CRASH COURSE ON THE 2021 NFL DRAFT
Crash Course On The 2021 NFL Draft
When most people think about the NFL season, they just think about, “the season” essentially they think week one is kicking off the season, culminating the season with the Superbowl in February. As a fan and a betting aficionado, I know that the NFL is always in action. The biggest off-season event is that of the NFL Draft! We are just a few days out to this epic annual event that gives hope to teams that came in last place and a chance for strong teams to stay on top. Here at Online Sports Bet we know how important the NFL draft is for you, your team and most of all your bets for the upcoming 2021 NFL season.
Let’s break down what the NFL Draft is.
The 2021 NFL draft will actually be in person this year. Last year, unfortunately, due to COVID 19 the whole NFL draft had to be virtual. As most things last year, it was not how we wanted to see the NFL draft, but we were fortunate enough to find ways to work around it. Yes, we missed the stage. Yes, we miss seeing the first-round picks walk on stage, show off their custom-made suits, put on their new team hat, and then shed a tear next to Commissioner Roger Goodell. Luckily for all of us, we have a vaccine against COVID-19, and we are able to slowly and cautiously able to start having a “normal life”. Huge shout out to all the scientists, doctors, nurses, and front-line workers during this global pandemic.
How Is The Format For The 2021 NFL Draft This Year?
Again, the start of the NFL Draft begins at 8:00 pm EST on Thursday, April 29th. That night they will only have the first round of the NFL Draft. Friday, April 30 you will be able to see rounds 2 and 3. Saturday, May 1st you will be able to see rounds 4 through 7. Each round has an allotted number of minutes for each pick. Each team has its representatives attend the draft. During the draft, one team is always “on the clock.”Teams have 10 minutes to make their choice in the first round, 7 minutes in the second round, 5 minutes in the third through sixth rounds, and 4 minutes in the seventh round.
2021 NFL First Round Order
The first-round order goes as follows (You are on the clock Jacksonville…):
- Jacksonville Jaguars (1-15)
- New York Jets (2-14)
- San Francisco 49ers (6-10) (from Miami through Houston)
- Atlanta Falcons (4-12)
- Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1)
- Miami Dolphins (10-6) (from Philadelphia)
- Detroit Lions (5-11)
- Carolina Panthers (5-11)
- Denver Broncos (5-11)
- Dallas Cowboys (6-10)
- New York Giants (6-10)
- Philadelphia Eagles (4-11-1) (from Miami Dolphins through San Francisco)
- Los Angeles Chargers (7-9)
- Minnesota Vikings (7-9)
- New England Patriots (7-9)
- Arizona Cardinals (8-8)
- Las Vegas Raiders (8-8)
- Miami Dolphins (10-6)
- Washington Football Team (7-9)
- Chicago Bears (8-8)
- Indianapolis Colts (11-5)
- Tennessee Titans (11-5)
- New York Jets (from Seattle 12-4)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (from LA Rams 10-6)
- Cleveland Browns (11-5)
- Baltimore Ravens (11-5)
- New Orleans Saints (12-4)
- Green Bay Packers (13-3)
- Buffalo Bills (13-3)
- Kansas City Chiefs (14-2)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5)
