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NFL Draft: 8-Minute Picks, No Room for Error
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NFL Draft: Eight Minutes to Make or Break a Franchise
In 2026, the NFL is reducing the first round draft pick time to eight minutes, down from ten. This change comes after past incidents of teams burning through their time, like the Dallas Cowboys in 2002 and Minnesota Vikings in 2003, who both missed their picks due to trade mix-ups. With less time, the pressure is on general managers to make quick, accurate decisions. Missing the deadline could result in another team jumping ahead and picking first, leaving the late team to hope their player is still available or make a trade. The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking.
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