NFL draft 2021: Meet the top 10 prospects
By Ben CollinsBBC Sport
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The mock drafts are done, the scouting reports are in, the speculation is over - it s time for the 2021 NFL draft.
It s the moment dozens of young American football players discover whether their dreams will come true, whether they ll make it to the NFL, and fans find out which of the leading players coming out of college will be joining their team.
Live events will be held in Cleveland, with some of the top draft picks taking the stage when selected - and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will be able to give out his trademark bear hugs having been fully vaccinated.
UpdatedThu, Apr 29, 2021 at 1:14 pm ET
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The NFL Draft kicks off Thursday in Cleveland. World-famous actors, athletes and musicians will descend on Cleveland during the three-day draft event, and prime-time TV coverage is planned for the first two nights. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND The 2021 NFL Draft starts Thursday in Cleveland.
The draft will be held across three days, concluding Saturday. During the high-profile event, world-famous actors, athletes and musicians will descend on Cleveland. Cameras will whirl around downtown, spotlighting the city s landmarks and chic neighborhoods.
TV coverage of the event will kick off Thursday evening. At 6 p.m., some of the athletes expecting to be selected during the draft will walk a red carpet into the Main Stage. Kings of Leon will perform at about 7:40 p.m.; and Ann Wilson, of Heart fame, will perform the national anthem. The first round of the NFL draft will begin at 8 p.m.
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All eyes in the football world will be focused on Cleveland the next few days for the 2021 NFL Draft, which kicks off Thursday night with the first round of selections. The three-day event will continue Friday evening with Rounds 2-3 before the final four rounds are held Saturday afternoon.
Unlike a year ago, when the NFL was forced hold the draft virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s draft extravaganza will include on-site coverage at several locations in downtown Cleveland, including FirstEnergy Stadium, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center.
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The NFL Draft begins on Thursday as teams jockey for the right ingredients for a successful season or franchise.
The Broncos offseason with new General Manager George Paton s reshaping of the team has helped them as they enter the draft. For weeks, corner appeared a top priority. That is no longer the case after signing Kyle Fuller and Ronald Darby. For Fuller and safety Kareem Jackson to land in Denver after the first wave of free agency proved a bonus.
The Broncos have the #9 pick this year in round 1.