NFL Draft announcers 2026: Meet the ABC, ESPN and NFL Network broadcast crews

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The long-awaited start of the NFL Draft is about to arrive, with Roger Goodell almost ready to announce the opening picks.

This year's draft is in Pittsburgh, but the crew is still full of old reliable names that fans have welcomed into their homes for years. Three channels will feature this year's draft coverage, with fans free to pick and choose which crew to tune in to.

Here is the full list of experts you can expect for the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Who are the 2026 NFL Draft announcers?

There is plenty of NFL Draft coverage across channels once again in 2026. With each of the three channels comes three different crews to choose from for those who have options.

Mel Kiper Jr. has the most experience of anyone covering the NFL Draft, with over 40 years under his belt in this role. He'll join Mike Greenberg on ESPN's coverage, with Adam Schefter and Laura Rutledge providing boots on the ground.