2025 NFL Draft: Time, TV Schedule for First Round on Thursday

Are you ready for the excitement of the NFL Draft? Tonight, at 8 p.m. ET, the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Get ready to see players fulfill their childhood dreams as they join the NFL family.

The Tennessee Titans have the first overall pick and are expected to choose Miami quarterback Cam Ward as their next franchise quarterback. But as we’ve learned from past drafts, anything can happen, so prepare for surprises.

This year’s draft class features top prospects like Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, EDGE rusher Abdul Carter from Penn State, quarterback Shedeur Sanders from Colorado, running back Ashotn Jeanty from Boise State, and linebacker Jihaad Campbell from Alabama.

To catch all the action of Thursday’s opening round, tune in to ESPN, ABC, or the NFL Network. If you prefer streaming, you can use the ESPN app, ESPN+, or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

During the broadcast, you can expect to see familiar faces like Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr., Booger McFarland, and Louis Riddick on ESPN. ABC will feature Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, and Desmond Howard, among others. It’s going to be an exciting night as we welcome the newest members of the NFL family.