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.
Scouts Inc. NFL draft rankings
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Ranking the 100 best picks of the NFL draft: What were the top values across all seven rounds?
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?
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Yates' favorite NFL draft picks: Five players from every round who fit well with their new teams
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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Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams). See all 32 teams' grades.
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32 NFL draft-day trades that will always be remembered: One for every team
NFL Nation looks back at the draft deals that produced memorable outcomes -- good or bad -- for their teams.
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Revealing 2026's Prospect X, his unique backstory and dramatic NFL draft journey
This year's diamond in the NFL scouting rough ended up getting drafted. You won't believe his story.
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The best, worst and most confusing of the 2026 NFL draft: Our experts answer 29 questions
What were the best selections in each round? Which teams filled their needs? What were the top in-draft trades, and what was the most surprising pick?
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Let's overreact to the NFL draft: Did the Cardinals, Rams blow it? Are the Raiders on the rise?
It's time to weigh in on the biggest overreactions of NFL draft weekend, from Jeremiyah Love's fit to the Eagles' position in the NFC East.
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Kiper sorts through Rounds 2-3 of the NFL draft: Which teams got value? Where were the reaches?
We're through 100 picks of the NFL draft. Mel Kiper Jr. sorts through the steals and reaches of Day 2, including some big-value selections.
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Analysis of every pick in the 2026 NFL draft
Get insights on all 32 teams' 2026 draft picks from our NFL Nation reporters.
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Tracking every single trade in the 2026 NFL draft
We followed every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.
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Kiper's winners, losers from Round 1: The Eagles and Cowboys got value, but what are the Rams doing?!
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves such as the Makai Lemon, Caleb Downs and Ty Simpson picks.
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Miller, Reid and Yates answer Round 1 questions: Perfect picks, reaches and shocking moves
What were the best and worst picks of Round 1? Which trades really stood out? And what can we expect going into Day 2?
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How Rams quietly zeroed in on Ty Simpson in the draft -- and kept it a secret
While the Rams always try to mute their plans, they found that process magnified when it came to the quarterback position.
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Pros and cons of every pick in Round 1: How each player fits with his new team
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.
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Grading NFL draft trades: Who won the Tyree Wilson deal, Saints or Raiders?
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including the Saints trading for the former first-rounder.
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'It's his superpower': Inside Fernando Mendoza's extraordinary rise to No. 1
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
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Kiper's favorites from the 2026 NFL draft class: 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks and some gritty linemen.
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How A.J. Terrell Jr. mentored his brother, Avieon, who's set to join the All-Pro in the NFL
Set to be a first-round cornerback in the NFL draft like his brother, Avieon Terrell has looked to A.J. as his inspiration throughout his life.
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Riddick's favorite players in the NFL draft class, from first-round locks to exciting sleepers
Louis Riddick picks his guys in the 2026 class, including some offensive playmakers and ball-hawking defensive backs. See who's on his 10-player list.
Buckeyes
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Forget the 40: The true measure of Carnell Tate
Wide receiver Carnell Tate is confident, intelligent and ready to star in the NFL. His mother made sure of it.
Hurricanes
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Akheem Mesidor's long, long road to the NFL
The Miami defensive end once struggled to make an impact in youth football. Now, he's a potential first-round pick.
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Meet Prospect X, who could be the 2026 NFL draft's brightest diamond in the rough
After months of searching, we've found the prospect we believe is the 2026 NFL draft's best-kept secret.
Hawkeyes
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From Culver's, with love: Meet Gennings Dunker, the NFL draft's viral star
He was "one of five" on Iowa's offensive line. That was before the mullet and personality took over the NFL combine.
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Picking the best NFL draft prospects at 100 different skills and traits
Strongest arm? Fastest offensive and defensive playmakers? Quickest first step? Let's hand out superlatives for this NFL draft class.
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End of the feature back? What the rise of running back tandems means for the NFL draft
Splitting time used to be a mark against rushers. With top NFL draft prospects coming from the same backfield, that might be changing.
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NFL distributes crew assignments to referees, sources say
The NFL distributed crew assignments to referees this week amid indications of continued progress toward a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association, sources told ESPN.
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Kellen Moore: 'We got the right kind of guy' in Jordyn Tyson
Saints coach Kellen Moore joins Rich Eisen and breaks down the team's draft class, including Jordyn Tyson.
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Mike Tannenbaum: Texans have a championship defense
Mike Tannenbaum gives his outlook on the Texans after signing Azeez Al-Shaair to a three-year extension.
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NFL fifth-year option tracker: 2023 first-round draft class
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is Friday. Which players have had their options picked up?
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Ian Rapoport: Bo Nix should be ready close to training camp
Ian Rapoport reports on Bo Nix's cleanup procedure on his fractured ankle and details when he should be ready.
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Texans, LB Azeez Al-Shaair agree to 3-year extension
The Texans and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair have reached agreement on a three-year extension, according to NFL Network.
