FILE-Final preparations are made prior to the start of the first round of the NFL Draft. (Photo by Rich Kane/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - After weeks of mock drafts from analysts and fan speculation over who will be selected first, the 2022 NFL Draft is finally here.College football’s biggest stars will gather in Las Vegas, Nevada for one of the NFL’s popular events Thursday night.
There won’t be a shortage of drama and intrigue as 32 NFL teams look for a coveted top prospect they hope can take their franchise to the next level. Round 1Thursday at 8 p.m.
ET (ESPN, ABC, NFL Network)Rounds 2-3:Friday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN, ABC, NFL Network)Rounds 4-7:Saturday at noon ET (ESPN with ABC simulcast, NFL Network)The NFL will continue their tradition of having NFL legends and current star players announce draft selections during the three-day event in Vegas this weekend.AdvertisementNFL legends including Emmitt Smith (Dallas Cowboys), Barry Sanders (Detroit Lions), Tony Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons), and Aeneas Williams (Arizona Cardinals and St.