The 2027 NFL Draft will mark the 92nd edition of the event, and, for the second time in history, be hosted in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C., home to one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises in the Washington Commanders, will welcome hundreds of thousands of fans, NFL personnel, coaches, scouts and draft prospects in April 2026.
The 2027 draft will look and feel much different, as the event has blossomed into one of the most anticipated fan experiences on the sports calendar. More than 775,000 fans attended the 2024 draft in Detroit, with another 50 million viewers watching across the globe.
After being held in New York City each year from 1965 to 2014, the draft has gone to a new city each year since 2016, with Pittsburgh joining the list in 2026 following fellow rust-belt cities Detroit (2024) and Green Bay (2025).
Let’s get into all you need to know about the 2027 NFL Draft.
When is the 2027 NFL Draft?
The 2027 NFL Draft is scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 29, 2026, and run over three days until Saturday, May 1.
Where is the 2027 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Washington D.C..
The Draft itself will take place on the National Mall in downtown D.C., in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The Draft will be a free, three-day public event.
Where to watch 2027 NFL Draft, TV channel and streaming
The 2026 NFL Draft will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network.
Who are the top prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft?
The below list of some of the top prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft is expected to change throughout the 2026/27 college football season.
QB Arch Manning (Texas)
QB Dante Moore (Oregon)
WR Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State)
QB CJ Carr (Notre Dame)
QB Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss)
QB Darian Mensah (Miami)
WR Charlie Becker (Indiana)
RB Jadan Baugh (Florida)
CB Leonard Moore (Notre Dame)
OT Jordan Seaton (LSU)
OT Trevor Goosby (Texas)
EDGE Collin Simmons (Texas)
WR Cam Coleman (Texas)
TE Trey'Dez Green (LSU)
QB Jayden Maiava (USC)
CB Ashton Hampton (Clemson)
EDGE Yhonzae Pierre (Alabama)
2027 NFL Draft Order
The 2027 NFL Draft order is still undetermined, and will be finalized after the conclusion of Super Bowl LXI.
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