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NFL Draft 2018: Everything you need to know

By Chris Langone

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /
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With the 2018 NFL Draft just a few days away, players, teams, and fans are gearing up for the franchise-altering night.

The 2018 NFL Draft will take place on Thursday, April 26 as teams prepare to bolster their roster with young talent. Because of the depth of this year’s draft, each player will be under a microscope during their rookies seasons.

However, this draft is expected to be wild. With quarterbacks at the forefront of the class, there is likely going to be a great deal of calamity from multiple teams. As such, this will be must-watch viewing for fans.

Here is everything you need to know before the first player is off the board.

Date and Time

The first round of the 2018 NFL Draft will start Thursday, April 26. The draft then continues with second and third round coverage on Friday, April 27. Rounds 4-7 will take place on Saturday, April 28. Round 1 coverage begins at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. Round 2 coverage then starts at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday and the fourth round starts at Noon ET on Saturday.

Location

The 2018 NFL Draft will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. The home of the Dallas Cowboys, this will mark the first time the draft is held in Jerry World.

TV Schedule

NFL Network, FOX, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes will all televise the draft’s first round. ESPN and NFL Network will feature coverage from rounds two through seven.

Odds

According to Odds Shark, Sam Darnold has the highest odds of being selected first overall. Below are the players that follow Darnold’s first overall pick probability.

Sam Darnold (QB) -175
Josh Allen (QB) +140
Saquon Barkley (RB) +550
Josh Rosen (QB) +1000
Baker Mayfield (QB) +1000
Bradley Chubb (DE) +3300

Round 1 Draft Order

1. Cleveland Browns
2. New York Giants
3. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts)
4. Cleveland Browns (from Houston Texans)
5. Denver Broncos
6. Indianapolis Colts (from New York Jets)
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. Chicago Bears
9. San Francisco 49ers
10. Oakland Raiders
11. Miami Dolphins
12. Buffalo Bills (from Cincinnati Bengals)
13. Washington Redskins
14. Green Bay Packers
15. Arizona Cardinals
16. Baltimore Ravens
17. Los Angeles Chargers
18. Seattle Seahawks
19. Dallas Cowboys
20. Detroit Lions
21. Cincinnati Bengals (from Buffalo Bills)
22. Buffalo Bills (from Kansas City Chiefs)
23. New England Patriots (from Los Angeles Rams)
24. Carolina Panthers
25. Tennessee Titans
26. Atlanta Falcons
27. New Orleans Saints
28. Pittsburgh Steelers
29. Jacksonville Jaguars
30. Minnesota Vikings
31. New England Patriots
32. Philadelphia Eagles

Next: NFL Mock Draft 2018: Two rounds with massive trades

Let’s get ready for a wild and league-changing 2018 NFL Draft.

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