Nfl Draft 2025 Date And Location. The 2025 nfl draft is comprised of the nfl draft experience presented by rocket mortgage which is free for all ages, and the draft theater for invited ticket holders. The nfl draft takes place in unfamiliar territory in 2025, with detroit slated to host the festivities.

The first round will start on thursday, april 25, in detroit with the second and third rounds on friday, april 26, followed by rounds four through seven on saturday, april 27. The 2025 nfl draft order is set with the chicago bears receiving the first selection in the first round because of a previous trade with the carolina panthers.