NFL Draft 2026: How to watch the First Round

Feb 6, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft logo at the Super Bowl LX Experience at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The New Orleans Saints are currently slated to pick 8th in the first round, but of course that could change depending on any trades.

As usual, ESPN and NFL Network will air the draft simultaneously and this year ABC will continue to also carry the draft with a more story-based focus. ABC will be led by the College GameDay crew to take a look at the Draft from the collegiate perspective as well.  All of the on-air personalities that will appear for their respective networks are listed below.  Depending on who you like or dislike, you can choose which network you would prefer to watch the draft on.

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2026 NFL Draft

First Round– Thursday, April 23rd

Start Time – 5:00pm PST / 7:00pm CST / 8:00pm EST

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ESPN

Host – Mike Greenberg

Analysts – Louis Riddick, Booger McFarland, and Mel Kiper, Jr.

Reports – Adam Schefter

Interviews – Molly McGrath

Online Streaming and Mobile – espn.com/watch and ESPN App

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NFL Network

Host – Rich Eisen

Analysts – Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, and Joel Klatt

Reports – Kurt Warner and Ian Rapoport

Interviews – Jamie Erdahl