What time is the NFL Draft tonight?
The long-awaited 2024 NFL Draft is finally here, a night usually highly anticipated for every team in the league. But this year feels a bit different, with so many potentially franchise-changing decisions set to be made throughout the course of the weekend.
From the Bears, Commanders, and Patriots all likely choosing their next starting quarterback to the Giants and Vikings hoping to trade up to snag one for themselves, it feels like a draft befitting of the phrase, "expect the unexpected."
A lot can happen over the next three days, making it even more fun to watch it all unfold.
What time does Round 1 of the NFL Draft start?
The first round of this year's draft will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night. The Chicago Bears are expected to make the first overall pick around 8:15 p.m., despite everyone already knowing who they will inevitably select.
First round draft order:
- Chicago Bears (from Carolina)
- Washington Commanders
- New England Patriots
- Arizona Cardinals
- Los Angeles Chargers
- New York Giants
- Tennessee Titans
- Atlanta Falcons
- Chicago Bears
- New York Jets
- Minnesota Vikings
- Denver Broncos
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New Orleans Saints
- Indianapolis Colts
- Seattle Seahawks
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Los Angeles Rams
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Miami Dolphins
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Minnesota Vikings (from Cleveland through Houston)
- Dallas Cowboys
- Green Bay Packers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Arizona Cardinals (from Houston)
- Buffalo Bills
- Detroit Lions
- Baltimore Ravens
- San Francisco 49ers
- Kansas City Chiefs
If everything starts on time, the Patriots should be on the clock no later than 8:35 p.m.
What time does Round 2 of the NFL Draft start?
After a thrilling night one of the draft, rounds 2 and 3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 26.
What time does Day 3 of the NFL Draft start?
Finishing out the weekend for the 2024 NFL Draft, rounds 4-7 will begin at Noon ET on Saturday, April 27.
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