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List of NFL draft broadcasters

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The following is a list of broadcasters of the National Football League draft.

2020s

YearNetworksHostsAnalystsDraft guruReporters at the draftStudio hostsStudio analystsTeam reporters
2025ESPN (Days 1 & 3), ESPN2 (Day 2), and ABC (Day 3)Mike Greenberg (first two days)
Rece Davis (Day 3)Louis Riddick
Booger McFarland (Days 1 & 2)
Adam Schefter (2nd set)
Matt Miller (Day 3)
Field Yates (Day 3)
Peter Schrager (Day 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Molly McGrathJeff Darlington (Tennessee), Jeremy Fowler (Cleveland), Sal Paolantonio (N.Y. Giants), Mike Reiss (New England) and Lindsey Thiry (New Orleans)
ABC (first two days)Rece DavisKirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, and Pete ThamelField YatesLaura Rutledge
NFL NetworkRich EisenCharles Davis (1st set)
Joel Klatt (1st set on Days 1 & 2)
Kurt Warner (2nd set) (Day 1)
Ian Rapoport (2nd set)Daniel JeremiahJamie ErdahlChris Rose, Colleen Wolfe and Mike GarafoloKurt Warner, Brian Baldinger, David Carr, Maurice Jones-Drew, Steve Wyche and Cynthia FrelundJudy Battista (N.Y. Giants), Stacey Dales (Chicago), Jane Slater (New Orleans), Sara Walsh (Tennessee) and Cameron Wolfe (Cleveland)
2024ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC (Day 3)Mike Greenberg (first two days)
Rece Davis (Day 3)Louis Riddick
Booger McFarland (Days 1 & 2)
Adam Schefter (2nd set)
Matt Miller (Day 3)
Field Yates (Day 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Molly McGrathCourtney Cronin (Chicago), Jeff Darlington (Minnesota), Kimberley A. Martin (Washington), Sal Paolantonio (N.Y. Giants), Mike Reiss (New England) and Ed Werder (Denver)
ABC (first two days)Rece DavisKirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, and Pete ThamelField YatesLaura Rutledge
NFL NetworkRich EisenCharles Davis (1st set)
Joel Klatt (1st set on Days 1 & 2)
Kurt Warner (2nd set) (Day 1)
Peter Schrager (2nd set on Day 2 and 1st set on Day 3)
Ian Rapoport (2nd set)Daniel JeremiahKaylee HartungChris Rose, Colleen Wolfe and Mike GarafoloKurt Warner, David Carr, David Shaw, Steve Wyche and Cynthia FrelundJudy Battista (N.Y. Giants), Sherree Burruss (Washington), Stacey Dales (Chicago), Tom Pelissero (Detroit), Omar Ruiz (Arizona) and Cameron Wolfe (New England)
2023ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC (Day 3)Mike Greenberg (first two days)
Rece Davis (Day 3)Louis Riddick
Booger McFarland (Days 1 & 2)
Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter (2nd set)
Todd McShay (Day 3)
Matt Miller (Day 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberJeff Darlington (Seattle), Kimberley A. Martin (Detroit), Sal Paolantonio (Carolina), Dianna Russini (Indianapolis) and Ed Werder (Houston)
ABC (first two days)Rece Davis and Sam PonderKirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, David Pollack, Jesse Palmer, Robert Griffin III, and Pete ThamelTodd McShayLaura Rutledge
NFL NetworkRich EisenCharles Davis (1st set)
Joel Klatt (1st set on Days 1 & 2)
Kurt Warner (2nd set) (Day 1)
Peter Schrager (2nd set on Day 2 and 1st set on Day 3)
Ian Rapoport (2nd set)Daniel JeremiahMelissa StarkAndrew Siciliano, Chris Rose and Patrick ClaybonSteve Mariucci, Joe Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Shaun O'Hara, Michael Robinson, Scott Pioli, Maurice Jones-Drew, Bucky Brooks and Mike GarafoloJudy Battista (N.Y. Jets), Sherree Burruss (Detroit), Bridget Condon (Seattle), Stacey Dales (Indianapolis), James Palmer (Philadelphia), Tom Pelissero (Kansas City), Omar Ruiz (Houston), Jane Slater (Dallas) and Cameron Wolfe (Carolina)
2022ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC (Day 3)Mike Greenberg (first two days)
Rece Davis (Day 3)Louis Riddick
Booger McFarland (Days 1 & 2)
Chris Mortensen (2nd set)
