Robin Roberts to host ABC’s first-ever NFL draft coverage

ABC will broadcast all three days of the NFL Draft in 2019 for the first time ever, with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts set to host live from Nashville.

What We Know:

  • ESPN reports that Roberts will host the prime-time broadcast of Round 1 from an ABC set located on Broadway in Nashville. She will be joined on a separate set by co-host Rece Davis and the crew from College GameDay Built by The Home Depot.

“As a former college athlete and devoted football fan, I am thrilled to host such an exciting event that honors the hard work and talent of student athletes,” said Roberts. “I’m looking forward to working with my ESPN colleagues again and watching dreams come true!”

  • Roberts previously covered the NFL Draft for ESPN and was a regular contributor to NFL PrimeTime.
  • As part of her host role, the award-winning anchor will conduct interviews and highlight the prospects selected by NFL teams during the draft.
  • Roberts will report live from Nashville for Good Morning America on Thursday, APRIL 25 (8:00-11:30 p.m. ET), on the ABC Television Network and streaming.

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