The NFL Draft lasts for three days. It typically runs from Thursday through Saturday each spring.
- The first round is held on Thursday evening, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Teams have 10 minutes to make their picks in this round.
- The second and third rounds take place on Friday evening, with teams given seven minutes per pick in round two and five minutes per pick in round three.
- The final rounds, four through seven, are conducted on Saturday starting at noon Eastern time. Teams have five minutes per pick in rounds four to six, and four minutes per pick in round seven
For example, the 2025 NFL Draft was scheduled from Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26, following this three-day format
. In summary, the NFL Draft is a three-day event covering seven rounds of selections.
