2018 NFL Draft Round 1: Rumors, TV coverage, online streaming and mock roundup

Finally, draft day is here.

We repeat, the draft is HERE! Tonight, the 2018 NFL Draft kicks off in Arlington, Texas, where 32 players will see their NFL dreams realized.

For the Cincinnati Bengals, tonight offers a chance for the team to land an instant-impact player who could help them get over the hump and back into the playoffs. They’re currently set to go on the clock with the 21st pick, but you can never rule out the team trading down, something they’ve done several times in the Marvin Lewis era.

But with the team also holding 11 picks, don’t be surprised if they move up in Round 1 to ensure they get the guy they feel is ready to make the biggest impact now and for the foreseeable future.

The Bengals won’t be the only AFC North team in the spotlight tonight. The Cleveland Browns are already on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick, where they’re expected to take what they believed to be (but probably won’t be) a franchise quarterback. They also hold the No. 4 pick, so they’re in great position to add two major impact players (or huge busts, which is probably more likely).

Before tonight’s action begins, we’re doing a pre-draft open thread to discuss everything related to the draft, including the latest rumors as to who the Bengals and other NFL teams could be leaning toward.

And of course, here’s a final look at what all of the mock drafts are saying about who the Bengals will take with the 21st pick:

How to watch the 2018 NFL Draft

Start time: April 26th at 8 p.m. EST; April 27th at 7 p.m. EST; April 28th at noon EST

Location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas

TV channels:

• Round 1: NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2
• Round 2-3: NFL Network, FOX Sports, ESPN, ESPN2
• Round 4-7: NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2

Online Streaming: NFL.com, Fox Sports Go, WatchESPN, FuboTV and CBS Sports Live

Let’s discuss!!