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Time of India
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
2025 NFL Draft guest announcers revealed: See which stars will announce picks for every team
NFL Draft 2025: Every team's pick to be announced by these unexpected celebrity and NFL legends (Credit: Getty Images) As the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off in Green Bay, Wisconsin, it marks a historic first—every franchise holds a first-round selection. While elite top-tier talent may be limited, the real strength of this year's class lies in its Day 2 depth, where many expect plug-and-play starters to emerge. Adding to the excitement, the NFL continues its popular tradition of inviting current and former players to announce picks live. 'All 32 teams own a first-round pick for the first time in NFL history,' USA TODAY reported. Day 2 will see fan-favorite legends and active stars take the stage, including Green Bay alumni, as the Packers prepare to make the 23rd pick in the first round. Full list of 2025 NFL Draft announcers by team, including surprise celebrity and player appearances The NFL Draft is more than just a roster refresh—it's a spectacle where tradition meets the future of football. As the 90th edition of the NFL Draft kicks off from April 24 to 26, 2025, at the iconic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, fans can expect a celebration rich in nostalgia, star appearances, and emotional moments. Legends Lend Their Voices on Day 1 Commissioner Roger Goodell will be front and center, as always, but this time, he'll be flanked by Green Bay royalty. Five revered former Packers—Mason Crosby, Ahman Green, James Jones, Clay Matthews, and Jordy Nelson—will join him to launch the event in grand style. Their presence isn't just symbolic; it marks Green Bay's legacy as the host city and underscores Lambeau's standing as a cathedral of the game. Adding an inspiring touch to the evening, the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, Arik Armstead, will step up to announce the Jacksonville Jaguars' first-round pick. It's a powerful nod to the off-field impact players have within their communities, elevating the night's significance beyond football. NFL Draft Day 2 announcer Arizona Cardinals Recently retired cornerback Patrick Peterson will announce the Cardinals' picks on Day 2. Atlanta Falcons Linebacker Keith Brooking will announce Atlanta's Day 2 pick. Baltimore Ravens Former offensive lineman Jason Brown will announce the Ravens' Day 2 selections. Buffalo Bills Former Buffalo Bills and Wisconsin Badger wide receiver Lee Evans will announce the Bills' selections on Day 2. Carolina Panthers Running back Chuba Hubbard is set to announce the Panthers' Day 2 pick. Chicago Bears Former Bears wide receiver Dez White will announce the Chicago team's Day 2 selections. Cincinnati Bengals Longtime defensive tackle Tim Krumrie will announce the Bengals' Day 2 choice. Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer longtime left tackle Joe Thomas will announce the Browns' Day 2 picks. Dallas Cowboys Longtime center Travis Frederick will announce Dallas' Day 2 picks. Denver Broncos Former Badgers running back Montee Ball will announce the Broncos' Day 2 picks. Make-A-Wish recipient Samuel Barrett will also announce the team's first round pick, according to the Broncos' website. Detroit Lions Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold will announce the Detroit team's Day 2 picks. Green Bay Packers Host team Green Bay Packers have multiple former players scheduled to announce their Day 2 picks, including: Mason Crosby Ahman Green James Jones Jerry Kramer Clay Matthews Jordy Nelson Dave Robinson Houston Texans Owen Daniels will announce the Texans' Day 2 selections. Indianapolis Colts Current Colts' player Jonathan Taylor will announce the team's Day 2 picks. Jacksonville Jaguars Former linebacker T.J. Slaughter will announce the Jaguars' Day 2 selections. Kansas City Chiefs Former wide receiver Dante Hall will announce the Chiefs' Day 2 picks. Las Vegas Raiders Former offensive lineman Steve Wisniweski will announce the Raiders' choices on Day 2. Los Angeles Chargers Former Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is set to announce the team's Day 2 picks. Los Angeles Rams Former defensive lineman Michael Brockers will announce the Rams' Day 2 picks. Miami Dolphins Linebacker Alec Ingold will announce the Dolphins' Day 2 picks. Minnesota Vikings Former Vikings tight end Stu Voigt will announce the team's selections on Day 2. New England Patriots Former Wisconsin Badgers running back James White will announce the Patriots' Day 2 picks. New Orleans Saints The Saints called on Ryan Ramczyk to announce their picks on Day 2. New York Giants Former cornerback Jason Sehorn will announce the Giants' Day 2 picks. New York Jets Former Jets' defensive end John Abraham will announce the team's Day 2 picks. Philadelphia Eagles Former defensive tackle Beau Allen will announce the Eagles' Day 2 picks. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann will announce the Steelers' Day 2 picks. San Francisco 49ers Two-time All-Pro linebacker Julian Peterson is the guest announcer for the 49ers. Seattle Seahawks 2005 NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander and five-time All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman will announce the Seahawks' Day 2 picks. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Two-time All-Pro Simeon Rice will announce the Buccaneers' selections on Day 2. Tennessee Titans Two-time All-Pro linebacker Keith Bulluck will announce the Titans' Day 2 picks. Washington Commanders Former wide receiver Gary Clark announce the Commanders' Day 2 picks. Also Read: When does Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft start? Everything you should know before the big night
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
NFL Draft 2025: Who are the special announcers on Day 1 and 2?
