Here we go! The 2026 NFL Draft is almost upon us. Thirty-two NFL teams will select 257 prospects over seven rounds. From game-changing blue chippers to unfortunate draft busts, a future trip to the Super Bowl for your favorite team is just a pick away.
Jordan Reid’s latest mock draft on ESPN has Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza going first to the Las Vegas Raiders, with Arvell Reese (LB/Edge, Ohio State) and Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami) being selected with the next two picks by the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals, respectively. Texas Tech’s David Bailey (Edge) and Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State) round out the top five, going to the Tennessee Titans and New York Giants.
Two more Ohio State prospects made Reid’s Top 10, with wide receiver Carnell Tate at six (Cleveland Browns) and safety Caleb Downs at 10 (New York Giants). Reid has Notre Dame’s explosive running back Jeremiyah Love forming a must-see tandem with Jayden Daniels in Washington (seventh pick), and the Arizona Cardinals taking the second quarterback of the draft, Alabama’s Ty Simpson, in the early second round (Pick 34).
When exactly does the NFL Draft start? From schedule to streaming info, here’s where to watch all the action live online.
When Does The 2026 NFL Draft Start?
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is slated to begin on Thursday, April 23.
What Time/Channel Is The NFL Draft On?
Round 1 starts on Thursday, April 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, the ESPN app, and Disney+.
NFL Draft 2026 Schedule:
- Rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft: Friday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, the ESPN app, and Disney+
- Rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft: Saturday, April 25 at 12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, the ESPN app, and Disney+.
Where To Watch The NFL Draft 2026 Live:
If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the NFL Draft live on ESPN, ABC, or ABC.com. You can also stream all the fun live on Disney+, which is available with Hulu for $11.99 or $17.99/month (ad-free) for six months.
Disney+ also has a Hulu/HBO Max bundle for $19.99 or $32.99/month (ad-free).
Finally, if you have a valid cable login, you can also watch ABC and ESPN live or on demand with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, or Sling TV.
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft starts Thursday, April 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, the ESPN app, and Disney+.
