The stars of tomorrow take centerstage at the 2025 NFL Draft with the first round set for Thursday night.
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The Titans own the No. 1 overall pick, courtesy of a 3-14 record in the 2024 season. The franchise last drafted first overall in 1978, when the then-Houston Oilers selected Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell.
Might Tennessee strike gold again? Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the odds-on favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick, especially with the Titans searching for their next franchise quarterback.
The Browns, Giants, Patriots and Jaguars round out the top five, and each could use a high-impact player. Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter — Colorado’s two-way phenom — are among those expected to hear their name called early Thursday evening.
Here’s everything that you need to know about the 2025 NFL Draft, including the start time for the first round on Thursday.
What time does the NFL Draft start today?
- Date: Thursday, April 24
- Round 1 start time: 8 p.m. ET
Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 25.
This year’s event will be held at Lambeau Field and the Titletown District in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
How to watch the NFL Draft: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ABC | ESPN | ESPN2 | NFL Network
- Live stream: Fubo
There are several ways to watch the 2025 NFL Draft on broadcast television.
ABC’s coverage includes the network’s College Gameday crew, with Rece Davis anchoring the coverage alongside Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Nick Saban. Field Yates and Laura Rutledge will contribute coverage from the green room, with Pete Thamel providing the latest news.
Meanwhile, ESPN will also have live coverage of the NFL Draft. The panel will feature Mike Greenberg as host, with Mel Kiper Jr., Booger McFarland and Louis Riddick rounding out the set. Molly McGrath will provide interviews with draftees on stage, with Adam Schefter contributing news.
Fans can also watch the NFL Draft on NFL Network, whose coverage will be headlined by Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Joel Klatt, Kurt Warner, Ian Rapoport and Jamie Erdahl.
Viewers can stream the 2025 NFL Draft live on Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
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NFL Draft TV schedule
| Round | Date | Start time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday, April 24 | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, Fubo |
| 2-3 | Friday, April 25 | 7 p.m. | ABC, ESPN2, NFL Network, Fubo |
| 4-7 | Saturday, April 26 | 12 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, Fubo |
NFL Draft order 2025
The Titans are on the clock, owning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Behind Tennessee, the Browns and Giants round out the top three.
Below is the full rundown of first-round picks.
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee Titans |
| 2 | Cleveland Browns |
| 3 | New York Giants |
| 4 | New England Patriots |
| 5 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 6 | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 7 | New York Jets |
| 8 | Carolina Panthers |
| 9 | New Orleans Saints |
| 10 | Chicago Bears |
| 11 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 13 | Miami Dolphins |
| 14 | Indianapolis Colts |
| 15 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 16 | Arizona Cardinals |
| 17 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 18 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 19 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 20 | Denver Broncos |
| 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 22 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 23 | Green Bay Packers |
| 24 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 25 | Houston Texans |
| 26 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 27 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 28 | Detroit Lions |
| 29 | Washington Commanders |
| 30 | Buffalo Bills |
| 31 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 32 | Philadelphia Eagles |
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