When is the 2023 NFL Draft? A look at the schedule for the three-day event

The 2023 NFL draft is just around the corner and the next generation of pro football stars will be introduced to the world this spring. This year's draft will be held at Union Station, Missouri, in Kansas City.

The grand event will take place across three days, from April 27–29, 2023.

The first round of the draft is scheduled to commence on Thursday, April 27, and will kick-off at 8 p.m. ET. Each team has 10 minutes to make a pick.

Meanwhile, rounds two and three will be held on Friday, April 28, and start at 7 p.m. ET. The draft will conclude with Rounds 4-7 on Saturday, April 29, starting at 12 p.m. ET.

Here's a look at the order for the first round of the 2023 NFL draft:

1. Chicago Bears
2. Houston Texans
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. Indianapolis Colts
5. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)
6. Detroit Lions (via LAR)
7. Las Vegas Raiders
8. Atlanta Falcons
9. Carolina Panthers
10. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO)
11. Tennessee Titans
12. Houston Texans (via CLE)
13. New York Jets
14. New England Patriots
15. Green Bay Packers
16. Washington Commanders
17. Pittsburgh Steelers
18. Detroit Lions
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20. Seattle Seahawks
21. Los Angeles Chargers
22. Baltimore Ravens
23. Minnesota Vikings
24. Jacksonville Jaguars
25. New York Giants
26. Dallas Cowboys
27. Buffalo Bills
28. Cincinnati Bengals
29. New Orleans Saints (via SF via MIA via DEN)
30. Philadelphia Eagles
31. Kansas City Chiefs (Super Bowl winner)

There will only be 31 selections in the first round this year. The Miami Dolphins lost their first-round draft pick (would have been #21) after an investigation into the team’s violation of league policies pertaining to the integrity of the game. They were found to have tampered with Tom Brady.

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How to watch the 2023 NFL draft live? TV channel and live stream details

Alabama Crimson Tide QB Bryce Young

All seven rounds of the 2023 NFL draft will be broadcast live on ESPN and ABC. The event can also be streamed live on the NFL Network.

It will be interesting to see how many college prospects will breakout in their rookie NFL campaigns this year.