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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Bengals sign DT Dexter Lawrence to one-year, $28M extension
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Fowler: Giants in position to control first half of NFL draft
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2026 NFL draft: Jeff Legwold ranks the top 100 prospects
Jeff Legwold reveals his list of top NFL draft prospects for 2026, which is based purely on talent. Who is No. 1 on this year's Leggy 100?
