In the words of ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman in the 2014 film “Draft Day” starring Kevin Costner: “It’s Draft Day.”
The Chicago Bears are officially on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick, where they are presumed to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams after trading former No. 11 overall pick Justin Fields to the Steelers from Pittsburgh earlier this offseason.
After the No. 1 pick — which some draft experts have called the only, if not few, lock-in pick in this year’s draft — picks Nos. 2 through 32 on nights can go in any direction, which after all is the fun part of drafting, right?
Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy has moved up to No. 4 in mock drafts in recent weeks, making the former Wolverine gunslinger not only an intriguing pick, but also a major storyline heading into Thursday night’s draft.
Other top talents include LSU’s Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels, Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., LSU’s Malik Nabers and Alabama EDGE rusher Dallas Turner, among others.
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Here’s what you need to know to watch the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday:
What channel is the NFL Draft on today? How to watch, stream
As in years past, the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network. You can also stream the NFL Draft on the ESPN app or on Fubo, which streams both ABC and ESPN and offers a free trial to select viewers.
Here’s a full look at who will be working on the project across all three networks:
- ESPN: Mike Greenberg (host), Mel Kiper Jr (NFL Draft analyst), Booger McFarland (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst), Molly McGrath (reporter) and Adam Schefter (insider)
- ABC: Rece Davis (host), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Desmond Howard (analyst), Field Yates (analyst), Laura Rutledge (reporter), Pete Thamel (insider) and the latest edition of ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ team , former Alabama football coach Nick Saban
- NFL Network: Rich Eisen (host), Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Draft analyst), Charles Davis (analyst), Joel Klatt (analyst), Kurt Warner (analyst), Kaylee Hartuang (reporter) and Ian Rapoport (insider)
ESPN will also broadcast a simulcast version of the first night of the 2024 NFL Draft titled “The Pat McAfee Show Draft Spectacular” on ESPN+, the ESPN app, Youtube and TikTok with host Pat McAfee and his team with the added six Super Bowl times. champion coach Bill Belichick.
What time does the NFL Draft start today?
- Date: Thursday April 25
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Detroit
The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 25 in Detroit.
2024 NFL Draft First Round Order
Here is the order of picks for the 2024 NFL Draft:
- 1. Chicago Bears (from Carolina Panthers)
- 2. Washington Commanders
- 3. New England Patriots
- 4. Arizona Cardinals
- 5. Los Angeles Chargers
- 6. New York Giants
- 7. Tennessee Titans
- 8. Atlanta Falcons
- 9. Chicago Bear
- ten. New York Jets
- 11. Minnesota Vikings
- 12. Denver Broncos
- 13. Las Vegas Raiders
- 14. New Orleans Saints
- 15. Indianapolis Colts
- 16. Seattle Seahawks
- 17. Jacksonville Jaguars
- 18. Cincinnati Bengals
- 19. Los Angeles Rams
- 20. Pittsburgh Steelers
- 21. Miami Dolphins
- 22. Philadelphia Eagles
- 23. Minnesota Vikings (Houston Texans to Cleveland Browns)
- 24. Dallas Cowboys
- 25. Green Bay Packers
- 26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 27. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston Texans)
- 28. Buffalo Bills
- 29. Detroit Lions
- 30. Baltimore Ravens
- 31. San Francisco 49ers
- 32. Kansas City Chiefs
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