The NFL currently has 32 teams and each team gets 8 draft picks. Therefore, the total number of picks in the NFL draft stands at 256.
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Each team has the opportunity to pick 7 players during the draft. The draft is comprised of 7 rounds, with each of the 32 teams getting a chance to pick one player during that round. Teams can trade picks to other teams during the draft, so the amount drafted by each team can change from year to year.