Fifty-eight prospects – 13 on-site in Cleveland and 45 virtually – are confirmed to participate in the 2021 NFL Draft, which begins on Thursday, April 29, along with a host of NFL Legends and current stars. The players confirmed to participate virtually will be featured on the NFL Draft television broadcast as well as across the NFL Media landscape.
In total, 90 players will participate in the NFL Draft, including 32 current players and Legends, connecting the game’s greats with the next generation of stars. NFL Legends and active players will add to the draft excitement by announcing various selections in Cleveland. Players will represent their clubs regardless of whether the team possesses a Round 2 or Round 3 pick.
Overall, there will be 259 selections, including 37 compensatory choices that have been awarded to 17 teams that suffered a net loss of certain quality unrestricted free agents last year.
The players confirmed to participate in this year’s NFL Draft on-site in Cleveland and virtually include:
All three days of the NFL Draft will be broadcast on NFL Network, ESPN and ABC, including two nights of primetime coverage on Thursday and Friday.
About Draft-a-Thon: Draft-a-Thon is the 2021 NFL Draft’s fundraiser that will drive awareness and action to close critical gaps at the intersection of pandemic recovery and our hardest hit communities. Draft-a-Thon will raise funds on behalf of four national nonprofit organizations that are supporting underserved communities: CDC Foundation, The Education Trust, Food Insecurity and Mental Health America. Draft-a-Thon will simultaneously come to life via Draft-a-Thon LIVE, a social livestream, hosted by NFL Network’s Kay Adams during the first two days of the 2021 NFL Draft, featuring NFL players, Legends, celebrities, and additional guests.
Fans and other supporters can learn more about this year’s Draft-a-Thon and donate at nfl.com/DraftaThon.
The 17th annual ‘Run Rich Run’ continues to raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
Highlighting the ‘Run Rich Run’ campaign each year is NFL Network’s Emmy-nominated host Rich Eisen donning his trademark suit and tie to run a 40-yard dash, and this year Eisen conducted his run at the beautiful SoFi Stadium at Hollywood Park – home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, and site of Super Bowl LVI.
Over the past five years, Eisen’s annual 40-yard dash has blossomed into a premiere philanthropic event raising millions of dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For this year’s run, Eisen enlisted the help of numerous NFL legends including Jerry Rice, Ray Lewis, Cris Carter, Rod Woodson, Terrell Davis, Michael Vick, Torry Holt and Eric Metcalf to be partnered with some of the country’s most celebrated entrepreneurs.
Eisen’s 40-yard dash, presented by Lowe’s and Zebra Technologies, will air during NFL Network’s coverage of Rounds 4-7 of the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland on Saturday, May 1 at 12 Noon ET.
Visit nfl.com/runrichrun or stjude.org/runrichrun to make a gift.
