Following a long sports conversation that traditionally begins immediately following the Super Bowl, the NFL Draft begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET, airing live on ABC and ESPN, with a historic twist—this year’s event is being hosted at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, marking the first time the iconic home of the Green Bay Packers has ever served as the draft’s venue. Despite being the NFL’s third-oldest franchise, founded in 1919, the Packers’ legendary stadium is only now taking center stage for this major offseason spectacle.
Analysts say this year’s draft is one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, with a wide range of talent and uncertainty surrounding the top picks. All eyes are on the Tennessee Titans, who are projected by many to take Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick. Ward’s unconventional journey to the NFL has captured attention across the league.
Other top prospects expected to go early include Colorado’s Travis Hunter—both a Heisman-winning wide receiver and cornerback—Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.
Source: NFL