In the words of ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman in the 2014 movie “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 Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this offseason.
Following the No. 1 pick — which some draft experts have called one, if not few, the only locked pick in this year’s draft — picks Nos. 2-32 on night one can go any direction, which after all is the fun part of the draft, right?
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy has soared up as high as No. 4 in mock drafts in recent weeks, making the former Wolverine gunslinger not just an intriguing pick but a major storyline heading into Thursday night’s draft.
Other top talents include Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels out of LSU, Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., LSU wide out Malik Nabers and Alabama EDGE rusher Dallas Turner amongst 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
Like years in the past, the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC and the NFL Network. You can also stream the NFL draft on the ESPN app or on Fubo, which carries both ABC and ESPN and provides a free trial to select viewers.
Here’s a full breakdown of who will be working the draft on the three network:
- 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 newest edition to ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ crew, 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 carry a simulcast version of night one of the 2024 NFL Draft called ‘The Pat McAfee Show Draft Spectacular’ on ESPN+, the ESPN app, Youtube and TikTok with host Pat McAfee and his crew with the addition of six-time Super Bowl 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 will start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 25 from Detroit.
2024 NFL Draft first-round order
Here’s the order of picks for the 2024 NFL Draft:
- 1. Chicago Bears (from Carolina Panthers)
- 2. Washington Commanders
- 3. New England Patroits
- 4. Arizona Cardinals
- 5. Los Angeles Chargers
- 6. New York Giants
- 7. Tennessee Titans
- 8. Atlanta Falcons
- 9. Chicago Bears
- 10. 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 (from Houston Texans through 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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