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NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is where teams select the best young talent from college football to build their rosters for the future. Although the draft can seem complex, it’s crucial to how the league adds new talent each year.

What is the NFL Draft?

Find out how the NFL Draft works, from seven rounds of picks to the life-changing moment when college players join the pros.

How Does the NFL Draft Work?

Learn how the NFL Draft works, from reverse order picks to trades and strategy that shape the future of every team.

What is a Draft Pick?

Find out what a draft pick is, why early selections are so valuable, and how late-round choices can still produce NFL stars.

Draft Scouting and the Combine

Learn how NFL teams scout players and what happens at the Scouting Combine, where athletes showcase their speed, strength, and skills before the draft.

How International Players Fit

Explore how international players enter the NFL through the draft and special programs, adding global talent to the league’s future.

The NFL Draft and Team Building

See why the NFL Draft is the key to building winning teams and how a single draft class can set the course for long-term success.

Current Int'l Player Draft Status

1st Round

4th Round

2nd Round

5th Round

3rd Round

6th Round

7th Round

Undrafted

Ineligible*

*Given the NFL’s age restrictions with regard to the NFL draft, several players are ineligible to participate.