What time does NFL draft start tonight? Here's what you need to know, including time, TV channel and top players to look out for.

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NFL Draft is upon us. After months of anticipation, the annual event is finally due to kick off this week, bringing hundreds of college football's top players to the NFL. That includes widely heralded prospects like Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter,