2025 NFL Draft Viewership Records

The 2025 NFL Draft set viewership records, with Shedeur Sanders' unexpected slide contributing to the increased interest. Day 3 garnered a record 4.3 million viewers, up 43% from the previous year. The draft averaged 7.5 million viewers across ESPN platforms and NFL Network, making it the second-most-watched draft ever.

Michael Irvin's departure from NFL Network and related events

Michael Irvin no longer at NFL Network after alleged misconduct, lawsuit, and layoffs. Network undergoing changes in programming.