Two hundred fifty-four names will be called on the stage in Nashville, Tennessee, over the course of three days this week. And many of those 2019 NFL draft class prospects come with fascinating backgrounds, pro connections and interests.
The relative of a jazz music legend (No. 24)? A film buff turned linebacker (No. 35)? A boxing champion's son (No. 15)? Mike Bibby's nephew (No. 48)? How about a track-and-field record-holder (No.12)?
Let's get to know some of the players who could be drafted Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Note: Jim Carr of ESPN's Universal News Group, TJ Berka of ESPN's NFL team and ESPN Stats & Information all provided background research for this story.