NFL holds Day 3 of 2026 Draft with Rounds 4-7 and 157 picks

8 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Apr 25

Day 3 begins April 25 at noon ET, with quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Diego Pavia among notable prospects still available after unexpected slides.
Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy also remains undrafted due to medical concerns, while teams prepare to sign undrafted free agents immediately after the final pick.
The event is broadcast on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes, with streaming options on NFL+ and ESPN+. Day 3 is expected to feature high-risk, high-reward selections.

Which team will gamble on Garrett Nussmeier, the first-round talent with fourth-round red flags?

Is Day 3, the source of most NFL players, secretly more important than the hyped Day 1?

How do teams weigh a player's proven college production against alarming pre-draft medical reports?

Can AI analytics uncover the next Tom Brady from today's overlooked draft prospects?

How much will Jermod McCoy's mysterious knee injury ultimately cost him in the NFL draft?

Is Diego Pavia's defiant attitude a bigger red flag for NFL teams than his actual height?