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Get in the huddle with millions of other football fans - as the clock ticks down and the speculation heats up - on who will be the major picks for the top football teams in this year's NFL draft.

Held in New York City, the 77th annual NFL Draft kicks off this year with the official announcement of first round draft picks on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 8PM ET, with the second and third rounds on Friday, April 27 followed by Rounds 4-7 on Saturday, April 28.

As usual, the announcements will be televised by ESPN and the NFL Network, airing live in primetime from Radio City Music Hall.

Top 2012 NFL draft prospects

Andrew Luck

This year, NFL draft pundits are almost unanimous in their top first round pick in Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck. A runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 2010 and 2011, Andrew Luck by all accounts was ready to be No.1 in the first round picks in 2011 had he not taken time to redshirt his junior year at Stanford.

This year, watch for the scouts to come scrambling after the most talented quarterback in many a season. The complete package, Luck combines strength, phenomenal footwork, and intelligence (described even by admirers as "nerdy") to become far and away the most sought-after senior in college football in 2012.

Other top favorites in the Top 5 NFL draft prospects this year also include Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, Southern Cal offensive tackle Matt Kalil, Alabama running back Trent Richardson, and LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne.

More about the NFL Draft around the Web:

Around the Web, check out NFL mock drafts, player profiles and rankings, current team needs, positional rankings, the latest rumors, predictions, and a bit of NFL draft history ...

NFL.com - NFL Draft - The official site with all the latest news, feature stories, predictions, rumors and analysis, rookie stats & profiles, a complete link list of team draft sites, and extensive NFL draft history from 1982-2011.

Mel Kiper - ESPN.com - Expert opinion on who to keep your eye on, along with top 5 by position, top sophomores, freshmen & Mel's Big Board...

Draft Insider's Digest - Stay ahead of the curve with reports from the field on top NFL and NCAA picks from pro football scout Frank Coyle.

WalterFootball.com - 2012 NFL Draft Prospects - The latest updated mock drafts, top prospects categorized by position, school or individual athlete.

The Huddle Report - Player profiles, combine notes, links to radio reports, a team needs index, the top free agents and lots more...

NFL Draft Blitz - Who's hot, who's not, with a rundown on top prospects, the latest rumors, player rankings, rookie reports.

NFL Mock Draft NFL College Draft Mock Draft News Rumor and Stats - Like the title says, with all the latest news and views, plus Top Ten prospects and online chat.

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