NFL Draft 2025: All You Need to Know About the Event
The NFL draft tour has made its way to a small town, with the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field set to host the 2025 NFL draft. According to a report by USA Today, the festivities are slated to kick off on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with the first of seven rounds set to begin in Titletown.
The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. At that time, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will take the stage to welcome the fans to the event. As per USA Today, "The league has liked to honor the host city in some way, so expect some additional festivities." Once that concludes, Goodell will make the famous announcement, "The 2025 NFL Draft is officially open. The Tennessee Titans are now on the clock."
The Tennessee Titans have held the first pick since the end of the regular season in early January and will have 10 minutes to make their selection. It is customary for the team with the top pick to use most of the clock before turning in the card, so don’t expect the selections to come fast and furious on the first night. USA Today reports that Miami quarterback Cam Ward is widely expected to be the first player off the board when the Titans are officially on the clock at No. 1 overall.
The 2025 NFL Draft will be broadcasted on NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. Cord cutters can also stream the draft live on NFL+, ESPN+, or Fubo, which comes with a free trial. USA Today provides a day-by-day breakdown for how to watch the event. Fans can tune in to watch the draft live and follow all the action as it unfolds.
As reported by USA Today, the NFL draft first round order for 2025 is as follows:
- Tennessee Titans: 3-14 record; .522 strength of schedule (SOS)
- Cleveland Browns: 3-14; .536 SOS
- New York Giants: 3-14; .554 SOS
- New England Patriots: 4-13; .471 SOS
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 4-13; .478 SOS
- Las Vegas Raiders: 4-13; .540 SOS
- New York Jets: 5-12; .495 SOS
- Carolina Panthers: 5-12; .498 SOS
- New Orleans Saints: 5-12; .505 SOS
- Chicago Bears: 5-12; .554 SOS
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said it’s "neat" Green Bay is hosting the 2025 NFL draft, but his focus is fully on the Packers’ draft planning. As quoted by USA Today, Gutekunst’s attention is on the team’s preparations for the draft.
In related news, fans can follow live updates, grades, and analysis of the 2025 NFL draft. USA Today will provide comprehensive coverage of the event, including expert analysis and commentary. With the draft just around the corner, fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the event and the chance to see their favourite team’s picks.
