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2026 NFL Draft Round 1 tracker
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 is set for April 23, with the Raiders holding the first pick, expected to choose Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza. The draft promises unpredictability as teams strategize their selections.
Key points
- 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 is on April 23
- Las Vegas Raiders have the first pick
- Expected pick is Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza
- Draft will feature unpredictable team strategies
- Available on NFL Network and ESPN channels
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The Raiders have been on the clock for four months. They have the first pick and it's expected to be Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza. From there things get a whole lot more interesting. Who goes where and who moves up and down the draft to get what they want will be exciting and fairly unpredictable, no matter how many mock drafts think they got it all figured out.
How to watch the first round of the NFL Draft:
TV: NFL Network, NFL+, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 5pm Pacific (8pm ET)
Rounds: 1
Time allotted for each pick: 8 minutes
Raiders selection*:
- Round 1.1 - pick 1
*Subject to change based on potential trades.
See who we predict each team will select in the first round in our network-wide mock draft.
NFL Round 1 Draft order:
Q&A
What time does the 2026 NFL Draft start?
The 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 starts on Thursday, April 23.
Which team has the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Las Vegas Raiders have the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Where can I watch the 2026 NFL Draft live?
You can watch the 2026 NFL Draft live on NFL Network, NFL+, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes.
