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It's almost time for the 2026 NFL Draft! Here's everything you need to know before the Raiders are on the clock.
When and where is the NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m. PT in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It wraps up Saturday, April 25.
- Round 1: 5 p.m. PT on Thursday April 23
- Rounds 2-3: 4 p.m. PT on Friday, April 24
- Rounds 4-7: 9 a.m. PT on Saturday, April 25
How do I watch the NFL Draft?
Each day, the draft will air on NFL Network, ESPN and ESPN Deportes, and will be livestreamed on NFL+ and Disney+.
National radio coverage will be provided by SiriusXM NFL Radio, Westwood One Sports and ESPN Radio.
Raider Nation Radio 920AMwill feature pre-draft coverage Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT (Also streaming live onRaiders YouTubeandRaiders.com)
Fans can also follow along with updates and news onRaiders.com, including ourlive draft tracker. Download theRaiders + Allegiant Stadium appto be the first to know the latest about the Silver and Black with push notifications and livestream alerts for various announcements.
How long does each team have to make their pick?
The time allotted for each club to make its selection varies by round. This year, the time between first-round picks was shortened from 10 minutes to 8 minutes.
Round 1: 8 minutes per pick
Round 2: 7 minutes per pick
Rounds 3-6: 5 minutes per pick
Round 7: 4 minutes per pick
How many draft picks do the Raiders have?
The Silver and Black own10 draft selections, as of April 16, and will kick off the draft by selecting at No. 1 overall.
What is the draft order for the first round?
How many total picks are there in the draft?
A total of 257 picks will be made across the three-day draft.
Follow along on ourdraft trackerand social channels for all the latest news and content from the 2026 Draft:
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