In the 2014 film "Draft Day" starring Kevin Costner, ESPN presenter Chris Berman says, "It's Draft Day."
The Chicago Bears are now on the clock with the first overall selection, and they are expected to choose USC quarterback Caleb Williams after dealing previous No. 11 overall pick Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this summer.
Following the No. 1 selection, which some draft analysts have described as one, if not a few, of the only locked choices in this year's draft, picks Nos. 2-32 on night one may go in any way, which is, after all, the fun part of the game.
J.J. McCarthy, the former Michigan quarterback, has risen to as high as No. 4 in mock selections in recent weeks, making him not only an interesting option but also a huge subplot going into Thursday night's draft.
Other elite talents include LSU Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels, Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers, and Alabama EDGE rusher Dallas Turner, among others.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday.
What Station Is Showing The Nfl Draft Today? How To View And Stream.
- TV channels include ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network. Streaming options include the ESPN app, ESPN+, and Fubo TV (with free trial).
- ESPN, ABC, and the NFL Network will broadcast the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, as they have in previous years. You can also watch the NFL draft on the ESPN app or Fubo, which broadcasts both ABC and ESPN and offers a free trial to select users.
Here's A Complete Breakdown Of Who Will Handle The Draft On The Three Networks:
- ESPN: Mike Greenberg (host), Mel Kiper Jr. (NFL draft analyst), Booger McFarland (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst), Molly McGrath (reporter), 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 member 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), Ian Rapoport (insider).
- ESPN will also air a simulcast of night one of the 2024 NFL Draft dubbed 'The Pat McAfee Show Draft Spectacular' on ESPN+, the ESPN app, YouTube, and TikTok, including host Pat McAfee and his crew, as well as six-time Super Bowl winner coach Bill Belichick.
What Time Does The Nfl Draft Begin Today?
Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 8 p.m. ET.
Location: Detroit.
The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 25 from Detroit.
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