When does day 3 of the NFL Draft start? Schedule and starting time for rounds 4 to 7
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft took place on Thursday with Fernando Mendoza going first overall to the Raiders. Here’s what to know about Rounds 4-7 on day 3.
After the 32 NFL teams made their priority selections on Thursday and Friday in the first three rounds, the 2026 NFL Draft wraps up on Saturday, April 25 with Rounds 4 to 7. Day 3 is when teams look to add depth to their roster, all while hoping to unearth a rough diamond.
Here’s everything you need to know about when the next rounds begin and how the rest of the draft schedule unfolds.
When does Round 4 of the NFL Draft start?
Round 4 of the NFL Draft is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 25 at:
- 12:00 p.m. ET
- 11:00 a.m. CT
- 10:00 a.m. MT
- 9:00 a.m. PT
Round 5 will follow immediately after the conclusion of Round 4, and so on.
Day 3 typically moves faster than the opening two days, with teams having five minutes per pick in Rounds 4 to 6 and only four minutes per pick in Round 7.
Full NFL Draft Day 3 schedule
Here’s a quick look at what remains of the full NFL Draft schedule:
Rounds 4-7
- Date: Saturday, April 25
- Start time: 12:00 p.m. ET
While Round 1 inevitably gets most of the attention, history shows that teams have been able to do some seriously good business in the final four rounds.
In recent years, a number of top players have been drafted on Day 3, including Dak Prescott (No. 135), Stefon Diggs (No. 146), George Kittle (No. 146), Maxx Crosby (No. 106), Puka Nacua (No. 177), Bucky Irving (No. 125) and “Mr. Irrelevant” himself, Brock Purdy (No. 262).
Teams across the league will be hoping to find another potential superstar who has gone under the radar or turns out to be a late developer.
How to watch Rounds 4 to 7
Fans can watch Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft live on:
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPN Deportes
- NFL Network
Streaming is available via the ESPN App and NFL+.
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