NFL Draft 2015: TV Start Time and Live Stream Coverage Guide for Each Round

Years of hard work and dedication are about to pay off for the nation's top young football players, as they'll finally find homes in the NFL via the draft.

This year's crop of prospects is extremely strong and boasts potential franchise quarterbacks, devastating pass-rushers, elite wide receivers, sturdy offensive linemen, game-changing running backs and much more. Rest assured, franchises in need of playmakers at multiple positions will face some very difficult decisions throughout the process.

Due to the sheer depth of talent in the draft, expect to see some of the league's emerging stars come from the middle rounds. That said, be sure to tune in to each day of the draft, as you never know when your team will select a future Hall of Famer.

There's no shortage of draft coverage, so let's take a look at how you can watch each round.

2015 NFL Draft Schedule

Date	Coverage	TV Info	Time (ET)
April 30	Round 1	NFL Network and ESPN	8 p.m.
May 1	Rounds 2-3	NFL Network and ESPN	7 p.m.
May 2	Rounds 4-7	NFL Network and ESPN	12 p.m.

Live Stream: NFL.com, WatchESPN

Storylines to Watch

Who Will Go No. 1 Overall?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold the draft's first selection this year, and it's no secret that the team desperately needs a quarterback. Both Florida State's Jameis Winston and Oregon's Marcus Mariota are extremely intriguing prospects; however, they couldn't be more different.

Winston appears to be a more NFL-ready prospect. He ran a pro-style offense with the Seminoles and has the big arm and pocket awareness that is coveted in young signal-callers. Mariota's athletic ability is off the charts, but he will need some time to develop in an NFL offense, as the Ducks ran a unique scheme that differs from most of the league's offenses.

When taking into consideration the fact Tampa Bay needs a leader who can step in and produce immediately, Winston is the logical choice. However, the Florida State product does come with some baggage, as his past off-field conduct has been troubling.

Still, the Buccaneers did their due diligence, and general manager Jason Licht shared his thoughts during an interview with Joey Johnston of The Tampa Tribune:

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We've talked to a lot of people. 'A lot' is probably not a big enough word. We are not going to talk about the process. All I'll tell you is that the Glazer family, the head coach, the general manager, our staffs, we all couldn't feel more confident about the process we have gone through.

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If the Buccaneers like the answers the received during the vetting process—and it sounds like that may be the case—expect Winston to go No. 1 overall.

Trades Galore

The draft is always chock-full of trades—especially in the first round. Last year, a total of five deals went down within the first 32 selections, and considering the buzz surrounding teams that are willing to move to grab a particular prospect, we could see more of the same this time around.

If Winston does go No. 1 overall to the Buccaneers, expect Mariota to quickly become the focal point of trades. The Tennessee Titans could opt to select the Oregon product at No. 2 overall, and they will likely receive some phone calls from teams looking to strike a deal to move up.

One recent trade rumor involves the Titans, Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns, according to CBS Sports' Marty Gitlin. In this scenario, the Eagles would trade newly acquired quarterback Sam Bradford to the Browns in exchange for the 19th overall selection; Philadelphia would then package that pick along with its No. 20 selection, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and linebacker Mychal Kendricks for Tennessee's No. 2 pick.

While the Mariota buzz will most certainly continue, watch for other trades involving some of the draft's top receivers, as some elite talent resides at that position and several teams are in dire need of legitimate pass-catchers.

Mid-Round Gems

We should expect a frenzied first round filled with surprising moves as the draft's top-rated players come off the board. However, be sure to pay close attention to the following rounds, as the depth of this draft will likely ensure some future NFL stars come from the middle rounds.

Perhaps the most famous example of this is when the New England Patriots drafted quarterback Tom Brady in the sixth round back in 2000; however, that's not even close to the only example. Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins was a fourth-round pick, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston was a seventh-round pick and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was a fifth-round pick.

Some names to watch this year are Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty (projected third round), Oregon cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (projected third round), Minnesota running back David Cobb (projected third or fourth round) and Louisville safety Gerod Holliman (projected fifth or sixth round), among others.

Stay tuned throughout the draft, as you may witness your team's next breakout player come from outside of Round 1.