2024 NFL Draft: Time, TV, top picks and everything else you need to know

Admin April 24, 2024

Months of anticipation have finally led to the 2024 NFL Draft. The Scouting Combine, team visits, interviews, medical testing and more pre-draft necessities are out of the way. Now, 32 teams across the league will select the next crop of future NFL stars over three days in Detroit.

Things kick off Thursday night in Round 1 with the Chicago Bears picking No. 1 overall. Over the following 48 hours, hundreds of prospects will find new homes in the NFL.

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Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 NFL Draft:

When and where is the 2024 NFL Draft?

The 2024 NFL Draft starts on Thursday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The event will be held at Campus Martius Park in Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit.

How to watch the 2024 NFL Draft

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Who’s the favorite for the No. 1 overall pick?

USC quarterback and 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams is the overwhelming favorite to be the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Odds from BetMGM currently put him at -10000 to go No. 1 overall to the Bears.

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Who are the top players in the 2024 NFL Draft?

The top prospects this year are mostly on offense. Williams as well as Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy are considered top picks at quarterback. Wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze are also expected to be drafted early on in Round 1.

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Team mock draft predictions

New York Giants

Philadelphia Eagles

Minnesota VIkings

Pittsburgh Steelers

Dallas Cowboys

How many selections are in the 2024 NFL Draft?

This year’s total is 257 spread out over seven rounds. Here’s the breakdown for each one:

Round 1: 32 picks
Round 2: 32 picks
Round 3: 36 picks
Round 4: 35 picks
Round 5: 41 picks
Round 6: 44 picks
Round 7: 37 picks

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Which team has the most draft picks?

Three teams are tied for the most draft picks this year with 11: the Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams.

Which team has the fewest draft picks?

The Bears have the fewest draft picks this year with four, including two in the top 10 (No. 1 and No. 9).

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2024 NFL Draft first-round order

Chicago Bears (from Carolina Panthers)
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 Browns through Houston Texans)
Dallas Cowboys
Green Bay Packers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Arizona Cardinals (from Houston Texans)
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Baltimore Ravens
San Francisco 49ers
Kansas City Chiefs

Who was the No. 1 pick in the last NFL draft?

In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers traded up and selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall selection.

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