WHAT: 72nd NFL Draft

WHEN: April 28-29

SITE: New York City’s Radio City Music Hall

TV: ESPN/ESPN2, 6 a.m. April 28; 5 a.m. April 29

FORMAT: Rounds 1-3 April 28; Rounds 4-7 April 29

TIME LIMITS: 15 minutes per pick in Round 1; 10 min. Rd. 2; 5 min. thereafter

RATINGS GAME

The Honolulu Advertiser publishes brief excerpts from Mel Kiper Jr.’s Draft Report.
Here are explanations of his rating system:
10—Outstanding at his position
9—Start his first year, a first- or second-round pick;
8—Potential to start his first year, second- to fourth-rounder;
7—Potential to start eventually; 5th- or 6th-rounder;.
6—Can make club and contribute; 7th-rounder or free agent;
5—Has some talent, size, speed; free agent.

RATING KEY

Players listed are in the 8.8 range or higher or are players with Hawai‘i ties (bold face)
• 40—Speed over 40 yards
• VJ—Vertical jump in inches • R—Rating
• BP—bench press repetitions of 225 pounds
• na—not available or did not work out

FIRST ROUND ORDER

1, Oakland
2, Detroit
3, Cleveland
4, Tampa Bay
5, Arizona
6, Washington
7, Minnesota
8, Atlanta
9, Miami
10, Houston
11, San Fran.
12, Buffalo
13, St. Louis
14, Carolina
15, Pittsburgh
16, Green Bay
17, Jacksonville
18, Cincinnati
19, Tennessee
20, NY Giants
21, Denver
22, Dallas
23, Kansas City
24, New England
25, N.Y. Jets
26, Philadelphia
27, New Orleans
28, New England
29, Baltimore
30, San Diego
31, Chicago
32, Indianapolis

Sources: The Advertiser uses comments on players from an NFL scout, who spoke on condition of anonymity in return for assessments. Other sources include Mel Kiper Jr.’s Draft Report, www.espn.com, www.nfl.com.