2026 NFL draft information
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When 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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Graziano on Cardinals' pick of Love: 'Awesome player, terrible pick'
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Domonique Foxworth: Rams' selection of Ty Simpson is a 'risky bet'
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2026 NFL draft: Best team fits in Rounds 2-3 for sleepers
Anthony Hill Jr. to the Cowboys? Avieon Terrell to the Bengals? Chris Bell to the 49ers? These second- and third-round team fits just make too much sense.
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2026 NFL draft: Analysis of every pick for all 32 teams
Get insights on all 32 teams' 2026 draft picks from our NFL Nation reporters.
