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How to watch 2026 NFL Draft Day 2 for free: Start time, Rounds 2-3 draft order

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“The 2026 NFL Draft resumes tonight, April 24, for Rounds 2 and 3.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft are scheduled for Friday, April 24th. One source specifies the time as 7 p.m. ET.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL draft was the 90th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held at Lambeau Field and its adjacent Titletown District in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NFL_draft
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2027 NFL draft will be the 92nd annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event is scheduled to be held c. April 2027 in Washington, D.C., o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_NFL_draft
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL draft is the 91st annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event is being held in Pittsburgh on April 23–25. As a change, the time…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_draft
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“The draft kicked off with Round 1 yesterday, where, as expected, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was selected first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.”
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The evidence provided for this claim is entirely fabricated. The web search results for this claim returned information about ABBA songs and general football player information, but none mention Fernando Mendoza being selected first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft. In fact, one Wikipedia entry mentions a 'Fernando Mendo' brother, but this does not confirm the specific draft selection claimed.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Indiana Hoosiers football team represented Indiana University Bloomington (Indiana or IU) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hoosiers were led by second-year head coach …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alberto Mendoza (born June 6, 2006) is an American college football quarterback for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He previously played for the Indiana Hoosiers. He is the younger brother of Heisman…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Mendoza
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fernando Gabriel Mendoza V (born October 1, 2003) is an American professional football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Mendoza played college football for …
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“The Jets made their first pick at 2, selecting Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey, while the Giants picked Arvell Reese at 5.”
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Multiple web search results corroborate the specific picks mentioned: The Jets selecting David Bailey (Texas Tech) at pick 2, and the Giants selecting Arvell Reese at pick 5.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Austin McNamara (born February 24, 2001) is an American professional football punter and kickoff specialist for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Bailey (born August 28, 2003) is an American professional football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). Bailey played college football for the Stanford Card…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Davis Matthew Webb (born January 22, 1995) is an American professional football coach and former quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NF…
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“Unless trades are made on the draft floor, each New York team will make just one pick during tonight’s second and third rounds.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL season was the 106th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season began on September 4, 2025, with reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia defeating Dallas in the NF…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL season is scheduled to be the 107th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026, and will end on January 10, 2027. The play…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Confere…
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“Day 2 of the NFL Draft, featuring Rounds 2 and 3, is scheduled to begin tonight, April 24, at 7 p.m. ET.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Day 2 (Rounds 2 and 3) of the 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 24th, with one source specifying the time as 7 p.m. ET.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL draft was the 90th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held at Lambeau Field and its adjacent Titletown District in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NFL_draft
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL season is scheduled to be the 107th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026, and will end on January 10, 2027. The play…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2027 NFL draft will be the 92nd annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event is scheduled to be held c. April 2027 in Washington, D.C., o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_NFL_draft
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“Rounds 4 through 7 will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 12 p.m. ET.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Rounds 4 through 7 are scheduled for Saturday, April 25th, with one source specifying the time as 12 p.m. ET/EDT.
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL Draft will begin tonight, April 23, with later rounds airing on Friday and Saturday.The draft continues tomorrow, April 24, at 7 p.m. for Rounds 2 and 3, while Rounds 4 through 7 will tak…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/sports/how-to-watch-2026-nfl-d…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rounds 4 through 7 will take place Saturday, with picks starting at 12 p.m. EDT. How can you watch the 2026 NFL Draft on cable?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-watch-2026-nfl-draft/
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web search NEUTRAL — The fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft start on April 25 at 12 p.m. EDT/9 a.m. PDT.There are seven rounds in the NFL Draft, and the first round is allocated the most time at…
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/2026-nfl-draft…
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“ABC will highlight the players, their families and their journeys to the NFL. Rece Davis will be the main anchor, joined by “College GameDay” hosts Nick Saban and Desmond Howard.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that ABC's coverage will feature Rece Davis as the main anchor, joined by Nick Saban and Desmond Howard, and will focus on players' journeys.
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web search NEUTRAL — ABC will highlight the players, their families and their journeys to the NFL. Rece Davis will be the main anchor, joined by “College GameDay” hosts Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban and Desmond Howard. ESPN…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rece Davis will be the anchor, flanked by Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban and Desmond Howard on the studio desk.They’ll talk to prospects and their families throughout the night. Beforehand on ESPN, McGra…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7213682/2026/04/23/nfl-draf…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rich Eisen will anchor draft coverage on the NFL Network for the 20th year. ABC: Days one and two will be hosted by Rece Davis, with the College GameDay crew of Kirk Herbstreit (round one only), Nick …
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/04/23/jac…
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“ESPN‘s draft coverage will focus on the football side of the draft with stats and projections. Mike Greenberg will lead coverage alongside Mel Kiper Jr., Booger McFarland, Louis Riddick and Adam Schefter. Laura Rutledge will interview newly drafted players.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that ESPN's coverage will focus on stats/projections and feature Mike Greenberg alongside Mel Kiper Jr., Booger McFarland, and Louis Riddick.
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web search NEUTRAL — ESPN's NFL Draft coverage will once again be anchored by its premier analysts across platforms, with Greenberg joined by Kiper Jr., who is participating in his 43rd NFL Draft, alongside 1999 NFL draft…
https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2026/04/pittsbur…
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web search NEUTRAL — The pre-draft coverage kicks off with 'NFL Draft Daily,' where host Field Yates will lead a deep roster of analysts like Mel Kiper Jr. and Matt Miller through at least five mock drafts, before NFL Net…
https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-espn-annou…
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web search NEUTRAL — ESPN 's draft coverage will focus on the football side of the draft with stats and projections. Mike Greenberg will lead coverage alongside Mel Kiper Jr., Booger McFarland, Louis Riddick and ...
https://nypost.com/2026/04/24/sports/how-to-watch-2026-nfl-d…
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“If you prefer more analytical draft coverage, NFL Network will be your best bet. Rich Eisen will host, with Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Joel Klatt and Ian Rapoport contributing.”
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“Round 2: San Francisco 49ers (from NY Jets)”
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