What you need to know about C.J. Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the 2023 NFL draft
Colin GayBy the end of the week, many former Ohio State football players will have new teams to represent.
The NFL draft will begin at 8 p.m. Thursday, with the first round, in which at least three Buckeyes — quarterback C.J. Stroud, offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba — are expected to be selected.
On Friday and Saturday, Ohio State players such as offensive tackle Dawand Jones, center Luke Wypler, defensive end Zach Harrison and safety Ronnie Hickman are expected to hear their names called.
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When is the 2023 NFL draft?
The first round begins at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 27. The draft will continue at 7 p.m. Friday with Rounds 2 and 3 and then at noon Saturday with rounds 4-7.
What channel is the 2023 NFL draft on?
Each round of the 2023 NFL draft will be televised on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network with additional coverage on ESPN+. Audio coverage of the NFL draft will be on ESPN Radio. In Columbus, it will air on 97.1 FM starting with a pre-draft special at 6 p.m.
Can you stream NFL draft 2023?
The 2023 NFL draft can be streamed on any platform that includes the Big Ten Network, such as Hulu Live and YouTube TV.