The 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The New Orleans Saints are currently slated to pick 8th in the first round, but of course that could change depending on any trades.
As usual, ESPN and NFL Network will air the draft simultaneously and this year ABC will continue to also carry the draft with a more story-based focus. ABC will be led by the College GameDay crew to take a look at the Draft from the collegiate perspective as well. All of the on-air personalities that will appear for their respective networks are listed below. Depending on who you like or dislike, you can choose which network you would prefer to watch the draft on.
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2026 NFL Draft
First Round – Thursday, April 23rd
Start Time – 5:00pm PST / 7:00pm CST / 8:00pm EST
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ESPN
Host – Mike Greenberg
Analysts – Louis Riddick, Booger McFarland, and Mel Kiper, Jr.
Reports – Adam Schefter
Interviews – Molly McGrath
Online Streaming and Mobile – espn.com/watch and ESPN App
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NFL Network
Host – Rich Eisen
Analysts – Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, and Joel Klatt
Reports – Kurt Warner and Ian Rapoport
Interviews – Jamie Erdahl
Online Streaming and Mobile – NFL.com and NFL App
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ABC
Host – Rece Davis
Analysts – Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Field Yates, and Nick Saban
Reports – Pete Thamel
Interviews – Laura Rutledge
Online Streaming and Mobile – abc.go.com and ABC App
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ESPN Radio
Host – Chris Carlin
Analysts – Mike Tannenbaum, Max Starks, Ian Fitzsimmons, and Jordan Reid
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Enjoy the draft, Saints fans. Let’s hope New Orleans selects another stellar draft class!