The nuts and bolts for this year’s NFL draft, which is taking place at AT&T Stadium – home of the Dallas Cowboys. It includes the television schedule, draft order, a picture of a macaw and a link to a fine piece about the very first draft, which was held in Center City.
Format and TV schedule
Round 1: Thursday, 8 p.m. ET
TV: NFL Network/Fox, ESPN
Time per pick: 10 minutes
Rounds 2 and 3: Friday, 7 p.m. ET
TV: NFL Network/Fox, ESPN (7-8 p.m.), ESPN2 (8 p.m.-conclusion)
Time per pick in Round 2: 7 minutes
Time per pick in Round 3: 5 minutes
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, Noon ET
TV: NFL Network, ESPN/ABC
Time per pick in Rounds 4-6: 5 minutes
Time per pick in Round 7: 4 minutes
Note: Fox will simulcast the NFL Network’s coverage the first two days.