The 2025 NFL Draft is just a couple of weeks away, and soon we’ll know where college stars will be headed as they enter the next phase of their careers.
This year, the Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, which will be held at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Although the Titans are expected to take quarterback Cam Ward at No. 1 overall, there are a number of talented prospects to choose from this year.
Some of the biggest names include Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders out of Colorado, Penn State’s Abdul Carter, offensive tackle Will Campbell out of LSU, and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.
Before the NFL Draft begins later this month, let’s take a look at everything to know about this year’s draft, including date, time, TV channels, first-round order, and Sporting News’ latest mock draft.
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When is the NFL Draft in 2025?
- Date: Thursday, April 24 (Round 1) | Friday, April 25 (Rounds 2-3) | Saturday, April 26 (Rounds 4-7)
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET (Thursday) | 7 p.m. ET (Friday) | Noon ET (Saturday)
- TV channels: ABC | ESPN | NFL Network
- Live stream: ESPN and NFL apps | ESPN+ | Fubo
The 2025 NFL Draft begins on April 24 and goes through April 26. Round one will be on Thursday evening, with rounds two and three on Friday night. The final four rounds will be on Saturday.
Where is the NFL Draft in 2025?
This year’s draft location will be a unique one, as it will be held at Lambeau Field in Green Bay at the home stadium of the Packers. This year’s draft marks the first time the event will be held an outdoor, football-specific stadium. The draft was held at AT&T Stadium back in 2018.
Here is the full list of the previous locations for the NFL Draft, starting with Philadelphia in 1936.
| Draft | Location | City |
| 1936 | Ritz-Carlton | Philadelphia |
| 1937 | Hotel Lincoln | New York |
| 1938 | Hotel Sherman | Chicago |
| 1939 | Hotel New Yorker | New York |
| 1940 | Schroeder Hotel | Milwaukee |
| 1941 | Willard Hotel | Washington, D.C. |
| 1942-44 | Palmer House | Chicago |
| 1945-47 | Hotel Commodore | New York |
| 1948 | Hotel Fort Pitt | Pittsburgh |
| 1949-50 | Bellevue-Stratford Hotel | Philadelphia |
| 1951 | Blackstone Hotel | Chicago |
| 1952 | Hotel Statler | New York |
| 1953-54 | Bellevue-Stratford Hotel | Philadelphia |
| 1955 | Warwick Hotel | New York |
| 1956 | Bellevue-Stratford Hotel (Rounds 1-3) | Philadelphia |
| | Ambassador Hotel (Rounds 4-30) | Los Angeles |
| 1957 | Warwick Hotel (Rounds 1-4) | Philadelphia |
| | Bellevue-Stratford Hotel (Rounds 5-30) | Philadelphia |
| 1958-61 | Warwick Hotel | Philadelphia |
| 1962-64 | Sheraton Hotel | Chicago |
| 1965-66 | Summit Hotel | New York |
| 1967 | Hotel Gotham | New York |
| 1968-71 | Belmont Plaza Hotel | New York |
| 1972 | Essex House | New York |
| 1973-74 | Americana Hotel | New York |
| 1975 | Hilton Hotel | New York |
| 1976-78 | Roosevelt Hotel | New York |
| 1979 | Waldorf Astoria Hotel | New York |
| 1980-83 | Sheraton Hotel | New York |
| 1984-85 | Omni Park Central Hotel | New York |
| 1986-94 | Marriott Marquis | New York |
| 1995-04 | Theatre at Madison Square Garden | New York |
| 2005 | Jacob Javits Convention Center | New York |
| 2006-14 | Radio City Music Hall | New York |
| 2015-16 | Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University/Grand Park | Chicago |
| 2017 | Benjamin Franklin Parkway | Philadelphia |
| 2018 | AT&T Stadium | Dallas |
| 2019 | Downtown Nashville | Nashville |
| 2020 | Held virtually | N/A |
| 2021 | Downtown Cleveland | Cleveland |
| 2022 | Caesars Forum | Las Vegas |
| 2023 | Union Station | Kansas City |
| 2024 | Campus Martius Park, Hart Plaza | Detroit |
What time does the NFL Draft start in 2025?
