The 2024 NFL Draft is set to take place with the first round scheduled for April 25 at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the second and third rounds on April 26 at 7 p.m. ET, and the fourth through seventh rounds on April 27 at noon ET. The draft will be broadcast live on NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, and ESPN Deportes, with streaming options available on ESPN+, YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV, Sling TV, and Fubo TV. The event is being held in downtown Detroit, near Ford Field, home of the Lions.
USC quarterback Caleb Williams is the betting favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick, with many speculating that he will be chosen by the Chicago Bears. The draft is expected to be one of the most anticipated quarterback drafts in history, featuring Heisman Trophy winners Jayden Daniels of LSU and Williams. Williams, who won the Heisman as a sophomore in 2022, has long been considered a top prospect for this draft, while Daniels rose up draft boards during his Heisman-winning season and is now viewed as a top-3 prospect.
The NFL Draft has seen success with taking the event on the road in recent years, with massive crowds gathering in Detroit for this year’s draft. The league has previously taken the draft to the cities of the 32 teams, providing fans with an opportunity to experience the excitement and anticipation of draft weekend firsthand. Leading up to the draft, Yahoo Sports has provided team-by-team primers to highlight each team’s needs and potential draft strategies.
As the draft approaches, excitement is building as fans eagerly await to see which players will be selected by their favorite teams. The anticipation is particularly high due to the talented pool of quarterbacks available in this year’s draft class. The mock draft predictions indicate that several quarterbacks will be selected early in the draft, adding to the suspense and intrigue surrounding the event. With less than an hour to go until the Bears make their selection with the first overall pick, fans are on edge to see how the draft will unfold.
As the 2024 NFL Draft gets underway, fans can follow all the action and updates on Yahoo Sports’ dedicated draft page. The live coverage will provide real-time updates on the selections, trades, and surprises that occur throughout the draft. Whether fans are tuning in on television or streaming the event online, Yahoo Sports will be the go-to source for all the latest information and analysis. With the top prospects eager to start their NFL careers and teams looking to make game-changing selections, the excitement of the draft is palpable for fans and analysts alike.
