The NFL Draft is just over a month away from taking over the small town of Green Bay, Wisconsin, as hundreds of thousands of NFL fans are planning to be in attendance for what promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Meanwhile, ESPN is ramping up its plans for the highly anticipated NFL Draft. The network has announced a plethora of programming coming to all ESPN platforms in anticipation of the three-day spectacle in Green Bay.
According to a release, ESPN will deliver a total of 13 NFL Draft-related programs and 10 First Draft podcast episodes over the next month, all leading up to draft night in Green Bay on April 24. This extensive lineup is in addition to the already scheduled ESPN.com Draft reports and studio show coverage, which originally kicked off in January.
Furthermore, over the next five weeks, SportsCenter Specials dedicated to the NFL Draft will also debut. These will include episodes focused on mock drafts, NFL Draft countdowns, and other insightful segments featuring ESPN talents such as Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr., Booger McFarland, and Louis Riddick.
In addition to the SportsCenter Specials, ESPN has announced even more programming centered around the NFL Draft. Notably, Hey Rookie: Welcome to the NFL will follow this year’s top draft prospects, including Abdul Carter, Ashton Jeanty, Mykel Williams, and Will Howard, as they make their journey from college to draft night. Several other programs will also be introduced as complementary coverage, featuring special segments on popular ESPN shows such as Get Up, First Take, and The Pat McAfee Show.
Moreover, ESPN will provide live coverage of Pro Days, offering in-depth analysis of top prospects, including Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward, along with Colorado standouts Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders, and Tyler Warren.
Looking ahead, comprehensive coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft will air live on both ESPN and ABC. The network will broadcast the festivities for the 46th consecutive year, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment as all 257 picks unfold. Additionally, this marks the seventh straight year of dedicated Draft coverage on ABC, featuring a distinct broadcast from its ESPN counterpart—except for Saturday’s coverage, which will be a full simulcast on both networks. Finally, ESPN will maintain a significant presence in Green Bay throughout the entire week, capturing everything surrounding the NFL Draft.
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