NEW — Learn how NFL teams build their rosters through the draft

📋 The Draft

How NFL teams build their rosters for the future

Worst teams pick first

The team with the worst record gets the #1 overall pick. This gives bad teams a chance to rebuild.

7 rounds, 32 teams

Each of the 32 teams picks once per round. That's 256 total picks over 3 days.

Trading picks

Teams trade picks to move up or down. Teams might trade a 1st rounder for multiple later picks.

Compensatory picks

Teams that lose free agents get extra late-round picks as compensation from the league.

Combine matters

Players run the 40-yard dash, jump, lift, and complete drills at the NFL Combine to boost their stock.