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.
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Can the Rams' Ty Simpson, Matthew Stafford approach work?
Matthew Stafford just won MVP, but the contending Rams still drafted Ty Simpson in Round 1. Is it bad team building, or are there precedents for this working?
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2026 NFL draft: Yates' five favorite picks in every round
Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30? R Mason Thomas in Round 2? Cole Payton on Day 3? Field Yates has the best picks in every round.
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Vikings' draft fallout from Banks pick to Greenard trade
Why the salary cap, coaches and interim GM hovered over the Vikings' decisions throughout the NFL draft.
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QB Carson Beck arrives in Arizona with big-game experience
Beck made 43 starts in his college career and played in five CFP games, so he understands the spotlight.
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Ty Simpson: Had secret meeting with Rams' McVay before draft
Newly drafted QB Ty Simpson said in an ESPN Radio interview that he kept his meeting with coach Sean McVay "private" in accordance with the Rams' wishes.
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Prospect X is drafted; identity is revealed
ESPN's Kalyn Kahler set out to find the most overlooked player in the NFL draft, better known as Prospect X. His identity is now revealed and he's headed to Jacksonville.
