sign in sign up
<<
Home , Bucky Brooks, Charley Casserly, DaeSean Hamilton, Ian Rapoport, Jay Glazer, Josh Rosen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alex Riethmiller – 310.840.4681 NFL Media – 4/19/18 [email protected]

NFL MEDIA PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF 2018 NFL FROM DALLAS

NFL Network Provides More Than 75 Hours of Live Draft Week Coverage Beginning Sunday, April 22

FOX and NFL Network to Cover Rounds 1-3 Live on Thursday, April 26 & Friday, April 27

Round-the-Clock Coverage and Live Streaming Video on NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL App & Watch NFL Network

Behind-the-Scenes Access with 21 War Room Cams at Team Facilities – Including the No. 1 Selection,

FOX’s , Joel Klatt & Join Coverage From Dallas

NFL Media – comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, the NFL app and NFL RedZone – has the 2018 NFL Draft from Dallas covered with comprehensive Draft Week coverage and programming. With more than 75 live hours of coverage beginning Sunday, April 22, an extensive talent roster of analysts, reporters and hosts, 21 draft war room cameras providing behind-the-scenes access, and powerful features on draft prospects, NFL Media descends upon Dallas for the 2018 NFL Draft.

The 2018 NFL Draft kicks off with the first round Thursday, April 26 at 8:00 PM ET, followed by Rounds 2-3 Friday, April 27 at 7:00 PM ET and Rounds 4-7 Saturday, April 28 at 12 Noon ET from AT&T .

New this season, FOX will air NFL Network’s coverage of Rounds 1-3 on Thursday, April 26 and Friday, April 27.

NFL Network 2018 NFL Draft Coverage

NFL Network provides more than 75 hours of live Draft Week coverage beginning Sunday, April 22. Throughout the week, programming highlights on NFL Network include daily editions of at 7:00 AM ET, including live editions from Dallas Thursday, April 26 – Saturday, April 28; shows Monday through Wednesday at 6:00 PM ET, and Thursday and Friday at 11:00 AM ET; two-hour editions of NFL Total Access: NFL Draft Preview Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 4:00 PM ET and nightly editions of NFL Total

Access at 7:00 PM ET; and NFL Draft Kickoff shows Thursday and Friday at 1:00 PM ET, and Saturday at 10:00 AM ET.

NFL Network’s draft expert and host headline the roster of analysts, reporters and hosts. Analysts and Charles Davis, former players and Steve Smith Sr., and former NFL head coach cover the draft from every angle with expert analysis, along with NFL Network Insider , NFL Network’s Peter Schrager and hosts , , Colleen Wolfe and Kyle Brandt.

Stanford head coach David Shaw joins NFL Network’s coverage of the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft Thursday, April 26 at 8:00 PM ET, joining Eisen, Mayock, Jeremiah and Rapoport. This marks the seventh consecutive year Shaw has joined NFL Network’s Draft coverage. Additionally, FOX’s lead NFL game analyst Troy Aikman joins Mariucci and Smith Sr. for live coverage of the first round, FOX’s lead game analyst Joel Klatt joins live coverage of Rounds 2-3 on Friday, April 27 and pre-draft coverage of Rounds 1-3, and FOX NFL Insider Jay Glazer joins pre-draft coverage of the first round.

Prior to the start of the first round on Thursday, NFL Draft Red Carpet Special airs at 6:00 PM ET, with NFL Network’s Melissa Stark, Kay Adams, and providing interviews as each of the prospects attending arrive. Additionally, NFL Blitz streams on Twitter at 6:00 PM ET with Marc Istook and Erin Coscarelli live from the Red Carpet.

Highlighting NFL Network’s coverage of the 2018 NFL Draft is the return of the war room cameras in 21 team facilities, offering behind-the-scenes video access as team executives make their selections. Featured this season are the Cleveland Browns – marking the ninth consecutive year NFL Network has been inside the war room of the team with the first overall pick. Additional teams include the (2), (3), (5), (6), (7), (9), (14), (15), Chargers (17), Seahawks (18), (19), (20), (24), (25), (26), (28), (30), (no first round picks), (no first round picks) and Texans (no first round picks).

NFL Network’s coverage of the 2018 Draft is highlighted by powerful storytelling features providing exclusive access to prospects as they prepare to enter the NFL. Featured throughout the week on NFL Network’s Draft Week coverage:

• Back2Campus: The series Back2Campus returns with new original features, including NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson with at Penn State, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gerald McCoy with at Oklahoma, cornerback with at Florida State and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry with at Alabama

• QB Advice to QBs: Former top draft picks lend their advice to the quarterback prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. quarterback Deshaun Watson, along with former , , Michael Vick and David Carr provide their insight

• Soul and Science: Former NFL quarterback and creator of Sport Science John Brenkus team up to provide in-depth analysis of 2018 NFL Draft prospects , , , Baker Mayfield, , Mason Rudolph, and Kyle Allen

