Jamie Sabau/Getty Images One of the few offseason dates every NFL fan has circled on the calendar appears Thursday. The first round of the 2019 NFL draft takes place Thursday night in Nashville, Tennessee, with the Arizona Cardinals kicking off the festivities with the No. 1 overall pick. The opening round is the main spectacle, and it will attract the most fans, but there are many diehard NFL enthusiasts who will stick around for all three days of the draft. The second and third rounds take place Friday, while the final four rounds will occur Saturday. 2019 NFL Draft Coverage Thursday, April 25 (1st Round) Start Time: 8 p.m. ET Video Play Button Videos you might like TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network Friday, April 26 (Rounds 2 and 3) Start Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network Saturday, April 27 (Rounds 4-7) Start Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network Each day can be live-streamed on Watch ESPN or NFL.com/Watch. Murray, Bosa, Williams Are Top Prospects Kyler Murray is not the No. 1 player on most draft boards, but he is projected as the No. 1 overall pick because of the interest shown by the Arizona Cardinals. For most of the pre-draft process, Murray and the Cardinals have been connected because first-year head coach Kliff Kingsbury is looking for a quarterback that is the best fit in his offensive system. Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press Of course, that would mean the Cardinals would have to trade Josh Rosen to make room for Murray, but no potential suitors have come forward with serious offers for the second-year quarterback yet. Depending on which draft expert you consult, Nick Bosa or Quinnen Williams is the top player in the draft class. But because of specific team needs, Williams might fall as far as No. 4 to the Oakland Raiders. Bosa seems like the best fit for San Francisco at No. 2 since it has a plethora of defensive tackles from previous draft classes. Williams could be a great fit for the New York Jets at No. 3, but they could also go after an edge-rusher in Josh Allen, which would leave the door open for Oakland to take Williams at No. 4. No matter which order the top prospects go in Thursday, all of them are expected to have a significant impact on the 2019 NFL regular season. Could A Trade Occur In The Top 5? After Kansas City sent its first-round pick to Seattle in exchange for Frank Clark, five 2019 first-round picks have been traded, but the highest of that lot is the 17th overall selection. Given the needs of teams further down the draft order, it is possible that a trade involving one of the top five picks occurs. A year ago, the Jets traded up to the No. 3 selection in a deal with the Indianapolis Colts to select Sam Darnold. Cleveland also had a second pick in the top five at No. 4, but that was acquired in 2017 when Houston traded up to pick Deshaun Watson. In 2017, Chicago swapped picks with San Francisco to take Mitchell Trubisky with the No. 2 pick. And in 2016, the top two picks changed hands, as the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles made deals to acquire Jared Goff and Carson Wentz. The trade market could erupt if the Cardinals do not take Murray at No. 1, but if the Heisman Trophy winner lands in Arizona, there could be less of a chance for deals to happen in the top five. Since there are a handful of impressive defensive prospects expected to be taken after Murray, the real drama could come near the end of the top 10 when the quarterback-needy franchises start jockeying for position with Drew Lock, Dwayne Haskins and Daniel Jones in focus. Follow Joe on Twitter, @JTansey90<doc-sep>The NFL Draft is finally here. 32 of the best college football players from across the nation will have their names called Thursday night in Nashville, Tennessee. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off proceedings with the first overall pick, and the team will have the opportunity to select its second franchise quarterback in as many drafts. So, what time should you tune in? The 2019 NFL Draft will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN and the NFL Network. You can expect the first pick to be announced somewhere between 8:15 and 8:20 p.m. ET. Each team will have 10 minutes to make their pick. Related 5 bold predictions for the 2019 NFL Draft Night 1 of the draft will only include the first round. Rounds 2 and 3 will start Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET, and the draft will continue with later rounds on Saturday. You can stream coverage online via Watch ESPN, or on a mobile or home device by using the ESPN app. Here is the order of picks for the first round as of Thursday morning: 1. Cardinals 2. 49ers 3. Jets 4. Raiders 5. Buccaneers 6. Giants 7. Jaguars 8. Lions 9. Bills 10. Broncos 11. Bengals 12. Packers 13. Dolphins 14. Falcons 15. Redskins 16. Panthers 17. Giants 18. Vikings 19. Titans 20. Steelers 21. Seahawks 22. Ravens 23. Texans 24. Raiders 25. Eagles 26. Colts 27. Raiders 28. Chargers 29. Seahawks 30. Packers 31. Rams 32. Patriots<doc-sep>Vera Nieuwenhuis/Associated Press Rumors involving potential trades and first-round selections are running rampant across the NFL in the buildup to the first round of the 2019 NFL draft Thursday. Trade talk has started to increase with teams owning a pick after the top 10 selections looking to find a way in. The Arizona Cardinals are still the talk of the draft because of what they can do with the No. 1 overall pick. Kyler Murray has been projected by many experts as the No. 1 overall pick, but there is a still a chance the Cards go for one of the top defensive prospects. 2019 NFL Draft Schedule Thursday, April 25 (1st Round) Video Play Button Videos you might like Start Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network Friday, April 26 (Rounds 2 and 3) Start Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network Saturday, April 27 (Rounds 4-7) Start Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network Each day can be live-streamed on Watch ESPN or NFL.com/Watch. Latest Rumors Trade Market Heating Up There could be a good number of trades that occur Thursday night. ESPN's Adam Schefter noted that number is likely to be between five and seven, like it has for the past few years. