WXYZ is proud to air four different draft pre-shows leading up to the draft in Detroit. The three Detroit on the Clock pre-draft specials will feature interviews with players and community leaders, and have in-depth draft analysis. You can watch them all on Channel 7.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy was drafted by the Minnesota Vikigns with the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday. McCarthy led the Wolverines to a national championship last season and was a highly-sought after quarterback going into the league.

Record attendance for the first day of the NFL Draft translated to record ridership for the Detroit People Mover post pandemic.

What's next for the Detroit Lions? We're analyzing what could happen in the second round of the NFL Draft

Jessica Parker, the deputy COO for the city of Detroit, joined us live during the NFL Draft Experience.

We're talking with Detroiters about the first day of the NFL draft and how excited they are for Day 2.

Expecting another cold morning with Freeze Warnings & Frost Advisories. The rain will return late this evening after 10 pm - otherwise it's a great day

Big crowds were predicted for the NFL Draft in Detroit, but the record turnout the first night may be bigger than anyone expected.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Thursday night in the middle of the draft the Detroit set the all-time attendance record for the first day of the draft.

The Detroit Lions traded up from the 29th overall pick with the Dallas Cowboys to move up to No. 24 and draft Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold. Our Jeanna Trotman caught up with Arnold on the red carpet earlier on Thursday. "Brian Branch, he was at my dinner. I already linked up with my dawg, Jamo, man, so, those are my guys. Bama, it's a brotherhood for life," he said.

There will be cold temps to start the day after a clear spot overnight had freeze warnings and frost advisories. Temps will get into the mid 60s by the afternoon today and there will be some clouds. They get even warmer this weekend into the upper 70s by Sunday.

Freezing overnight, 70s this weekend

The NFL Draft is happening in Detroit and WXYZ is proud to be your home for the NFL Draft all three days of the event, April 25-27.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recruited some help to open the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit – the Detroit Lions and Detroit native Eminem. After being seen in commercials leading up to the draft, it opened on ESPN with jokes about Eminem songs with Calvin Johnson, Barry Sanders, Aiden Hutchinson and more. Goodell came out to major boos, which happens every year at the draft, and then Eminem came on stage. He was followed by Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aiden Hutchinson, Calvin Johnson and Barry Sanders. St. Brown also led the crowd in the now famous "Jared Goff" chant

Sunshine and cool temps

7 Action News talks with fans as they enter the NFL Draft zone after the doors are opened to the public for the first time today.

The NFL Fan Experience is at Hart Plaza, a few blocks away from the draft theatre near Cadillac Square and Campus Martius Park.

The NFL Draft is an exciting time for those planning to enjoy the event today, but it's a life-changing event for the 2024 NFL Draft prospects.

As we continue to countdown to the start of tonight's NFL Draft, fans from all 32 teams are expected to be in attendance tonight.

NFL Alumni Health and Beyond Type 1 hosted a Huddle for Diabetes event at Emagine Royal Oak on the eve of the NFL Draft.