2024 NFL Draft Round 1 Sets Viewership Record Since 2021

The first round of the NFL Draft, held in Detroit, attracted an average of 12.1 million viewers across multiple networks, marking the highest viewership for a first round since 2021.

• Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft saw a 6% increase in viewership compared to the previous year, with 12.1 million people tuning in.
• USC's Caleb Williams was the top pick, selected by the Chicago Bears.
• The event reached a total unduplicated audience of 34.3 million viewers.
• More than 275,000 fans attended the event in Detroit, setting a new record for Day One attendance.
• The draft was broadcast across ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, continuing a multi-network collaboration led by The Walt Disney Company.

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