By Patrick Hipes Executive Managing Editor ABC’s coverage of the NFL Draft on Thursday drew a preliminary 1.6 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic and 6.14 million viewers, easily the best performance in primetime.
The first round of the draft, a welcome tonic for sports fans amid the coronavirus crisis, came as NBC wrapped four shows, including the second series finale of Will & Grace (0.5, 3.13M).
The three-hour draft broadcast was a virtual affair that also aired live on ESPN, NFL Network and ESPN Deportes. Its hub was mostly the basement of NFL commissioner’s Westchester County, NY home.
Last year’s draft drew a record 6.1 million viewers across NFL, ESPN and ABC and their digital outlets, meaning this year’s Round 1 coverage likely
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