Seven rounds. Three days. 257 picks.
The 2026 NFL draft occurs this week. During the three-day process, 32 NFL teams select eligible college football stars to join their rosters.
Here’s everything to know about this year’s NFL draft, including how to watch.
When is the 2026 NFL draft?
What time is the 2026 NFL draft?
How to watch the 2026 NFL draft
The 2026 NFL draft will air on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network. Viewers can also stream the draft on NFL+, the ESPN App, Fubo and any other streaming service with live TV.
Watch the NFL draft on Fubo
Where is the 2026 NFL draft?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh’s North Shore, including Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park, will be among the sites of the draft.
2026 NFL draft order
NFL draft round 1 pick time
Each team will have eight minutes to make a selection in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
It’s a change that was made by the league, which reduced the time by two minutes. The goal is to speed up the opening round, which typically drags on despite only 32 picks being made.
Dexter Lawrence trade details
The Cincinnati Bengals announced April 19 that the team acquired Dexter Lawrence after the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle passed his physical at Paycor Stadium.
Cincinnati agreed to the trade with the New York Giants on April 18, sending New York its No. 10 overall pick. Lawrence, 28, will be under contract with the club through the 2028 season.
He will make $28 million a year in Cincinnati, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Enquirer’s Kelsey Conway contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When is the NFL draft? Date, time for 2026 festivities
Reporting by Haadiza Ogwude and Nick Brinkerhoff, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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