The NFL had a record-setting night on Thursday when an average audience of 15.6 million viewers watched the first round of the draft.
People tuned in to broadcasts on ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes and digital channels to watch the draft during the quarantine. The league announced Thursday's ratings broke the previous record of 12.4 million viewers in 2014.
The virtual draft went off without a hitch as commissioner Roger Goodell announced each team's picks from his home. The draft broadcast included live streams from players' homes, allowing fans to see their reactions when hearing their names called.