Question 1

When is the NFL draft?

Accepted Answer

The NFL draft is scheduled to take place Thursday through Saturday. The first round is Thursday, beginning at 8 p.m. Round 2 and Round 3 are Friday. Rounds 4 through 7 are Saturday.

Question 2

Where is the NFL draft?

Accepted Answer

This year’s NFL draft will take place in a specially built “draft theater” just east of Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit, which is hosting the draft for the first time.

Question 3

How can I watch the NFL draft?

Accepted Answer

The NFL draft will be televised by ABC, ESPN/ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and NFL Network and streamed via the NFL and ESPN apps. Thursday (Round 1): 8 p.m. Eastern (ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, NFL Network) Friday (Rounds 2-3): 7 p.m. Eastern (ABC, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, NFL Network) Saturday (Rounds 4-7): Noon Eastern (ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, NFL Network)

Question 4

Who are some of the top non-quarterback prospects?

Accepted Answer

Marvin Harrison Jr., wide receiver, Ohio State Harrison, the son of Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison, had 144 receptions and a Football Bowl Subdivision-high 28 touchdown catches in his final two seasons with the Buckeyes. He’s seen as perhaps the most pro-ready prospect in the entire draft and almost certainly will be an immediate starter for whichever team drafts him. Malik Nabers, wide receiver, LSU Nabers averaged an FBS-best 120.7 receiving yards per game for the Tigers in 2023 and set the school’s career record for receptions (189). He’s prized for his ability to both beat defensive backs on deep balls and for the way he fights for 50-50 passes. Joe Alt, tackle, Notre Dame Alt used his 6-foot-9 frame to become one of the best offensive linemen in college football last season and should step into the key left tackle role for his NFL team. He’s the son of John Alt, a Pro Bowl tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980s and 1990s, and the brother of Mark Alt, a former NHL defenseman. Dallas Turner, edge rusher, Alabama The SEC co-defensive player of the year in 2023 had 10 sacks and 14.5 tackles for a loss in his final season with the Crimson Tide. Turner still has much to learn with technique but his speed and explosiveness at the snap will be prized by NFL teams in the market for someone to harass the opposing quarterback. Rome Odunze, wide receiver, Washington Odunze set a program record and led FBS with 1,640 receiving yards in 2023 as he helped lead the Huskies to the College Football Playoff championship game. What Odunze lacks in speed he makes up for in physicality, and at 6-foot-3, he could be a whole lot of trouble for smaller NFL defensive backs. JC Latham, tackle, Alabama Latham seems destined to be a right tackle or guard in the NFL and is perhaps the best run-blocking offensive lineman in the draft. Brock Bowers, tight end, Georgia Bowers is the only player to win consecutive John Mackey Awards, given to college football’s top tight end, and was a two-time finalist for the Lombardi Award, bestowed upon the nation’s top lineman (a tight end has never won the award). He led the Bulldogs in receptions in three straight seasons. Quinyon Mitchell, cornerback, Toledo Mitchell led FBS with 25 passes defended in 2022 and was an Associated Press second-team all-American in 2023. He has the speed and the physicality to become a top NFL defensive back.

Question 5

Who are the first-round quarterback prospects?

Accepted Answer

Caleb Williams, USC Williams seems almost certain to go No. 1 to the Chicago Bears, and he likely would have been the No. 1 pick had he left USC after his Heisman Trophy season in 2022, as well. His ability to throw on the run is prized, and he had 46 touchdown passes and only one interception in the red zone over his last two years with the Trojans. Jayden Daniels, LSU The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner averaged 11.7 yards per pass attempt and 8.4 yards per rush in his final college season, becoming the only player to lead FBS in both categories since at least 1996. That dual-threat ability has scouts drooling, as does the fact that Daniels has five years of college starting experience. Drake Maye, North Carolina Maye has the size and arm that NFL teams covet, but his decision-making and accuracy have come into question at times (he threw 16 interceptions over his final two college seasons). But because quarterback is such a prized position, teams in the top 10 will certainly overlook these flaws in the hopes that Maye will come around, in time. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan McCarthy completed 72.3 percent of his passes in 2023 to help lead the Wolverines to the national title, but there’s the sense that it was more a byproduct of Michigan’s straightforward offensive attack. He’s so highly regarded more for his poise than his talents. Michael Penix Jr., Washington Penix played six college seasons — four of them ended early because of injuries, and twice those injuries involved a torn ACL — and already is 23 years old. So there are concerns about his durability, plus his ability to throw when his protection breaks down. There’s no denying his tremendous arm strength, however.

Question 6

What do experts predict in their NFL mock drafts?