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero added some detail to the potential deals, listing a few teams with the most interest in trading down, including the New York Jets at No. 3. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo provided more context by saying the cost of moving up the draft might not be as high as past years because of the plateau of talent and no mad scramble for quarterbacks. Atlanta and Washington are two of the teams with the potential to trade up into the top 10, as NFL Network's Ian Rapaport noted. Pelissero reported there are people convinced that Atlanta's potential trade up would be for Michigan linebacker Devin Bush. Michael Conroy/Associated Press Washington's reported target is a quarterback, and if the Redskins move up high enough, they could have their choice of either Dwayne Haskins, Drew Lock and Daniel Jones, who are the top three quarterbacks behind Murray on most draft boards. Cardinals Down To 3 Targets at No. 1 NFL.com's Mike Silver reported Thursday that the Cardinals have narrowed their list to Murray, Nick Bosa and Quinnen Williams. This was determined after an inclusive redraft process inside the organization. Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press Murray has long been linked with the Cardinals because of his connections with head coach Kliff Kingsbury, but there is a real possibility they could go for a defensive player. Arizona struggled on defense for most of last season, and both Bosa and Williams would be an upgrade to its roster. Bosa would bring a needed pass-rushing presence to the defense. Williams could be the best fit for the Cardinals because of his ability to smother opposing rushing attacks and get to the quarterback. If the Cardinals do go after a defensive prospect, it could significantly change the complexion of the first round, as Murray would suddenly be available to teams in need of quarterbacks. Follow Joe on Twitter, @JTansey90.<doc-sep>The 2019 NFL Draft begins tonight in Nashville, Tennessee. The New Orleans Saints are currently without a first round pick, but of course that could change depending on any trades. As usual, ESPN and NFL Network will air the draft simultaneously, but this year ABC will also carry the draft, but with a more entertainment-based focus, featuring musical performances in the aptly-named “Music City”. ABC will be led by the College GameDay crew to take a look at the Draft from the collegiate perspective as well. All of the on-air personalities that will appear for their respective networks are listed below. Depending on who you like or dislike, you can choose which network you would prefer to watch the draft on. *** 2019 NFL Draft First Round - Thursday, April 25th Start Time - 5:00pm PST / 7:00pm CST / 8:00pm EST *** ESPN Host - Trey Wingo Analysts - Mel Kiper Jr., Booger McFarland, and Louis Riddick Reports and Interviews - Todd McShay, Chris Mortensen, Adam Schefter, and Suzy Kolber Online Streaming and Mobile - watchespn.com and WatchESPN App *** NFL Network Host - Rich Eisen Analysts - Daniel Jeremiah, Kurt Warner, Charles Davis, and David Shaw Reports and Interviews - Deion Sanders, Steve Smith, and Ian Rapoport Online Streaming and Mobile - NFL.com and NFL App *** ABC Host - Rece Davis Analysts - Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso, Desmond Howard, and David Pollack Online Streaming and Mobile - abc.go.com and ABC App *** ESPN Radio Host - Dari Nowkhah Analysts - Mike Tannenbaum, Ian Fitzsimmons, and Chris Canty *** Enjoy the Draft, Who Dat Nation! Hopefully, the Saints will select a stellar draft class!<doc-sep>
The first-round of the 2019 NFL Draft, taking place in Nashville, Tennessee, is scheduled to get underway tonight, April 25, at 8:00pm ET and you can catch the coverage throughout ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Of course, you can also follow along via twitter. While some football fans will only be tuning in for the first round, all seven rounds will be televised over the next three days. The full tv schedule for the 2019 NFL Draft is as follows: Round 1: 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 25. Airing on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Rounds 2-3: 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 26. Airing on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN/ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Rounds 4-7: will begin at noon on Saturday, April 27. Airing on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Mike Stobe/Getty Images Almost every mock draft has the Arizona Cardinals taking Heisman winning QB Kyler Murray with the first overall pick, followed by the San Francisco 49ers taking Ohio State DE Nick Bosa with the second pick. After that, it's truly anyone's guess which will make tonight's coverage all the more entertaining. The order for the first round: 1. Arizona Cardinals 2. San Francisco 49ers 3. New York Jets 4. Oakland Raiders 5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6. New York Giants 7. Jacksonville Jaguars 8. Detroit Lions 9. Buffalo Bills 10. Denver Broncos 11. Cincinnati Bengals 12. Green Bay Packers 13. Miami Dolphins 14. Atlanta Falcons 15. Washington Redskins 16. Carolina Panthers 17. New York Giants (from Cleveland Browns) 18. Minnesota Vikings 19. Tennessee Titans 20. Pittsburgh Steelers 21. Seattle Seahawks 22. Baltimore Ravens 23. Houston Texans 24. Oakland Raiders (from Chicago Bears) 25. Philadelphia Eagles 26. Indianapolis Colts 27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas Cowboys) 28. Los Angeles Chargers 29. Seattle Seahawks (from Kansas City Chiefs) 30. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints) 31. Los Angeles Rams 32. New England Patriots