• Feature on Former UCF Linebacker Shaquem Griffin: Former UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin has proven to be one of the most inspirational stories the NFL Draft has ever seen. NFL Network tells the story of the amazing young man

• Feature on Former Southern University Cornerback Danny Johnson: Southern University’s star football player, student and father Danny Johnson could not have excelled at everything he has done in life without an incredible support system. NFL Network tells Johnson’s story and introduces the unique group of women who have allowed for him to excel thus far

• Feature on Former Penn State DaeSean Hamilton: Former Penn State wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton grew up at an early age. With his father in the Army and his mother fighting breast cancer, Hamilton largely raised his older brother who has nonverbal autism. NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones tells the story of the incredible bond between the two brothers

NFL Network’s top draft expert Mike Mayock debuts his first – and only – mock draft of the year in a one-hour special, Mayock’s Mock Draft on Wednesday, April 25 at 8:00 PM ET. On the eve of the 2018 NFL Draft, Mayock, joined by Chris Rose, predicts how the first round of the draft will unfold and provides full analysis of each selection.

Audio of NFL Network’s coverage of the 2018 NFL Draft will be available via the TuneIn app.

NFL Network’s coverage of the 2018 NFL Draft is presented by .

NFL Digital Media Draft Coverage

NFL Digital Media has you covered for the 2018 NFL Draft with an array of options to follow events from Dallas across multiple platforms and devices.

Live NFL Network coverage of the 2018 NFL Draft is available across devices (smartphone, PC, tablet and connected TVs) through the NFL app or NFL.com/watch for subscribers of participating NFL Network providers. For more information, go to NFL.com/nflnetwork.

Starting at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 26, NFL Now Live provides comprehensive online coverage of the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Host Matt “Money” Smith anchors the coverage, alongside analysts and Lance Zierlein. Brooks provides his instant draft grade plus analysis immediately following each selection, while Zierlein gives his instant draft reaction to key picks. Throughout NFL Now Live’s coverage, analysts such as , David Carr, and join to provide their analysis of the selections, while NFL Fantasy expert Michael Fabiano offers instant fantasy advice. Additionally, Adam Rank monitors social trends and fan reaction in real time.

NFL Now Live continues Friday, April 27 at 7:00 PM ET for coverage of Rounds 2-3 and Saturday, April 28 at 12 Noon ET for coverage of Rounds 4-7, and is the only place to view the real-time announcement of every pick of the entire 2018 NFL Draft from each team’s determined location.

NFL Now Live can be accessed at NFL.com/Draft and the NFL app on connected TV, desktop and tablet devices, as well as through the app and the Yahoo Sports homepage.

Additionally, NFL.com’s Draft Tracker has live coverage of every selection in the draft, including video and analysis of the picks as they happen.

NFL Digital Media has an array of features focusing on the 2018 NFL Draft for fans worldwide:

• Destination Dallas: NFL Media provides an exclusive, all-access look at top prospects as they prepare for the 2018 NFL Draft. The eight-episode series from executive producer and champion quarterback Aaron Rodgers follows the Athletes First agency draft class featuring Josh Rosen, Derwin James, Will Hernandez, Orlando Brown and more as they embark on the biggest journey of their lives. Visit NFL.com/destinationdallas to watch the series unfold

• Draft Diaries: Draft Diaries provides fans with the chance to experience the 2018 NFL Draft through the eyes of top prospects, former USC quarterback Sam Darnold and former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen. From their hometown and the moment they land in Dallas, to hearing their named called at AT&T Stadium, and all the way to their new city after being selected, Draft Diaries is the ultimate inside access to the 2018 NFL Draft. Visit NFL.com/draftdiaries beginning Wednesday, April 25

• NFL Media Podcasts: NFL Media’s stable of podcasts provide extensive analysis and coverage leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft. New editions of Move the Sticks Podcast with Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks, Around the NFL with Gregg Rosenthal, Dan Hanzus, Chris Wesseling and Marc Sessler, The Dave Dameshek Football Program with Dave Dameshek and NFL Fantasy Live are available throughout draft week. To download NFL Media’s podcasts, visit NFL.com/podcasts

• Social Media Content: NFL Media provides live content across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Content includes a Live Story on Snapchat celebrating first round festivities from an all-access, first-person point of view; red carpet activations with all the players on site, backstage and behind-the-scenes coverage to bring fans a full 360-degree NFL Draft experience

ABOUT NFL MEDIA

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, the NFL app and NFL RedZone.

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and

everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, , Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, , league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on smartphones through the NFL app, as well as other digital platforms through Watch NFL Network on tablet (Watch NFL Network), PC (NFL.com/watch) and other connected TV devices (NFL app on Apple TV, PlayStation 4, Android TV and Amazon Fire TV). Watch NFL Network access is available for NFL Network subscribers of participating TV providers. For more information, go to NFL.com/nflnetwork.

– NFL MEDIA –