Accepted Answer

Just about every mock draft, including one from The Post’s Jason La Canfora, has the Bears taking Williams with the first pick of the draft. The bigger question is what will happen with the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots, the teams immediately following the Bears in the draft order. La Canfora has Daniels going to the Commanders and McCarthy to the Patriots. He then has the New York Giants trading up to select Maye with the fourth pick. In his final mock draft, ESPN analyst Jordan Reid predicts that the Commanders will take Daniels and the Patriots will select Maye. That’s also the prediction made by NFL.com’s Eric Edholm in his final mock draft. NFL betting expert Adam Chernoff has Maye going to the Commanders at No. 2 and Daniels going to the Patriots with the next pick. R.J. White of CBS Sports has Maye at No. 2 and McCarthy at No. 3, with the Giants trading up to No. 4 to get Daniels.

Question 7

Who were the recent No. 1 draft picks?

Accepted Answer

2023: Bryce Young, quarterback, Carolina Panthers The Panthers traded a haul of draft picks — including what would have been the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft — to move up and snag Young, who struggled in his first NFL season, throwing only 11 touchdown passes with 10 interceptions as Carolina went 2-15. Look for the Panthers to add receiving targets in this year’s draft to give Young some help. 2022: Travon Walker, edge rusher, Jacksonville Jaguars Walker has been overshadowed by edge-rushing teammate Josh Allen, who has become one of the league’s elite players at the position. Though he had 10 sacks last season, Pro Football Focus ranked Walker 99th out of 112 NFL edge rushers. 2021: Trevor Lawrence, quarterback, Jacksonville Jaguars Lawrence struggled while playing for a dysfunctional team in his rookie season, throwing a league-high 17 interceptions, but helped lead the Jaguars to the playoffs and was named to the Pro Bowl as an alternate in 2022. Lawrence did not make a big leap forward in 2023, however, posting the same QBR as he did in 2022 and failing to lead Jacksonville back to the playoffs. 2020: Joe Burrow, quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals Burrow bounced back from an injury-shortened rookie season to lead the Bengals to the Super Bowl in 2021 and the AFC championship game in 2022. He became the highest-paid player in NFL history just before the 2023 season began but suffered a season-ending wrist injury in November. 2019: Kyler Murray, quarterback, Arizona Cardinals Murray was the 2019 offensive rookie of the year and has made the Pro Bowl twice, but the Cardinals have made the playoffs only once in his five seasons as their starter. He suffered a knee injury that cut short his 2022 season and caused him to miss nine games in 2023. 2018: Baker Mayfield, quarterback, Cleveland Browns In 2020, Mayfield helped the Browns to their first playoff appearance in 18 years, but he lost his starting job after the Browns traded for Deshaun Watson and then was dealt to the Carolina Panthers ahead of the 2022 season. He played sparingly for the Panthers before asking to be released and was picked up off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams. Mayfield resuscitated his career after signing with the Buccaneers in 2023, helping lead Tampa Bay to the NFC South title and a wild-card playoff victory and earning his first Pro Bowl invitation. He signed a three-year contract extension with the Buccaneers in March.

Question 8

What is the NFL draft order?

Accepted Answer

1. Chicago Bears (from Carolina) 2. Washington Commanders 3. New England Patriots 4. Arizona Cardinals 5. Los Angeles Chargers 6. New York Giants 7. Tennessee Titans 8. Atlanta Falcons 9. Chicago Bears 10. New York Jets 11. Minnesota Vikings 12. Denver Broncos 13. Las Vegas Raiders 14. New Orleans Saints 15. Indianapolis Colts 16. Seattle Seahawks 17. Jacksonville Jaguars 18. Cincinnati Bengals 19. Los Angeles Rams 20. Pittsburgh Steelers 21. Miami Dolphins 22. Philadelphia Eagles 23. Minnesota Vikings (from Cleveland via Houston) 24. Dallas Cowboys 25. Green Bay Packers 26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston) 28. Buffalo Bills 29. Detroit Lions 30. Baltimore Ravens 31. San Francisco 49ers 32. Kansas City Chiefs

Question 9

How long do teams have between picks?

Accepted Answer

In the first round, each team has 10 minutes to make its pick, and the clock begins when the preceding team submits its pick to draft officials. Teams get seven minutes to pick in the second round, five minutes in Rounds 3-6 and four minutes in the seventh round. If a team fails to pick in its allotted time, the next team in the draft order becomes eligible to make a selection. The team that failed to pick can make its selection at any time.

Question 10

Where will future NFL drafts be held?

Accepted Answer

The 2025 NFL draft will be held in Green Bay, Wis. Draft locations beyond next year have yet to be announced.

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