2024 NFL Draft: ESPN coverage won't feature draft analyst Todd McShay. Here's why.
Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET tonight with broadcasts on ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network. NFL draft experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Daniel Jeremiah as well as NFL insiders Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport, and Field Yates across three networks will provide insight into every pick of the first round.
One name missing this year on ESPN's draft coverage: Todd McShay.
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The Massachusetts native began his draft analysis at the start-up publication "The War Room" which was later acquired by ESPN and re-branded "Scouts Inc." He became the director of college football scouting for that group and was a fixture during NFL Draft coverage starting in 2006.
But McShay won't be on air this week because he was laid off from ESPN last June along with longtime network figures like Jeff Van Gundy, Keyshawn Johnson, Suzy Kolber, and Max Kellerman.
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He said on social media last week that he won't be doing any live coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Just want to take a minute to say thank you! The outpouring of support during draft season has been noticed and greatly appreciated.
As for next week’s draft, I’m sitting this one out on TV due to obvious contract limitations but it’s business as usual around here! You can…— Todd McShay (@McShay13) April 19, 2024
McShay is still offering up some draft insight, though. He released his top 100 prospects ranking on X, formerly known as Twitter, this morning.
Thanks to @huddlereport we have some accountability each year for everyone in the industry. My top-100 has had 86 correct prospects in each of the past three drafts, which was best-in-class the last two years (2022, 2023). Have at it… My Top-100 for the 2024 NFL draft. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/eYIkGFtLe0
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) April 25, 2024
He's also appeared on many podcasts to provide analysis on the 2024 NFL Draft, including The Ryen Russillo Podcast of The Ringer and Pardon My Take of Barstool Sports.
How to watch the 2024 NFL Draft
TV channels: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
Streaming: ESPN+, NFL+, Fubo (free trial)
How to watch: Catch the NFL Draft with an ESPN+ subscription
When is the NFL Draft?
April 25: Round 1 (8 p.m. ET)
April 26: Round 2 and Round 3 (7 p.m. ET)
April 27: Round 4 through Round 7 (noon ET)
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