2026 NFL Draft First Round Draws 13.2 Million Viewers, Ranks Third All-Time

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2026 NFL Draft First Round Draws 13.2 Million Viewers, Ranks Third All-Time

The 2026 NFL Draft first round averaged 13.2 million viewers across ESPN platforms, ranking third all-time, per the NFL. It trailed only 2020 (15.5M) and 2025 (13.6M). In Pittsburgh, over 320,000 fans attended on Day 1, contributing to a record 805,000 total. The league also cut pick times from 10 to eight minutes without impacting viewership.

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