The NFL Draft is almost upon us as the league’s headline off-season event heads to Green Bay for 2025.
There was no shortage of drama around last season’s Draft, a particularly strong edition dominated by quarterbacks with no fewer than six taken in the first round including all of the top three picks, five of the top 10 and six of the top 12, led by USC-superstar-turned-Chicago-Bear Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, who is already an elite talent for the Washington Commanders.
It is not generally thought to be a vintage class of signal-callers this time around, though the Tennessee Titans are still heavily expected to use their No1 pick on Miami quarterback Cam Ward as Shedeur Sanders – son of NFL legend Deion Sanders – provides a real wildcard option who could end up being selected anywhere in the first round.
Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is a potentially generational talent who could help to redefine the game as a two-way college star who excelled at both wide receiver and cornerback alongside the Sanders’ at Colorado, while many people believe that Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter is the best overall talent on offer this year.
With over 250,000 NFL fans expected to be in attendance across three days, here is all you need to know about the 2025 NFL Draft.
The 2025 NFL Draft begins with the first round on Thursday April 24, 2025, taking place live outside the iconic Lambeau Field – home of the Green Bay Packers – as well as the adjacent Titletown District and Resch Campus in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.
Rounds two and three take place on Friday, April 25 ahead of rounds four to seven being completed on Saturday, April 26.
What time does the NFL Draft start?
The first round of the NFL Draft begins at 8pm ET and 5pm PT on Thursday evening, which is 1am BST on Friday morning in the UK.
Round two starts at 7pm ET and 4pm PT on Friday night, which is 12am UK time.
Rounds 4-7 will commence from the much earlier time of 12pm ET, 10am PT and 5pm BST on Saturday.
No1 talent? Many believe that Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter is the best overall player available in the 2025 NFL Draft
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29) Washington Commanders
39) Chicago Bears (from Panthers)
52) Seattle Seahawks (from Steelers)
56) Buffalo Bills (from Vikings through Texans)
57) Carolina Panthers (from Rams)
61) Washington Commanders
*subject to change, based on potential trades
Top-five pick? There is now plenty of buzz around Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (middle) being taken at No5 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars
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How to watch the NFL Draft
TV channel: The NFL Draft is being broadcast live in the USA on NFL Network, ESPN and ABC.
In the UK, coverage of the first round begins on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Mix from 1am BST in the early hours of Friday morning.
Sky Sports will also have live coverage of rounds 2-3 and 4-7 on Friday and Saturday respectively, while those with a subscription can also watch live via NFL Game Pass on DAZN.
There will be live text coverage of the first round on the BBC Sport website and live radio coverage on talkSPORT 2.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch every round of the NFL Draft live online via the Sky Go app.
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
