The NFL Draft currently consists of seven rounds, with each of the 32 teams initially receiving one pick per round, totaling 224 standard picks (32 teams × 7 rounds). However, the total number of picks in a given draft is usually higher due to compensatory picks awarded to teams that lost free agents and other special compensatory picks related to minority hires. For example, the 2025 NFL Draft had a total of 257 selections across seven rounds
. This number can vary slightly each year depending on the number of compensatory picks awarded. In summary:
- 7 rounds in the draft
- 32 picks per round as a base (224 picks)
- Additional compensatory picks added at the end of rounds 3 through 7
- Total picks in 2025 draft: 257
Therefore, the typical number of draft picks in the NFL Draft is around 250-260, with 257 picks in the most recent 2025 draft.
