2026 NFL draft informationKirby Lee/Imagn ImagesWhen is the NFL draft?The 2026 NFL draft will begin with Round 1 on April 23. Rounds 2-3 will be April 24, and Rounds 4-7 will be April 25. The draft will be held in Pittsburgh, and you can watch on ESPN, ABC and ESPN App.
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On The ClockLas Vegas Raiders--Round 1, Pick 1Round 1, Pick 1NeedsQBWRDTCBOG2025 Record: 3-14, 4th in AFC WestNext PickRound 2, Pick 4Best AvailableLBRound 1, Pick 1Arvell ReeseA. Reese6'4"241 lbsOhio StateOSU1POS RK1OVR RK92GRADERound 1, Pick 1NeedsQBWRDTCBOG2025 Record: 3-14, 4th in AFC WestBest FitQBRound 1, Pick 1Fernando MendozaF. Mendoza6'5"236 lbsIndianaIU1POS RK2OVR RK92GRADERound 1, Pick 1NeedsQBWRDTCBOG2025 Record: 3-14, 4th in AFC West
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