How To Watch NFL Draft 2021
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How To Watch NFL Draft 2021: A Comprehensive Guide – The NFL Draft is one of the most highly anticipated events of the offseason.
Introduction
The National Football League Draft is an annual event in which the NFL’s 32 teams select new players for their rosters. The draft order is determined by each team’s record in the previous season, with the team with the worst record picking first and the team with the best record picking last.
The 2021 NFL Draft will be held from Thursday, April 29 to Saturday, May 1 in Cleveland, Ohio. It will be the first time that the draft has been held in Cleveland since 1957.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the 2021 NFL Draft:
When is the 2021 NFL Draft?
The 2021 NFL Draft will be held from Thursday, April 29 to Saturday, May 1.
What time is the 2021 NFL Draft?
Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 29. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday, April 30. Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 1.
Where is the 2021 NFL Draft?
The 2021 NFL Draft will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. It will be the first time that the draft has been held in Cleveland since 1957.
How can I watch the 2021 NFL Draft?
The 2021 NFL Draft will be televised on ESPN and ABC.
How to watch
You can catch the NFL Draft 2021 action on ESPN and the NFL Network. If you don’t have a cable subscription, you can also watch it on ABC. The NFL Draft 2021 will start on April 29 and will go through May 1.
Live stream
You can live stream the NFL Draft 2021 on WatchESPN.
Official Channels
The NFL Draft will be televised by ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. For the first time, all three networks will produce a simulcast of the first round. ESPN’s broadcast team of Rece Davis, Mel Kiper, Jr., Louis Riddick and Todd McShay will provide analysis during the draft.
On ABC, the NFL Draft will air on Thursday, April 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET; on Friday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. ET; and on Saturday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The ESPN simulcast of the first round will air on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET. On Friday, ESPN’s coverage will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET followed by NFL Network’s coverage at 8:00 p.m. ET. On Saturday, ESPN’s coverage will begin at noon ET followed by NFL Network’s coverage at 1:00 p.m. ET
Free Channels
1. Sling TV: You can watch NFL Network and ESPN through Sling TV, which offers a 7-day free trial. Just select the “Sling Blue + Sports Extra” bundle and enter your credit card information when prompted. ESPN is also included in the “Sling Orange + Sports Extra” bundle, but this option doesn’t include NFL Network.
2. FuboTV: You can watch both NFL Network and ESPN with a 7-day free trial of FuboTV. If you decide to stick with the service, it’ll cost you $65 a month for the “Fubo Standard” package, which includes more than 100 channels.
3. Hulu + Live TV: You can watch both NFL Network and ESPN with Hulu + Live TV, which offers a 7-day free trial. After that, it’ll cost you $64.99 a month for the “Hulu + Live TV” plan, which includes more than 60 channels.
4. YouTube TV: You can watch both NFL Network and ESPN with YouTube TV, which offers a 5-day free trial. After that, it’ll cost you $64.99 a month for the “YouTube TV” plan, which includes more than 85 channels
On TV
The NFL Draft will air on ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network this year. The first round will be on April 29 at 8 p.m. ET, and the second and third rounds will be on April 30 at 7 p.m. ET. The final four rounds will take place on May 1 at noon ET
What to expect
The NFL Draft is finally here. After months of anticipation, the 2021 NFL Draft will take place from April 29-May 1. The first round will be held on Thursday night, with the second and third rounds on Friday night. The final four rounds will be held on Saturday afternoon.
Round 1
The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft will begin on April 29 at 8 p.m. ET. The draft will take place in Cleveland, Ohio, and will be televised on ESPN and ABC.
The first round will consist of 32 picks, with each team having one selection. The order of the picks is determined by the inverse order of the teams’ records from the previous season, with the team with the worst record picking first and the Super Bowl champion picking last.
Teams have 10 minutes to make their selections in the first round. If a team does not make its selection within that time, it forfeits its pick and it goes to the next team in line.
Round 2
The NFL Draft will continue on Friday, April 30 with Rounds 2 and 3. The second round will begin at 7 p.m. ET, and the third round will begin at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 1.
The order for Round 2 is the same as Round 1, with the 22 non-playoff teams picking before the 16 playoff teams. The Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys all have two picks in Round 2 as a result of trading down in Round 1.
Once again, each pick in Round 2 will be seven minutes long, while each pick in Round 3 will be five minutes long.
Round 3
Round 3 of the NFL Draft will feature more young, developing talent than the first two rounds. Players drafted in Round 3 are typically viewed as role players or depth at their respective positions. However, there have been many Pro Bowlers and even a few Hall of Famers drafted in Round 3 throughout NFL history.
In recent years, we’ve seen some incredible value picks in Round 3 of the NFL Draft. Some of the best players in the league were drafted in Round 3, including:
-Ezekiel Elliott (4th overall pick in 2016)
-Deshaun Watson (12th overall pick in 2017)
-Devin Bush (10th overall pick in 2019)
With that said, don’t be surprised if a few future stars are taken in Round 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Conclusion
The NFL Draft will be televised on ESPN, ABC and the NFL Network. You can also live stream the NFL Draft on fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now and YouTube TV.
