The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated events on the football calendar, shaping the future of teams and fantasy rosters alike. At FantasyPros, we provide unparalleled draft insights, from in-depth prospect profiles to expert mock drafts, to help you stay ahead of the curve. This guide is your go-to resource for the NFL Draft, updated regularly with the latest analysis, rankings, and coverage.
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2026 NFL Draft Guide
When and where is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with activities spread across iconic locations like Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium. This will mark the first time Pittsburgh hosts the draft in decades and is expected to draw huge crowds of fans from across the league.
Prospect Scouting Reports & Profiles
As a former five-star recruit with size and athletic testing that few players can match, Proctor has been considered a future first-round pick for years now. While he certainly has the functional strength and movement skills to develop into a high-level starter at either tackle or guard, his tape is a bit more inconsistent than you’d like, without ideal body control or the most consistent positioning.
That will likely make him a polarizing prospect; it wouldn’t be surprising if some teams had high first-round grades on him, while others weren’t willing to draft him until the second round.
Projection: Round 1/Round 2
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Kadyn Proctor >>
One of the cleanest defensive tackle prospects you’re likely to see, with an outstanding combination of quickness, functional strength, awareness and block-shedding ability/technique that allows Woods to read and react in a two-gap role or create disruption as a gap-shooter.
Would probably function best as a two-gap three-technique on a four-man line, but looks to have a positionally/schematically versatile skillset.
Projection: Round 1
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Peter Woods >>
Jeremiyah Love (RB – Notre Dame)
A very patient, elusive and flexible back in a big frame, the Heisman Trophy finalist can string together reliable positive-gains between the tackles, make defenders miss one-on-one and protect both the football and his body effectively.
While Love shows a lot of physicality as a blocker, he doesn’t seem like the most powerful runner at times. It would be nice to see him lower his shoulder and fight for yardage more consistently. Still, Love is clearly the top-rated back in this year’s class and will likely be one of the first handful of players chosen on draft day.
Projection: Round 1
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Jeremiyah Love >>
Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)
A tall, long-limbed receiver with the speed and explosiveness to win down the field, who offers a big target with impressive focus and hands to come down with off-target throws and contested catches.
Those traits should make Tate an early starting split end for a pro team. Looks like a good bet to be the first or second receiver off the board on draft day, likely within the top five or top 10 picks.
Projection: Round 1
Check out the full 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Carnell Tate >>
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2026 NFL Mock Drafts
Here are a few predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft. We’ll continue to add our 2026 NFL Consensus Mock Drafts leading up to the start of Round 1. And check out all of our 2026 NFL Mock Drafts.
Latest 2026 NFL Draft Coverage
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NFL Combine & Senior Bowl Coverage
NFL Combine Analysis
Senior Bowl Writeups
History of the NFL Draft
The NFL Draft has a storied history dating back to its inception in 1936. Initially held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia, the draft was a low-key affair compared to the grand spectacle it has become today.
As the NFL grew in popularity, the draft evolved into a cornerstone of the league’s offseason calendar. The introduction of television coverage in the 1980s transformed it from a procedural meeting into a must-watch event, giving fans insight into team strategy, player evaluations, and long-term roster building. Landmark moments—surprise picks, dramatic slides, and franchise-defining selections—helped turn the draft into a storytelling engine that connected college football to the professional game.
Today, the NFL Draft is a multi-day spectacle and one of the league’s most powerful engagement tools. Hosted in rotating cities and attended by hundreds of thousands of fans, it blends live entertainment, analysis, and league-wide optimism as every team resets its future. What began as a simple mechanism for fairness has become a cultural event that shapes the NFL’s competitive landscape for years to come.
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