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Alabama Safari Park

The Alabama Safari Park, a 350-acre safari park, opened in 2018 and works to provide animals with as natural a habitat as possible for the more than 450 animals living there. It features a 3-mile road where guests can feed Banteng, Grevy's and Grants Zebras, Watusi, Bison, Eland and many other exotic animals free-roaming and up close, without barriers.

Explore the village walk-thru, where you will find ring-tailed lemurs and kangaroos. Enjoy the budgie adventure aviary and  feed the giraffes. You can also pet all your favorite farm animals, including goats and pigs. Or experience a behind-the-scenes sloth encounter!

Getting There

The Alabama Safari Park is located in Montgomery County at Exit 158 off I-65 in Hope Hull, Alabama. The Alabama Safari Park is an easy drive from Atlanta, Birmingham or Mobile,  Pensacola or Destin and surrounding cities in NW Florida and southern Alabama.

Then I - 65 South to Exit 158. Off exit, take left. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to the entrance.

I - 65 North to Exit 158. Off exit, take right. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to the entrance.

• 1664 Venable Road
• Hope Hull, AL 36043

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Alabama Safari Park

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Review Highlights

“ After the car ride around the park, go into the gift shop to buy animal food for the giraffe and bird area. ” in 24 reviews

“ It's super fun and a new experience to be able to be face to face with an ostrich or a zebra or llamas . ” in 15 reviews

“ I was holding on to it tightly and he grabbed the side of the bucket with his teeth and ripped it out of my hands. ” in 14 reviews

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1664 Venable Rd

Hope Hull, AL 36043

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About 1.5 h if you pull over and feed them as you go

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Oh man...this was the best part of my vacation. It was so. Ice fun interacting with the animals. Be sure to get plenty of food to feed them. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this. Do be mindful they will come into your car. So be ready for food to get everywhere and your car may get dirty too from them being muddy.

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Family Fun! Alabama Safari Park is perfect for all ages. Its a self guided 3 mile safari that features dozens of animals from all over the world. With your admission you're able to drive thru the safari as many times as your desires. Animal feed can be purchased at the entrance. I would recommend at least one per person. Be careful of the llamas they are a bit feisty and may get away with the feed bucket! After the drive thru fun head over to the Village Walk Thru to see some barn yard friends and meet and feed the most beautiful giraffes. Can you guess what our favorite animal was? 10/10, highly recommend! Follow me on IG @thee_travelinggemini for more travel content and flight deals!

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This was my second time going here yesterday. The drive-through area is full of most of the same animals all the way through. You drive through a large area and the animals come up to your car and you can feed them food bought in small containers when you enter the park. The food is five dollars per bucket. You have to be careful and hang onto the bowls, or the animals will pull them out of your hands. I will specially get them from small children who can't hold onto the bowls very well If you go on a very hot day, most of the animals Stick close together under the shade trees and stuff. Drive slowly when you go through. The part I enjoyed the most, was at the end. When you get out of your car at the gift shop, you can walk across to the area where you can feed and pet, the goats and a few pigs. They have a place where you can walk in and birds are just flying everywhere which is pretty cool . Don't scream on the birds fly around or land on you. They have ducks. There's a place on this side where you can also buy lettuce to feed the giraffe. There is a area where they have a couple of sloths behind glass. All in all it's OK. It's about $20 to get in and then you pay for the food to give them.

It was fun at first but after a while it was just the animals spilling the food in my car. I laughed a lot though.

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What a wonderful, unexpected find near Montgomery! We went to the Safari Park with relatively low expectations and we were impressed! All of us have been on safaris on the continent of Africa before, and I think we were amazed by how much interaction you could have the animals here. They came right up to the car, whether or not you had food or not but clearly, they were looking for food. The price of admission got you just that but you could purchase buckets of feed to use throughout the ride, and the attendant was kind enough to let us know which animals will eat a lot, and potentially also knock the bucket out of our hands! So, we began driving well-informed and fed a number of animals. We were a little surprised by how comfortable they were sticking their heads in the car to eat, and to just look around it seemed. We rolled the windows up when there were animals that we definitely did not want coming into the car. There was a good variety of animals - camels, llamas, ostriches, emus, bison, kudus, wildebeest, impala, blackbucks, zebras, impalas, and watusi. After we finished the drive, we had a chance to go and see the goats, pigs, and feed the birds. There was also a giraffe feeding area, and you could purchase greens to feed them as well. They had a little outback with kangaroos that you could walk through and see. The value here was pretty good for $25 a ticket. They also offer a military discount which is $2 off and the entire party can use it if you purchase it inside the park as it can't be applied online. This activity was great for kids and adults as well. Highly recommend

