Set with the beautiful backdrop of Union Station in Kansas City, the 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday and will run through Saturday.
The draft is one of the biggest events on the NFL calendar, as teams look to build their futures. This year features at least two quarterbacks who look like they could be long-term stars, with two more who could vault this first-round class into elite status.
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The Panthers have already fired the first shot for the draft, having traded a bevy of picks and receiver D.J. Moore to the Bears for No. 1 overall. With that in mind, all eyes are on Carolina, a team that has been aggressively pursuing a quarterback for several years. Behind them are the Texans, who got one of the NFL's hottest coaching commodities in DeMeco Ryans this offseason. And at four are the Colts, who have struck out with several veteran quarterbacks over the past few years.
The defending NFC-champion Eagles are picking 10th, whereas the last team in and first team out in the NFC (Seahawks and Lions, respectively) will be picking fifth and sixth. In that sense, we could see some seriously big swings within the top 10 due to their luxury.
Expect a chaotic first round as these teams look to shore themselves up and teams throughout the league try to catch up. The first round of the NFL Draft always has some exciting moments and trades, and this year looks to be no exception.
Here's what to know to watch the 2023 NFL Draft.
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What time does the NFL Draft start today?
- Date: Thursday, April 27
- Round 1 start time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channels: ABC | ESPN | NFL Network
- Live stream: ESPN app | NFL app | Fubo | DAZN (in Canada)
Thursday's Round 1 will start in the primetime slot at 8 p.m. ET. The draft in 2023 is in Kansas City, and 17 players will be in attendance. Considering teams have 10 minutes per draft pick, the first round of the NFL Draft can be expected to end at roughly midnight.
What channel is the NFL Draft on today?
- TV channels: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes (Spanish)
ABC, ESPN and NFL Network all will carry the NFL Draft, along with ESPN Deportes in Spanish.
NFL Network's broadcast group will feature host Rich Eisen, who will be joined by Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, and Joel Klatt on the main set for the first two days. Klatt will be replaced by Peter Schrager on Day 3. Kurt Watner, Ian Rapoport, and Melissa Stark will all be in the rotation on different sets.
ESPN's broadcast will feature draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and Louis Riddick for the duration of the draft. Booger McFarland and host Mike Greenberg will be on for the first two nights. Chris Mortensen will report on draft-day rumblings throughout the event.
On ABC, Todd McShay and analysts Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard will be on set Thursday and Friday. Rece Davis and Sam Ponder will host.
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NFL Draft TV schedule
| Round | Day | Date | Start time (ET) | TV channels |
| 1 | Thursday | April 27 | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| 2-3 | Friday | April 28 | 7 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| 4-7 | Saturday | April 29 | Noon | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
All three networks will be carrying all three rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft from first pick to last, starting on Thursday, April 27 and ending on Saturday, April 29.
Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft should end around midnight ET, with teams taking 10 minutes per pick.
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Cord cutters have a few different options to catch the NFL Draft at cost. Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV, Sling TV and DIRECTV each have options for NFL Network, ESPN and ABC, so you can keep your eyes glued to your viewing option of choice.
NFL, ABC and ESPN apps are also available on selecting gaming consoles and streaming devices, including (but not limited to) Roku, FireTV and Apple TV.
| Platform | NFL Draft? | Cable/satellite login needed? |
| Fubo | Yes | No |
| YouTube TV | Yes | No |
| Hulu + Live TV | Yes | No |
| Sling TV | Yes | No |
| DIRECTV STREAM | Yes | No |
| AT&T TV | No | — |
| Xbox (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| PS4 (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Amazon Fire TV (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Android TV (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Apple TV (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Roku (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile devices/tablets (NFL/NFLN/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Computers (NFL.com/watch, ESPN.com/Watch, ABC.go.com) | Yes | Yes |
NFL Draft order 2023
The Panthers put themselves on the clock with a blockbuster trade with the Bears, trading up to No. 1 to ostensibly take either Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud. The Bears, meanwhile, moved back into No. 9 with a Panthers second this year, next year's first, and 2025's second alongside receiver D.J. Moore.
After the Panthers, the Texans will pick No. 2. It's from there the draft truly begins, as all eyes are on the Cardinals to see what they do ahead of the Colts, who it's no secret are looking for a QB.
The Seahawks and Lions are picking from a luxury spot at Nos. 5 and 6 due to their trades with the Broncos and Rams, respectively, while the Eagles are picking at 10th with a pick they gained from the Saints.
Below is the full rundown of first-round picks:
| Pick | Team | W-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Panthers (from CHI) | 7-10 |
| 2 | Houston Texans | 3-13-1 |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | 4-13 |
| 4 | Indianapolis Colts | 4-12-1 |
| 5 | Seattle Seahawks (from DEN) | 9-8 |
| 6 | Detroit Lions (from LAR) | 9-8 |
| 7 | Las Vegas Raiders | 6-11 |
| 8 | Atlanta Falcons | 7-10 |
| 9 | Chicago Bears (from CAR) | 3-14 |
| 10 | Philadelphia Eagles (from NO) | 14-3 |
| 11 | Tennessee Titans | 7-10 |
| 12 | Houston Texans (from CLE) | 3-13-1 |
| 13 | New York Jets | 7-10 |
| 14 | New England Patriots | 8-9 |
| 15 | Green Bay Packers | 8-9 |
| 16 | Washington Commanders | 8-8-1 |
| 17 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 9-8 |
| 18 | Detroit Lions | 9-8 |
| 19 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8-9 |
| 20 | Seattle Seahawks | 9-8 |
| 21 | Los Angeles Chargers | 10-7 |
| 22 | Baltimore Ravens | 10-7 |
| 23 | Minnesota Vikings | 13-4 |
| 24 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 9-8 |
| 25 | New York Giants | 9-7-1 |
| 26 | Dallas Cowboys | 12-5 |
| 27 | Buffalo Bills | 12-4 |
| 28 | Cincinnati Bengals | 12-4 |
| 29 | New Orleans Saints (from SF via MIA, DEN) | 7-10 |
| 30 | Philadelphia Eagles | 14-3 |
| 31 | Kansas City Chiefs | 14-3 |