It’s way too early (well not in Green Bay), but here’s a few things to know about the NFL draft

It’s likely the most anticipated event to take place in Green Bay since the 1967 Ice Bowl.

Let’s hope the weather will be slightly more comfortable.

The NFL has announced that the Packers and Titletown USA will host the 2025 NFL draft. And since it’s never too early to talk about who the team will be looking to add to its roster two years from now in these parts, here’s also a few way too early items about what to know about the event itself:

When is the 2025 NFL draft?

The dates have yet to be announced, but it typically has been held the last full week in April. The 2024 event at Ford Field in Detroit is April 25-27.

How many days does the NFL draft last?

The NFL draft has become a three-day event. The first round takes place on a Thursday evening, the second and third rounds are Friday night and the remaining four rounds of the draft begin Saturday afternoon.

How many rounds are in the NFL draft?

Each team is automatically awarded one pick over seven rounds of the draft.

How is the NFL draft order assigned?

According to NFL draft rules, the order of selection is determined by the reverse order of finish in the previous season. Barring trades, each round begins with the team that finished with the worst record and finishes with the Super Bowl champions.

Can teams trade draft picks?

Yes, there were 43 trades during the 2023 draft in Kansas City, breaking the record of 40 in 2019.

What are compensatory draft picks?

According to NFL draft rules, the league can assign as many as 32 additional “compensatory free agent” picks, which allow clubs that have lost free agents to another team to use the draft to try to fill the void. Those additional picks take place at the end of the third through seventh rounds.

How much time does a team get to choose a player?

If you’re planning on attending you might want to bring a good book. In the first round teams can use 10 minutes between each selection. In rounds 2 and 3 teams have seven minutes. In rounds 4-6 teams get five minutes per selection and four minutes in the final round.

Who makes the official announcement of the draft picks?

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the names of the players selected in the first round.

Have the Packers ever had the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft?

The Packers have held the top selection twice. In 1957, they selected Paul Hornung; in 1959, they selected quarterback Randy Duncan.

What does Mr. Irrelevant mean?

The last player taken in each draft gets the title of Mr. Irrelevant.

Are tickets going to be available to attend the NFL draft in Green Bay and how much do they cost?

Shockingly, the NFL draft is still free. For the draft in Kansas City, fans wishing to attend the draft had to register through the NFL’s website.

How many people are expected to attend the draft at Lambeau Field?

More than 312,000 people attended the 2023 draft in Kansas City. Over 2.2 million NFL fans have gone to the draft since 2014 when the NFL started awarding the draft to various cities throughout the league.

Where can NFL fans attending the 2025 NFL draft stay?

According to Discover Green Bay, the area has 4,653 hotel rooms, so it will likely be a longer commute to the draft than normal for Bears and other out-of-town NFL fans.

What about entertainment?

The 2023 NFL draft concert series in Kansas City included Fall Out Boy, Mötley Crüe and Thundercat.

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about the NFL draft, coming to Green Bay in 2025