The 2026 NFL Draft continues Friday. Here's when Round 2 starts

Chiara Ferragni April 24, 2026
The 2026 NFL Draft continues Friday. Here's when Round 2 starts

Here we go. Again.

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The party is set to continue in Pittsburgh on Friday, April 24 with the second and third rounds of the2026 NFL Draft. It comes less than 24 hours after 32 lives were changed forever, starting with Fernando Mendoza and ending with Jadarian Price.

There was no shortage of wheeling and dealing from the 32 NFL teams, who shook up the opening round and already started making an impact on the other ones to follow. Some of the picks were conventional, like Mendoza heading to theLas Vegas Raiders. Others were surprising, likeCarnell Tate being taken at No. 4 by the Tennessee TitansorTy Simpson landing at No. 13 with the Los Angeles Rams.

Dreams were realized, but the work is only just beginning.

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The same is true for all the teams across the league. The first round is supposed to be easy, but it's the second and third rounds where the champions begin to stand out from the rest of the pack.

And there is plenty of talent still left on the board.

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Here's what to know about when the NFL draft begins again, including start time, channel, streaming, location and more.

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The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchise‑defining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.

See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.

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  • New York Jets – OLB/DE David Bailey, Texas Tech

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  • Arizona Cardinals − RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

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  • Tennessee Titans − WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State

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  • New York Giants − LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State

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  • Kansas City Chiefs (from Browns) − CB Mansoor Delane, LSU

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  • Washington Commanders − LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State

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  • New Orleans Saints − WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State

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  • Cleveland Browns (from Chiefs) − OL Spencer Fano, Utah

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  • Giants (from Cincinnati Bengals) − OL Francis Mauigoa, Miami (Fla.)

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  • Dallas Cowboys (from Dolphins) − S Caleb Downs, Ohio State

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  • Miami Dolphins (from Cowboys) − OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

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  • Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) − QB Ty Simpson, Alabama

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  • Baltimore Ravens − G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

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  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers − DE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (Fla.)

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  • Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) − TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

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  • Detroit Lions − OT Blake Miller, Clemson

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  • Minnesota Vikings − DL Caleb Banks, Florida

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  • Carolina Panthers − OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia

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  • Philadelphia Eagles (from Green Bay Packers via Cowboys) − WR Makai Lemon, USC

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  • Pittsburgh Steelers − OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State

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  • Los Angeles Chargers − DE/OLB Akheem Mesidor, Miami (Fla.)

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  • Cowboys (from Eagles) − DE Malachi Lawrence, Central Florida

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  • Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) − WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M

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  • Chicago Bears − S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon

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  • Houston Texans (from Bills) − G Keylan Rutledge

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  • Dolphins (from 49ers) − CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State

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  • New England Patriots (from Texans via Bills) − OT Caleb Lomu, Utah

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  • Chiefs (from Rams) − DT Peter Woods, Clemson

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  • Jets (from Denver Broncos via Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers) − WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana

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  • Titans (from Patriots via Buffalo Bills) − DE Keldric Faulk, Auburn

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  • Seattle Seahawks − RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame

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    See 2026 NFL Draft first round picks, from No. 1 to No. 32

    1. Las Vegas Raiders – QB Fernando Mendoza, IndianaThe first round of the2026 NFL Draftbrings franchise‑defining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.

    When is Round 2 of the NFL draft?

    • Round 2 date: Friday, April 24

    • Start time: 7:00 p.m. ET

    The second night of the 2026 NFL Draft is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET. The festivities on April 24 will include the second and third rounds, taking fans from pick No. 33 all the way through No. 100, Rounds 2 and 3.

    How to watch NFL draft: TV channel, streaming

    • TV: NFL Network; ABC; ESPN; ESPN2; ESPN Deportes

    • Streaming options: NFL+; ESPN Unlimited & Select; Fubo

    Much like the first night, the second night of the 2026 NFL Draft can be seen on a variety of networks and streaming services.

    Watch 2026 NFL Draft LIVE with Fubo

    Where is the 2026 NFL Draft?

    The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania outside Acrisure Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

    What time is each day of the 2026 NFL Draft?

    The 2026 NFL Draft began at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 23 with the first round. The second and third rounds take place on Friday, April 24 and then the final four on Saturday, April 25.

    Here's the full list of start times for the remaining days:

    • Friday, April 24: Rounds 2-3, 7 p.m. ET

    • Saturday, April 25: Rounds 4-7, Noon ET

    This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:When is Round 2 of the NFL draft? Start time for Day 2

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