Burke Magnus says NFL Network will ‘likely’ keep its own NFL Draft coverage
Magnus left the door open for a combined show on Day 3 of the draft.
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NFL Draft viewership down double digits across three-day run
Last week's NFL Draft averaged 6.6 million viewers, down 12% versus last year.
Joel Klatt says he’s likely worked his final NFL Draft for NFL Network
Klatt isn't so sure Fox would welcome him working on an broadcast under ESPN's umbrella.
NIL is a problem the NFL Draft can’t afford to fix
The NFL would be foolish to change its draft, even in the face of NIL.
NFL touts 13.2 million viewers for NFL Draft first round
The figure is down slightly from 2025, though still one of the most-watched first rounds ever.
Studio shows aren’t for sports fans anymore
Mike Greenberg wants NFL Draft hosts to be able to call timeout after notable selections
"There were a few moments that I thought it would have been nice to have a little extra time."
Nick Saban caught on hot mic shading Cowboys pick during NFL Draft
"Wow, this is a reach."
Trey Wingo misses hosting the NFL Draft for ESPN
"It was a rollercoaster ride and none of us knew what was gonna happen, and I think that’s what made it the most fun"
ESPN drops new NFL Draft-inspired Super Bowl ad with Roger Goodell
ESPN is continuing their Super Bowl LXI ad campaign with a callback to the classic This is SportsCenter vibes.
Bleacher Report’s NFL Draft show with Micah Parsons differentiating itself from ESPN and NFL Network
Reporters are well within their rights to spoil NFL Draft picks if they have the scoop, actually
The entire business of NFL reporting is built around breaking news to the public ASAP; why would the draft be any different?
Peter Schrager is begging you to stop spoiling the NFL Draft
Put the phone down!
Bill Cowher to join ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ NFL Draft coverage
"I'll tell ya, I talked to him yesterday, he's excited."
Mel Kiper Jr. has outlasted every critic who said the NFL Draft didn’t matter
Peter Schrager confirmed for Pat McAfee’s 2026 NFL Draft Spectacular
Schrager committed to returning while en route to Bristol for the ESPN circuit of shows, one year after stealing the show at the 2025 Draft Spectacular.
NFL Network draft coverage to continue under ESPN ownership
ESPN will now have four separate NFL Draft telecasts on its platforms.
The NFL Draft is about to get shorter
Roger Goodell first floated the idea during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show earlier this year.
Taylor Swift: NFL Draft analyst?
"We drafted Xavier Worthy!"
Recapping the most consequential 24 hours in ESPN history
ESPN announces multiyear extension to remain home of NFL Draft
ESPN and the NFL also announced a separate content licensing agreement.
NBA, NHL should stop trying to duplicate NFL Draft success
The NBA and NHL have tried to take a page from the NFL Playbook in making their drafts big events but it doesn't hit the same.
The NFL draft has become too big of a TV event to disappear
"It's become football Comic-Con, and precious few fans want to see anyone ruin the party."
Peter King predicts NFL could do away with draft ‘in our lifetime’
"The best players, when they come out of college, why can't there be an event that we'll all sort of celebrate as the time that college players go and choose their team?"
Adam Schefter suggests NFL Draft lottery for Arch Manning
"If nothing else, if the NFL were able to implement a lottery system they’d have one more night of ratings."
