The 2026 NFL Draft will take place tonight in Pittsburgh, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announcing the first-round picks. The draft order has changed significantly due to recent trades, including Dexter Lawrence moving to the Bengals.
Key points
2026 NFL Draft takes place tonight in Pittsburgh
Roger Goodell will announce the first-round picks
Draft order changed due to trades
Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to Bengals
Giants received No. 10 overall pick
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will soon be walking across the stage in Pittsburgh and announcing the beginning of this year's draft along with all 32 first-round picks tonight.
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) pressures Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) during the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10.
Q&A
What time does the NFL Draft 2026 start?
The NFL Draft 2026 is set to begin tonight, but the exact start time is not specified in the provided information.
Which TV channel will broadcast the NFL Draft 2026?
The specific TV channel for the NFL Draft 2026 is not mentioned in the provided content.
How can I stream the NFL Draft 2026?
Streaming options for the NFL Draft 2026 are not detailed in the provided excerpt.
What significant trades affected the NFL Draft order in 2026?
The New York Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, impacting the draft order by acquiring the No. 10 overall pick.
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Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love
Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates scoring against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) celebrates a touchdown Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, during the Big Ten football championship against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Caleb Downs #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in action against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Arvell Reese #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 15: Mansoor Delane #4 of the LSU Tigers intercepts a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa
Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) against the Mississippi Rebels during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) pressures Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) during the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10.
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates scoring against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) celebrates a touchdown Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, during the Big Ten football championship against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Caleb Downs #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in action against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: Arvell Reese #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Penn State offensive lineman Vega Ioane
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 15: Mansoor Delane #4 of the LSU Tigers intercepts a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa
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Meets the Giants' likeliest targets for 2026 NFL Draft first round
Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) against the Mississippi Rebels during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Similar to their MetLife counterparts in the New York Jets, the Giants now own two first-round picks, joining the Jets, Rams, Cowboys, Browns and Dolphins currently with multiple first-round selections.
With the clock ticking until the Las Vegas Raiders are scheduled to make the No. 1 overall pick, here are all the important details you need to know on how to watch, stream, the updated first-round draft order and more important information on the 2026 NFL Draft:
The 2026 NFL Draft will be a three-day event that takes place in Pittsburgh outside of Acrisure Stadium -- home of the Steelers -- that begins with Round 1 on Thursday, April 23, continues with Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday, April 24 and concludes with Day 3 (Rounds 4 through 7) on Saturday, April 25.
