“The 2024 NFL Draft: A Look at What’s in Store”
The excitement is palpable as the 2024 NFL draft kicks off Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, promising football fans an evening filled with anticipation and speculation. With the first overall pick, the Chicago Bears are poised to set the tone for the evening by selecting USC’s standout quarterback, Caleb Williams. However, the drama doesn’t end there, as several other talented quarterbacks, including LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye, are expected to be snapped up early in the draft.
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In addition to the quarterback frenzy, there’s considerable buzz surrounding the top wide receiver prospects, such as Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. and LSU’s Malik Nabers. Meanwhile, eyes are also on the Philadelphia Eagles, who hold the No. 22 pick and could potentially shake things up with a strategic move.
According to speculation from The Inquirer’s Devin Jackson and beat writer Jeff McLane, the Eagles may be gearing up for a bold move, possibly trading up to secure top cornerback prospects like Alabama’s Terrion Arnold or Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah even predicts a surprise move by the Eagles to snag Oregon State’s explosive offensive tackle, Taliese Fuaga.
As the draft unfolds, each team will have 10 minutes to make its pick, adding to the tension and excitement of the evening. For Eagles fans, the anticipation will peak around 10:40 p.m., should the team retain its No. 22 pick.
For those eager to catch all the action, the NFL draft will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network, with streaming options available on various platforms, including the ABC app, ESPN app, NFL app, NFL+, and NFL.com.
Here’s a breakdown of how each network plans to cover the draft:
ABC: With a focus on the personal stories of the prospects, ABC’s coverage will feature hosts Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, and Desmond Howard, along with newcomer Nick Sabban, former head coach of Alabama.
ESPN: Mike Greenberg will anchor ESPN’s coverage, joined by analysts Louis Riddick, Booger McFarland, and Mel Kiper Jr., who brings his expertise to his 41st NFL draft.
NFL Network: Rich Eisen will lead NF Network’s coverage, alongside analysts Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Kurt Warner, and Joel Klatt.
In addition to traditional broadcasts, ESPN+ and YouTube will offer special coverage featuring former Patriots coach Bill Belichick and host Pat McAfee.
For Spanish-speaking fans, ESPN Deportes will provide comprehensive coverage of every round, featuring announcers Eduardo Varela and Pablo Viruega.
This year’s draft is being held in downtown Detroit, marking another milestone in the NFL’s tradition of taking the draft on the road. With an estimated 400,000 fans expected to descend upon Motown, the atmosphere promises to be electric as teams look to secure the future of their franchises.
