The NFL Draft 2020 will be unlike any other before it because of the global coronavirus pandemic. But even in a virtual-program format, the show will go on.
Stud quarterback Joe Burrow hasn’t pulled an Eli Manning and stated his refusal to play for the Cincinnati Bengals, who own the No. 1 pick and are widely expected to select the LSU Heisman Trophy winner. Ohio State star Chase Young is expected to go No. 2 to the Redskins with quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert not expected to be far behind.
Here’s everything you need to know:
When is the 2020 NFL Draft?
This year’s draft is from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April 25.
Where is the 2020 NFL Draft?
For the first time ever, this year’s draft will be held exclusively online. It was originally scheduled to take place in Las Vegas but had to be cancelled due to national restrictions stemming from the global coronavirus pandemic. All 32 NFL teams will operate from their homes to conduct a remote, virtual selection process. Commissioner Roger Goodell will announce picks from his home in New York.
Joe BurrowGetty ImagesWhat time does each round start?
Round 1: Thursday, April 23, 8 p.m. ET
Round 2-3: Friday, April 24, 7 p.m. ET
Round 4-7: Saturday, April 25, Noon ET
Where can I watch it?
The NFL Draft will largely be an ESPN production, with the NFL Network dealing with production limitations due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Though it will air on both networks, as well as ABC, per usual.
Round 1: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
Round 2-3: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
Round 4-7: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
The draft will also be streamed on Sling,FuboTV and Hulu Live TV. All are currently offering free trials.
First-round draft order (and total number of picks):
You can see a list of the draft picks for all seven rounds here.
1. Cincinnati Bengals (7)
2. Washington Redskins (7)
3. Detroit Lions (14)
4. New York Giants (11)
5. Miami Dolphins (15)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (7)
7. Carolina Panthers (13)
8. Arizona Cardinals (7)
9. Jacksonville Jaguars (15)
10. Cleveland Browns (7)
11. New York Jets (9)
12. Las Vegas Raiders (10)
13. San Francisco 49ers from Indianapolis Colts (7)
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10)
15. Denver Broncos (12)
16. Atlanta Falcons (6)
17. Dallas Cowboys (7)
18. Miami Dolphins from Pittsburgh Steelers (7)
19. Las Vegas Raiders from Chicago Bears (9)
20. Jacksonville Jaguars from Los Angeles Rams (9)
21. Philadelphia Eagles (8)
22. Minnesota Vikings from Buffalo Bills (11)
23. New England Patriots (15)
24. New Orleans Saints (7)
25. Minnesota Vikings (14)
26. Miami Dolphins from Houston Texans (7)
27. Seattle Seahawks (9)
28. Baltimore Ravens (12)
29. Tennessee Titans (8)
30. Green Bay Packers (12)
31. San Francisco 49ers (11)
32. Kansas City Chiefs (9)
