Wall to Wall 2026 NFL Draft Coverage – ESPN will present comprehensive coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft from Friday April 24 to Sunday April 26, live from Pittsburgh, where the Las Vegas Raiders hold the highly coveted number one pick.
The future fortunes of all 32 franchises hang in the balance with the 2026 NFL Draft determining the latest crop of college football stars set to make their leap to the National Football League.
The 2026 NFL Draft is live on ESPN2 from 10am AEST on Friday April 24, with the Second Round continuing at 10am AEST on Saturday April 25, before the Final Round concludes on Sunday April 26 at 4.15am AEST.
ESPN’s Mike Greenburg will return to host his sixth NFL Draft, alongside a lineup of ESPN NFL experts and news breakers.
Greenberg will be joined by Mel Kiper, who is participating in his 43rd NFL Draft, 1999 NFL Draftee Booger McFarland and 1991 NFL Draftee Louis Riddick.
Adam Shefter will deliver the latest news and information, while Laura Rutledge will interview prospects live from the main stage following their selections.
Since 1980, ESPN has brought the NFL Draft to fans, cementing its place at the centre of the NFL’s marquee offseason event.
Viewers will be able to witness the most comprehensive coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft via ESPN on Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and Sky NZ.
The Las Vegas Raiders hold the number one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft – where they are expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
Mendoza possesses a game built on precision, with no red zone interceptions over the past two seasons.
The Indiana University QB will be joining a Raiders franchise that are once again in rebuild following the departure of Super Bowl winning coach Pete Carroll.
The long-suffering New York Jets are next up with the second pick in the NFL Draft, which looms as the most intriguing selection.
Debate is split between Texas Tech’s David Bailey and Ohio State’s Arvell Reese as the preferred number two choice in the draft pool.
David Bailey is seen as someone that can provide instant impact to the Jets lineup, leading the FBS in pressure rate and tied for the lead in sacks last season.
Arvell Reese is considered one of the most electric players in the draft, a rare player with elite versatility.
Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs round out the NFL franchises holding a pick inside the top ten selections.
Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Carnell Tate, Rueben Bain Jr, Jordyn Tyson and Francis Mauigoa remain the other NFL rookies expected to hear their names inside the opening picks.
ESPN comprehensive draft coverage includes on-site studio programming and expanded editions of NFL Live, College GameDay, The Pat McAfee Show and SportsCenter.
ESPN Australia NFL experts Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith will host a live ‘NFL Afters’ watch party on ESPN Australia’s YouTube and ESPN Australia Social Channels from 10am AEST on Friday April 24.
2026 NFL Draft on ESPN
Friday April 24
5am AEST, NFL Live, ESPN2
7am AEST, College GameDay, ESPN2
9am AEST, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN2
10am AEST, NFL Draft – First Round, ESPN2
Saturday April 25
5am AEST, NFL Live, ESPN2
7am AEST, College GameDay, ESPN2
8am AEST, NFL Draft Countdown, ESPN2
9am AEST, NFL Draft – Second Round, ESPN2
Sunday April 26
4.15am AEST, NFL Draft – Third Round, ESPN2
ESPN and ESPN2 is available via Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and Sky NZ
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Wall to Wall 2026 NFL Draft Coverage
