The first round of the NFL Draft typically lasts about four hours. Each team has up to 10 minutes to make their selection during the first round, which contributes to the overall length of this round. The duration can vary slightly depending on how quickly teams make their picks and the number of trades that occur

. The 2025 NFL Draft first round started at 8:00 p.m. ET and was expected to run until around midnight, confirming the approximate four-hour length