Todd McShay (Day 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberJeff Darlington (Kansas City), Kimberley A. Martin (N.Y. Jets), Sal Paolantonio (Philadelphia) and Dianna Russini (N.Y. Giants)
ABC (first two days)Rece Davis and Sam PonderDesmond Howard, David Pollack, Jesse Palmer, Robert Griffin III, and Pete ThamelTodd McShayLaura Rutledge
NFL NetworkRich Eisen (1st set)
Chris Rose (2nd set) (Day 2)Charles Davis (1st set)
David Shaw (1st set) (Day 1)
Joel Klatt (2nd set on Day 1 and 1st set on Day 2)
Kurt Warner (2nd set) (Day 1)
Peter Schrager (2nd set on Day 2 and 1st set on Day 3)
Ian Rapoport (3rd set)Daniel JeremiahMelissa StarkAndrew Siciliano, Chris Rose and Patrick ClaybonSteve Mariucci, Joe Thomas, Willie McGinest, Shaun O'Hara, Michael Robinson, Scott Pioli, Maurice Jones-Drew, LaDainian Tomlinson and Mike GarafoloJudy Battista (N.Y. Giants), Kayla Burton (Pittsburgh), Jeffri Chadiha (Kansas City), Bridget Condon (Carolina), Stacey Dales (Green Bay), Mike Giardi (N.Y. Jets), James Palmer (Philadelphia), Tom Pelissero (Las Vegas), Omar Ruiz (New Orleans), Jane Slater (Dallas), Jim Trotter (Houston), Sara Walsh (Jacksonville) and Cameron Wolfe (Atlanta)
2021ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC (Day 3)title=Ways to Watch the 2021 NFL Drafturl=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/ways-to-watch-the-2021-nfl-draft-jets-second-overall-pickaccess-date=2021-04-27website=www.newyorkjets.comlanguage=en-US}}Louis Riddick
Booger McFarland (Days 1 & 2)
Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter (2nd set)
Todd McShay (Day 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberJeff Darlington (Green Bay, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Miami & Tampa Bay), Dan Graziano (Cincinnati, Detroit, L.A. Chargers, N.Y. Giants & San Francisco), Kimberley A. Martin (Buffalo, Carolina, Cleveland, Minnesota & Washington), Sal Paolantonio (Baltimore, Indianapolis, N.Y. Jets, Philadelphia & Pittsburgh), Mike Reiss (New England), Dianna Russini (Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans & Tennessee) and Ed Werder (Arizona, Dallas, Denver, Houston & Seattle)
ABC (first two days)Rece Davis and Maria TaylorDesmond Howard, Kirk Herbstreit, David Pollack, and Jesse PalmerTodd McShayMaria Taylor
NFL NetworkRich Eisen (1st set)
Chris Rose (2nd set) (Day 2)Charles Davis (1st set)
David Shaw (1st set) (Day 1)
Joel Klatt (2nd set on Day 1 and 1st set on Day 2)
Kurt Warner (2nd set) (Day 1)
Peter Schrager (2nd set on Day 2 and 1st set on Day 3)
Ian Rapoport (3rd set)Daniel JeremiahMelissa StarkRhett Lewis and Chris RoseSteve Mariucci, Joe Thomas, Steve Smith Sr., Shaun O'Hara, Michael Robinson, Scott Pioli, Maurice Jones-Drew, LaDainian Tomlinson, Cynthia Frelund, Charley Casserly and Mike GarafoloJudy Battista (Jacksonville), Stacey Dales (Philadelphia), Mike Giardi (New England), Kim Jones (N.Y. Jets), Aditi Kinkhabwala (Pittsburgh), James Palmer (Jacksonville), Omar Ruiz (Miami), Michael Silver (Denver), Jane Slater (Dallas), Steve Wyche (Atlanta) and Mike Yam (San Francisco)
2020ESPN, NFL Network, and ABC (Day 3)title=2020 NFL Draft to be presented across NFLN, ESPN, ABCurl=https://www.nfl.com/news/2020-nfl-draft-to-be-presented-across-nfln-espn-abc-0ap3000001109118access-date=2021-04-27website=NFL.comlanguage=en-US}}Louis Riddick, Booger McFarland, Daniel Jeremiah, Kurt Warner, Michael Irvin, Chris Mortensen, and Adam SchefterMel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberJosina Anderson (Cleveland, Minnesota, San Francisco, & Washington), Jeff Darlington (Jacksonville, Kansas City, Miami & Tampa Bay), Dan Graziano (Carolina, Detroit, Green Bay, Las Vegas, & L.A. Chargers), Sal Paolantonio (Baltimore, N.Y Giants, N.Y. Jets, & Philadelphia), Mike Reiss (New England), Dianna Russini (Atlanta, Cincinnati, New Orleans, & Tennessee) and Ed Werder (Arizona, Dallas, Denver, & Seattle)
ABC (first two days)Rece Davis, Maria Taylor, and Jesse PalmerDesmond Howard, Kirk Herbstreit, and David PollackTom Rinaldi

