2022 NFL Draft

2022 NFL Draft: Date, time, location, top prospects and more

Published: Apr 01, 2022 at 05:39 PM

When is the 2022 NFL Draft?

The 2022 NFL Draft will run for three days from Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30.

Day 1 of the draft (Round 1) will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 28.
Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) will start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 29.
Day 3 (Rounds 4-7) will kick off at noon ET on Saturday, April 30.

How can I watch the 2022 NFL Draft?

The draft will be broadcast on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes.

Where is the 2022 NFL Draft?

This year's draft will be held in Las Vegas at the heart of the Strip, with Draft Experience and the Draft Theater located behind the High Roller and The LINQ, adjacent to Caesars Forum. Las Vegas was originally set to host the 2020 NFL Draft, but the COVID-19 pandemic led to the event being made virtual and, as a result, Las Vegas will get another chance at hosting with this year's draft.

How many rounds will there be in the draft, and how many picks?

There will be a total of seven rounds in the 2022 NFL Draft. Each of the 32 teams is initially awarded one pick per round, after which the NFL adds compensatory picks. Overall, there will be 262 players selected over the three days.

What is the draft order?

The Jacksonville Jaguars currently hold the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, followed by the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans. While the draft order could change if teams make trades, the Jaguars and the Kansas City Chiefs are currently tied for the most selections (12). In addition, eight teams have multiple picks in the first round.

Who are the top prospects?

Some of the players expected to be drafted early in the first round include Michigan edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, Cincinnati cornerback Sauce Gardner and N.C. State offensive tackle Ickey Ekwonu, among others. Among the top quarterbacks in this year's draft class are Liberty's Malik Willis, Ole Miss's Matt Corral and Pittsburgh's QB Kenny Pickett. Check out Bucky Brooks' latest Top 5 Prospects by Position and Daniel Jeremiah's Top 150 Prospect Rankings, as well as all of NFL.com's mock drafts, for more info on the 2022 draft class.

For more information on all things related to the draft, click here.

Related Content

news

2022 NFL season: Day 3 rookies who could compete for starter snaps in Year 1

Chad Reuter identifies 12 rookies picked on Day 3 of the NFL draft who could be in line for starter snaps in Year 1. Who will take advantage of potential opportunities?

news

Ten NFL rookies in the best situations to succeed in 2022 and beyond

Can Chris Olave revitalize the Saints' aerial attack? Will Aidan Hutchinson supercharge the Lions' pass rush? Marc Ross spotlights 10 rookies set up for success in the 2022 NFL season and beyond.

news

2022 NFL Draft: What does the future hold for the top six quarterbacks selected -- in 2022 and beyond?

The 2022 NFL Draft surprisingly saw just one QB taken in the first two rounds, but that doesn't doom the entire crop to irrelevance. So, what's next for this group -- in 2022 and beyond? Bucky Brooks explores what the future holds for each of the top six quarterbacks selected.

news

2022 NFL Draft class rankings: Chiefs, Jets, Ravens shine brightest

The 2022 NFL Draft is in the rearview. Which teams knocked it out of the park? Who failed to address serious needs? Gennaro Filice and Dan Parr rank each franchise's class, from No. 1 to 32.

news

NFC South draft grades: Falcons get much-needed roster boost; Saints do Saints things

Did the talent-poor Falcons get the roster infusion they needed? Will another aggressive draft by Mickey Loomis pay off for the Saints? Gennaro Filice provides draft grades for each NFC South team.

news

NFC North draft grades: Lions continue inspired rebuild; Bears failing Justin Fields?

Is Brad Holmes' enthusiastic drafting paying dividends for the Lions? Did the Packers blow it by once again passing on the receiver position in Round 1? Are the Bears failing Justin Fields? Gennaro Filice provides draft grades for each NFC North team.

news

NFC West draft grades: Seahawks easily outshine rest of division; Cardinals confound

Did one NFC West team just accumulate more prospect talent than the rest of the division combined? Gennaro Filice provides draft grades for each NFC West team.

news

NFC East draft grades: Eagles nail first three rounds, while Commanders just keep reaching

Did anyone nail their first three picks more than the Eagles? What happened to the Giants after Round 1? Will the Cowboys' big gamble pay off? And what's up with the Commanders' value assessment? Gennaro Filice provides draft grades for each NFC East team.

news

2022 NFL Draft: Ranking favorite picks in every round

The Commanders might have found their future starting QB when they took Sam Howell in Round 5 -- but he wasn't the only potential gem in the 2022 NFL Draft. Chad Reuter ranks his favorite picks in each round.

news

2022 NFL Draft: Jets and Giants hit Vegas jackpot; Patriots, Packers and Jaguars raise eyebrows

With the 2022 NFL Draft in the books, Adam Schein breaks down what he loved and loathed from the league's Vegas venture. The Jets and Giants put on quite a show, while a couple of marquee teams raised eyebrows.

news

NFL Power Rankings: Which teams improved most after 2022 NFL Draft?

Dan Hanzus takes stock of the NFL hierarchy with his post-draft Power Rankings. Which teams helped themselves in Las Vegas -- and which teams are trending in the wrong direction?

news

2022 NFL Draft: Ten perfect rookie-team fits

Will Malik Willis develop into a high-end QB for the Titans? Could Aaron Rodgers help Christian Watson compete for hardware from the jump in Green Bay? Bucky Brooks highlights 10 perfect rookie-team fits from the 2022 NFL Draft.