Publication date: 29 Aug 2022
About the National Football League Draft
The NFL Draft (or the Player Selection Meeting) is an annual event during which National Football League teams recruit new players from college teams. The right to be selected in the draft can be used not only to select players, but also to exchange them for another number in the line-up. To attract more fans, the location of the draft changes every year.
The National Football League Draft is one of the most significant events in US sports life. In 2017, almost 250,000 fans and 1,800 media representatives attended the event. A preliminary list of contenders is generated before the Super Bowl takes place.
2025 NFL Draft
The 2025 NFL Draft will be a pivotal moment for young talents who dream of a career in professional American football. The event will take place from April 24 to 26. It will bring together the best college graduates ready to take the next step in their careers.
As in previous years, NFL teams will have the opportunity to strengthen their rosters by selecting promising players based on the results of scouting and their performance in the college championship. The main focus will be on the first numbers of the draft. Among them, traditionally, are quarterbacks, linemen and receivers who can change the course of future seasons.
History of the NFL Draft
The first Player Selection Meeting was held on 8 February 1936 in Philadelphia. It lasted 9 rounds, with 90 players participating in the draft. The event itself received no media publicity. Jay Berwanger is the first ever drafted player.
Between 1937 and 1946, the draft was enshrined in the National Football League Constitution.
In the early 1980s, the question arose of showing live broadcasts of NFL drafts. In 1988, the event began to be held on a weekend and then ESPN TV ratings increased significantly.
Players selected at number one in the draft
Several of the players selected at number one in the draft were also elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
| The year | Venue | Results |
| 2024 | Detroit, Michigan, USA | Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears |
| 2023 | Kansas City, Missouri, USA | Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers |
| 2022 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | Travon Walker, Jacksonville Jaguars (defensive end) |
2026 NFL Draft
According to preliminary information, the 91st National Football League draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The preliminary dates of the event are from April 23 to 25, 2026.
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