Notes

  • 2022 saw the draft head to Las Vegas after a two-year wait. NFL Network saw no personnel changes, but ESPN and ABC took a few hits. ESPN announced that insider Adam Schefter would miss the draft to attend his son's college graduation, and Mel Kiper Jr. would participate virtually because of his COVID-19 vaccination status. Kirk Herbstreit meanwhile, announced himself that he would be dropping out of ABC's draft coverage due to blood clots.
  • 2021 saw a return to normal as after a one-year hiatus, NFL Network returned to producing their own coverage of the draft. ESPN and ABC continued to carry separate feeds, one with all the "X's and O's" on ESPN, and the other with the College GameDay crew on ABC. After Wingo left ESPN in 2020, Mike Greenberg, host of Get Up!, took over as ESPN's host for the first two nights, while Davis, who continued as ABC's host, hosted ESPN's coverage of Day 3, which was also simulcast on ABC.

2010s

YearNetworksHostsAnalystsDraft guruReporters at the draftStudio host(s)Studio analystsTeam reporters
2019ESPN, ESPN2, and ABCdate=2019-04-04title=ABC and ESPN Announce Commentator Teams for 2019 NFL Draft, April 25–27url=https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2019/04/abc-and-espn-announce-commentator-teams-for-2019-nfl-draft-april-25-27/access-date=2021-04-27website=ESPN Press Room U.S.language=en-US}}Louis Riddick
Booger McFarland (Day 1)
Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter (2nd set)
Todd McShay (Days 2 & 3)last=Tornoefirst=Robtitle=How many draft picks did the experts at ESPN and the NFL Network get right?url=https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/nfl-mock-draft-2019-picks-mel-kiper-todd-mcshay-daniel-jeremiah-espn-nfl-network-20190426.htmlaccess-date=2021-04-27website=www.inquirer.comdate=26 April 2019language=en}}Suzy KolberJosina Anderson (Arizona), Jeff Darlington (Miami), Dan Graziano (Oakland), Jen Lada (Gaithersburg, MD), Sal Paolantonio (N.Y. Giants), and Dianna Russini (Washington)
Robin Roberts (Day 1), Rece Davis (first two days), and Maria Taylor (Day 2)Kirk Herbstreit, David Pollack, and Jesse Palmer (first two days)
Patrick Mahomes, Lee Corso and Desmond Howard (Day 1)
Booger McFarland (Day 2)Tom Rinaldi
NFL NetworkRich Eisen (1st set)
Chris Rose (2nd set) (Days 1 & 2)Kurt Warner and David Shaw (1st set) (Day 1)
Charles Davis (2nd set on Day 1 and 1st set on Days 2 & 3)
Steve Smith Sr. (2nd set) (Day 1)
Joel Klatt (1st set) (Day 2)
Peter Schrager (2nd set on Day 2 and 1st set on Day 3)
Ian Rapoport (3rd set on Days 1 & 3 and 2nd set on Day 2)Daniel JeremiahDeion Sanders and Melissa StarkAndrew SicilianoLaDainian Tomlinson, Shaun O'Hara, and Charley CasserlyMJ Acosta (Oakland), Stacey Dales (Green Bay), Mike Garafolo (Washington), Kim Jones (N.Y. Giants), Aditi Kinkhabwala (Pittsburgh), James Palmer (Denver), Tom Pelissero (Miami), and Steve Wyche (Arizona)
2018ESPN, ESPN2, and ABCTrey WingoLouis Riddick
Kirk Herbstreit (Day 1)
Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter (2nd set)
Todd McShay (Days 2 & 3)last=D'Andreafirst=Christiandate=2018-04-26title=NFL Draft 2018: All the broadcast changes this year, explainedurl=https://www.sbnation.com/2018/4/26/17284390/2018-nfl-draft-tv-broadcast-channels-schedule-networksaccess-date=2021-04-27website=SBNation.comlanguage=en}}Suzy KolberJosina Anderson (Cleveland), Jeff Darlington (Buffalo), Sal Paolantonio (N.Y. Jets), and Dianna Russini (N.Y. Giants)
Fox and NFL Networktitle=NFL expanding television coverage for 2018 NFL Drafturl=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-expanding-television-coverage-for-2018-nfl-draft-0ap3000000922401access-date=2021-04-27website=NFL.comlanguage=en-US}}Daniel Jeremiah (1st set)
David Shaw (1st set) (Day 1)
Charles Davis (1st set) (Days 2 & 3)
