The 2020 NFL Draft had led the event to occur in an entirely virtual format due to the coronavirus outbreak in the whole world. In order to ensure the players’ and staff’s safety, league and club facilities were closed. Team personnel were only allowed to communicate via phone and the internet.

Now that the 2021 edition is about to commence, it is expected that the NFL learned some ideas from last year to successfully continue the proceedings this year without the interference of the virus and health threat.

Check out the 2021 NFL Draft full details here.

When is the 2021 NFL Draft?

For the past years, the NFL has been dividing the event into three distinct days.

The round one will be on 29 April, Thursday. Rounds two and three will be on the following day, 30, Friday night. Finally, the last four rounds of the draft will be on 1 May, Saturday.

Although these are already final schedules, the draft’s amount of time in the host city in 2021 is still skeptical. Knowing that the NFL conducted the draft last year virtually, this year is not yet determined.

What time will the NFL Draft for each day kick off?

Even if the NFL could pick the time slots deviated from the standard ones because of health security reasons, they still choose to start the times for each day like in the recent years of NFL Drafts.

The first round, which will be on Thursday, 29 April, will start at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. The teams will have 10 minutes to pick the eligible players for the event at this round.

Meanwhile, the second and third rounds on Friday, 30 April, will be at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. The amount of time of picking players here is reduced, from 10 minutes in round one to seven minutes in rounds two and three.

The last rounds on Saturday will take place at noon Eastern Time. The teams have to pick for only five minutes in rounds four to six. Lastly, the final round gets even shorter with only four minutes to pick.

Where will the 2021 NFL Draft take place?

Unlike last year’s draft when the NFL was forced to do virtual settings in hosting the event, this year’s draft picks event will be held at Cleveland, Ohio. First decided way back 22 May 2019 during the league’s annual spring meeting, the NFL announced its confirmation regarding the venue of the event last March.

The three-day schedule for the seven rounds of the event will take place in downtown Cleveland locations. These venues include the multi-purpose FirstEnergy Stadium, the museum Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Great Lakes Science Center as part of the draft presentation.

Where and how can we watch the 2021 NFL Draft?

There are many options and ways to watch the live updates of the 2021 NFL Draft. Several TV channels will air the event. There are also available applications in the App Store for iPhones and Google Play for Android to watch on your smartphones.

TV channels such as ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network provide live broadcasting for the most updated information. They will air the event at the same time indicated in the schedule for each day.

The audience can also stream live on different apps on app stores if there is no available TV in their residence. Some of these apps are fuboTV, NFL app, and ESPN app.

Where can bettors place wagers in the 2021 NFL Draft?

Betting sites online are 24/7 available to place the bettors’ wagers in the 2021 NFL Draft. There are many betting sites on the web right now, knowing that online sports betting popularity is rising because of coronavirus. Just make sure that these sites are legit, trusted, and highly secured.

For instance, FanDuel is one of the most popular betting sites on the web. Many bettors are placing their wagers here due to its safety and reputation. They also provide benefits and promos for their bettors. If you are planning to bet on this event, you can check the FanDuel odds and look at the betting lines and paychecks.

What are the 2021 NFL Mock Drafts now?

There are dozens of mocks available on different websites. Sports analysts and professionals present their mock drafts, showing their best projections on the players of the said event.

Ryan Wilson, Chris Trapasso, Josh Edwards, and Pete Prisco disclosed their mock drafts for the round one of the event. They all share the same pick with the top two quarterback picks: Trevor Lawrence of Jacksonville and Zac Wilson of N.Y. Jets, respectively. They also have the same top-four pick: Kyle Pitts of Atlanta. The rest of the picks are different from each mock draft.

Stay Tuned for the Updates!

Expect some unexpected changes or additional information as the 2021 NFL Draft is just around the corner. Make sure to keep locked on the latest news, update, and rumors on different sports websites.