The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh is going to fly by, and it won’t just feel […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: NFL Announces Significant Change for 2026 NFL Draft

After receiving some of its highest ratings in history last year in Green Bay, the NFL is changing how the draft works in 2026

The NFL is changing one critical rule with the NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh in 2026. In the first round of the draft, usually, a given team has ten minutes to select their pick, but this year, that will be shortened by two minutes to just eight minutes.

Schefter added that NFL teams "were on board" with shortening the length of the first round, which typically ended close to midnight. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had first floated the idea of reducing the time between picks during Day 2 of the 2025 draft in Green Bay.

On Wednesday, the NFL announced they have shortened the time between picks for the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore has seen his 2025 NFL Draft stock rise ever since he led the Ducks to a win over Penn State during their “whiteout” game in

Zakee Wheatley waited his turn to become an impact defender in Penn State’s program. The wait was worth it. Wheatley, a fifth-year player who made 28 starts at safety the last two seasons, took to social media on Wednesday to thank Penn State’s fans, his family and his coaches as he begins preparations for the 2026 NFL draft.

Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker announced he will enter the 2026 NFL Draft. He was one of the Tigers' top edge rushers this season.

PFF gave Mendoza a 92.4 Passing Grade in the Big Ten title game. No other quarterback had a 75 or better grade versus Ohio State this season