The first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night drew an average of 12.1 million viewers across TV and digital platforms, marking a 6% rise from last year.
This marks the highest viewership for day one since 2021, when the average audience was 12.6 million.
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Thursday’s coverage was broadcast on ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, and the league’s digital channels. According to the league and Nielsen, a total of 34.3 million viewers watched at least part of the first round.