2021 NFL Draft: Dates, schedule, start time, TV channel, draft order, how to watch
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When is the 2021 NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft 2021 will begin on Thursday, April 29 and end on Saturday, May 1. The first round will take place on Thursday with rounds two and three airing on Friday. The last four rounds will air on Saturday.
What time does the NFL Draft start this year?
The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft will start live on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. and go until approximately 11:30 p.m. ET. Friday’s TV coverage of the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft will start at 7:00 p.m. ET while Saturday’s will begin at 12:00 p.m. ET.
How can I watch the 2021 NFL Draft live?
ESPN, ABC and NFL Network will once again air all seven rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft. ESPN coverage will be led by Mike Greenberg in his debut as host, joining Mel Kiper Jr., Louis Riddick and Booger McFarland with insight from Adam Schefter, Chris Mortensen and Suzy Kolber. ABC’s coverage will feature commentary from Rece Davis, Maria Taylor, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Todd McShay, Jesse Palmer and David Pollack. On NFL Network, Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis and David Shaw will be on the main set with Kurt Warner, Joel Klatt, Ian Rapoport and Melissa Stark also contributing.
Where can I live stream the NFL Draft?
In addition to ESPN, ABC and NFL Network airing the draft live on broadcast TV, you can live stream the NFL Draft on the ESPN app or the NFL Mobile app. You can also watch the draft using streaming services such as Sling TV, fuboTV or YouTube TV.
Where will the NFL Draft take place this year?
The 2021 NFL Draft will be hosted in various locations across Cleveland, OH including FirstEnergy Stadium and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Last year, the 2020 NFL Draft was held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic with NFL teams making their selections from home. According to NFL.com, this year “a select number of prospects will take the stage in Cleveland while fans, media, NFL Network, ESPN and ABC crews will also be on-site as the league welcomes the new rookie class.”
Green Bay Packers Picks in 2021
Round 1 • Pick 29 (29)
Round 2 • Pick 30 (62)
Round 3 • Pick 29 (92)
Round 4 • Pick 30 (135)
Round 4 • Pick 37 (142) • Compensatory Selection for loss of LB Blake Matrinez
Round 5 • Pick 29 (173)
Round 5 • Pick 34 (178) • Compensatory Selection for loss of T Bryan Bulaga
Round 6 • Pick 30 (214)
Round 6 • Pick 36 (220) • Compensatory Selection for loss of Kyler Fackrell
Round 7 • Pick 29 (256)
