ESPN to premiere ‘The Pick Is In,’ an all-access look inside the 2026 NFL Draft on Sunday, May 3

- Raiders, Browns and Cowboys draft rooms featured through every pivotal decision
- Inside the journeys of eight first-round selections, including Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love and Arvell Reese
The Pick Is In, a documentary capturing the drama and defining moments behind the three days of the NFL Draft, will premiere on Sunday, May 3 on ESPN and the ESPN App at 7 p.m. ET.
Produced by NFL Films and Skydance Sports, The Pick Is In provides fans a behind-the-scenes look at the NFL Draft process through in-depth access inside select team draft rooms — and top prospects — across all seven rounds.
This year’s edition of The Pick Is In follows the front office, coaching and scouting contingents from the Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys — including special footage from multiple other clubs — providing a comprehensive story of the 72-hours of the NFL Draft, while also spotlighting the journeys of several top prospects:
- Fernando Mendoza (QB, Raiders – Pick 1)
- Jeremiyah Love (RB, Cardinals – Pick 3)
- Arvell Reese (LB, Giants – Pick 5)
- Mansoor Delane (CB, Chiefs – Pick 6)
- Spencer Fano (OT, Browns – Pick 9)
- Caleb Downs (S, Cowboys – Pick 12)
- Malachi Lawrence (EDGE, Cowboys – Pick 23)
- KC Concepcion (WR, Browns – Pick 24)
Using robotic cameras and embedded documentary crews, the film captures prospect debates, tense trade negotiations and franchise-shaping decisions in real time, offering fans an immersive look at one of sports’ most high-stakes annual events.
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