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2026 NFL Draft | Live Updates

The 2026 NFL Draft starts on Thursday and ISD is the place to be for the latest on Notre Dame's former players.
April 23, 2026
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The 2026 NFL Draft has arrived, with Thursday night’s first round set to kick off at 8:00 PM ET on ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network from Pittsburgh.

Notre Dame will be well represented, headlined by All-American running back Jeremiyah Love, who is widely projected as a Top 10 selection in nearly every mock draft.

Love will be in Pittsburgh to hear his name selected.  

In total, 16 former Notre Dame players, including Love, will look to hear their names called over the course of the three-day event, giving the program a strong presence throughout draft weekend.

Notre Dame Draft Tracker

NAME POSITION RESULT
Jordan Botelho DE  
Noah Burnette K  
Jared Dawson DL  
Malachi Fields WR  
Jeremiyah Love RB  
Will Pauling WR  
Jadarian Price RB  
Eli Raridon TE  
James Rendell P  
Gabe Rubio DL  
Billy Schrauth OL  
DeVonta Smith S  
Jalen Stroman S  
Jake Tafelski RB  
Junior Tuihalamaka DE  
Aamil Wagner OL  

Notre Dame Draft Facts
- Notre Dame’s 538 NFL Draft picks are the most of any program in the country. 
- The Irish have had a player drafted in 89 of 90 NFL Drafts. 
- Notre Dame has had a player drafted in 87 straight years. 
- There are 45 former Notre Dame players on NFL rosters entering the weekend. It bumps up to 47 if you count Brandon Aubrey and Carson Towt. 

2026 NFL Draft Schedule
Thursday - Round 1 - 8:00 PM ET - ABC/ESPN/NFL Network 
Friday - Rounds 2-3 - 7:00 PM ET - ABC/ESPN/NFL Network 
Saturday - Rounds 4-7 - 12:00 PM ET - ABC/ESPN/NFL Network 

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