ESPN Analytics has released the NFL Draft Day Predictor, which powers the 2024 mock draft simulator tool. The mock draft simulator allows users to act as the general manager of their favorite team, giving them the opportunity to make picks in all seven rounds and conduct trades throughout the draft.
The model uses expert mock drafts, Scouts Inc. grades and team needs to estimate the chance every prospect is taken at each pick. Chances are then calculated based on recent historical accuracy of the combination of the above info, including the chance of a trade.
The Draft Day Predictor will be live throughout the draft, providing the percent chance of being picked at each slot for every prospect.
The 2024 NFL draft will take place at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit from April 25 through April 27. Round 1 will begin on April 25 at 8 p.m. ET, while Rounds 2 and 3 are on April 26, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Rounds 4 through 7 begin at noon ET on April 27. The draft will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and the ESPN App. There are 257 total picks in the draft.
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