The early rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft have delivered plenty of surprises, and Day 3 sets up as another pivotal stretch for teams across California and beyond. After a chaotic first round and a Day 2 defined by unexpected slides and aggressive moves, several highly rated prospects remain on the board heading into Saturday.
With 157 picks still to come, Rounds 4 through 7 often become a proving ground for franchises looking to find depth, developmental talent and long‑term value — including the 49ers, Rams and Chargers, all of whom have used the opening rounds to address key needs while leaving room to maneuver on the final day.
How California NFL teams have fared so far — and what they need on Day 3
California’s three NFL teams have taken different approaches through the first three rounds, each balancing immediate needs with longer‑term roster planning as Day 3 begins.
San Francisco 49ers: San Francisco focused on adding skill talent and defensive help early, selecting wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling in Round 2, edge defender Romello Height in Round 3 and running back Kaelon Black later in the round. The 49ers addressed explosiveness and depth but could still use help in the secondary and along the offensive line on Day 3, particularly at cornerback and interior OL.
Los Angeles Rams: The Rams made one of the more notable California picks by taking quarterback Ty Simpson in Round 1, signaling an eye toward the future at the position. They followed that with tight end Max Klare and offensive tackle Keagen Trost, adding support around the offense. On Day 3, Los Angeles may look to add defensive depth — especially in the secondary — along with another pass rusher or linebacker.
Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers leaned into the trenches early, drafting edge rusher Akheem Mesidor in Round 1 and offensive lineman Jake Slaughter in Round 2. That foundation gives them flexibility on Day 3, where adding depth at wide receiver, cornerback or inside linebacker could be priorities as they round out the roster.
When does the NFL draft start today?
The fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft starts on April 25, at noon ET, the final 157 picks in the draft. Viewers can tune in on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and NFL Network, or stream the event via ESPN+ and NFL+.
What rounds of the NFL draft are today?
Rounds 4 through 7 of the draft will happen on April 25, the final day of the draft. Immediately following Mr. Irrelevant, teams will work fast and furious to sign undrafted free agents to their roster.
What channel is 2026 NFL Draft on today, April 25? Where to watch NFL draft
The 2026 NFL Draft will air on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes.
Watch the 2026 NFL Draft on Fubo
How to stream 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft will stream on NFL+ (Apple / Google Play). Fans can also download ESPN+ (Apple / Google Play).
Tune into the 2026 NFL Draft on ESPN
2026 NFL Draft order
Here’s the complete order for Rounds 4 through 7:
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33. San Francisco 49ers (from Jets): WR De’Zhaun Stribling, Mississippi
34. Arizona Cardinals: G Chase Bisontis Texas A&M
35. Buffalo Bills: OLB/DE T.J. Parker, Clemson
36. Texans (from Raiders): DL Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
37. New York Giants: − CB Colton Hood, Tennessee
38. Las Vegas Raiders (from Texans): DB Treydan Stukes, Arizona
39. Cleveland Browns: WR Denzel Boston, Washington
40. Kansas City Chiefs: OLB/DE R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
41. Cincinnati Bengals: OLB/DE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
42. New Orleans Saints: DL Christen Miller, Georgia
43. Miami Dolphins: LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
44. Detroit Lions (from Jets): DE Derrick Moore, Michigan
45. Baltimore Ravens: OLB Zion Young, Missouri
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB Josiah Trotter, Missouri
47. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Colts): WR Germie Bernard, Alabama
48. Atlanta Falcons: CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson
49. Carolina Panthers (from Vikings): DT Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
50. New York Jets (from Lions): CB D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana
51. Minnesota Vikings (from Panthers): LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati
52. Green Bay Packers: CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
53. Indianapolis Colts (from Steelers): LB CJ Allen, Georgia
54. Philadelphia Eagles: TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
55. New England Patriots (from Chargers): OLB Gabe Jacas, Illinois
56. Jacksonville Jaguars: TE Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M
57. Chicago Bears: C Logan Jones, Iowa
58. Cleveland Browns (from 49ers): S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
59. Houston Texans: TE Marlin Klein, Michigan
60. Tennessee Titans (from Bills via Bears): LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
61. Los Angeles Rams: TE Max Klare, Ohio State
62. Buffalo Bills (from Denver Broncos): CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
63. Los Angeles Chargers (from Patriots): OL Jake Slaughter, Florida
64. Seattle Seahawks: S Bud Clark, TCU, Texas Christian
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65. Arizona Cardinals: QB Carson Beck, Miami (Fla.)
66. Denver Broncos (from Titans via Bills): DL Tyler Onyedim, Texas A&M
67. Las Vegas Raiders: OLB/DE Keyron Crawford, Auburn
68. Philadelphia Eagles (from Jets): OT Markel Bell, Miami (Fla.)
69. Chicago Bears (from Giants via Texans, Bills and Titans): TE Sam Roush, Stanford
70. 49ers (from Browns): DE/OLB Romello Height, Texas Tech
71. Washington Commanders: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
72. Cincinnati Bengals: CB Tacario Davis, Washington
73. New Orleans Saints: TE Oscar Delp, Georgia
74. New York Giants (from Chiefs via Browns): WR Malachi Fields Sr., Notre Dame
75. Miami Dolphins: WR Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech
76. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Cowboys): QB Drew Allar, Penn State
77. Packers (from Buccaneers): DL Chris McClellan, Missouri
78. Indianapolis Colts: S AJ Haulcy, LSU
79. Atlanta Falcons: WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia
80. Baltimore Ravens: WR Ja’Kobi Lane, USC
81. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Lions): DT Albert Regis, Texas A&M
82. Minnesota Vikings: DT Domonique Orange, Iowa State
83. Carolina Panthers: WR Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee
84. Green Bay Packers: WR Ted Hurst, Georgia State
85. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Daylen Everette, Georgia
86. Browns (from Chargers:) OT Austin Barber, Florida
87. Miami Dolphins (from Eagles): TE Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
88. Jacksonville Jaguars: G Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon
89. Chicago Bears: WR Zavion Thomas, LSU
90. San Francisco 49ers (from Dolphins via Texans): RB Kaelon Black, Indiana
91. Raiders (from Bills via Texans) − OL Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M
92. Dallas Cowboys (from 49ers): OLB Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
93. Los Angeles Rams: OT Keagen Trost, Missouri
94. Miami Dolphins (from Broncos): OT Keagen Trost, Missouri
95. New England Patriots: WR Chris Bell, Louisville
96. Seattle Seahawks: OL Gennings Dunker, Iowa
97. Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory Selection): OT Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern
98. Vikings (from Eagles) (Compensatory Selection): S Jakobe Thomas, Miami (Fla.)
99. Seahawks (from Steelers) (Compensatory Selection): CB Julian Neal, Arkansas
100. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Lions; Special Compensatory Selection): CB Julian Neal, Arkansas
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 2026 NFL Draft Day 3 guide for 49ers, Rams and Chargers
Reporting by Joe Rivera and James Ward, USA TODAY NETWORK / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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