2021 NFL draft

2021 NFL Draft is the 86th annual event. It is unique as due to COVID-19 pandemic it becomes hybrid. The total number of players is 90. Top team managers choose among 58 graduates of top NCAA colleges and universities: LSU, TCU, Alabama and some others. Another 32 players are current NFL members.

The action kicked off at April 29 at 8 PM Eastern time. 13 stars represented themselves personally on-site in Cleveland and 45 graduates performed online. The rounds 2-3 were held next day at 7 PM ET, and the final rounds were held on May 1st at noon Eastern time.б

Some teams completed their deals before Draft official start. These include the changes in order and repositioning of round choices. For example, Philadelphia Eagles traded its 6th and 156th choice to Miami Dolphins in exchange of the 12th and 123rd choices in 2022.