Troy Aikman, Steve Mariucci, and Steve Smith Sr. (2nd set) (Day 1)
Joel Klatt and Peter Schrager (2nd set) (Day 2)
Ian Rapoport (3rd set)Mike MayockDeion Sanders and Melissa StarkDan HellieShaun O'Hara, Reggie Bush and Charley CasserlyTiffany Blackmon (Arizona), Stacey Dales (New England), Mike Garafolo (N.Y. Jets), Kim Jones (N.Y. Giants), Aditi Kinkhabwala (Buffalo), James Palmer (Denver), Tom Pelissero (Miami), Omar Ruiz (Cleveland), Jane Slater (Dallas), Michael Silver (Oakland), and Steve Wyche (Cleveland)
2017ESPN and ESPN2date=2017-04-13title=ESPN Commentators for 2017 NFL Drafturl=https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2017/04/espn-commentators-2017-nfl-draft/access-date=2021-04-27website=ESPN Press Room U.S.language=en-US}}Louis Riddick
Jon Gruden (Day 1)
Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter (2nd set)
Todd McShay (Days 2 & 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberJosina Anderson (Cleveland), Jeff Darlington (San Francisco), Britt McHenry (Arizona), Sal Paolantonio (N.Y. Jets), and Mike Tripplett (New Orleans)
NFL NetworkRich Eisen (1st set)
Chris Rose (2nd set) (Day 2)Daniel Jeremiah (1st set)
David Shaw (1st set) (Day 1)
Charles Davis (2nd set on Day 1 and 1st set on Days 2 & 3)
Steve Mariucci and Steve Smith Sr. (2nd set) (Day 1)
Brian Billick and Peter Schrager (2nd set) (Day 2)
Ian Rapoport (3rd set)Mike MayockDeion Sanders and Melissa StarkDan HellieTerrell Davis, Heath Evans, and Shaun O'HaraJudy Battista (New England), Tiffany Blackmon (Tennessee), Stacey Dales (Chicago), Mike Garafolo (Washington), Kim Jones (N.Y. Giants & N.Y. Jets), Aditi Kinkhabwala (Baltimore), Randy Moss (New Orleans), James Palmer (Denver & Houston), Omar Ruiz (Oakland), Jane Slater (Dallas), Michael Silver (Cleveland), and Steve Wyche (San Francisco)
2016ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman (Day 1)
Trey Wingo (Days 2 & 3)Jon Gruden (Day 1)
Louis Riddick and Adam Schefter (2nd set)
Todd McShay (Days 2 & 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberJosina Anderson (Cleveland), Bob Holtzman (San Francisco), Britt McHenry (San Diego), Sal Paolantonio (Philadelphia), Shelley Smith (Los Angeles), and Ed Werder (Dallas)
NFL NetworkRich Eisen (1st set)
Rhett Lewis (2nd set) (first two days)Steve Mariucci and David Shaw (1st set) (Day 1)
Charles Davis (2nd set on Day 1 and 1st set on Days 2 & 3)
Urban Meyer (1st set) (Day 2)
Kurt Warner (2nd set) (Day 1)
Brian Billick and Michael Robinson (2nd set) (Day 2)
Daniel Jeremiah (2nd set on day 1 & 2 and 1st set on day 3)
Ian Rapoport (3rd set)Mike MayockDeion Sanders and Melissa StarkAmber TheoharisHeath Evans and Solomon WilcotsJudy Battista (N.Y. Jets), Tiffany Blackmon (Baltimore), Albert Breer (San Francisco), Jeffri Chadiha (San Diego), Stacey Dales (Dallas), Jeff Darlington (Philadelphia), Kim Jones (N.Y. Giants), Aditi Kinkhabwala (Cleveland), James Palmer (Denver), Michael Silver (Los Angeles), and Steve Wyche (LA Live)
2015ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman (Day 1)
Trey Wingo (Days 2 & 3)Jon Gruden and Louis Riddick (Day 1)
Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter (2nd set)
Todd McShay (Days 2 & 3) and Trent Dilfer (Day 2)
Bill Polian (Day 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberJosina Anderson (N.Y. Jets), Jeremy Fowler (Cleveland), Bob Holtzman (Chicago), Britt McHenry (St. Louis), Sal Paolantonio (Tennessee and Philadelphia), Tom Rinaldi (Alabama), Shelley Smith (Hawaii), Jim Trotter (San Diego), and Ed Werder (Tampa Bay)
NFL NetworkRich Eisen (1st set)
Chris Rose (2nd set) (first two days)Steve Mariucci and David Shaw (1st set) (day 1)
Charles Davis (1st set) (Days 2 & 3)
Charlie Strong (1st set) (Day 2)
Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, and Michael Irvin (2nd set) (Day 1)
Brian Billick, LaDainian Tomlinson (2nd set) (Day 2)
