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2026 NFL Draft Failed to Deliver the Hype, Analyst Claims
This year’s draft drew 13.2 million viewers across multiple platforms, down from 13.6 million in 2025. That led Mike Florio to argue the event “does not match the relentless hype.” He noted the audience still trails regular Thursday games and said many mainstream football fans view the first round with far less urgency despite the league’s massive buildup and nonstop promotion. Perhaps the mock drafts are to blame.
By Samnur Reza



