How to watch and listen to the 2025 NFL Draft beginning on April 24

Kelsey Russo

The 2025 NFL Draft is just one day away, set to begin with Round 1 on Thursday, April 24, and will kick off the three-day event.

Here at ClevelandBrowns.com, we have everything you need to know about the marquee offseason event for the league, as well as full coverage of the Browns' 10 picks over the course of the draft.

Where to Watch the Draft

Round 1:Thursday, April 24, 8 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN/ESPN Deportes, NFL Network

Rounds 2-3:Friday, April 25, 7 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN/ESPN Deportes, NFL Network

Rounds 4-7:Saturday, April 26, 12 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN/ESPN Deportes, NFL Network

Watch the Browns Countdown Draft Special, presented by Howard Hanna on Thursday, April 24 from 7-8 p.m. ET broadcasted on WEWS News 5. The Browns Countdown Draft Special will be a live lead-in to night one of the NFL Draft on ABC, featuring exclusive on-location interviews. The show will be hosted by Cleveland sports personalities, including News 5 anchors, Browns experts and special guest panelists offering commentary and insights leading up to the draft.

They will also host a Browns Countdown: After the Draft Special on Sunday, April 27 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on WEWS News 5. The After the Draft Special will be a live, 60-minute program reviewing the 2025 NFL Draft that airs after the weekend concludes, featuring exclusive interviews on-location and hosted by Cleveland sports talent and Browns experts with special guest panelists providing commentary and insights post-draft.

How to Listen Live on Radio

The Cleveland Browns Draft Specials, presented by Gregory Industries, will air on 92.3 The Fan and select affiliates on The Cleveland Browns Radio Network. The program can also be streamed live on ClevelandBrowns.com and the Browns mobile app.

The live three-day special covering each day of the draft will feature with the first interviews with the Browns' draft picks and real-time updates on draft picks around the league. This special airs directly from CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

Round 1:Thursday, April 24 from 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Rounds 2-3:Friday, April 25 from 7 p.m.12 a.m.

Rounds 4-7:Saturday, April 26 from 12-4 p.m.

Follow the Browns on Social Media

Follow@Brownson X (formerly Twitter),@clevelandbrownson Instagram and theBrowns Facebook pageto stay up to date on the latest picks, as well as articles, photos and more from the draft weekend. Check out the Browns Tik Tok(@browns) for more content surrounding the draft. Staff writer Kelsey Russo (@kelseyyrussoon X) will also have stories and more information over the course of the weekend.

Browns' Draft Picks

Round 1 No. 2 overall

Round 2 No. 33 overall

Round 3 No. 67 overall

Round 3 No. 94 overall (via Buffalo)

Round 4 No. 104 overall

Round 6 No. 179 overall

Round 6 No. 192 overall (from Miami via Chicago)

Round 6 No. 200 overall (from Minnesota)

Round 6 No. 216 overall (compensatory)

Round 7 No. 255 overall (compensatory)

Latest Mock Drafts

Check out the latest roundup of mock drafts from NFL experts and draft analystshereleading into the draft.

Andrew Berry's Pre-Draft Press Conference

Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry held his annual pre-draft press conference on April 17 to discuss a variety of topics surrounding the Browns and this year's draft.

The Browns have a first-round pick for the first time since 2021, and it holds a high value at No. 2. Berry discussed the overall outlook on the pick and overviewed the process of creating their draft strategy heading into the draft.

One of the biggest questions for Cleveland throughout the offseason centered around the quarterback position. Berry explained his vision of the quarterback position and talked about the additions of veteran Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett to the quarterback room.

Clickhereto read about Berry's comments on the topics discussed.

Browns' Most Recent First-Round Selections

The last time the Browns held a first-round pick was in 2021, when they selected CBGreg Newsome IIwith the 26th pick in the draft. Their most recent No. 1 overall pick was QB Baker Mayfield in 2018, a year after taking DEMyles Garrettat No. 1 in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Browns also selected CBDenzel Wardas the fourth overall pick in the 2018 draft.

Garrett, Newsome and Ward have all established themselves as key pieces of the Browns defense. During the 2025 offseason,Garrett signed a contract extension that runs through the 2030 season. In his eight seasons in Cleveland, the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year has become a foundational piece for the Browns and will continue to do so for the next six seasons.

Outlook on the 2026 NFL Draft

As the Browns head into the 2025 draft, they currently hold eight total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. They have their own picks in Rounds 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. They also have a sixth-round pick via Detroit, a seventh-round pick via Buffalo and another seventh-round pick via Seattle.