Fans can also stream the first round via Fubo, with additional pre- and post-draft analysis on CBS Sports HQ. The full three-day event includes round-by-round coverage and expert insights as teams make their picks.
Pittsburgh hosts the draft for the second time, a return to a city that previously hosted the 1948 NFL Draft (held in December 1947). The schedule runs as follows: Round 1 on Thursday night, rounds 2–3 on Friday, and rounds 4–7 on Saturday beginning at noon ET.
The top of the draft order features the Raiders, followed by the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals, with early picks also including the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, and Cleveland Browns. The Kansas City Chiefs hold the No. 9 overall selection. Each team has 10 minutes to make its first-round selection, a reduction aimed at speeding up the opening round.
In later rounds, the time limits tighten further: seven minutes for Round 2, five minutes for Rounds 3 through 6, and four minutes for Round 7. The 2026 class is highlighted by Mendoza at the top, with analysts noting his cerebral pocket passing and performance in high-pressure situations.
Defensive standouts like Rueben Bain Jr. and Reese headline the early projections, along with offensive linemen Kadyn Proctor and Spencer Fano, defensive back Jermod McCoy, safety Caleb Downs, running back Jeremiyah Love, linebacker Sonny Styles, and cornerback Avieon Terrell. The depth across positions promises a versatile talent pool for teams selecting in the middle and later rounds.
