The 2024 NFL Draft is set to kick off with the Chicago Bears making the first pick shortly after 7 p.m. on Thursday, followed by the rest of the first round. Rounds 2 and 3 will be aired on Friday night, with Rounds 4-7 taking place on Saturday.
For those looking to tune in, the draft will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and NFL Network. Additionally, streaming options include ESPN+, NFL+, YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV, Fubo TV, and Sling TV.
The draft order for the first round is as follows:
- 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
The mock draft predicts that Caleb Williams will be the first overall pick by the Chicago Bears, followed by the Washington Commanders choosing between Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye. The New England Patriots are expected to select the remaining quarterback.
This year's quarterback draft class is anticipated to be historic, with the possibility of four quarterbacks being selected in the top five picks. The draft could see a total of six quarterbacks taken in the first round, potentially tying a record set in 1983.
Detroit is in the spotlight as the host city for the NFL draft, showcasing its vibrant energy and hosting major sporting events. The city's selection as a draft host follows a series of successful events in the past, including the Super Bowl, Final Four, and more.
Offense is expected to dominate the first round of the draft, with quarterbacks, receivers, and linemen likely to be the top selections. The draft could see a record number of offensive players taken in the first round, potentially surpassing previous highs for quarterbacks, receivers, and linemen.
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