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NFL draft date
/ˌɛn.ɛfˈɛl ˈdræft deɪt/
Definition
1
The scheduled date or dates for the National Football League (NFL) Draft, an annual event where professional teams select eligible amateur players, primarily from college football.
2
In 2026, the NFL Draft date is set for April 23–25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, marking the first time the event is hosted there.
Examples
I cleared my schedule months in advance for the NFL draft date—priorities, you know.
The NFL draft date is like speed dating for billion-dollar franchises and hopeful rookies.
Every year on the NFL draft date, my dad turns into a pseudo-GM, yelling at the TV like he owns the team.
Forget holidays; the NFL draft date is when football nerds finally feel seen.