Everything to Know About the First Round of 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft has finally arrived, as this year's three-day event is set to kick off Thursday night from Pittsburgh.
For months now, we've been producing in-depth analysis of this year's draft process from every angle, giving every NFL fan the information they need before their favorite team goes on the clock.
From in-depth features, prospect rankings and mock drafts, to 1-on-1 interviews, scouting reports and how to watch, here's everything you need to know about the 2026 NFL Draft:
2026 NFL Draft Details
- When: Thursday, 8 p.m. ET (first round); Friday, 7 p.m. ET (second, third rounds); Saturday, noon ET (Rounds 4-7)
- Where: Pittsburgh, PA
- TV: ESPN, NFL Network, ABC
NFL Prospect Rankings
Here's how we stack the board for this year's draft class, from the top 300 overall prospects, to how each position group measures up from top to bottom:
NFL Mock Drafts
After months of different projections and predictions, here are our updated mock drafts for 2026:
Final 1st-Round Projection (Luke Easterling)
Alternating 1st-Round Projection (Luke Easterling & Doug Farrar)
Expert Mock Draft (32 experts, 1st round and beyond)
1-on-1 Player Interviews
Athlon Sports spent time with some of the top prospects in this year's class, bringing you their unique perspective as they prepare to make the jump to the next level:
Expert Analysis
From underrated sleepers and small-school studs, to in-depth scouting reports and deep-dive features, here's all the expert analysis you need heading into this year's draft:
Scouting Reports on Top Prospects
6 Potential 1st-Round Mistakes
Biggest Boom-or-Bust Prospects
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This story was originally published April 23, 2026 at 4:39 PM.