The NFL 2025 draft will take place in Green Bay from April 24 to 26. Several guests will make pick announcements for the 32 teams on days 1 and 2, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell leading the charge. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, former Green Bay Packers players Mason Crosby, Ahman Green, James Jones, Clay Matthews, and Jordy Nelson will open the three-day event as announcers on day 1. Arik Armstead, last year's Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, will also join the NFL Commissioner to announce the Jacksonville Jaguars' first-round pick. Here's a team-by-team list of Day 2 guest announcers: - Arizona Cardinals – Recently retired cornerback Patrick Peterson will announce the Cardinals' picks on Day 2. - Atlanta Falcons – Linebacker Keith Brooking will announce Atlanta's Day 2 pick. - Baltimore Ravens – Former offensive lineman Jason Brown will announce the Ravens' Day 2 selections. - Buffalo Bills – Former Buffalo Bills and Wisconsin Badger wide receiver Lee Evans will announce the Bills' selections on Day 2. - Carolina Panthers – Running back Chuba Hubbard is set to announce the Panthers' Day 2 pick. - Chicago Bears – Former Bears wide receiver Dez White will announce the Chicago team's Day 2 selections. - Cincinnati Bengals – Longtime defensive tackle Tim Krumrie will announce the Bengals' Day 2 choice. - Cleveland Browns – Hall of Famer longtime left tackle Joe Thomas will announce the Browns' Day 2 picks. - Dallas Cowboys – Longtime center Travis Frederick will announce Dallas' Day 2 picks. - Denver Broncos – Former Badgers running back Montee Ball will announce the Broncos' Day 2 picks. According to the Broncos ' website, make-A-Wish recipient Samuel Barrett will also announce the team's first-round pick. - Detroit Lions – Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold will announce the Detroit team's Day 2 picks. - Green Bay Packers – Host team Green Bay Packers have multiple former players scheduled to announce their Day 2 picks, including Mason Crosby, Ahman Green, James Jones, Jerry Kramer, Clay Matthews, Jordy Nelson, and Dave Robinson. - Houston Texans – Owen Daniels will announce the Texans' Day 2 selections. - Indianapolis Colts – Current Colts' player Jonathan Taylor will announce the team's Day 2 picks. - Jacksonville Jaguars – Former linebacker T.J. Slaughter will announce the Jaguars' Day 2 selections. - Kansas City Chiefs – Former wide receiver Dante Hall will announce the Chiefs' Day 2 picks. - Las Vegas Raiders – Former offensive lineman Steve Wisniweski will announce the Raiders' choices on Day 2. - Los Angeles Chargers – Former Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is set to announce the team's Day 2 picks. - Los Angeles Rams – Former defensive lineman Michael Brockers will announce the Rams' Day 2 picks. - Miami Dolphins – Linebacker Alec Ingold will announce the Dolphins' Day 2 picks. - Minnesota Vikings – Former Vikings tight end Stu Voigt will announce the team's selections on Day 2. - New England Patriots – Former Wisconsin Badgers running back James White will announce the Patriots' Day 2 picks. - New Orleans Saints – The Saints called on Ryan Ramczyk to announce their picks on Day 2. - New York Giants – Former cornerback Jason Sehorn will announce the Giants' Day 2 picks. - New York Jets – Former Jets' defensive end John Abraham will announce the team's Day 2 picks. - Philadelphia Eagles – Former defensive tackle Beau Allen will announce the Eagles' Day 2 picks. - Pittsburgh Steelers – Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann will announce the Steelers' Day 2 picks. - San Francisco 49ers – Two-time All-Pro linebacker Julian Peterson is the guest announcer for the 49ers. - Seattle Seahawks – 2005 NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander and five-time All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman will announce the Seahawks' Day 2 picks. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Two-time All-Pro Simeon Rice will announce the Buccaneers' selections on Day 2. - Tennessee Titans – Two-time All-Pro linebacker Keith Bulluck will announce the Titans' Day 2 picks. - Washington Commanders – Former wide receiver Gary Clark will announce the Commanders' Day 2 picks.
