The NFL Draft consists of a total of 257 picks spread across seven rounds. This number includes 35 compensatory picks awarded to teams based on free agency losses and other factors. The 2025 NFL Draft maintained this total of 257 selections, the same as the previous year, though the total can fluctuate slightly each year due to compensatory picks and penalties that cause teams to lose picks
. Each of the 32 NFL teams is initially allotted one pick per round, totaling 224 picks (32 teams x 7 rounds), with the remaining picks being compensatory or forfeited picks. Teams can also trade picks, resulting in some having more or fewer than seven selections. For example, in 2025, the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers had the most picks at 11 each, while the Minnesota Vikings had the fewest with only 4 picks
. In summary:
- Total picks in the NFL Draft: 257
- Number of rounds: 7
- Compensatory picks included: 35
- Picks per team vary due to trades and penalties
