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2024 NFL Draft Second and Third Rounds, April 26, 2024, ABC
The 2024 NFL Draft continues on Friday, April 26, 2024, with the second and third rounds, airing on ABC at 7:00 PM. The draft is taking place in Detroit, Michigan, with events centered around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza, less than a mile from Ford Field, the home of the Lions.
The first round, which took place on April 25, saw a record-tying six quarterbacks selected within the first 12 picks, including Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., JJ McCarthy, and Bo Nix. The Chicago Bears kicked off the draft by selecting Williams as the number one overall pick.
The draft also featured a record-tying haul of offensive players, with 19 selected in the first round, including eight offensive linemen, four receivers, and one tight end. The first defensive player selected was Laiatu Latu, chosen by the Indianapolis Colts as the 15th overall pick.
The Detroit crowd was thrilled to see Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold selected by the Lions, who traded up with Dallas to secure the 24th overall pick. Arnold celebrated with the fans, declaring, “I’m home, man, I’m home.”
The draft also included some unique moments, such as the Chicago Bears beaming in a hologram of Caleb Williams for their draft party at Soldier Field.
With the first round complete, the focus now shifts to the remaining rounds, where teams will continue to shape their rosters and fans will eagerly anticipate the addition of new talent.
Be sure to tune in to ABC at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2024, to catch all the action and excitement of the second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft.