The NFL Draft kicks off Thursday, April 24, at 8 p.m. ET in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with Round headlining a three-day event that will see prospects find new homes. The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 pick, widely projected to select Miami quarterback Cam Ward, a dynamic playmaker who revitalized programs at Incarnate Word, Washington State, and Miami.
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Schedule: Rounds 2-3 follow on Friday, April (7 p.m. ET), while Rounds 4-7 conclude on Saturday, April (noon ET)6.
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Top Prospects: Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter and Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter are among the highest-ranked talents, though Ward remains the likely top choice.
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Patriots’ Dilemma: At No. 4, New England faces pressure to address its offensive line with LSU tackle Will Campbell, though playmakers like Baylor running back Ashton Jeanty or Georgia edge rusher Jalon Walker could surprise.
Mock drafts, including ESPN’s seven-round projections, suggest 1 quarterbacks could be drafted, with trades and late-round steals shaping team strategies. For fans, ESPN’s NFL Draft Simulator offers a chance to play GM, testing scenarios for all teams.
Tune in on ESPN, ABC, or NFL Network to see if Ward becomes the Titans’ franchise cornerstone—and which teams gamble on rising stars.
