NFL Draft 2026 live updates: Latest mock draft, order, prospect rankings, TV channel and start time

2026 NFL DraftLatest News'The Beast' Draft GuideMock DraftTop 100 RankingsBeginner's GuideliveUpdated 1m agoNFL Draft 2026 live updates: Latest mock draft, order, prospect rankings, TV channel and start timeFollow our live coverage of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft tonightThe Athletic Live TeamApril 23, 2026 at 6:06 AM EDTQuarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to be picked No. 1 overall tonight. Getty ImagesApril 23, 2026 at 6:06 AM EDTAustin Green·Staff Writer, LiveHow to watch the draft Getty Images The 2026 NFL Draft will air on ABC, ESPN and the NFL Network.April 23, 2026 at 6:04 AM EDTDaniel Shirley·Senior Editor, LiveWhat time is the draft? Getty Images The NFL Draft begins at 8 p.m. ET today. It will continue at 7 p.m. on Friday and then at noon on Saturday.April 23, 2026 at 6:02 AM EDTLukas Weese·Staff Writer, LiveWelcome to our live coverage! Greetings NFL fans. Welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of tonight’s first round of the NFL Draft.One of the best days on the football calendar is here. The NFL Draft beginning means that all 32 teams have hope in their future. College football prospects will be drafted into pro football, with the chance to become future NFL stars.It promises to be an entertaining night of action.Stay here at The Athletic for news, updates, analysis and pick-by-pick commentary from the first to 32nd selections.