The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been "on the clock" since the regular season came to an end, but they won't be officially on the clock until the 2015 NFL Draft gets underway on Thursday night. Once the first round begins, how much time will they actually have?
2015 NFL Draft: Explaining how to make a draft pick
Sometimes, NFL teams don’t get the process of making a selection right. We’ve got the process explained in detail.
Sometimes, teams forget how much time they actually have and things get a little confusing. If you’re watching at home and you’re also confused, we’ve got a handy guide for what’s actually required to make a draft pick and how it happens.
How many minutes does a team have to pick?
Round 1: 10 minutes
Round 2: 7 minutes
Round 3-7: 5 minutes
What happens if a team fails to make the pick in time?
If a team doesn't make the selection in time, the team next in the draft order goes on the clock. The franchise which ran out of time can turn in their pick at any point after their clock has expired. This is a rare occurrence, but it has happened. In the 2011 draft, the Baltimore Ravens ran out of time and were skipped before selecting Jimmy Smith. The Minnesota Vikings also missed their deadline back in 2003.
What happens in the event of a trade?
After the trade is approved by both teams, the team receiving the pick has whatever time is remaining on the clock to make the pick. It doesn’t reset in the event of a deal, but presumably the team making the trade is doing so because it already has a player in mind.
What is the process for turning in a selection?
The front office is in what most teams call a “war room,” comprised of the general manager, coaches, scouts and even owners. Once a decision is reached, they place a phone call to their representatives attending the draft. From there, a card is filled out with the name of the player, his position and his college. The card is turned in to the commissioner, who announces the selection.
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