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2/15/23 First time visitor. Got there around 11 am on a Wednesday. Park was pretty empty. ADMISSION: We got our tickets at the gift shop. Miss Daphne greeted us and was super pleasant to talk to. FEEDING ANIMALS: Is extra and can add up. I agree with other Yelpers that 3 to 4 buckets will help you get through the park. They don't give extra buckets, so if you bring a couple of extra plastic cups to separate the feed a bit it'll help you to ration. But feed the animals out of the white buckets only. When we were done, we went back to the gift shop and bought lettuce for the giraffes and budgie sticks for the parakeets. LLAMAS: We were ambushed immediately by these THUGS. They will step right in front and block you from moving forward while their accomplices approach you on the side. They won't let any of the smaller mammals feed either. They will also chase after your car too! CAMELS: Be prepared to lose your ENTIRE bucket of feed as they will grab onto the bucket too. I can see where choosing not to feed the animals could be an option for some as it can be intimidating and scary for young children. Realizing that these are WILD animals, you're not allowed to pet them and they could bite, I made sure I had food to feed them if my window was rolled down. If you point out the different looking piles of poo, and ask them to match the animal with their poo, that may be the thing that keeps some kids more engaged if they need a distraction from some of the animals. We were able to take our time and pulled on the side to let some cars pass us. When you're done, there's a walking portion where you'll see the goats, anteaters, an aviary, kangaroos, lemurs and then giraffes. Admission covers you all day. With the two of us, we did it in about 2-2.5 hours.

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This was an awesome experience! They have the giraffes separated on their own spot with a nice little fenced walking trail with other animals around. On the same side of the entrance you'll see the picnic tables and the walkway to it. They have a gift shop and that's where you get the food to feed the animals. The drive is a good way so make sure you get plenty of food for the duration of the drive if you want the animals to come close to your car. They do not come if you don't have food, lol . Also, make sure you're ok with your car being bumped (no real damage happened to my car but it could). They have zebras, llamas, goats and camels but the camels are gated so you have to drive close by to feed them. The speed is very slow while you go through as all the animals are scattered. Make sure the driver is not distracted and that you guys stop completely before you feed the animals. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and my kids and nieces want to come back again.

Zebras on the driving trail

Good entertainment for the entire family, if you are planning to feed the animals be sure to buy plenty. One bucket won't do it. You will run out well before the half way mark. I'm

Overall great experience. The llamas are pretty demanding. We did get four buckets for the three of us. We also brought bigger empty buckets as suggested and do

Best zoo ever!!! Get to feed all the animals personally it's so awesome!!! Llamas are a bit greedy with the food so watch out. Especially the CAMELS!!! They will snatch that bucket so easy and out your hands so be careful and even get an extra one to pour into and use if you do want to feed them and not lose your whole bucket. Experience is 10/10 would come again!

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Take a wild ride at the Alabama Safari Park

Story and photos by Nick Thomas

Visitors to the Alabama Safari Park this summer can expect many of the animal residents to personally greet their human guests. In fact, you’ll have many eating out of the palm of your hand – literally.

Home to more than 800 animals, visitors to the 350-acre wildlife park just south of Montgomery in Hope Hull drive the facility’s 3-mile winding gravel road while pausing periodically to hand-feed the free-roaming zebras, llamas, ostriches, and many other species from food buckets through car windows.

“It’s very safe, but there are rules that should be followed,” says park founder and CEO Eric Mogensen. “For example, you must always remain in your vehicle. You can ride in the bed of a pickup truck, but you absolutely cannot exit your vehicle. We have staff constantly monitoring the park, ensuring everyone follows the rules.”

In addition to catering to the daily stream of curious tourists, the park is dedicated to wildlife conservation as part of the Zoofari Parks group, which operates similar facilities in other states.

“We work closely with other zoos and private breeders around the country on captive breeding programs to build a healthy population of animals,” Mogensen says. This includes their sister parks, Virginia Safari Park, Gulf Breeze Zoo in Florida, and their newest Texas Safari Park, which is opening soon. “Our collection (of animals) depends upon availability, and proper management depends upon facilities and staffing.”

The park also supports conservation projects both nationally and globally, as well as native Alabama wildlife programs, by offering grants ranging from $100 to $5,000. Supported projects include the Siaga Conservation Alliance, Pygmy Hippo Research, tortoise population research at the University of West Florida, the International Crane Foundation, and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

“We budget a certain percentage of our income to be used towards our conservation programs,” Mogensen says. “We believe that there are habitats and species around the world that need additional funding for their programs, and we are able to assist. Our guests can enjoy the fact that while they are enjoying our park, they are actually helping our conservation efforts.”

Mogensen says the park is entirely self-funding, accepting neither donations nor state or federal money. “Because we have been doing this for a long time, we have developed a successful business model that allows us to be self-sufficient. We operate on income generated by admissions, feed sales, our gift shop, and animal encounters.”

Feeding some new friends

In addition to the self-driving tour, animal encounters include hand-feeding giraffes with lettuce (available on-site). From the raised viewing platform, visitors can stand eye-to-eye with the tallest terrestrial animal in the world which, on average, towers some 16 feet over fellow inhabitants in their native African savannahs and woodlands.

For an additional cost, visitors can also feed vegetable sticks to the newest park residents – the slow-moving but gentle two-toed sloths. And in a separate exhibit, Madagascar’s most famous mammals – lemurs – are on display. The park’s ring-tailed and black-and-white ruffed lemurs represent two of the 100 lemur species that are only native to the west African island nation.

There’s also a petting area with goats, potbellied pigs, chickens, and baby llamas, and at the Kangaroo Walk-About area, the famous bouncing Aussie marsupials could be leaping effortlessly across the grassland, lazing in the Southern sun, or tending to baby joeys in their pouches. Barnaby and Armstid, a pair of Giant Anteaters, are also recent additions to the park’s menagerie.

While Alabama is home to several traditional zoos, Mogensen doesn’t view the park attraction as a commercial rival.

Different from a zoo

“Before we built this park we were in close contact with the management of the Montgomery Zoo and have been careful to be an asset rather than competition,” he says. “We offer a very different experience than the Montgomery or Birmingham Zoos because our park is a drive-thru safari park. Guests can interact more with the animals and have closer encounters with various animals. It’s worth noting that our organizations are very supportive of one another.”

The region just south of Montgomery was selected for the Alabama park site due to the abundant grazing fields. And with Interstate 65 just minutes away, there’s easy access for travelers passing through the area looking for an interesting detour.

For the animals’ safety, visitors cannot provide outside food of any kind, but buckets of suitable feed are available for $5 at the gift shop. But with a constant mobile human food delivery service throughout the day, could the animals overeat?

“Our animals tend to self-regulate when being fed,” Mogensen says. “That is why every trip through is a different experience. When an animal eats and gets full, it will tend to move off and settle down for a nice rest.”

In addition to daily park passes, annual memberships are also available offering unlimited visits.

“We are constantly adding new animals and exhibits and are always planning for the future,” says Mogensen. “A guest should always notice something new with each visit.”

The Alabama Safari Park is open daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas days), with summer hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last admission is 4 p.m. Adults are $22.95, with discounts for children, seniors, and the military. Admission grants access to the Safari Drive-Thru and Walk-Thru areas for the entire day (receipts allow re-entry to the park). Wagon rides are also available for $10 per person.

The park is located off I-65 at Exit 158 at 1664 Venable Road, Hope Hull.  Phone 334-288-2105 or go to www.alabamasafaripark.com for more information.

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) and has written features, columns, and interviews for numerous magazines and newspapers.  

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This new drive-thru zoo is your family's next Alabama getaway

• Updated: Apr. 25, 2018, 7:34 a.m. |
• Published: Apr. 25, 2018, 6:34 a.m.
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An adventure awaits in Hope Hull, Alabama. And you don't even have to leave your car on the drive through to enjoy it.

Alabama Safari Park is a new attraction in Central Alabama built for all ages to experience the excitement and wonder of wildlife.

The 350-acre park is just a short drive from Montgomery and a convenient stop for many travelers passing through the state.

Alabama Safari Park

Allow me to show you the way

There's no need to be shy, when so much fun and wonder is afoot. No matter which way you're coming through the state, Alabama Safari Park is just a hop, skip, and a jump along the path to your destination.

The park is located at 1664 Venable Rd, Hope Hull, AL 36043, just south of Montgomery.

But, there are several ways to make it along to see what the park has in store.

FROM ATLANTA:

I - 85 South to Montgomery AL. Then I - 65 South to Exit 158. Off exit, take left. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to entrance.

FROM MOBILE:

I - 65 North to Exit 158. Off exit, take right.  Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to entrance.

FROM MONTGOMERY : I - 65 South to Exit 158. Off exit, take left. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to entrance.

FROM BIRMINGHAM: I - 65 South thru Montgomery to Exit 158. Off exit, take left. Go 1/2 mile to Venable Road. Take left and follow to entrance.

You can get right up close and personal

Families get an opportunity to ride through the park, interacting with animals you might not see in your everyday commute.

The animals come first

At Alabama Safari Park, the animals are at home, which makes all the happy people who come through their esteemed guests.

So, the animals are free to move about as they please. Staff encourages visitors to never be in a hurry, as the animals may hang around to say hello to them in their vehicles for an extended time.

Furthermore, since the animals are roaming free, they experience the typical natural cycles, including the joy of bearing young offspring.

Guests may very well be on-hand to watch the magic of birth right from their vehicles.

Pretty wild, eh?

There are zebras

These striped pals are hanging around waiting to make friends.

There are giraffes

You might need some help reaching up high to give these guys a bit of feed. Or maybe they might lean in to meet you where you are.

There are llamas

Wouldn't you love to feed and pet one of these?

New animals are still arriving

These little Kune Kune piglets are a fairly recent addition to the park, born on Easter Sunday. And they are waiting for you in the park's petting area.

All you'll need is a bag of feed

Alabama Safari Park offers specialty feed chosen just for their animals. During admission, guests can buy the feed at $3.50 per package in order to share with the animals on-site.

The park is open every day

Alabama Safari Park is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

And get this, your admission grants you an entire day's entry, whether you're just staying a short while or spending several hours getting to know the friendly furry guys roaming around.

Admission Prices:

Adult (13-64) - $15.95

Senior (65+) - $14.95

Children (2-12) - $12.95

Under 2 - FREE

* Military Discount is $1.00 off each admission with valid ID. Must show a valid Active U.S. Military ID.

** There are discounts available for groups of more than 15 paying visitors (over the age of 2)

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Since the park opened this spring, visitors have already been sharing how outstanding the experience inside can be.

Just check out this cute video posted to the park's Facebook page , by a recent guest.

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MEET THE WILD FROM YOUR CAR OR WAGON.

View over 50 species of animals...all from the comfort of your own vehicle! You'll be able to see animals roam freely on our gorgeous property  Drive your vehicle on our maintained gravel road and see the animals through your windows! See everything from Auodad to Zebra and lots in between!  

Drive-Thru Safari Park .

Visit anytime between  9:30 AM and 4:00 PM,  7 days a week. No reservations necessary!

*Pricing above is subject to change.

*Feed IS NOT included, subject to an additional charge.

Adults - $23.00 Seniors (65+) - $20.00 Children (3-12) - $17.00 Ages 2 and under - FREE

Our Pricing .

Experience the self-guided Drive Thru Safari in your personal vehicle and see over 50 different species!  

DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE SAFARI!

OPEN AIR VEHICLES are NOT allowed.  Vehicles must have tops and solid doors to participate in the safari.

Guided Wagon .

Experience the guided Drive Thru Safari on wagon and see over 50 different species!  Go off the path and get up close and personal with the animals! Reservations highly suggested!

Adults - $37.00 Seniors (65+) - $34.00 Children (3-12) - $31.00 Ages 2 and under - FREE

Available seasonally from Mid-March-October 1 Hour Experience 9:30, 10:45, 12:00, 1:45, 3:00- peak season 10:00, 12:00, 2:00- non-peak season

+SAFARI FEED: INCLUDED

*Safari Feed IS included!

Also Included .

ROOS & CREW

​ Don't miss the variety of small animals at our Roos and Crew Barn.  View our animals in an intimate setting and learn all about their personalities. 

