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Draft Guide
Where: The Theater at Madison Square Garden, between 31st and 33rd Streets in New York City. When: Noon ET, Saturday, April 17, 1999 (Rounds 1-3). 11 a.m. ET, Sunday, April 18, 1999 (Rounds 4-7). The first three rounds will conclude on Saturday by approximately 10 p.m. ET. In 1998, the first round consumed four hours and 39 minutes; the second, two hours and 34 minutes; and the third, one hour and 19 minutes. The draft will resume on Sunday at 11 a.m. ET for the final four rounds, ending at approximately 5 p.m. ET. Drafting: Representatives of the 31 NFL clubs by telephone communication with their general managers, coaches and scouts. Rounds: There will be 253 selections over seven rounds, including 31 compensatory choices that have been awarded to 18 teams which suffered a net loss of certain quality unrestricted free agents last year. Time limits: Round 1, 15 minutes each team; Round 2, 10 minutes each team; Rounds 3 through 7, five minutes each team. | ||||||||||||||
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