Daniel Jeremiah (2nd set on Day 2 and 1st set on Day 3)
Ian Rapoport (3rd set)Mike MayockDeion Sanders and Melissa StarkDan Hellie, Amber Theoharis, and Lindsay RhodesHeath Evans, Solomon Wilcots, Michael Robinson, and Nate BurlesonJudy Battista (Tampa Bay), Tiffany Blackmon (Hawaii), Albert Breer (Washington), Jenn Brown (Minnesota), Patrick Claybon (New Orleans), Steve Cyphers (Denver), Jeff Darlington (Tennessee), Jenny Dell (New England), Alex Flanagan (San Diego), Kim Jones (N.Y. Giants), Aditi Kinkhabwala (Philadelphia), Andrea Kremer (Cleveland), Desmond Purnell (Dallas), Omar Ruiz (San Francisco), Michael Silver (Jacksonville), Ari Wolfe (Pittsburgh), and Steve Wyche (Alabama)
2014ESPN{{cite newslast=Rogersfirst= Daviddate=May 12, 2014title=2014 NFL Draft is ESPN's highest-rated since 1993work=Awful Announcinglocation=access-date=May 15, 2024}} and ESPN2Chris Berman (Day 1)
Trey Wingo (Days 2 & 3)Jon Gruden and Ray Lewis (Day 1)
Chris Mortensen, Adam Schefter (all 3 days), and Bill Polian (Days 2 & 3) (2nd set)
Trent Dilfer and Todd McShay (Days 2 & 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberTrey Wingo, Wendi Nix, and Suzy KolberCris Carter, Trent Dilfer, Tom Jackson, Ron Jaworski, Todd McShay, Tedy Bruschi, Bill Polian, Herm Edwards, and Ryan Clark
NFL NetworkRich EisenMarshall Faulk, Steve Mariucci, and Michael Irvin (Day 1); Brian Billick (Day 2) and Charles Davis (Days 2 & 3)
David Shaw and Jimbo Fisher (Day 3)
Ian Rapoport (2nd set) and Daniel Jeremiah (2nd set on the first two days and 1st set on Day 3)Mike MayockDeion Sanders and Melissa StarkDan Hellie and Amber TheoharisKurt Warner, Shaun O'Hara, Charley Casserly, Jamie Dukes, Brian Baldinger, Warren Sapp, Heath Evans and Solomon WilcotsMichelle Beisner (St. Louis), Albert Breer (Minnesota & Washington), Stacey Dales (New England), Jeff Darlington (Jacksonville & Miami), Alex Flanagan (Seattle), Rebecca Haarlow (Chicago), Rich Hollenberg (Atlanta), Kim Jones (N.Y. Giants & N.Y. Jets), Aditi Kinkhabwala (Cleveland & Baltimore), Randy Moss (N.Y. Jets), Desmond Purnell (Dallas), Omar Ruiz (Oakland & San Francisco), Michael Silver (St. Louis), Ari Wolfe (Philadelphia), and Steve Wyche (Houston)
2013ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman (Day 1)
Trey Wingo (Days 2 & 3)Jon Gruden (Day 1)
Chris Mortensen, Adam Schefter (all 3 days), and Bill Polian (Days 2 & 3) (2nd set)
Trent Dilfer and Todd McShay (Days 2 & 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberTrey Wingo, Wendi Nix, Suzy Kolber, Kevin Connors and Sara WalshCris Carter, Trent Dilfer, Keyshawn Johnson, Tom Jackson, Steve Young, Ron Jaworski, Todd McShay, Tedy Bruschi, Eric Mangini, Bill Polian and Herm EdwardsJosina Anderson (St. Louis), Colleen Dominguez (San Francisco), Jeannine Edwards (Philadelphia), Bob Holtzman (Minnesota), Sal Paolantonio (N.Y. Jets), and Ed Werder (Kansas City)
NFL NetworkRich EisenMarshall Faulk, Steve Mariucci, and Michael Irvin (Day 1)
Brian Billick (Day 2) and Charles Davis (Days 2 & 3)
Brian Kelly, Les Miles, and David Shaw (Day 3)
Ian Rapoport (2nd set) and Daniel Jeremiah (2nd set on the first two days and 1st set on Day 3)Mike MayockDeion Sanders and Melissa StarkAndrew Siciliano, Lindsay Rhodes, Scott Hanson and Amber TheoharisKurt Warner, Jamie Dukes, Heath Evans, LaDainian Tomlinson, Willie McGinest, Tom Waddle and Charley CasserlyMichelle Beisner (Arizona & Seattle), Albert Breer (Philadelphia), Steve Cyphers (San Francisco), Stacey Dales (Chicago), Jeff Darlington (St. Louis), Rich Hollenberg (New York Giants), Kim Jones (N.Y. Jets), Aditi Kinkhabwala (Baltimore), Randy Moss (Dallas), Solomon Wilcots (Cleveland & Washington), Ari Wolfe (Minnesota), and Steve Wyche (Kansas City)
2012ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman (first two days)
