- S
- DT
- OG
- WR
- 1 (14)
Olaivavega IoanePenn StateOG - 2 (13)Zion YoungMissouriEDGE
- 3 (16)Ja'Kobi LaneUSCWR
- 4 (15)Elijah SarrattIndianaWR
- 4 (33)Matthew HibnerSMUTE
- 5 (22)Chandler RiversDukeCB
- 5 (33)Josh CuevasAlabamaTE
- 5 (34)Adam RandallClemsonRB
- 6 (30)Ryan EckleyMichigan StateP
- 7 (34)Rayshaun BennyMichiganDT
- 7 (37)Evan BeerntsenNorthwesternOG
Draft Videos
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What could the Patriots trade for receiver A.J. Brown?
Discussing trade scenarios with Dave Caldwell and recapping the Pats' 2026 NFL draft in this week's notebook.
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2026 NFL draft grades for 32 teams: Winners, losers, steals
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams). See all 32 teams' grades.
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Recapping a historic NFL Draft with a record 87 SEC players selected
The SEC has now led the NFL Draft in players selected for the 20th straight season as star players from around the league get scooped up on the final day.
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Green Bay Packers' 2026 NFL draft picks: Full list, analysis
Let's take a closer look at each of the Packers' 2026 draft picks.
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Washington Commanders' 2026 NFL draft picks: Full list, analysis
Let's take a closer look at each of the Commanders' 2026 draft picks.
