2026 NFL Draft Order Picks 1-257

The 2026 NFL Draft will bring the next generation of stars into the league as all 32 teams look to strengthen their rosters. From franchise quarterbacks to future defensive standouts, the three-day event will shape the future of the NFL.

When is the 2026 NFL Draft?

Round 1: Thursday, April 23, 2026 – 8:00 PM ET
Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 24, 2026 – 7:00 PM ET
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 12:00 PM ET

Where is the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Acrisure Stadium and surrounding areas, including Point State Park in Pittsburgh.

How can I get connected with the 2026 NFL Draft?

Get connected TV and Radio: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio.

More than 250 prospects will hear their names called across seven rounds.

2026 NFL Draft Order For all 7 Rounds

Round 1

Las Vegas Raiders
New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals
Tennessee Titans
New York Giants
Cleveland Browns
Washington Commanders
New Orleans Saints
Kansas City Chiefs
Cincinnati Bengals
Miami Dolphins
Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons)
Baltimore Ravens
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New York Jets (from Colts)
Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings
Carolina Panthers
Dallas Cowboys (from Packers)
Pittsburgh Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers
Philadelphia Eagles
Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars)
Chicago Bears
Buffalo Bills
San Francisco 49ers
Houston Texans
Los Angeles Rams
Denver Broncos
New England Patriots
Seattle Seahawks

Round 2

New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals
Tennessee Titans
Las Vegas Raiders
New York Giants
Houston Texans (from Commanders)
Cleveland Browns
Kansas City Chiefs
Cincinnati Bengals
New Orleans Saints
Miami Dolphins
New York Jets (from Cowboys)
Baltimore Ravens
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Indianapolis Colts
Atlanta Falcons
Minnesota Vikings
Detroit Lions
Carolina Panthers
Green Bay Packers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Philadelphia Eagles
Los Angeles Chargers
Jacksonville Jaguars
Chicago Bears
San Francisco 49ers
Houston Texans
Buffalo Bills
Los Angeles Rams
Denver Broncos
New England Patriots
Seattle Seahawks

Round 3

(36 total picks, including compensatory selections)

Top selections include:

Arizona Cardinals
Tennessee Titans
Las Vegas Raiders
Philadelphia Eagles (from Jets)
Houston Texans (from Giants)
Cleveland Browns
Washington Commanders
Cincinnati Bengals
New Orleans Saints
Kansas City Chiefs
Miami Dolphins

Later picks include compensatory selections for:

Minnesota Vikings
Philadelphia Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers
Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 4

Pick 101-140

Notable early selections:

Tennessee Titans
Las Vegas Raiders
New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals
New York Giants
Houston Texans (from Commanders)
Cleveland Browns
Denver Broncos (from Saints)
Kansas City Chiefs
Cincinnati Bengals

Compensatory picks at the end of the round include selections awarded to:

San Francisco 49ers
Las Vegas Raiders
Pittsburgh Steelers
New Orleans Saints
Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets

Round 5

Pick 141-181

Some notable selections:

Cleveland Browns (Pick 141)
Tennessee Titans (Pick 142)
Arizona Cardinals (Pick 143)
New York Giants (Pick 145)
Kansas City Chiefs (Pick 148)
Dallas Cowboys (Pick 152)
Philadelphia Eagles (Pick 153)
Baltimore Ravens (Pick 154)

Compensatory picks were also awarded to teams such as:

Baltimore Ravens
Las Vegas Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs
Dallas Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles
Detroit Lions

Round 6

Pick 182-216

Teams with multiple selections in this round include:

New England Patriots
Tennessee Titans
New York Giants
Cincinnati Bengals
Detroit Lions

Compensatory picks were awarded to:

Pittsburgh Steelers
Philadelphia Eagles

Round 7

Pick 217-257

Final selections of the draft include:

Arizona Cardinals
Tennessee Titans
Las Vegas Raiders
Buffalo Bills (from Jets)
Cincinnati Bengals (from Giants)
Detroit Lions (from Browns)
Washington Commanders

Final compensatory picks:

Indianapolis Colts
Baltimore Ravens
Los Angeles Rams
Green Bay Packers
Denver Broncos

The final pick (Mr. Irrelevant) of the 2026 NFL Draft will be Pick No. 257, owned by the Denver Broncos.

Final Thoughts

With 257 total selections, the 2026 NFL Draft will play a major role in shaping the league’s future. Teams like the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, and Arizona Cardinals hold the earliest picks, while contenders such as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will look for hidden gems later in the draft.

NFL fans can expect three days of blockbuster picks, trades, and surprises as the league’s newest stars enter the spotlight in Pittsburgh.

Note: All information is tentative and subject to change.