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2016 NFL Draft: Start Time, TV Info, Draft Order and More

By Kyle Nishida

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the number third overall pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the number third overall pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Today is the day Indianapolis Colts’ fans have been waiting for.

After months of speculation and rumors, fans will finally see what general manager Ryan Grigson has planned for the Colts’ franchise. At 8 p.m. ET, Roger Goodell will take center stage in Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre to announce the start of the 2016 NFL Draft.

The Colts hold the 18th pick overall so their turn in the order will come in the middle of Thursday’s event. However, if you are interested in seeing what other teams are doing or what to see how far a player needs to drop to reach the Colts, Ink on Indy has the info the information you will need.

Date: Thursday, April 28 – Saturday, April 30
Start Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
Location: Chicago, IL
TV Channel: ESPN/NFL Network
Live Stream: Watch ESPN App/NFL.com Live Stream

As of right now, here is the Draft Order for the First Round

  1. Los Angeles Rams (from Tennessee)
  2. Philadelphia Eagles (from Cleveland)
  3. San Diego Chargers
  4. Dallas Cowboys
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars
  6. Baltimore Ravens
  7. San Francisco 49ers
  8. Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia and Miami)
  9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  10. New York Giants
  11. Chicago Bears
  12. New Orleans Saints
  13. Miami Dolphins (from Philadelphia)
  14. Oakland Raiders
  15. Tennessee Titans (from Los Angeles)
  16. Detroit Lions
  17. Atlanta Falcons
  18. Indianapolis Colts
  19. Buffalo Bills
  20. New York Jets
  21. Washington Redskins
  22. Houston Texans
  23. Minnesota Vikings
  24. Cincinnati Bengals
  25. Pittsburgh Steelers
  26. Seattle Seahawks
  27. Green Bay Packers
  28. Kansas City Chiefs
  29. Arizona Cardinals
  30. Carolina Panthers
  31. Denver Broncos

* There will only be 31 first round picks because the New England Patriots forfeited their first round pick due to the “Deflategate” controversy.

The draft is always a treat for NFL fans, so be sure to at least check in when the Colts are close to being on the clock. Keep checking Ink on Indy to get further details and analysis on whoever the Colts draft this evening and in the following two days.

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