2021 NFL Draft averaged 6.1 million viewers across three days, the third-highest number for that event
The 2021 NFL Draft's solid first-night ratings continued, producing an overall average audience close to 2019's numbers.
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2021 NFL Draft first round averages 12.52 million viewers across ESPN/ABC/NFL Network, the second-highest number ever
The 2021 NFL Draft's first round dropped from 15.26 million average English-language viewers to 12.52 million, but that was still easily its second-best number ever.
Trey Wingo will host NFL Draft coverage, but for Fox Sports’ digital and social platforms
Wingo had hosted ESPN's NFL Draft coverage since 2017.
NFL partnering with Clubhouse for exclusive NFL Draft chat rooms, discussions, analysis
Do you have an invitation for a Clubhouse account?
Roger Goodell will be allowed to awkwardly hug players at the 2021 NFL Draft
Goodell has been vaccinated and will "be allowed to give his famous hugs while greeting players."
Geoff Schwartz bringing ‘Big Boys Club: O-Line Draft Academy’ to FS1
"Big Boys Club: O-Line Draft Academy," premieres on Tuesday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m.
NFL Network reveals draft week plans, including 80 original hours of coverage
Those 80 hours of coverage begin this Sunday.
Chargers’ RB Austin Ekeler talks his planned three-hour GGG Draft Day livestream, featuring other NFL players, other athletes, and celebs
"It’s been really fun reaching out to people to offer them the opportunity to share the things they’re involved with and passionate about. I want this experience for them to feel like they’re able to plug into a new audience and atmosphere, and hype up projects, businesses, foundations, etc they’ve been working on in front of a diverse and large viewer base."
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit will interview NFL Draft quarterback prospects on ‘QB21 with Kirk Herbstreit’ series
Don't expect another 'Gruden QB Camp,' however.
NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe joins Blue Wire for “On The Clock” series interviewing draft prospects
"We hear so much about the prospects' physical attributes, but not enough about their personality and character. I find myself really investing in the players I get to know, and I don't think I'm alone."
ESPN and ABC announce draft coverage teams, with ABC again featuring College GameDay crew
The first two nights of coverage will again have separate broadcasts.
2021 NFL Draft will allow media, prospects, and fans to attend event in Cleveland
Events will be held at FirstEnergy Stadium, the Great Lakes Science Center, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