Trey Wingo (Day 3)Jon Gruden (first two days)
Chris Mortensen, Adam Schefter (all 3 days), and Bill Polian (Days 2 & 3) (2nd set)
Todd McShay (Days 2 & 3) and Trent Dilfer (Day 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberTrey Wingo, Wendi Nix, and Suzy KolberCris Carter, Trent Dilfer, Keyshawn Johnson, Tom Jackson, Steve Young, Ron Jaworski, Todd McShay, Tedy Bruschi, Bill Polian and Herm EdwardsJosina Anderson (St. Louis), Bob Holtzman (Cleveland), Rachel Nichols (Miami), Sal Paolantonio (N.Y. Jets), and Ed Werder (Dallas)
NFL NetworkRich EisenMarshall Faulk, Steve Mariucci, and Michael Irvin (Day 1)
Brian Billick and Charles Davis (Days 2 & 3)
Les Miles and David Shaw (Day 3)
Jason La Canfora (2nd set) and Michael Lombardi (2nd set on the first two days and 1st set on Day 3)Mike MayockDeion Sanders and Melissa StarkPaul Burmeister, Scott Hanson, and Fran CharlesKurt Warner, Jamie Dukes, Brian Baldinger, Tom Waddle and Charley CasserlyBrian Baldinger (Philadelphia), Michelle Beisner (Denver), Albert Breer (Indianapolis), Stacey Dales (New England), Jeff Darlington (Miami), Alex Flanagan (New Orleans), Rebecca Haarlow (N.Y. Jets, Giants, & Philadelphia), Kim Jones (N.Y. Jets), Randy Moss (Pittsburgh & Chicago), Bob Papa (N.Y. Giants), Ian Rapoport (Dallas), Solomon Wilcots (Cleveland & St. Louis), Ari Wolfe (Minnesota, Oakland, & San Francisco), Steve Wyche (Washington)
2011ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman (first two days)
Trey Wingo (Day 3)Jon Gruden (first two days)
Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter (2nd set)
Todd McShay (Days 2 & 3) and Trent Dilfer (Day 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberTrey Wingo, Mike Tirico, and Suzy KolberCris Carter, Trent Dilfer, Keyshawn Johnson, Tom Jackson, Steve Young, Ron Jaworski, Todd McShay, Tedy Bruschi, and Herm EdwardsColleen Dominguez (Arizona), Bob Holtzman (Cincinnati), Sal Paolantonio (Carolina), Mark Schwarz (Washington), Michael Smith (New England), Ed Werder (Denver), and Jeremy Schaap (NFLPA events)
NFL NetworkRich EisenMarshall Faulk, Steve Mariucci, and Michael Irvin (Day 1)
Brian Billick (Day 2) and Charles Davis (Days 2 & 3)
Butch Davis, Brian Kelly, and Bret Bielema (Day 3)
Jason La Canfora and Michael Lombardi (2nd set)Mike MayockDeion Sanders and Michelle BeisnerFran Charles and Scott HansonJim Mora, Torry Holt, Kurt Warner, Tom Waddle, and Charley CasserlyBrian Baldinger (Washington), Albert Breer (Buffalo), Stacey Dales (New England), Alex Flanagan (Dallas), Kara Henderson (Denver), Randy Moss (Arizona), Solomon Wilcots (Cincinnati), Ari Wolfe (Minnesota), and Steve Wyche (Carolina)
2010ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman (first two days)
Trey Wingo (Day 3)Tom Jackson, Steve Young and Jon Gruden (first two days)
Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter (2nd set)
Ron Jaworski and Todd McShay (Day 3)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberMike Tirico and Suzy KolberCris Carter, Trent Dilfer, Keyshawn Johnson, Ron Jaworski, Todd McShay, Kirk Herbstreit, Tedy Bruschi, and Herm EdwardsColleen Dominguez (San Francisco), Pedro Gomez (New Orleans), Rachel Nichols (St. Louis), Wendi Nix (Pittsburgh), Sal Paolantonio (Philadelphia), Michael Smith (Cleveland), Shelley Smith (Seattle), and Ed Werder (Washington)
NFL NetworkRich EisenMarshall Faulk, Steve Mariucci, and Michael Irvin (Day 1)
Brian Billick (Day 2), Charles Davis, and Corey Chavous (Days 2 & 3)
Mack Brown (Day 3)
Jason La Canfora (2nd set)Mike MayockDeion SandersFran CharlesJim Mora, Jamie Dukes, Tom Waddle, Michael Lombardi and Charley CasserlyStacey Dales (St. Louis), Alex Flanagan (San Francisco), Scott Hanson (Washington), Kara Henderson (Seattle), Derrin Horton (Philadelphia), Randy Moss (Detroit), and Solomon Wilcots (Pittsburgh)

