2016 NFL Draft: Start Time, TV Info, Draft Order and More
By Kyle Nishida
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
- Los Angeles Rams (from Tennessee)
- Philadelphia Eagles (from Cleveland)
- San Diego Chargers
- Dallas Cowboys
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Baltimore Ravens
- San Francisco 49ers
- Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia and Miami)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- New York Giants
- Chicago Bears
- New Orleans Saints
- Miami Dolphins (from Philadelphia)
- Oakland Raiders
- Tennessee Titans (from Los Angeles)
- Detroit Lions
- Atlanta Falcons
- Indianapolis Colts
- Buffalo Bills
- New York Jets
- Washington Redskins
- Houston Texans
- Minnesota Vikings
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Seattle Seahawks
- Green Bay Packers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Arizona Cardinals
- Carolina Panthers
- 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.