The NFL Draft 2025 is here! This Thursday, April 24, marks the beginning of one of the most highly anticipated sporting events for American football fans—the NFL Draft—which kicks off the new football season. In this edition, 257 new players from college football will be selected. Here are all the details so you can follow along and see who gets picked.
What time does the 2025 NFL Draft start?
The Draft will begin at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, 7:00 p.m. Central, and 5:00 p.m. Pacific.
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Where to watch the 2025 NFL Draft?
Coverage of the 2025 Draft will be available on ESPN, ESPN+, and the NFL Network.
Where is the 2025 NFL Draft taking place?
This year, as the NFL Draft celebrates its 90th anniversary, the venue has changed—it will now be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
2025 NFL Draft Schedule
The event is divided into seven rounds:
- Round 1: April 24
- Rounds 2 and 3: April 25
- Rounds 4 through 7: April 26
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What to Expect from the 2025 NFL Draft
The Draft order is based on the previous regular season’s results: the team with the worst record gets the first pick, while the Super Bowl champion picks last. These are the first 10 scheduled picks for today:
- Tennessee Titans
- Cleveland Browns
- New York Giants
- New England Patriots
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
- Carolina Panthers
- New Orleans Saints
- Chicago Bears
During the selection process, teams have a time limit per round:
- Round 1: 10 minutes per pick
- Round 2: 7 minutes
- Rounds 3 to 6: 5 minutes
- Round 7: 4 minutes
How many picks does each team have?
Here’s how many selections each team has in the Draft:
- Baltimore Ravens – 11 picks
- San Francisco 49ers – 11 picks
- Buffalo Bills – 10
- Cleveland Browns – 10
- Dallas Cowboys – 10
- Jacksonville Jaguars – 10
- Los Angeles Chargers – 10
- Miami Dolphins – 10
- Seattle Seahawks – 10
- Carolina Panthers – 9
- Las Vegas Raiders – 9
- New England Patriots – 9
- New Orleans Saints – 9
- Green Bay Packers – 8
- Kansas City Chiefs – 8
- Los Angeles Rams – 8
- New York Giants – 8
- New York Jets – 8
- Philadelphia Eagles – 8
- Tennessee Titans – 8
- Chicago Bears – 7
- Denver Broncos – 7
- Detroit Lions – 7
- Houston Texans – 7
- Indianapolis Colts – 7
- Arizona Cardinals – 6
- Cincinnati Bengals – 6
- Pittsburgh Steelers – 6
- Atlanta Falcons – 5
- Washington Commanders – 5
- Minnesota Vikings – 4
What is the NFL Draft?
The annual Draft is a player selection process that gives NFL teams the opportunity to add new talent for the upcoming season.
When did the NFL Draft start?
The first NFL Draft took place in February 1936 at a hotel in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Eagles had the first pick and selected Jay Berwanger, Heisman Trophy winner and University of Chicago player. That year, 81 players were selected, but only 24 ended up playing in the NFL. It wasn’t until 1967, after the merger agreement between the NFL and the American Football League (AFL), that the modern unified Draft era officially began.
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What is the NFL?
The National Football League (NFL) is the premier professional American football league in the United States. With a massive fan base both domestically and internationally, it has become one of the most popular sports leagues in the world. Its season culminates with the Super Bowl, one of the most-watched sporting events globally.
How many teams are in the NFL?
The NFL currently consists of 32 teams, divided into two conferences: the AFC and the NFC.
