When Does the 2021 NFL Draft Begin?

The 2021 NFL Draft is slated to begin on April 29th and go through May 1st. It will be held in Cleveland, Ohio.

Introduction

The 2021 NFL Draft will be the 86th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2021 NFL season. The draft is scheduled to be held from April 29 – May 1, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.

This year’s draft will be unlike any other in history, as it will be the first ever virtual draft. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, teams will not be able to meet in person and prospects will not be able to attend the event.

The first round will begin on Thursday, April 29th at 8:00 p.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN and NFL Network. Rounds 2 and 3 will take place on Friday, April 30th beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET and rounds 4-7 will take place on Saturday, May 1st beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET.

What is the NFL Draft?

The NFL Draft is an event in which the National Football League (NFL) teams select eligible players for their rosters. The draft order is determined based on the previous season’s standings, with the team with the worst record receiving the first pick.

When does the 2021 NFL Draft begin?

The 2021 NFL Draft will begin on Thursday, April 29th and end on Saturday, May 1st. It will take place in Cleveland, Ohio.

How can I watch the 2021 NFL Draft?

The 2021 NFL Draft will be held in Cleveland, Ohio from April 29-May 1st. It will be televised on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. You can also stream it live on the ESPN app.

What are the biggest story lines for the 2021 NFL Draft?

There are a number of truly interesting story lines that will dominate the 2021 NFL Draft. The first overall pick is still very much up in the air, as the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, and San Francisco 49ers all sit at 0-13. These three teams will all have a shot at Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who is widely considered to be the best prospect since Andrew Luck came out in 2012.

Another big story line will be who will be taken with the second overall pick. The New York Giants are in pole position for this selection, and they could go in a number of directions. They could take an offensive tackle like Penei Sewell from Oregon to protect quarterback Daniel Jones, or they could go for one of the top edge rushers in the class like Kwity Paye from Michigan or Gregory Rousseau from Miami (FL).

Another storylines to watch is what the Green Bay Packers will do with their first-round pick. They currently sit at 10-3 and are on track to earn a first-round bye in the playoffs, meaning they would pick 32nd overall. However, they could potentially trade up into the first round to snag a player like LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase or Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields.

Finally, there will be plenty of intrigue surrounding which players get selected in Round 1 after opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. Some of the names to watch here include Virginia Tech defensive back Caleb Farley, LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr., and Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons.

Conclusion

The 2021 NFL Draft will begin on April 29, 2021 and will conclude on May 1, 2021.