The NFL Draft takes place annually and goes through seven rounds. During the draft, teams select the top college football players. The NFL Draft began in 1936, and the first player ever drafted was Jay Berwanger. The NFL Draft is considered to be one of the most important events in the NFL calendar, as it gives teams the opportunity to add talented young players to their rosters.
The 2025 NFL Draft is expected to be one of the deepest drafts in recent years. There are several top college football prospects who are expected to be selected in the first round.