Notes

  • 2018 was the first time ever that the draft was carried on broadcast television. As a prelude to their new Thursday Night Football contract, Fox and NFL Network simulcast the first two nights of the draft, with both nights featuring personnel from both NFL Network and Fox. ESPN continued to produce its own coverage of the draft, with ESPN2 simulcasting days 1 and 2, and ABC simulcasting day 3. NFL Network's main set featured the crew of host Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, draft expert Mike Mayock, and Stanford head coach David Shaw, with Steve Mariucci, Steve Smith Sr., and Fox NFL lead analyst Troy Aikman joining from an outside set for day 1. Other analysts included: Fox College Football lead analyst Joel Klatt, Charles Davis, and Deion Sanders.
    • The Fox/NFL Network simulcast would only last one year, as ABC picked up the broadcast television rights for all 3 days of the draft in 2019. ABC's coverage would have the College GameDay crew on days 1 and 2, with Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts, joined by 2018 NFL MVP and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift, co-hosting with GameDay host Rece Davis on day 1. Also, on day 1, Swift announced her new single "ME!", featuring Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie, being released at midnight ET, with the music video debuting on YouTube at the same time. Day 3 featured the ESPN crew of Trey Wingo, NFL insiders Louis Riddick, and draft experts Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr., hosting ABC's coverage, which was a simulcast of ESPN's coverage.
  • In 2010, the NFL moved to a three-day draft with the first day encompassing the first round beginning at 8:00 pm EDT Thursday, the second day encompassing the second and third rounds beginning at 7:00 pm EDT Friday, and third day concluding the process with the final four rounds beginning at 11:00 am EDT Saturday.

