when does the draft end

The 2025 NFL Draft lasts three days. It begins on Thursday, April 24, and ends on Saturday, April 26. Specifically, the first round is on April 24, rounds two and three are on April 25, and rounds four through seven are completed on April 26. The draft does not have a fixed end time. The exact end time depends on how quickly teams make their selections. The broadcast for the final day (April 26) is scheduled to end at 7 p.m. ET, but the draft could conclude earlier if all picks are made before then. In summary, the draft ends on the evening of Saturday, April 26, 2025.