When Is the 2026 NFL Draft?

When is the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL draft is scheduled for April 23-25. 

The draft follows a three-day format:

• Thursday, April 23: Round 1
• Friday, April 24: Rounds 2 and 3
• Saturday, April 25: Rounds 4 through 7

Where is the 2026 NFL Draft?

Events will take place outside of Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore and in the downtown area of Pittsburgh.

Who holds the No. 1 pick?

The Las Vegas Raiders hold the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, marking the first time they've had the top selection since 2007.

What is the 2026 NFL Draft order?

The first 28 picks of the draft order are locked after the completion of the divisional playoff round. The final two slots will be determined by the result of Super Bowl LX.

1. Las Vegas Raiders, 3–14 (secured via strength of schedule tiebreaker)
2. New York Jets, 3–14
3. Arizona Cardinals, 3–14
4. Tennessee Titans, 3–14
5. New York Giants, 4–13
6. Cleveland Browns, 5–12
7. Washington Commanders, 5–12
8. New Orleans Saints, 6–11
9. Kansas City Chiefs, 6–11
10. Cincinnati Bengals, 6–11
11. Miami Dolphins, 7–10
12. Dallas Cowboys, 7–9–1
13. Los Angeles Rams (acquired from Atlanta Falcons, 8–9)
14. Baltimore Ravens, 8–9
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8–9
16. New York Jets (acquired from Indianapolis Colts, 8–9)
17. Detroit Lions, 9–8
18. Minnesota Vikings, 9–8
19. Carolina Panthers, 8–9
20. Dallas Cowboys (acquired from Green Bay Packers, 9–7–1)
21. Pittsburgh Steelers, 10–7
22. Los Angeles Chargers, 11–6
23. Philadelphia Eagles, 11–6
24. Cleveland Browns (acquired from Jacksonville Jaguars, 13–4)
25. Chicago Bears, 11–6
26. Buffalo Bills, 12–5
27. San Francisco 49ers, 12–5
28. Houston Texans, 12–5
29. Los Angeles Rams, 12-5
30. Denver Broncos, 14-3
31. TBA
32. TBA