Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 , as part of Day 2 of the draft, with Rounds 2 and 3 starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

When is Round 3 of the NFL Draft?

  • The 2026 NFL Draft runs from April 23–25, 2026.
  • Round 1 is on Thursday, April 23 in prime time.
  • Rounds 2–3 (including Round 3) take place on Friday, April 24 , beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
  • Rounds 4–7 are on Saturday, April 25 , starting at 12 p.m. ET.

So if you’re specifically planning for Round 3 , you’ll want to tune in Friday night, April 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET , as picks from Round 2 roll straight into Round 3 on the same broadcast window.

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