The fanfare accompanying the first round of the NFL Draft may be over, but the draft's true importance is just beginning.
As teams quest to replenish their rosters and build a championship contender, the ensuing rounds of the NFL Draft are vital. Fans can tune into the second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 26.
Take a look at last year: The Detroit Lions used the third pick of the second round (No. 34 overall) to select Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta, who went on to have a fantastic rookie season, emerging as a key cog in the passing game and earning second-team All-Pro honors, as well as a Pro Bowl spot. He became an integral piece to the Lions' run to the NFC Championship Game.
Which teams will find similar value in the second and third rounds of this year's NFL Draft?
Here is everything that you need to know in order to tune in.
What time does the NFL Draft start today?
- Date: Friday, April 26
- Round 2 start time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channels: ABC | ESPN | NFL Network
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
Round 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 26. Round 3 will follow immediately afterwards.
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What channel is the NFL Draft on today?
- TV channels: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
There are no shortage of options to tune into the second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday evening.
As was the case with Round 1, ESPN and ABC will provide viewers with two different broadcast options.
Mike Greenberg, Booger McFarland, Louis Riddick, Mel Kiper Jr., Adam Schefter and Molly McGrath headline ESPN's coverage, which focuses on specific team needs and player attributes.
ABC, meanwhile, will place an emphasis on storytelling and player backgrounds. Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Field Yates, Nick Saban, Laura Rutledge and Pete Thamel will contribute to ABC's broadcast.
Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Joel Klatt, Ian Rapoport and Peter Schrager will contribute to the NFL Network's on-site coverage of Round 2 and 3.
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NFL Draft TV schedule
ESPN, ABC, and the NFL Network will continue their presentation of the NFL Draft for all seven rounds.
| Round | Date | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | Friday, April 26 | 7 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| 4-7 | Saturday, April 27 | 12 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
NFL Draft live stream
Fans in the U.S. hoping to stream the NFL Draft can do so on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Fans in Canada can watch the NFL Draft on DAZN.
If the NFL Draft is not available to watch live in your location, or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device, anywhere in the world.
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