2021 Draft Information
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April 29 - May 1, Coverage: ESPN/ESPN App
• Round 1: Thursday, April 29, 8 PM ET • Rounds 4-7: Friday, April 30, 7 PM ET • Rounds 4-7: Saturday, May 1, Noon ET Location: Cleveland, OH
Scouts Inc.'s 2021 Draft Rankings
2020 NFL draft content
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More from last April's draft:
• Pros and cons for every first-round pick • Kiper's top 300 and position rankings • McShay's top 300 and position rankings • Fantasy football reaction for the top picks • Kiper's favorite prospects at every position • Inside the draft class: 50 facts to know • Kiper and McShay pick superteams • Staff picks: Our favorite draft comps in this class
Draft History
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