2026 NFL draft informationKirby Lee/Imagn ImagesWhen 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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Top draft needs for all 32 NFL teams: We picked the biggest holes and prospects to targetOur NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams ahead of April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them.7hNFL Nation reporters, +2 MoreJason Clark/Getty Images
dailyRanking Ohio State's first-round receivers since 2022: How does Carnell Tate stack up?Tate could be the WR1 of the 2026 draft. But how does he compare to Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka?1dMatt Miller
NFL DraftPredicting Rounds 1-2 of the NFL draft: Yates finds landing spots for 64 top prospectsField Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft, projecting two full rounds. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?2dField Yates
Kansei MatsuzawaNFL DraftFrom YouTube kicking lessons to Div. I football ... and now the NFL? The 'Tokyo Toe' is readyAfter learning how to kick on YouTube and teaching himself English, Kansei Matsuzawa is close to realizing his dream of playing in the NFL.2dKyle Bonagura
NFL DraftKiper's updated 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects, plus position reportsMel Kiper Jr. is stacking the best players in the NFL draft class, starting with Fernando Mendoza. Who makes the top 25?7dMel Kiper Jr.
NFL DraftYates' rankings for the NFL draft: Sizing up the top 50 prospects, plus scouting reportsWho are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Where do they stand out? Field Yates stacks his top 50 prospects.7dField Yates
Fernando MendozaNFL DraftKiper's new NFL mock draft: How free agency shook up first-round landing spots for top prospectsTeam needs have shifted in free agency, so how will top prospects come off the board in Round 1? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the NFL draft's first 32 picks.9dMel Kiper Jr.
NFL DraftFull 2026 NFL draft order: When teams will pick across all 257 selections, seven roundsThe order for all seven rounds of the 2026 NFL draft is set, starting with the Raiders at No. 1 and ending with the Broncos at No. 257.9dESPN staff
draftRankings for the 2026 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, Miller, Reid and YatesWho are the best players at every position? Our analysts give their top-fives, plus their combined overall top-10 ranking for the 2026 class.8dMel Kiper Jr., +3 More
NFL DraftReid's updated NFL draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passersWho are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.19dJordan Reid
NFL DraftMid-free agency NFL mock draft: Predicting how signings, trades could alter the top 10 picksHow has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10.14dField Yates
draftNFL draft rankings update: Miller restacks the 2026 class after the combineMatt Miller is back from the combine and updated his 2026 NFL draft rankings, listing his top 50 players and breaking down their best traits.21dMatt Miller
NFL DraftReid's new two-round NFL mock draft: Which prospects are rising after the combine?Following the combine and a few big trades this week, Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. See all 64 pick predictions.21dJordan Reid
NFLOur latest 2026 NFL mock drafts: Pick predictions from Kiper, Miller, Reid and YatesHere are our experts' NFL mock drafts for the 2026 cycle, including projected landing spots for all the top quarterbacks.2dESPN staff
BearsNCAA FootballThe curious case of Sawyer Robertson, Mike Leach's last quarterbackIt took the former Baylor signal-caller years to get comfortable running an offense. Will he be able to make things work in the NFL?24dDave Wilson
dailyKiper's top standouts from the NFL combine: 13 prospects who helped their draft stockMel Kiper Jr. picked out 13 players who caught his attention during combine workouts, including Chris Brazzell II and Dani Dennis-Sutton.24dMel Kiper Jr.
Fernando MendozaNFL DraftWhere would Fernando Mendoza rank among QBs drafted in Round 1 over the past five years?Let's rank every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slot in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026.26dMatt Miller
NFL DraftThe best from the NFL combine: Draft experts pick risers and standouts at every positionSpencer Fano impressed in the 40-yard dash, but there are plenty of strong offensive line prospects. Our experts break down the combine's top workouts.25dMatt Miller, +2 More
NCAAFNFL draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-roundersWe'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade? There are currently 11 in the 2026 class. Here's the updated list.41dMatt Miller
NCAAFReid's updated NFL draft rankings: Who jumped up the board after the Senior Bowl?Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position.48dJordan Reid
NCAAFMiller's two-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Which Senior Bowl risers make the top 64 picks?Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest NFL mock draft. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need QBs?52dMatt Miller
NFL DraftTop prospects and risers of the Senior Bowl: Luke Altmyer shows poise, precision on final dayHere are the top NFL draft risers from the final day of Senior Bowl practices, with Altmyer making a move.56dJordan Reid, +2 More
NFL DraftOur reporters look ahead to the NFL draft: Big questions for every team selecting in the top 10We're three months away from the 2026 NFL draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10? Our reporters weigh in.64dNFL Nation
NCAAFThe 2027 NFL draft class is stacked! 45 players to watch over the next 15 monthsDante Moore is returning to Oregon, making an already deep 2027 class that much better. Who else will scouts be watching for next year's draft?70dMatt Miller
NFL DraftFull list of 2026 NFL draft declarations: Which underclassmen joined the class?Sixty-three underclassmen have declared for the 2026 NFL draft, which begins April 23 in Pittsburgh. See who is on the list.70dESPN Staff
Draft Videos0:55Why Mel Kiper Jr. sees a big gap between Mendoza and Simpson0:55NFLMiller: 'Jeremiyah Love is the best football player in this class'1:22NFLOrlovsky doubles down on Simpson-Mendoza take1:57NFL
Draft News Eisen questions why Brady would ask NFL about comebackRich Eisen questions when and why Tom Brady would've asked the NFL about a possible comeback.Tom Brady says he asked NFL about possible comebackTom Brady says he explored the possibility of coming out of retirement and returning to the NFL, adding that the league did not "like that idea very much."Will the Jets take a chance on drafting Ty Simpson?Adam Schefter joins "Get Up" and weighs in on whether the Jets will take a chance on drafting Ty Simpson.Alabama QB Ty Simpson says he's 'absolutely' a 1st-round pickTy Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick.Trust the process: 25 trends to know before your fantasy football draftMike Clay shares his favorite notes from the research that informed his fantasy projections for 2026.2026 NFL draft team needs: Depth chart holes, prospect fitsOur NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams ahead of April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them.