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What time does the first round of the 2021 NFL draft start on Thursday?

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It's NFL draft week when the lives of hundreds of football players will change forever.

The action begins with Thursday's first round, with second- and third-round selections announced Friday, and the final four rounds announced Saturday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars own the No. 1 overall pick and almost certainly will use it on Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence. But from there, the only thing we know for sure — the New York Jets are on the clock.

USA TODAY Sports will have live updates, analysis and all the latest draft news, including a tracker breaking down every pick in real time, league-wide breakdowns after every night and draft grades after all selections are made. You can follow along on our website, on Twitter @usatodaysports, on Facebook and on Instagram @usatodaysports.

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Here is all the information you need to get ready for the 2021 NFL draft:

What time does the 2021 NFL draft start?

Thursday: First round, 8 p.m. ET.

Friday: Second and third rounds, 7 p.m. ET.

Saturday: Fourth through seventh rounds, Noon ET.

What TV channel is the 2021 NFL draft on?

The NFL draft will be broadcast live on ESPN, NFL Network and ABC.

How can I live stream the 2021 NFL draft?

The NFL draft can be streamed on WatchESPN or the NFL Mobile app. Streaming also available on fuboTV.

Where will the 2021 NFL draft take place?

The NFL draft is back on location with Cleveland hosting this year's event. The draft will occur across downtown Cleveland locations that include FirstEnergy Stadium (home of the Browns), the Great Lakes Science Center and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and a select number of prospects will take the stage.

What's the first-round order for the 2021 NFL draft?

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

2. New York Jets

3. San Francisco 49ers (from Houston Texans through Miami Dolphins)

4. Atlanta Falcons

5. Cincinnati Bengals

6. Miami Dolphins (from Philadelphia Eagles)

7. Detroit Lions

8. Carolina Panthers

9. Denver Broncos

10. Dallas Cowboys

11. New York Giants

12. Philadelphia Eagles (from San Francisco 49ers through Miami Dolphins)

13. Los Angeles Chargers

14. Minnesota Vikings

15. New England Patriots

16. Arizona Cardinals

17. Las Vegas Raiders

18. Miami Dolphins

19. Washington Football Team

20. Chicago Bears

21. Indianapolis Colts

22. Tennessee Titans

23. New York Jets (from Seattle Seahawks)

24. Pittsburgh Steelers

25. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams)

26. Cleveland Browns

27. Baltimore Ravens

28. New Orleans Saints

29. Green Bay Packers

30. Buffalo Bills

31. Baltimore Ravens (from Kansas City Chiefs)

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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