When does NFL draft start Friday? How to watch second and third rounds.

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The first round of the 2025 NFL draft is in the books. But when does the second round of the draft start?
Day 2 of the NFL draft features coverage of the second and third rounds. This year, that means 70 more selections – the original 64 (two for each team) plus six compensatory picks at the end of the third round.
Because there are more picks happening on the second day of the draft, coverage from Green Bay will start a bit earlier than it did on Thursday night.
Here's what to know about watching Day 2 of the 2025 NFL draft.
2025 NFL draft: When does second round start?
Coverage for the second and third rounds of the draft Friday begins at 7 p.m. ET. There are a few different options for fans to watch this year's NFL draft.
- TV channels: NFL Network | ABC | ESPN | ESPN Deportes
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial) | NFL+
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