DETROIT, Mich. — All-Big 12 offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia, quarterback Kedon Slovis and All-American punter Ryan Rehkow lead a potential draft class from last year's BYU football team seeking NFL opportunities in this week's 2024 NFL Draft. The annual draft, which will be televised on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and the NFL Network, begins Thursday night and runs through Saturday in Detroit, Michigan.
The draft will be conducted at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, featuring multiple events surrounding the draft each day. The 89th annual event begins with the first round on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in Detroit (6 p.m. MT). Draft selections continue on Friday at 7 p.m. ET (5 p.m. MT) with the second and third rounds before concluding Saturday with rounds 4-7 starting at 12 p.m. ET (10 a.m. MT). Undrafted prospects will then be available to sign as free agents on Saturday following the draft.
Fans can stay connected to BYU news on BYU football's social media channels (@BYUFootball) and on BYUCougars.com for the latest draft news and free agency updates following the draft.
Last year, three former Cougars were selected in the draft held in Kansas City. Offensive lineman Blake Freeland (Indianapolis, 4th round), quarterback Jaren Hall (Minnesota, 5th round) and wide receiver Puka Nacua (Los Angeles, 5th round) all heard their names called as draft selections in the 2023 class. Freeland played in 16 games as a rookie with the Colts, including nine starts while Hall played in three games, starting two for the Vikings. Nacua became an All-Pro as one of the biggest steals in the draft as the 177th overall pick, setting the NFL rookie-receiving record with 105 receptions and 1,486 yards while starting all 17 games for the Rams.
Suamataia, Slovis and Rehkow were all invited to this year's NFL Combine and 11 former Cougars, including Rehkow, participated in Big 12 Pro Day in March. Other NFL prospects from the 2023 roster include running backs Aidan Robbins and Deion Smith, tight end Isaac Rex, offensive lineman Paul Maile, defensive linemen Atunaisa Mahe and Jackson Cravens, linebackers Max Tooley and AJ Vongphachanh along with cornerbacks Kamden Garrett and Eddie Heckard.
Historically, the NFL has drafted a former BYU player 154 times while another 210 former Cougars have received NFL opportunities as undrafted free agents following the annual draft.
Information about how to follow the 2024 NFL Draft is included below.
Live TV Coverage
Broadcast network ABC and cable outlets ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network will provide live coverage of the three-day draft, as well as ESPN Deportes. ABC will broadcast all three days of the draft for the sixth straight year with ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network providing additional coverage. Overall, the 2024 NFL Draft marks the seventh consecutive year all seven rounds will be televised over a national broadcast channel in addition to the extensive coverage provided on cable networks (see schedule below).
Streaming, Radio & Social Media
Live streams of the draft are also available via mobile devices, computers and connected TV devices by authenticating with participating TV providers. In addition, the round-by-round coverage can be heard through participating radio providers, including ESPN Radio, SiriusXM and Westwood One. Exclusive NFL+ content is also available in the NFL app. Select the following link to access the various streaming and audio options.
Fans can also track the NFL happenings of the draft online and via social media for additional access to highlights, stats and information about NFL prospects.
Check BYUcougars.com and BYU's official social media accounts for NFL news regarding BYU players this weekend.
| 2024 NFL DRAFT | APRIL 25-27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1: | Thurs. | 6 p.m. MT/8 p.m. ET |
ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| Rounds 2-3: | Fri. | 5 p.m. MT/7 p.m. ET |
ABC, ESPN2, NFL Network |
| Rounds 4-7: | Sat. | 10 a.m. MT/12 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network & ESPN Deportes NFL.com/Watch |