Premier Lacrosse League 2024 College Draft Presented by Q-Collar Scheduled for May 7 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPNU and ESPN+
March 15, 2024 - Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) News Release
LOS ANGELES - The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster announced today that the 2024 PLL College Draft presented by Q-Collar, will be held on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. ET, airing on ESPNU and streaming on ESPN+. Chris Cotter will host the College Draft, which will originate from ESPN's Bristol headquarters, and will be joined by ESPN lacrosse analysts Paul Carcaterra and Ryan Boyle.
"Widely lauded as the most talented draft class ever, from the top 3 picks to overall depth by position, every player on the board is a game changer," said Paul Rabil, Co-Founder and President of the Premier Lacrosse League. "From now until May 7th, our coaches and general managers will be focused on making their teams better ahead of Training Camp - with this draft being their primary focus. It'll mark milestone moments for these future faces of pro lacrosse, coupled with their new team home cities, we look forward to sharing it all, live with fans on ESPN, presented by Q-Collar."
The 2024 PLL College Draft is presented by Q-Collar, the exclusive Brain Injury Protection Partner of the PLL since 2022. Worn by PLL stars Marcus Holman, Michael Sowers, Rob Pannell, as well as many top draft prospects, studies show Q-Collar safely and effectively helps protect the brain from effects of repetitive head impacts.
"As the Premier Lacrosse League gets ready to welcome its newest stars, we're honored to be part of the Draft, a pivotal moment for these athletes," said Tom Hoey, Co-CEO of Q30 Innovations. "Our partnership represents a shared commitment to the future of lacrosse. With the Q-Collar, we're not only protecting players today but investing in their long-term well-being, ensuring they can continue to thrive in the sport they love."
The draft will consist of four rounds. In total, 32 collegiate athletes will be drafted to PLL teams. Premier Lacrosse League President and Co-founder, Paul Rabil will announce each teams' draft picks alongside the PLL's VP of Lacrosse, Rachael DeCecco. Coaches and general managers will be live in-studio, submitting their picks and navigating potential trades.
The Denver Outlaws own the first overall pick, with the New York Atlas and Maryland Whipsnakes picking second and third overall.
PLL 2024 College Draft Order
*Pick acquired via trade
Round 1
Denver Outlaws
New York Atlas
Maryland Whipsnakes
Carolina Chaos
California Redwoods
Boston Cannons
Philadelphia Waterdogs
Utah Archers
Round 2
Denver Outlaws
New York Atlas
Denver Outlaws*
Carolina Chaos
California Redwoods
Boston Cannons
Philadelphia Waterdogs
Utah Archers
Round 3
Maryland Whipsnakes*
New York Atlas
Denver Outlaws*
Carolina Chaos
California Redwoods
Maryland Whipsnakes*
Philadelphia Waterdogs
Utah Archers
Round 4
Denver Outlaws
New York Atlas
Maryland Whipsnakes
Carolina Chaos
California Redwoods
Boston Cannons
Philadelphia Waterdogs
Utah Archers
Draftees will be eligible to join their PLL teams as their college seasons conclude and will report to PLL training camp over Memorial Day Weekend. Many will compete in the NCAA Tournament throughout the month of May across ESPN networks.
For more information about the 2024 College Draft, visit https://premierlacrosseleague.com/draft-central.
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