The First Day of the NFL Draft: What You Need to Know

The first day of the NFL Draft is upon us, and if you’re not a diehard fan, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Here’s a quick primer on what you need to know.

Introduction

Monday is the first day of the NFL Draft, and if you’re not a huge football fan, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Here’s a primer on everything you need to know to get ready for draft day.

The NFL Draft is an annual event in which NFL teams select eligible college football players to join their ranks. The draft consists of seven rounds, and each team gets one pick per round. The order of picks is determined by the previous year’s standings, with the worst team getting the first pick and the best team getting the last pick.

This year’s draft will be held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, with team personnel participating from their homes. The first round will air on Thursday, April 23rd at 8 pm ET on ESPN and NFL Network. Rounds 2 and 3 will air on Friday, April 24th at 7 pm ET, and Rounds 4-7 will air on Saturday, April 25th at Noon ET.

Some of the top prospects in this year’s draft include quarterbacks Joe Burrow (LSU), Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama), Justin Herbert (Oregon) and Jordan Love (Utah State). Other players to keep an eye on include wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (Alabama), offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (Georgia), defensive end Chase Young (Ohio State) and linebacker Isaiah Simmons (Clemson).

So if you’re not a huge football fan but want to seem like you are, or if you just want to learn more about this year’s crop of future NFL stars, tune in to the NFL Draft this Thursday-Saturday!

The First Day of the NFL Draft: What You Need to Know

The first day of the NFL draft is finally here! We’ve been waiting months for this, and it’s finally arrived. We’re going to see some great players selected today, and some team’s fortunes will be changed forever. But what do you need to know about the first day of the draft? Let’s get into it.

The NFL Draft Process

The NFL Draft is an annual event in which the 32 teams in the National Football League (NFL) select new players for their rosters. The draft is held over three days, with each team getting one pick in each of the seven rounds.

The first day of the NFL Draft is when the most highly-regarded prospects are chosen, as they are generally expected to make the biggest impact on their new team. The first round is broadcast live on television, and the remaining rounds are shown online.

Here’s a quick rundown of how the draft works:
-Each team has a “draft order” which is based on their record from the previous season. The worst team gets the first pick, and the best team gets the last pick.
-Teams can trade away their picks to other teams in exchange for other picks or players.
-Once a team makes their pick, they cannot trade it away.
-Players can only be drafted if they have declared themselves eligible for the draft. Underclassmen (players who have not completed four years of college) must declare their eligibility by a certain date in order to be included in the draft.
-Players who have been out of high school for at least three years are also eligible for the draft.

The NFL Draft is an important event for every team in the league, as it provides them with an opportunity to improve their roster and build for the future. It’s also a time of great excitement for fans, as they get to see which players their team will be adding to its ranks.

The First Round of the NFL Draft

The NFL draft is finally here! After months of speculation and anticipation, we’re finally going to see where some of the best college football players will be spending the next few years of their lives.

Today is the first day of the draft, and it’s where things really start to get interesting. The first round is always full of drama and intrigue, and this year should be no different. Here’s everything you need to know about the first round of the NFL draft.

When is it?
The first round of the NFL draft will begin on Thursday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The draft will be televised on ESPN and NFL Network.

Where is it?
The NFL draft will be held in Chicago, Illinois at the Auditorium Theatre. This will be the first time that the city of Chicago has hosted the NFL draft since 1963.

How long does each pick take?
Each team will have 10 minutes to make their selection in the first round. If a team doesn’t make their selection within that time limit, they will forfeit their pick and it will go to the next team in line.

What order are teams picking in?

Picks 1-20: Teams that made the playoffs

Picks 21-24: Teams that lost in Wild Card Round

Picks 25-28: Teams that lost in Divisional Round

Picks 29-32: Teams that lost in Conference Championships

The Second and Third Rounds of the NFL Draft

The NFL Draft continues with the second and third rounds on Friday, April 28. The second and third rounds will air live on ESPN and NFL Network at 7 p.m. ET.

The Green Bay Packers are on the clock first in Round 2, while the Baltimore Ravens will have the first pick in Round 3.

A total of 96 players will be drafted over the course of Rounds 2 and 3.

Here’s everything you need to know about Rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft:

HOW TO WATCH:
Rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft will air live on ESPN and NFL Network at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 28.

Round 2 coverage on ESPN will feature melancholy music and montages about players who didn’t get drafted in Round 1. And then Round 3 coverage on NFL Network will feature even more montages about players who didn’t get drafted in Rounds 1 or 2. Just kidding! (Sort of.)

Anyway, here’s how to find ESPN and NFL Network in your area:
-ESPN: Check your local listings or go to http://www.espn.com/watch/. You can also watch a live stream of ESPN’s coverage online at http://www.espn.com/watch/, but you’ll need a cable log-in to do so.
-NFL Network: Check your local listings or go to http://www.nflnetwork.com/. You can also watch a live stream of NFL Network’s coverage online at http://www.nflnetworkliveextra… but you’ll need a cable log-in to do so

Conclusion

Now that you know a little more about the NFL Draft, you can start getting excited for the big event! Make sure to tune in to watch all the action, and cheer on your favorite team as they make their picks.