What time does the NFL Draft start tonight? Day 2 start time, draft order

With the drama of the 2026 NFL Draft Round 1, filled with both expected picks and shocking surprises, now behind us, anticipation builds for the second round. Now, teams have the chance to find impact players among the elite prospects who surprisingly remain on the board, setting the stage for another night of franchise-shaping decisions.

The April 23 opening round saw the Las Vegas Raiders make a decisive move by choosing Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick, ushering in a new era for the franchise. In a surprising turn, the Minnesota Vikings disrupted expectations by choosing Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks at No. 18, even though Banks is recovering from recent foot surgery.

Although 32 names have already been called, a wealth of highly touted prospects are still waiting for their moment, turning attention to what promises to be a thrilling second round. The San Francisco 49ers will officially be the first team on the clock, poised to set the tone for the evening.

Here’s how you can watch and follow every moment of the April 24 crucial second and third rounds of the NFL Draft, ensuring you don’t miss any of the excitement as new stars find their homes.

When does the NFL draft start tonight?

The second round of the 2026 NFL Draft starts on April 24, at 7 p.m. ET, covering picks 33 to 64. Viewers can tune in on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and NFL Network, or stream the event via ESPN+ and NFL+.

• Round 2 date: Friday, April 24
• Start time: 7:00 p.m. ET
• TV: NFL Network; ABC; ESPN; ESPN2; ESPN Deportes
• Streaming options: NFL+; ESPN Unlimited & Select; Fubo

What rounds of the NFL draft are today?

Rounds 2 and 3 of the draft will happen on April 24, with Rounds 4-7 being held on April 25, starting at noon, ET.

What channel is 2026 NFL Draft on tonight, Friday, April 24? Where to watch NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft will air on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes.

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How to stream 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft will stream on NFL+ (Apple / Google Play). Fans can also download ESPN+ (Apple / Google Play).

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2026 NFL Draft picks tracker: Who was NFL Draft No. 1 pick?

Visit nfl.com to see the 2026 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds. Here is a look at the first round:

1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. New York Jets: David Bailey, LB, Texas Tech
3. Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
4. Tennessee Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
5. New York Giants: Arvell Reese, edge, Ohio State
6. Kansas City Chiefs (via Cleveland Browns): Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
7. Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
8. New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
9. Cleveland Browns (via Kansas City Chiefs): Spencer Fano, T, Utah
10. New York Giants (via Cincinnati Bengals): Francis Mauigoa, T, Miami (Fla.)
11. Dallas Cowboys (via Miami Dolphins): Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
12. Miami Dolphins (via Dallas Cowboys): Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama
13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons): Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
14. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rueben Bain Jr., edge, Miami (Fla.)
16. New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts): Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, T, Clemson
18. Minnesota Vikings: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
19. Carolina Panthers: Monroe Freeling, T, Georgia
20. Philadelphia Eagles (via Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers): Makai Lemon, WR, USC
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Max Iheanachor, T, Arizona State
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Akheem Mesidor, edge, Miami (Fla.)
23. Dallas Cowboys (via Philadelphia Eagles): Malachi Lawrence, edge, UCF
24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars): K.C. Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
25. Chicago Bears: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
26. Buffalo Bills (via Houston Texans): Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech
27. San Francisco 49ers: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
28. New England Patriots (via Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills): Caleb Lomu, T, Utah
29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Los Angeles Rams): Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
30. New York Jets (via San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos): Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
31. Tennessee Titans (via Buffalo Bills): Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
32. Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame

2026 NFL Draft picks order tonight, Day 2: Round 2-3 draft picks by team

NFL Draft 2026 order Day 2, Round 2

• 33. San Francisco 49ers (via New York Jets)
• 34. Arizona Cardinals
• 35. Buffalo Bills (via Tennessee Titans)
• 36. Las Vegas Raiders
• 37. New York Giants
• 38. Houston Texans (via Washington Commanders)
• 39. Cleveland Browns
• 40. Kansas City Chiefs
• 41. Cincinnati Bengals
• 42. New Orleans Saints
• 43. Miami Dolphins
• 44. New York Jets (via Dallas Cowboys)
• 45. Baltimore Ravens
• 46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• 47. Indianapolis Colts
• 48. Atlanta Falcons
• 49. Minnesota Vikings
• 50. Detroit Lions
• 51. Carolina Panthers
• 52. Green Bay Packers
• 53. Pittsburgh Steelers
• 54. Philadelphia Eagles
• 55. Los Angeles Chargers
• 56. Jacksonville Jaguars
• 57. Chicago Bears
• 58. San Francisco 49ers
• 59. Houston Texans
• 60. Chicago Bears (via Buffalo Bills)
• 61. Los Angeles Rams
• 62. Denver Broncos
• 63. New England Patriots
• 64. Seattle Seahawks

NFL Draft 2026 order Day 2, Round 3

• 65. Arizona Cardinals
• 66. Buffalo Bills (via Tennessee Titans)
• 67. Las Vegas Raiders
• 68. Philadelphia Eagles (via New York Jets)
• 69. Tennessee Titans (via Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, New York Giants)
• 70. Cleveland Browns
• 71. Washington Commanders
• 72. Cincinnati Bengals
• 73. New Orleans Saints
• 74. Cleveland Browns (via Kansas City Chiefs)
• 75. Miami Dolphins
• 76. Pittsburgh Steelers (via Dallas Cowboys)
• 77. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• 78. Indianapolis Colts
• 79. Atlanta Falcons
• 80. Baltimore Ravens
• 81. Jacksonville Jaguars (via Detroit Lions)
• 82. Minnesota Vikings
• 83. Carolina Panthers
• 84. Green Bay Packers
• 85. Pittsburgh Steelers
• 86. Los Angeles Chargers
• 87. Miami Dolphins (via Philadelphia Eagles)
• 88. Jacksonville Jaguars
• 89. Chicago Bears
• 90. Miami Dolphins (via Houston Texans)
• 91. Buffalo Bills
• 92. Dallas Cowboys (via Houston Texans)
• 93. Los Angeles Rams
• 94. Miami Dolphins (via Denver Broncos)
• 95. New England Patriots
• 96. Seattle Seahawks
• 97. Minnesota Vikings (compensatory)
• 98. Philadelphia Eagles (compensatory)
• 99. Pittsburgh Steelers (compensatory)
• 100. Jacksonville Jaguars (via Detroit Lions, compensatory)

Best available prospects in NFL Draft tonight, Friday, April 24

• Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
• T.J. Parker, edge, Clemson
• Cashius Howell, edge, Texas A&M
• Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
• C.J. Allen, linebacker, Georgia
• Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
• Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
• D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana