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The 2026 NFL Draft will start in Pittsburgh, with each team's first-round pick time reduced from 10 to 8 minutes. This change aims to speed up the draft process.
Pittsburgh is buzzing with excitement as fans gather to witness football’s next generation take center stage at the 2026 NFL Draft.
The time allotted for each first-round pick has been reduced by two minutes this year – from 10 to eight. The shortened window is likely to speed up the first round and force teams to move swiftly. This marks the first adjustment to the selection clock since 2008, when it was reduced from 15 to 10 minutes.
The timing for the later rounds remains unchanged. Teams will have seven minutes per pick in the second round and five minutes per selection in rounds three through seven. This continuity allows teams some breathing room as the draft progresses, but the pressure will still be on to make strategic decisions quickly.
Here is the first round 2026 NFL Draft order, and we went one step further by giving the estimated time teams will be on the clock for their first-round pick on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
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The 2026 NFL Draft will begin on Thursday, April 23, with the first round starting at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can view it on NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, with streaming options available on ESPN+ and NFL+.
The 2026 NFL Draft coverage kicks off at 8 p.m. ET, with the draft itself starting at the same time. This year, each first-round team will have just eight minutes to make its selection.
The broadcast is expected to last approximately 3-4 hours. The following times are rough pre-draft estimates, based on the eight-minute limit per pick. For example, the Las Vegas Raiders are the first team on the clock and must submit their selection by 8:08 p.m. ET, with subsequent picks following in similar intervals. These estimates provide fans with an idea of when their favorite teams may be on the clock, though actual times may vary as the draft unfolds.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL draft Day 1 schedule, how to watch, selection time for every team
The exact start time of the 2026 NFL Draft has not been specified, but it will take place on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Teams will have 8 minutes for their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, reduced from the previous 10 minutes.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, teams will have 7 minutes per pick in the second round and 5 minutes for rounds three through seven.
The last adjustment to the NFL Draft pick time was in 2008, when it was reduced from 15 minutes to 10 minutes.

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