Summary
The NFL announced a change to its draft process starting in 2026, reducing the time for team selections in the first round from 10 minutes to 8 minutes. This adjustment is meant to shorten the event's duration.
Key Facts
- The NFL draft will have a new rule in 2026 about how long teams have to pick players in the first round.
- Teams will now have 8 minutes instead of 10 minutes to make their first-round choice.
- This change was informed to all 32 NFL teams.
- The goal is to shorten the length of the draft, which usually finishes late at night on the East Coast.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell mentioned the possibility of this change earlier in Green Bay.
- The draft has become a major event, attracting viewers and fans from around the world.
