Tom Pelissero on if Ty Simpson will be drafted in Round 1 | 'NFL Draft Kickoff'

Musical artist Kels performs the National Anthem to kickoff the 2026 NFL Draft.

The National Hymn Choir of the James Weldon Johnson Foundation performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the start of the 2026 NFL Draft.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addresses media at Pre-Draft News Conference.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson talks to Molly McGrath at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love explains how much he feels "blessed" to be at the 2026 NFL Draft to ESPN's Molly McGrath.

Wide receiver Carnell Tate speaks with ESPN's Molly McGrath in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Ohio State EDGE Arvell Reese is in Pittsburgh ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports wide receiver George Pickens signing franchise tag with Dallas Cowboys.

Edge David Bailey speaks with ESPN's Molly McGrath in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson speaks with ESPN's Molly McGrath in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The "NFL Draft Kickoff" crew talks with Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day reflecting on likely having four first-round pics

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman joins "NFL Draft Kickoff" from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to share his analysis on the running backs he coached last season ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details the latest surrounding the decision by New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel to not attend the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Michael Robinson and Maurice Jones-Drew postulate what the New York Jets should do with the second and sixteenth-overall picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner on what makes Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza the top quarterback in 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Michael Robinson and Maurice Jones-Drew highlight which narratives should be given extra attention during the first night of the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Jane Slater outlines some of the potential moves that the Dallas Cowboys can make in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft,

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger predicts the Washington Commanders trade up to draft Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love in Round 1.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero on Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints potentially trading up in Round 1.

NFL Network's Stacey Dales details Kansas City Chiefs need at right tackle in 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger on his favorite offensive lineman and defensive lineman prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger and Chief National Reporter Steve Wyche on potential landing spots for Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson.

NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe says "I will not rule out" the New York Jets taking developmental quarterback during 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger and Chief National Reporter Steve Wyche on what impact Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love will have.

NFL Network's Stacey Dales break down the Kansas City Chiefs draft needs ahead of 2026 NFL Draft.