2000s

YearNetworksHost(s)Analyst(s)Draft guruReporters at the draftStudio host(s)Studio analyst(s)Team reporters
2009ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman
Trey Wingo (both sets on Day 2)Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Young
Herm Edwards
Chris Mortensen (2nd set on 1st day and 1st set on day 1)
Ron Jaworski (1st set on Day 2)
Todd McShay (2nd set)Mel Kiper Jr.Erin AndrewsMike Tirico and Suzy KolberCris Carter, Trent Dilfer, Tom Jackson, Todd McShay (pre-draft), and Michael SmithDavid Amber (Buffalo), Pedro Gomez (Arizona), Rachel Nichols (Detroit), Wendi Nix (New England), Sal Paolantonio (N.Y. Jets-Day 1/Philadelphia-Day 2), Ed Werder, Shelley Smith (with Mark Sanchez)
Bob Holtzman (Dallas on Day 2)
NFL NetworkRich EisenMarshall Faulk, Jon Gruden, Steve Mariucci, Jamie Dukes, and Charles Davis
Charley Casserly (2nd set)Mike MayockDeion SandersFran CharlesMichael Lombardi and Tom WaddleBrian Baldinger (San Francisco), Michelle Beisner (Dallas), Paul Burmeister (Denver), Alex Flanagan (San Diego), Scott Hanson (Tampa Bay), Kara Henderson (New York Jets), Derrin Horton (Philadelphia), Randy Moss (Kansas City), Solomon Wilcots (Detroit), and Steve Wyche (St. Louis)
2008ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman
Mike Tirico (2nd set) and Trey Wingo (Day 2)Steve Young, Chris Mortensen, and Keyshawn Johnson
Ron Jaworski and Kirk Herbstreit (2nd set)
Cris Carter and Ron Jaworski (Day 2)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberRece Davis (Day 1) and Tony Reali (Day 2)Cris Carter, Mike Ditka, Tom Jackson, Merril Hoge, Todd McShay and Michael SmithHank Goldberg, Rachel Nichols, Wendi Nix, Sal Paolantonio, and Ed Werder
NFL NetworkRich EisenMarshall Faulk and Steve Mariucci (Day 1)
Jamie Dukes and Charles Davis (Day 2)
Adam Schefter (2nd set)Mike MayockDeion SandersFran CharlesMichael Lombardi, Tom Waddle and Charley CasserlyMichelle Beisner (Atlanta), Paul Burmeister (Oakland), Scott Hanson (Miami), Kara Henderson (New England), Derrin Horton (Dallas), and Solomon Wilcots (Cincinnati)
2007ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman (Day 1)
Mike Tirico (2nd set) and Suzy Kolber (Day 2)Steve Young, Chris Mortensen, and Keyshawn Johnson
Ron Jaworski and Tony Kornheiser (2nd set)
Ron Jaworski (Day 2)Mel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberTrey WingoMark May, Sean Salisbury, Todd McShay and Michael SmithRachel Nichols, Sal Paolantonio, and Ed Werder
NFL NetworkRich EisenMarshall Faulk and Steve Mariucci (Day 1)
Charles Davis and Adam Schefter (Day 2)Mike MayockDeion SandersFran CharlesBobby Beathard, Jesse Palmer and Jamie DukesPaul Burmeister (San Diego), Scott Hanson (Dallas), Kara Henderson (Atlanta), Derrin Horton (Oakland), and Solomon Wilcots (Cincinnati)
2006ESPN and ESPN2date=February 2022}}Tom Jackson, Steve Young (from San Francisco), Michael Irvin, and Chris MortensenMel Kiper Jr.Linda CohnTrey WingoRon Jaworski
NFL NetworkRich EisenCorey ChavousMike MayockAdam Schefter and Kara HendersonPaul Burmeister and Derrin HortonDan Reeves and Butch Davis; Muhsin Muhammad, Brentson Buckner, and Jason Witten
2005ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman
Suzy Kolber (both sets on Day 2)
Andrea Kremer (3rd set)Torry Holt, Merril Hoge and Chris Mortensen
Sean Salisbury (2nd set)
Rodney Harrison and Mike Vrabel (3rd set)Mel Kiper Jr.Linda CohnTrey Wingo; Rece Davis, Mike Hall, Mike Gleason (ESPNU)Merril Hoge and Ron Jaworski; Mike Gottfried and Bob DavieSal Paolantonio (San Francisco), Ed Werder (Dallas), George Smith (San Diego), and Hank Goldberg (Miami)
2004ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman
Andrea Kremer (auxiliary set)Michael Irvin and Chris MortensenMel Kiper Jr.Suzy KolberTrey WingoMerril Hoge and Ron JaworskiSean Salisbury (San Diego), Sal Paolantonio (New York Giants) and Ed Werder (Washington)
2003ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman (Day 1)
Suzy Kolber (Day 2)Dennis Green and Chris MortensenMel Kiper Jr.Chris FowlerMark MaloneMike Golic, Ron Jaworski and Merril HogeSal Paolantonio (New York Jets) and Ed Werder (Dallas)
2002ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman (Day 1)
Mike Tirico (Day 2)Jimmy Johnson and Chris MortensenMel Kiper Jr.Chris FowlerSuzy KolberRon Jaworski and Merril HogeAndrea Kremer
2001ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman (Day 1)
Mike Tirico (Day 2)Chris Mortensen and Joe Theismann (Day 1)
Ron Jaworski (Day 2)Mel Kiper Jr.Chris FowlerMike Tirico and Suzy KolberMike Golic, Ron Jaworski, Sean Salisbury and Hank GoldbergAndrea Kremer (St. Louis), Mark Malone (Kansas City), Sal Paolantonio (Tampa Bay), Ed Werder (San Diego) and Solomon Wilcots (Baltimore)
2000ESPN and ESPN2Chris Berman
Mike Tirico (2nd set)Joe Theismann and Chris MortensenMel Kiper Jr.Chris FowlerKirk Herbstreit, Mark Malone, and Ron JaworskiSuzy Kolber (Cleveland), Solomon Wilcots (Baltimore), Ed Werder (Washington), Hank Goldberg (St. Louis), Sal Paolantonio (Tampa Bay), Tom Jackson (New York Jets), Sean Salisbury (San Francisco)

Notes

  • In 2006, ESPN received competition when the NFL Network, which had launched in October 2003, began to produce its own draft coverage. ESPN pays the NFL a rights fee for the non-exclusive rights to draft coverage, a fee that is included in its overall contract to televise games (ESPN Sunday Night NFL from 1987 to 2005, and Monday Night Football from 2006 to the present).

1990s

1990ESPNChris BermanMel Kiper Jr.

1980s

1980ESPNBob Ley and George GrandeChris Berman

Notes

  • In 1980, Chet Simmons, president of the year-old ESPN, asked Pete Rozelle if the fledgling network could broadcast coverage of the draft live on ESPN. Although Rozelle did not believe it would be entertaining television, he agreed. In 1988, the NFL moved the draft from weekdays to the weekend and ESPN's ratings of the coverage improved dramatically.

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