Everything Packers fans need to know for the NFL draft


After months of speculation, the 2018 NFL draft finally arrives Thursday night.
Here's everything you need to know to get ready.
When is the draft?
Round 1 starts Thursday at 7 p.m., with Rounds 2 and 3 to follow Friday at 6 p.m. and the remaining rounds Saturday at 11 a.m. (All times Central)
How can I watch it?
The draft will air on Fox (Rounds 1-3), ABC (Rounds 4-7), ESPN and NFL Network. It will also be streamed live on Fox Sports Go, WatchESPN and NFL.com.
Can I follow along here, too?
Yes, of course! We will have plenty of live coverage throughout the weekend.
Each day, we'll start with Tom Silverstein's live blog. Follow along for live updates, instant analysis and more. Here are the links to each day's blog:
We'll also have a running list of every player the Packers draft updating throughout the weekend.
How many draft picks do the Packers have?
Thanks to trades and compensatory picks, the Packers enter the draft with 12 picks. The first of those picks is No. 14 overall.
Who are the top players at each position?
- Top 40 overall
- Quarterbacks
- Running backs
- Tight ends
- Wide receivers
- Offensive line
- Defensive line
- Edgerushers
- Linebackers
- Cornerbacks
- Safeties
Which players might fit the Packers' needs?
- Quarterbacks
- Running backs
- Tight ends
- Wide receivers
- Offensive line
- Defensive line
- Edgerushers
- Linebackers
- Secondary
- Specialists
How do the Packers look at each position?
- Packers still searching for quality depth at QB
- Rare draft move leaves Packers with full house in backfield
- Second round a prime spot for Packers to target WR
- Pass-catching TEs plentiful, but can they block?
- Sean Welsh up front about bouts with depression
- Packers preaching importance of depth on defensive line
- Did Packers miss out on landing an impact edge rusher?
- Two talented ILBs could tempt Packers to move up
- 'Every day is going to be a battle' in CB competition
- Draft could end Packers' long snapper search
How do mock drafts project the first-round?