Complete with a variety of small animals, kangaroos, and our iguana it is sure to be a memorable experience!

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Save Time by clicking the link below and completing your waiver prior to arrival!

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ALL car occupants must purchase a full price ticket.  All safari park purchases are non-refundable!

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For your safety and to allow us to continue this amazing experience, we ask that you follow our rules listed here and given by the tour guides  before embarking on each adventure!

Have fun and enjoy feeding our feathery and furry friends!

DRIVE-THRU SAFARI

Drive your own vehicle or sign up for a Safari Truck Tour! 

Safari Truck Tours are first come first serve sign-ups in the gift shop (must pay combo price).

Pre-booking only available for group reservations.

Welcome to our largest addition yet!

See over 100 animals of 25 species in our large open spaces at the Drive-Thru Safari. The Safari section is located just up the roa d from

Keys tone Safari's walk-thru par k.

 Please do NOT feed or interact with the Zebras, Blue Wildebeest, and Scimitar Horned Oryx. Any guest not following this rule will be escorted out of the park without refund. This rule is set in place to keep our guests and animals safe. 

Safari Truck  Tours

-Our 1970s ex-military vehicles are outfitted with bull bars and undercarriage framing to protect our animals, and you!

-Our tour guides are not just drivers! They are well equipped and highly trained to handle any questions and any encounters with our wild animals. Education is important to us as it is to you - come prepared to  learn  about our animals from nose to tail!

-You will get up close and personal with over 100 wild animals on this hour long trek across 80 acres of Rolling Plains, Thick Fore sts and Deep Waters!

Safari Drive-Thru (Personal Car)

Gates close 45 minute before cl osing

Keystone Safari and it’s affiliates are not responsible for damages to any vehicle. Drivers assume all liability when entering the Drive-Thru section of the park.

Jeeps Are Welcome!

We are excited to share the gravel road with o ur friends

Enjoy our safari tour from the comfort of your Jeep

Rules For Jeeps

Must have Full Doors or Half Doors

*No Soft Tops

*No Tube or Non-Metal Doors

Stay in the vehicle! Do not exit your vehicle or hang out of it

No outside animals of any kind

Stay on the Safari Road at all times

Speed Limit 2 MPH. Keep the animals safe

Animal List

Guanacos, Llamas, Miniature Donkeys, Highlander Cattle, Emu, Rhea,  Nilgai, Pere David’s Deer, Blue Wildebeest , Scimitar-Horned Oryx, Fallow Deer, American Bison, Yak, Common Eland, Turkey, Grant's Zebra, Water Buffalo, Elk and more!

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Harmony Park Safari

Tucked away on its grounds is a kangaroo habitat, a reptile room (with all sorts of creepy crawlies), a tortoise trail, and their drive through zoo.

Guests can purchase an optional bucket of feed to give to the animals in the drive through zoo, which include llamas, bison, zebras, and some very friendly emus.

The feed bucket is expected by most of the animals in the drive through zoo, so if you don’t bring one, expect to receive some condescending looks from the wildlife.

More Information: Harmony Park Safari and Drive Through Zoo

• Harmony Park Safari is open 7 days a week from 10 am to sunset
• Cost: $9 per person, kids 2 and under free, food buckets are $5 each
• Address: 431 Clouds Cove Road, Huntsville, AL 35803
• Phone: (877) 726-4625

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2024 NFL Draft: Day 1 recap of first-round picks

By Faris Tanyos

Updated on: April 26, 2024 / 12:21 AM EDT / CBS News

The worst kept secret in the NFL finally came to fruition Thursday as the Chicago Bears selected highly-touted USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft .

But the theme of the first round was the run on quarterbacks. An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record. The first 14 selections were offensive players, also a draft record, with no defensive players being taken until the Indianapolis Colts selected UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu at No. 15.  

The Bears and their long-suffering fans hope Williams, the 22-year-old phenom, will finally bring them much-needed stability at the quarterback position, which has been in flux since the days of Jim McMahon in the 1980s.

To make way for Williams, Chicago  traded away quarterback Justin Fields last month to the Pittsburgh Steelers after the No. 11 pick in the 2021 draft failed to meet the lofty expectations that were set for him. The Bears immediately sought to give Williams a weapon, selecting Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 pick. 