Fox Sports
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 NFL Draft guest announcers: Complete list by team
Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft will soon begin in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where, for the first time in league history, every franchise holds a first-round pick. While the top end of this class may not boast many elite prospects, the depth in the middle rounds—particularly on Day 2—looks promising, with numerous players who could step into starting roles right away. Continuing a growing tradition, Day 2 of the draft will feature both former and active NFL players announcing selections live in Green Bay. All 32 organizations will have at least one special guest to handle the announcements, and the host Packers plan to welcome a sizable roster of alumni for their own Day 2 picks. How many guest announcers are there at the NFL Draft? There are a total of 40 guest announcers at this year's NFL Draft. This includes 29 teams with one representative each, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks with two each, and the Green Bay Packers bringing seven former (or active) players. 2025 NFL Draft Day 2 Guest Announcers Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Mason Crosby Ahman Green James Jones Jerry Kramer Clay Matthews Jordy Nelson Dave Robinson Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots New Orleans Saints New York Giants New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Shaun Alexander Richard Sherman Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Washington Commanders When is the NFL Draft? The annual NFL Draft is scheduled to be held from Thursday, April 24, 2025, to Saturday, April 26, 2025. This year's draft is the 90th edition and will be held inside and around Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers . The Tennessee Titans hold the first pick in the draft. They are followed by the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants . recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ever wanted to try a field goal on Lambeau Field? Or just walk on the field? It's among NFL draft fan experiences
Fans who attend the 2025 NFL Draft could enjoy an extremely rare opportunity: To step onto the Lambeau Field turf and follow in the footsteps of Mason Crosby or Brandon McManus. During the NFL draft April 24-26, a few, select visitors will get the opportunity to step onto hallowed grass (blended with synthetic fibers) and attempt to kick one through the Lambeau uprights. They also might get a chance to do a Lambeau Leap or walk the red carpet. The Green Bay Packers are very protective of the Lambeau Field pitch, usually prohibiting fans on stadium tours from touching a single blade of grass. The few times fans have been allowed on the field occurred when Lambeau hosted a summer concert like Billy Joel in 2017 and Paul McCartney in 2019. Even then, the field is often covered by tarps. The field goal kick is sure to be one of the highlights among the dozens of activities, experiences and games some fans will get to enjoy throughout the NFL Draft Experience grounds, which includes Lambeau Field, the stadium parking lots and the Titletown District. There will be photo opportunities, autographs, activities for kids and more. Before you stretch the legs to kick one through the uprights or warm up your throwing arm for a Hail Mary, you'll need to download the NFL OnePass app and register for free tickets to enter the draft. You must be 18 to download OnePass and register to attend. Adults can add up to five children to their OnePass registration. OnePass is not only your entrance to the draft grounds, but also serves as your passport to participate in a lot of these activities. And it'll be key to have if you want any chance at stepping onto the Lambeau Field turf. Here's a look at 23 things fans will be able to do or see around the draft grounds. More: Want to attend 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay? Here's how to register and get in NFL Play 60 Zone: An area where kids can try out smaller versions of the 40-yard dash, Haily Mary and more. Gear up and Go: Kids can try on NFL equipment to get a sense of what it's like to suit up for their favorite team. Play Football Field: Kids ages 6 to 14 can participate in the daily on-field clinics at the Titletown district football field on a first-come, first-served basis. Here's the current schedule for the clinics, which is subject to change: April 24: 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 25: 