When is the NFL Draft 2022?

It's finally here — Christmas for football fans! The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft kicks off tonight, Thursday, April 28th. It's unique that a draft for a sport garners more headlines than sports that are actually in-season, but that's the power the NFL has. Here, we will show you how to watch the NFL Draft for free tonight, regardless if you have cable television or not.

Check out the full 2022 NFL Draft order, how to watch the draft and the draft start time.

How to Watch the NFL Draft 2022

The first round of the NFL Draft 2022 is going to be a spectacle, so there are plenty of places you can watch. The draft will begin at 8 P.M. EST and be broadcasted on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network. Of course, as the event moves to the second and third days, it will become more difficult to tune leading, leading to you asking how to watch the NFL Draft 2022. But there are streams to watch all three days.

Image via Sports Illustrated

2022 NFL Draft Order

1. Jacksonville Jaguars
2. Detroit Lions
3. Houston Texans
4. New York Jets
5. New York Giants
6. Carolina Panthers
7. New York Giants (via CHI)
8. Atlanta Falcons
9. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)
10. New York Jets (via SEA)
11. Washington Commanders
12. Minnesota Vikings
13. Houston Texans (via CLE)
14. Baltimore Ravens
15. Philadelphia Eagles (via MIA)
16. New Orleans Saints (via IND through PHI)
17. Los Angeles Chargers
18. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO)
19. New Orleans Saints (via PHI)
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
21. New England Patriots
22. Green Bay Packers (via LV)
23. Arizona Cardinals
24. Dallas Cowboys
25. Buffalo Bills
26. Tennessee Titans
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
28. Green Bay Packers
29. Kansas City Chiefs (via SF through MIA)
30. Kansas City Chiefs
31. Cincinnati Bengals
32. Detroit Lions (via LAR)

What Time is the NFL Draft 2022 | When is the NFL Draft?

Day 1, Round 1

Start Time: Thursday, April 28th at 8:00 P.M. EST
TV: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network

Day 2, Rounds 2 and 3

Start Time: Friday, April 29th at 7:00 P.M. EST

Day 3, Rounds 4-7

Start Time: Saturday, April 30th at 12:00 P.M. EST