In honor of Detroit hosting the draft , NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell trotted out rapper Eminem and Lions legend Barry Sanders to kick off the festivities. More than 275,000 people attended the draft Thursday, according to Goodell, a record for the event. 

This year's draft is one of the deepest in years at the quarterback, offensive tackle and wide receiver positions, in part due to the pandemic, which spurred many players to extend their college careers. Nine offensive linemen and seven wide receivers went off the board Thursday. In total, 23 offensive players and only nine defensive players were selected in the first round. 

The top of the draft went chalk, with quarterbacks as the first three selections. LSU's Jayden Daniels was taken No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders, and the New England Patriots  selected North Carolina's Drake Maye at No. 3 to replace former first round pick Mac Jones, who was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars last month. 

The Arizona Cardinals selected the first receiver with Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. — son of his namesake, legendary Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison Sr. — to pair with talented Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.  

Following reports that the Los Angeles Chargers and new head coach Jim Harbaugh would perhaps trade down, the Bolts instead stood pat, taking Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt in an effort to improve an offensive line that has struggled to protect franchise quarterback Justin Herbert.

The first major surprise was provided by the Atlanta Falcons, who even though they had signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins in the offseason, selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick. Penix was not expected to go until late in the first round, due in part to injury concerns. 

The Minnesota Vikings — Cousins' former home — conducted the first trade of the night, swapping picks with the New York Jets to move up from 11 to 10 to select quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who led Michigan to a national title in January. 

The surprises culminated with the Denver Broncos — who also in search for help at quarterback after cutting Russell Wilson — selected seasoned 24-year-old Oregon quarterback Bo Nix at No. 12. Nix started 61 games over his college career, according to CBS Colorado, more than any other NCAA quarterback ever. 

Rounds two and three of the draft will be held Friday, and rounds four through seven on Saturday. 

NFL Draft order and picks for the first round

• No. 1: Chicago Bears — QB Caleb Williams, USC

• No. 2: Washington Commanders — QB Jayden Daniels, LSU

• No. 3: New England Patriots — QB Drake Maye, North Carolina

• No. 4: Arizona Cardinals — WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State 

• No. 5: Los Angeles Chargers — OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

• No. 6: New York Giants — WR Malik Nabers, LSU

• No. 7: Tennessee Titans — OT JC Latham, Alabama

• No. 8: Atlanta Falcons — QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington

• No. 9: Chicago Bears — WR Rome Odunze, Washington 

• No. 10: Minnesota Vikings — QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan (via pick swap with the Jets)

• No. 11: New York Jets — OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State

• No. 12: Denver Broncos — QB Bo Nix, Oregon

• No. 13: Las Vegas Raiders — TE Brock Bowers, Georgia

• No. 14: New Orleans Saints — OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State

• No. 15: Indianapolis Colts — DE Laiatu Latu, UCLA

• No. 16: Seattle Seahawks — DL Byron Murphy, Texas

• No. 17: Minnesota Vikings — DE Dallas Turner, Alabama (via trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars)

• No. 18: Cincinnati Bengals — OT Amarius Mims, Georgia

• No. 19: Los Angeles Rams — DE Jared Verse, Florida State

• No. 20: Pittsburgh Steelers — OL Troy Fautanu, Washington

• No. 21: Miami Dolphins — DE Chop Robinson, Penn State

• No. 22: Philadelphia Eagles  — CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo

• No. 23: Jacksonville Jaguars — WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU

• No. 24: Detroit Lions — CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama (via trade with Cowboys)

• No. 25: Green Bay Packers — OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona

• No. 26: Tampa Bay Buccaneers — OL Graham Barton, Duke

• No. 27: Arizona Cardinals — DL Darius Robinson, Missouri

• No. 28: Kansas City Chiefs — WR Xavier Worthy, Texas (via trade with Bills)

• No. 29: Dallas Cowboys — OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma 

• No. 30: Baltimore Ravens — CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson

• No. 31: San Francisco 49ers — WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida

• No. 32: Carolina Panthers — WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina (via trade with the Bills)

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Faris Tanyos is a news editor for CBSNews.com, where he writes and edits stories and tracks breaking news. He previously worked as a digital news producer at several local news stations up and down the West Coast.

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