New Delhi, April 13 -- The 2026 NFL Draft is set to deliver high drama as 257 college prospects hear their names called and begin their professional careers. Scheduled for the final weekend of April, this three-day event marks one of the most exciting moments in the NFL offseason, allowing teams to bolster their rosters after free agency wraps up.

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled from Thursday, April 23 to Saturday, April 25.

Start times vary to fit the growing number of picks:

Thursday, April 23 (Round 1): 8 PM ET

Friday, April 24 (Rounds 2-3): 7 PM ET

Saturday, April 25 (Rounds 4-7): Noon ET

A key change this year shortens the first-round clock from 10 minutes to eight minutes per pick. This tweak should help the opening night wrap...