The 2025 NFL Draft will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, 7 p.m. ET on Friday, and noon ET on Saturday.
| Date | Round(s) | Start time |
| Thursday, April 24 | 1 | 8 p.m. ET |
| Friday, April 25 | 2-3 | 7 p.m. ET |
| Saturday, April 26 | 4-7 | Noon ET |
NFL Draft 2025 TV schedule
There are several ways you can watch the draft this year, both on television and with live streaming. Users can live stream on both NFL+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users. Here’s a snapshot of all the ways folks can tune in over the three days.
| Round(s) | Date | Start time | TV Channels |
| 1 | Thursday, April 24 | 8 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| 2-3 | Friday, April 25 | 7 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| 4-7 | Saturday, April 26 | Noon ET | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
NFL Draft first round order 2025
As we mentioned, the Titans will have the No. 1 overall pick this year. They are followed by the Browns, Giants, Patriots, and Jaguars for picks No. 2-5. Here’s a look at the full draft order from 1-32.
| Round | Pick | Team |
| 1 | 1 | Tennessee Titans |
| 1 | 2 | Cleveland Browns |
| 1 | 3 | New York Giants |
| 1 | 4 | New England Patriots |
| 1 | 5 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 1 | 6 | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 1 | 7 | New York Jets |
| 1 | 8 | Carolina Panthers |
| 1 | 9 | New Orleans Saints |
| 1 | 10 | Chicago Bears |
| 1 | 11 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 1 | 12 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 1 | 13 | Miami Dolphins |
| 1 | 14 | Indianapolis Colts |
| 1 | 15 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 1 | 16 | Arizona Cardinals |
| 1 | 17 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 1 | 18 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 1 | 19 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 1 | 20 | Denver Broncos |
| 1 | 21 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 1 | 22 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 1 | 23 | Green Bay Packers |
| 1 | 24 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 1 | 25 | Houston Texans |
| 1 | 26 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 1 | 27 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 1 | 28 | Detroit Lions |
| 1 | 29 | Washington Commanders |
| 1 | 30 | Buffalo Bills |
| 1 | 31 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 1 | 32 | Philadelphia Eagles |
The Sporting News’ latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Although we have an idea of who the top prospects are in this year’s draft, there’s still a ton of uncertainty regarding what specific teams will do.
Let’s take a look at Vinnie Iyer’s latest mock draft for 2025. Here’s how he thinks the first round will shake out:
1. Tennessee Titans: QB Cam Ward, Miami
2. New Orleans Saints (via Cleveland Browns): QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
3. New York Giants: WR/CB Travis Hunter, Colorado
4. New England Patriots: EDGE Abdul Carter, Penn State
5. Dallas Cowboys (via Jacksonville Jaguars): RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
6. Las Vegas Raiders: WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
7. Atlanta Falcons (via New York Jets): EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
8. Miami Dolphins (via Carolina Panthers): OT Armand Membou, Missouri
9. Cleveland Browns (via New Orleans Saints): DT Mason Graham, Michigan
10. Chicago Bears: OT Will Campbell, LSU
11. San Francisco 49ers: OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
12. Jacksonville Jaguars (via Dallas Cowboys): DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan
13. Carolina Panthers (via Miami Dolphins): Malaki Starks, S, Georgia (6-1, 197 pounds)
14. Indianapolis Colts: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan (6-2, 202 pounds)
15. New York Jets (Via Atlanta Falcons): TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
16. Arizona Cardinals: LB Jalon Walker, Georgia
17. Cincinnati Bengals: DT Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
18. Seattle Seahawks: EDGE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
20. New York Jets (via Denver Broncos): QB Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Jahdae Barron, Texas
22. Los Angeles Chargers: WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
23. Green Bay Packers: EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia
24. Minnesota Vikings: S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
25. Houston Texans: G Tyler Booker, Alabama
26. Los Angeles Rams: WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
27. Chicago Bears (via Baltimore Ravens): RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
28. Detroit Lions: EDGE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
29. Washington Commanders: EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
30. Buffalo Bills: EDGE Mike Green, Marshall
31. Kansas City Chiefs: TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
32. Philadelphia Eagles: G Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
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