The 2019 NFL Draft scored new records in media consumption, with the three days of selections and analysis generating a combined 3.95 HH rating and average of 6.1 million viewers overall, according to the league, to rank as the highest-rated and most-watched Draft ever and topping the records set a year ago. Overall NFL Draft telecasts combined to reach over 47.5 million viewers over the three-day event, up 5% over 2018 with NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes in addition to NFL and ESPN digital and social properties all carrying the content. The combined rating and viewership was up by 11% and 8% respectively over 2018, per Nielsen Fast Nationals.

In addition to media consumption, the 2019 NFL Draft shattered records for attendance as over 600 thousand fans filled the streets of Nashville to celebrate the newest class of NFL rookies.

“The 2019 NFL Draft was a tremendous continuation of the celebration of the NFL’s 100th season and an opportunity to welcome the next generation of stars,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “Dramatic and emotional storylines played out in cities across the country with the energetic host city of Nashville serving as a breathtaking backdrop to hundreds of thousands of passionate fans who lined the streets and enjoyed a unique NFL Draft Experience. We congratulate our newest players and their families and thank the TN Titans, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp., the City of Nashville, the volunteers, and everyone who made the Draft such a memorable, entertaining, and successful experience.”