Los Angeles Rams select Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick
With the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
- Two Indiana University players are selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, quarterback Fernando Mendoza (first) and receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (30th).
- Safety Dillon Thieneman, who played for Westfield High School and Purdue, goes 25th.
- The second and third rounds are Friday night, with Rounds 4-7 on Saturday.
The 2026 NFL Draft is officially here as teams look to add a new group of prospects to change their franchise outlook on Thursday.
Here’s a look at the draft picks, top prospects, dates and times, how to watch, NFL Draft mock drafts, NFL Draft location, and more.
2026 NFL Draft picks tracker live updates tonight: Who was NFL Draft No. 1 pick?
Visit nfl.com to see the 2026 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds. Here is a look at the first round:
- Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
- New York Jets: David Bailey, LB, Texas Tech
- Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
- Tennessee Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
- New York Giants: Arvell Reese, edge, Ohio State
- Kansas City Chiefs (via Cleveland Browns): Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
- Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
- New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
- Cleveland Browns (via Kansas City Chiefs): Spencer Fano, T, Utah
- New York Giants (via Cincinnati Bengals): Francis Mauigoa, T, Miami (Fla.)
- Dallas Cowboys (via Miami Dolphins): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
- Miami Dolphins (via Dallas Cowboys): Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama
- Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons): Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
- Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rueben Bain Jr., edge, Miami (Fla.)
- New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
- Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, T, Clemson
- Minnesota Vikings: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
- Carolina Panthers: Monroe Freeling, T, Georgia
- Philadelphia Eagles (via Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers): Makai Lemon, WR, USC
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Max Iheanachor, T, Arizona State
- Los Angeles Chargers: Akheem Mesidor, edge, Miami (Fla.)
- Dallas Cowboys (via Philadelphia Eagles): Malachi Lawrence, edge, UCF
- Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars): K.C. Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
- Chicago Bears: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
- Buffalo Bills (via Houston Texans): Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech
- San Francisco 49ers: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
- New England Patriots (via Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills): Caleb Lomu, T, Utah
- Kansas City Chiefs (from Los Angeles Rams): Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
- New York Jets (via San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos): Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
- Tennessee Titans (via Buffalo Bills): Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
- Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
When is 2026 NFL Draft date? What time does NFL Draft start?
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23-25:
- Thursday, April 23 − Round 1: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
- Friday, April 24 − Rounds 2-3: 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT
- Saturday, April 25 − Rounds 4-7: Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Where to watch 2026 NFL Draft: What channel is NFL Draft on this year?
The 2026 NFL Draft will air on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes.
How to stream 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft will stream on NFL+ (Apple / Google Play). Fans can also download ESPN+ (Apple / Google Play).
NFL mock draft 2026: Where will top NFL Draft prospects go? Who will be NFL Draft No. 1 pick?
2026 NFL mock draft simulator
Visit nflmockdraftdatabase.com and check out the NFL Draft simulator. Fans can generate a mock draft that factors in various mock draft experts’ picks and projections for all seven rounds. Plus, take a deeper dive and only focus on your favorite team.
2026 NFL Draft prospects: Who are top NFL Draft prospects this year?
Where is 2026 NFL Draft location this year?
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place outside of Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The North Shore of the Allegheny River outside the stadium will serve as a “natural amphitheater” for the Draft Theater and Main Stage.
Point State Park will host a free fan festival − the NFL Draft Experience. Visit nfl.com for hours of operation.
Are 2026 NFL Draft tickets free? How to get NFL Draft tickets at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh
Admission is free to the 2026 NFL Draft. Fans must either download NFL OnePass (Apple / Google Play) or visit NFL.com/DraftAccess to register for tickets. Visit nfl.com for detailed event information.
Colts NFL Draft picks 2026: When do Indianapolis Colts pick? How many Colts draft picks this year?
The Indianapolis Colts currently hold seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, the team doesn’t possess a first-round selection.
- Round 2: 47th overall
- Round 3: 78th overall
- Round 4: 113th overall
- Round 5: 156th overall
- Round 6: 214th overall
- Round 7: 249th overall
- Round 7: 254th overall
Colts NFL mock draft: Who will Indianapolis Colts pick in second round of 2026 NFL Draft? What will Chris Ballard do?
The latest version of a Colts mock draft from Nathan Brown has Colts GM Chris Ballard wheeling and dealing in an attempt to secure another second-round pick for the 2026 NFL Draft, which means trading back from No. 47. But who are the two coveted prospects that Brown has in mind?
2026 NFL Draft prospects: Indiana football
- Kaelon Black, RB
- Pat Coogan, C
- Omar Cooper Jr., WR
- Aiden Fisher, LB
- Mikail Kamara, DE
- Fernando Mendoza, QB
- Louis Moore, S
- Riley Nowakowski, TE
- D’Angelo Ponds, CB
- Elijah Sarratt, WR
2026 NFL Draft prospects: Notre Dame football
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