2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place from Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25. The first round will begin Thursday evening, followed by rounds two and three on Friday, and the final rounds on Saturday.

The Las Vegas Raiders currently hold the 1st overall pick in the draft after finishing the 2025 season with a 3-14 record. Draft analysts widely expect the Raiders to target a franchise quarterback, such as Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza (Indiana).

Some of the notable 2026 NFL Draft prospects include: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana) Arvell Reese (Edge/LB, Ohio State) Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami) Rueben Bain Jr. (Edge, Miami) Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame)

The 2026 NFL Draft is expected to have approximately 256 total selections over 7 rounds, though the final number may shift slightly once compensatory picks are officially awarded by the league.

The top 5 picks of the 2026 NFL draft belong to the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants

The 2026 NFL Draft will be hosted by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The event will feature a "two-site" campus, with the Draft Theater and Main Stage located on the North Shore (near Acrisure Stadium) and the fan "Draft Experience" held at Point State Park.