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 26: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kicking a field goal in Lambeau will certainly be a highlight for the select few chosen, but it's not the only football-related game fans can enjoy during the draft. Fans selected for one of the on-field experiences will be notified via the OnePass app that they've won and that they have 30 minutes to check in for the experience. Fans who win a Lambeau Leap or red carpet experience can bring their family with them. Field goal kickers will be able to bring one person with them to kick. Here's the full rundown of games: Kick a field goal in Lambeau Field. Throw a Hail Mary pass over defenders into a drop-in net. Run a 40-yard dash against opponents and digital versions of NFL players. Measure your vertical jump. Look like a Pro: Step into a body-cast mold bearing your favorite team's logo and colors. Jumbo photo frames sponsored by Invisalign. The Vince Lombardi Trophy. Oversized replicas of all 32 teams' helmets will be on site. A replica draft stage where you can do your best No. 1 draft pick pose. The exhibit includes an opportunity to take a digital photo with your favorite Super Bowl ring on your finger. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will bring the bronze busts of several Packers and NFL legends, plus several of the league's most iconic trophies. The Hall of Fame busts at the exhibit include: LeRoy Butler Brett Favre Vince Lombardi Charles Woodson Sterling Sharpe Peyton Manning Demarcus Ware The trophies scheduled to be at the exhibit include: George S. Halas NFC Championship Trophy Lamar Hunt AFC Championship Trophy Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award The NFL expects to announce on April 20 in the OnePass app what current and former players will appear at the autograph stage presented by Panini during the draft. The schedule and lineup are subject to change without notice. Various sponsors and NFL partners will have special activities and spaces within the NFL Draft Experience grounds for fans to enjoy. The Pepsi Challenge taste test turns 50 this year and the beverage maker will put Pepsi Zero Sugar to the test during the NFL draft Smirnoff Draft Experience will include craft cocktails, an interactive game, photo opportunities and giveaways. Crown Royal Hall of Heroes is a partnership with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to recognize and honor military veterans. It will include a ceremony to enshrine 32 veterans in a new 2025 Hall of Heroes at the NFL Draft. Gatorade will host a water booth and offer fans a chance to see how they fare at a reaction ring game. Toyota will sponsor the NFL Draft Grand Entrance and offer fans the chance to customize swag. The Bud Light Beer Hall and Backyard Bar will be open to anyone 21 and up. Verizon's Ultimate Tailgate will give fans the chance to relax on couches, charge devices and participate in an augmented reality experience. Captain Morgan fans can visit the Captain's Yard to enjoy rum cocktails and try their hand at a football toss to win prizes. Contact business reporter Jeff Bollier at (920) 431-8387 or jbollier@ Follow him on Twitter at @JeffBollier. This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Want to kick a field goal at Lambeau Field? You can during NFL draft
NBC Sports
17-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
NFL reveals current and former players who will announce second-day draft picks
The NFL revealed the former and active players currently scheduled to announce the selections in Rounds 2 and 3 of next week's draft in Green Bay. The draft, hosted in the state of Wisconsin for the first time since the 1940 NFL Draft in Milwaukee, begins with the first round on Thursday night, April 24, and continues Friday, April 25, with Rounds 2-3. The Draft will conclude on Saturday, April 26, with Rounds 4-7. Former Packers Mason Crosby, Ahman Green, James Jones, Clay Matthews and Jordy Nelson will be on-site to help Commissioner Roger Goodell officially open the 2025 NFL Draft. Jacksonville defensive lineman Arik Armstead, the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, will join Goodell live on-stage to announce the Jaguars' first-round pick. Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Kramer (Packers, Class of 2018), Dave Robinson (Packers, Class of 2013), Lynn Swann (Steelers, Class of 2001) and Joe Thomas (Browns, Class of 2023) are among those announcing picks on the second day. Here is the list of current and former players currently scheduled to be on-site at this year's draft:
