The NFL is a marketing machine and years ago turned the process of selecting college players into a commercial and communicational event, with even a red carpet and tens of thousands of fans attending.
The 2024 Draft will be marked by offensive players, at least in the first round, as specialists believe they surpass defensive players in quality. Additionally, there are several teams that urgently need a quarterback (Bears, Commanders, Patriots, Vikings, Broncos, Raiders) or a wide receiver (Cardinals, Giants, Bears, Jets).
Where will the 2024 Draft take place?
For the first time, the selection process of the best college players is coming to Detroit. A temporary stage will be set up between Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza, which is located next to the river and facing Canada. Access will be free for fans who can reach those three blocks in the city center.
What days and times will the NFL Draft be held?
The NFL Draft will take place between April 25 and 27.
- The first round will take place on Thursday from 8 pm (Eastern Time/6 pm in Mexico City).
- On Friday, the selections for the second and third rounds will begin at 7 pm (Eastern Time/5 pm in Mexico City).
- On Saturday, rounds 4, 5, 6, and 7 will be completed starting at 12:00 pm (Eastern Time/10 pm in Mexico City).
How can I watch the next NFL Draft?
In the United States, it will be available on ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, and ESPN Deportes. In Latin America, it can be watched on StarPlus and ESPN in some countries.
Who will be the first pick and who are the top prospects?
It is not official, but it is a fact that the Chicago Bears will select Caleb Williams with the first pick of the Draft. The quarterback from the University of Southern California (USC) is considered a "generational talent" and could change the history of mediocre quarterbacks that has accompanied the "Bears" in the last 35 years.
Other players to consider are:
- Jayden Daniels (LSU QB).
- Drake Maye (QB from North Carolina).
- J.J. McCarthy (Michigan QB).
- Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State wide receiver).
- Malik Nabers (LSU receiver)
- Rome Odunze (Washington receiver).
- Joe Alt (offensive tackle from Notre Dame).
- Brock Bowers (Georgia tight end).
- Quinyon Mitchell (cornerback from Toledo).
- Dallas Turner (Alabama defensive end).
What is the order of the first round of the NFL Draft?
The order is established in reverse to how the previous season ended. That's why the champion Chiefs choose last. The order is repeated in the subsequent rounds.
- Chicago Bears (via 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 (via Houston and Cleveland)
- Dallas Cowboys
- Green Bay Packers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Arizona Cardinals (via Houston)
- Buffalo Bills
- Detroit Lions
- Baltimore Ravens
- San Francisco 49ers
- Kansas City Chiefs
Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, and Houston Texans did not make selections in the first round, as they had previously traded their picks in different negotiations.
Click on this link to see the selection order for the other six rounds.