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.
Scouts Inc. NFL draft rankings
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Draft Videos
Draft News
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Mike Vrabel says he is confident in Patriots during draft absence
Mike Vrabel said he is confident that the Patriots will have a successful draft during his absence Saturday, when he will start seeking counselling after multiple media outlets posted photos of the coach with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
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2026 NFL draft trades: Live tracking deals of picks, players
We're following every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.
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Poll: Oregon's Dante Moore the early QB favorite for 2027 draft
ESPN polled 10 NFL scouts for their way-too-early top three quarterback projections for the 2027 class.
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2026 NFL draft: Jeremiyah Love turns heads with custom comic book suit
The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.
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Source: Cowboys WR George Pickens to sign franchise tag
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is signing his franchise tender Thursday, a day after the team said it would not be negotiating a long-term contract with him this year, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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2026 NFL draft updates: Pros, cons for all Round 1 picks
Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits with his new team.
