Your team will have less time on the clock in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The draft has a time limit for each pick, and it changes depending on the round.
In 2026, the NFL shortened the clock in the first round, speeding up the pace on opening night.
How many minutes per pick in the NFL Draft?
Teams have different amounts of time to make selections in each round:
How many minutes are first-round picks in the NFL Draft?
First-round picks are now eight minutes each.
That’s a change from previous years, when teams had 10 minutes to make their selection.
Why did the NFL change the draft clock?
The league shortened the time limit to speed up the first round, which has stretched close to four hours in recent drafts.
What happens if a team runs out of time?
If a team does not submit a pick before the clock expires, the next team can turn in its selection.
The original team can still make a pick, but risks losing out on its preferred player.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: How many minutes per pick in NFL Draft? 2026 time limits explained
Reporting by Ryan Miller, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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