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Everything you need to know to watch the 2021 NFL Draft

Apr 29, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Raiders.com Staff

The 2021 NFL Draft is nearly here, set to kickoff in just three days, and you won't want to miss who the Las Vegas Raiders select with the No. 17 overall pick. There's sure to be surprises and plenty of excitement throughout the three-day event, so make sure you know how to tune in.

Here's everything you need to know regarding the 2021 NFL Draft.

When is the draft?

Day 1: The first round of the Draft will begin Thursday, April 29, at 5 p.m. PT.

Day 2: The second and third round of the Draft will begin Friday, April 30, 4 p.m. PT.

Day 3: The fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh round will begin Saturday, May 1, at 9 a.m. PT.

Where is the draft?

The event will be hosted in Cleveland, Ohio, at FirstEnergy Stadium — where the Browns play — and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After what's been a difficult year without fans, the NFL will open its doors to 50,000 fans for the Draft.

How to watch the draft:

You can watch the Las Vegas Raiders make their picks on ESPN, ABC, or NFL Network, but you can also follow along with updates and news from Raiders.com. By downloading the Raiders + Allegiant Stadium app you'll gain access to push notifications, live stream alerts, and various announcements.

How many picks do the Raiders have?

Round 1: No. 17

Round 2: No. 48

Round 3: No. 79 (Via Arizona), No. 80

Round 4: No. 121

Round 5: No. 162 (Via Miami), No. 167 (Via Seattle)

Round 6: No. 200

Stay tuned to Raiders.com and all Raiders platforms for more news and updates regarding the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Quarterbacks

1. Trevor Lawrence - Clemson

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Quarterbacks

2. Justin Fields - Ohio State

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Quarterbacks

3. Zach Wilson - BYU

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Quarterbacks

4. Trey Lance - North Dakota State

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Quarterbacks

5. Mac Jones - Alabama

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Running Backs

1. Najee Harris - Alabama

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Running Backs

2. Travis Etienne - Clemson

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Running Backs

3. Javonte Williams - North Carolina

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Running Backs

4. Michael Carter - North Carolina

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Running Backs

5. Trey Sermon - Ohio State

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Wide Receivers

1. Ja'Marr Chase - LSU

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Wide Receivers

2. Jaylen Waddle - Alabama

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Wide Receivers

3. DeVonta Smith - Alabama

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Wide Receivers

4. Kadarius Toney - Florida

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Wide Receivers

5. Terrace Marshall Jr. - LSU

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Tight Ends

1. Kyle Pitts - Florida

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Tight Ends

2. Pat Freiermuth - Penn State

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Tight Ends

3. Hunter Long - Boston College

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Tight Ends

4. Brevin Jordan - Miami

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Tight Ends

5. Tre' McKitty - Georgia

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Offensive Tackles

1. Penei Sewell - Oregon

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Offensive Tackles

2. Rashawn Slater - Northwestern

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Offensive Tackles

3. Christian Darrisaw - Virginia Tech

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Offensive Tackles

4. Jalen Mayfield - Michigan

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Offensive Tackles

5. James Hudson III - Cincinnati

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Interior Blockers

1. Alijah Vera-Tucker - USC

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Interior Blockers

2. Wyatt Davis - Ohio State

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Interior Blockers

3. Trey Smith - Tennessee

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Interior Blockers

4. Creed Humphrey - Oklahoma

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Interior Blockers

5. Landon Dickerson - Alabama

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Edge Defenders

1. Gregory Rousseau - Miami

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Edge Defenders

2. Jaelan Phillips - Miami

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Edge Defenders

3. Kwity Paye - Michigan

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Edge Defenders

4. Carlos Basham Jr. - Wake Forest

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Edge Defenders

5. Jayson Oweh - Penn State

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Defensive Tackles

1. Levi Onwuzurike - Washington

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Defensive Tackles

2. Christian Barmore - Alabama

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Defensive Tackles

3. Daviyon Nixon - Iowa

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Defensive Tackles

4. Osa Odighizuwa - UCLA

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Defensive Tackles

5. Jay Tufele - USC

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Linebackers

1. Micah Parsons - Penn State

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Linebackers

2. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah - Notre Dame

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Linebackers

3. Nick Bolton - Missouri

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Linebackers

4. Jabril Cox - LSU

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Linebackers

5. Chazz Surratt - North Carolina

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Outside Linebackers

1. Zaven Collins - Tulsa

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Outside Linebackers

2. Azeez Ojulari - Georgia

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Outside Linebackers

3. Joseph Ossai - Texas

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Outside Linebackers

4. Chris Rumph II - Duke

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Outside Linebackers

5. Baron Browning - Ohio State

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Cornerbacks

1. Patrick Surtain II - Alabama

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Cornerbacks

2. Caleb Farley - Virginia Tech

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Cornerbacks

3. Jaycee Horn - South Carolina

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Cornerbacks

4. Asante Samuel Jr. - Florida State

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Cornerbacks

5. Elijah Molden - Washington

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Safeties

1. Trevon Moehrig - TCU

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Safeties

2. Jevon Holland - Oregon

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Safeties

3. Caden Sterns - Texas

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Safeties

4. Andre Cisco - Syracuse

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Safeties

5. Hamsah Nasirildeen - Florida State

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