Next to the Super Bowl, the NFL Draft has become the most-watched event for football fans around the globe. It's a three-day event where casual fans to die-hards can grab some snacks, kick back their feet, and watch three days' worth of exciting and surprising picks that can potentially transform an NFL franchise.
The 2023 NFL Draft includes a few high-profile prospects, like Will Anderson, who could be game-changers from the gate while four quarterbacks could go early in round one and potentially start on NFL teams this coming season. So when is the draft and how can you watch it?
When is the 2023 NFL Draft?
The 2023 NFL Draft will take place from April 27th and run through April 29th. It begins with the much-anticipated first round on a Thursday and runs through Saturday evening. Here is the full schedule broken down by all seven rounds of the NFL Draft:
- Round 1: Thursday, April 27, 8 p.m. ET
- Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 28, 7 p.m. ET
- Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 29, Noon ET
Where can I watch the 2023 NFL Draft?
The 2023 NFL Draft will be available for viewing on several major networks including ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network. Broadcasters and analysts for each network will vary with different draft experts breaking down each selection on different outlets, so choose the one you like the best! (or the one you have access to). For those looking to stream the NFL Draft, we recommend using FuboTV. You can also do so with a subscription to ESPN+.
Where will the 2023 NFL Draft take place?
This year, the NFL Draft will take place in Kansas City Missouri near the Union Station and National World War I Memorial and Museum. In 2022, the draft was in Las Vegas, and next season, Detroit will host this major NFL event. The draft location changes annually as it draws remarkable revenue from all of the fans around the country coming to one location for this much-anticipated weekend.
2023 NFL Draft: Who is expected to be selected first overall?
Recently, there's been a lot of discussion as to which player will be the number one overall pick this year. Originally, the best odds belonged to Alabama QB Bryce Young. Now, following the Panthers' decision to trade with the Bears for the top pick, Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud has become the frontrunner. Uber-talented Florida quarterback, Anthony Richardson, is considered the dark horse candidate to be the top pick in the draft.
You can check out our latest mock drafts from Still Curtain here:
2023 NFL Draft order: Full first-round order
- Carolina Panthers
- Houston Texans
- Arizona Cardinals
- Indianapolis Colts
- Seattle Seahawks
- Detroit Lions
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Atlanta Falcons
- Chicago Bears
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Tennessee Titans
- Houston Texans
- New York Jets
- New England Patriots
- Green Bay Packers
- Washington Commanders
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Detroit Lions
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Seattle Seahawks
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Baltimore Ravens
- Minnesota Vikings
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- New York Giants
- Dallas Cowboys
- Buffalo Bills
- Cincinnati Bengals
- New Orleans Saints
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Kansas City Chiefs
* The Miami Dolphins were forced to forfeit their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft as a result of illegal tampering investigations.