What time does the 2025 NFL draft start? And what to know about order, picks and predictions
by Tom Lutz from US news | The Guardian on (#6WV1M)
Where is the draft held? Who will go No 1 overall? How can I watch it live? Answering your NFL questions
The first round of this year's draft starts at 8pm ET on Thursday. But that's just the start because this is a long, drawn out process that some cynics - not us! - would say is designed to maximise TV and online advertising. The second and third rounds start on Friday at 7pm ET, while the session for the fourth to seventh rounds starts on Saturday at 12pm ET. But if you only have time for one session, watch the first round - that's when the really big names are picked.