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Updated · NFL.com · Apr 13NFL Draft 2026: Top Prospects and Trades Set to Reshape First Round in Pittsburgh
52 articles · Updated · NFL.com · Apr 13
- The 2026 NFL Draft is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, with top prospects and potential trades expected to shake up the first round.
- Ohio State players headline the draft, with several teams eyeing offensive and defensive reinforcements, including quarterbacks and edge rushers.
- Live coverage will be available on major networks, as franchises seek impact rookies to address key needs and reshape their rosters.
Which injured star is the draft's ultimate high-risk, high-reward pick? Is Rueben Bain Jr. the NFL's biggest draft-day gamble in years? Could a surprise Mac Jones trade completely shake up the draft's second round? How could a potential Dexter Lawrence trade reshape the entire first round? Will the Patriots' 'trenches first' draft strategy finally rebuild their team? Is Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza a franchise savior or an RPO-system product?