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NFL Draft 2021: Dates, time, TV channel and how to watch in Canada

NFL Draft 2021: Dates, time, TV channel and how to watch in CanadaGetty
The annual event kicks off Thursday.

With Trevor Lawrence the overwhelming consensus at No. 1, the drama at the 2021 NFL Draft truly starts when the New York Jets are called upon to choose second overall.

Lawrence's destiny as this year's top selection was sealed long ago, and the Jacksonville Jaguars will surprise no one when they choose the former Clemson quarterback to kick things off in Cleveland.

Even with Lawrence cemented as the season's best prospect, there will still be plenty of the usual draft-day drama to go around. Inevitably, a team will trade up or down, a player will be chosen at a slot that most will agree did not make sense, and pundits will have much to say about the respective selections as they happen.

Most important of all, dozens of young players will receive the opportunity of a lifetime when they hear their names announced during the three-day event.

It all begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about this year's NFL Draft.

NFL Draft 2021: Schedule

NFL Draft 2021: Where is the event being held this year?

Cleveland, Ohio, was selected as host city of this year's draft festivities. FirstEnergy Stadium and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will both be used as venues for the various events relating to the draft.

NFL Draft 2021: How to watch in Canada

The NFL Draft will be streamed live on DAZN.

DAZN Canada is the only place to watch NFL Game Pass, with access to every regular-season NFL game (including Monday, Thursday, Sunday afternoon via NFL Sunday Ticket, and Sunday night games) and every playoff matchup. Each game is available live and on demand.

DAZN Canada also provides access to RedZone — every touchdown, every game, every Sunday.

You can learn how to sign up for a free trial of DAZN here.

DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com, plus many popular streaming devices, including: iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, Amazon Fire tablet, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox.One and Xbox Series X | S.

TSN will also be broadcasting the NFL Draft.