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R-J mock draft recap: Thank you Bears, Justin Fields
The fifth and final version of the mock draft correctly called for Chicago to trade up to acquire the Ohio State quarterback, though not much else. ...
NFL Draft 2021: Michigan RB Chris Evans picked by Bengals in sixth round
Chris Evans may not have had the college career some expected, but he did enough to warrant interest from an NFL team. The Michigan running back was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, pick No. 202 overall, on Saturday
Detroit Lions' Penei Sewell: 'You live this life once and I'm going to make it count'
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Colts trade pick No. 206 to New Orleans Saints for picks Nos. 218 and 229
This keeps Colts GM Chris Ballard's streak of making a trade in each of his drafts alive ...
Cincinnati Bengals take Michigan running back Chris Evans in the sixth round
Chris Evans adds depth to the Bengals running back room after cutting Giovani Bernard. ...
Cincinnati Bengals add depth at center by picking Georgia's Trey Hill in the NFL Draft
Trey Hill was a two-year starter at Georgia but dealt with injuries in 2020. ...
Packers focus on adding offensive line, secondary help on third day of NFL draft
Needing a depth charge on their offensive line, the Green Bay Packers started Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday the way they’d started Day 2 — by taking a big offensive lineman who they can only hope will turn out to be as good of a player as some other Day 3
Photos: Buffalo Bills sixth-round pick Marquez Stevenson
The Bills picked the Houston big-play receiver and kickoff returner in the sixth-round. ...
Bills add to their depth at wide receiver with speedy sixth-round pick Marquez Stevenson
The Buffalo Bills selected wide receiver Marquez Stevenson in the sixth round of the draft. ...
Buffalo Bills draft speedy Houston WR Marquez Stevenson with 203rd pick
Updated 4:45 PM; Today 4:45 PM Wide receiver Marquez Stevenson of Houston (5) catches a pass during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)AP Facebook Share Twitter
Washington adds to secondary with Darrick Forrest in fifth round
The Washington Football Team added another
2021 NFL Draft: Malcolm Koonce, Peekskill native and Stepinac product, drafted by LV Raiders
The 6-foot-3 Peekskill native and former Stepinac lineman was drafted midway through the third round by the Raiders during the 2021 NFL Draft. ...
Vikings draft Iowa receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette in fifth round and a tight end who can punt
Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette showed versatility when he scored via rushing, receiving and kickoff return in a bowl game. Zach Davidson of Central Missouri brings a different kind of versatility. ...
49ers cap draft class with speedy rusher Elijah Mitchell, grateful USC safety Talanoa Hufanga
The 49ers found themselves with an eight-man draft class when it was all over, starting with the clandestine selection of quarterback Trey Lance at No. 3 overall and following with two running backs, two offensive linemen, two cornerbacks and a very grateful
New York Jets took Michael Carter with their first pick on Day 3. They took ...
The New York Jets selected two players named Michael Carter just 47 picks apart on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL draft. ...
NFL Draft 2021: Oklahoma State's Rodarius Williams picked by Giants in sixth round
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NFL Draft 2021: Eagles add to trenches with Marlon Tuipulotu, Tarron Jackson in 6th round, make trade for 2022 pick with Washington
The Eagles added to their defensive line rotation -- and their 2022 NFL Draft pick haul -- on Friday in the sixth round. Sign up for Eagles Extra: Get exclusive news, behind-the-scenes observations and the ability to text directly with reporters Prior to
Eagles’ Kenny Gainwell was already a fan of his new team, even before his cousin Fletcher Cox was drafted
Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox was the only person on the Eagles roster from Yazoo City, a town of around 11,000 people in the western part of Mississippi. On Saturday, they added one more player, Cox’s cousin, Kenny Gainwell, a running back from the University
NFL Draft 2021: Giants pick RB Gary Brightwell and CB Rodarius Williams in 6th round, getting Saquon Barkley an intriguing backup
The Giants finally added a late-round running back into the fold behind Saquon Barkley, though it’s someone that wasn’t on the radar for most draft experts heading into the draft. Saturday, the Giants drafted Arizona running back Gary Brightwell with their
NFL Draft 2021: Los Angeles Chargers select Iowa's Nick Niemann in the sixth round
The linebacker was Iowa's leading tackler by a mile last season and is considered faster than his older brother, who plays for the Chiefs. ...
Jets continue to add offensive weapons, select UNC RB Michael Carter in 4th round of ...
NEW YORK — Zach Wilson has to be elated with the Jets’ draft. The Jets continue to fill their offensive needs and selected North Carolina running back Michael Carter with ...
Florida State safety Hamsah Nasirildeen drafted by New York Jets
On Friday, Florida State safety Hamsah Nasirildeen was drafted by New York Jets ...
Here's a look at the FSU Seminoles picked in the 2021 NFL Draft
Starting with Asante Samuel Jr., these are the Florida State Seminoles taken in the 2021 NFL Draft. ...
Here's what Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting in Auburn LB K.J. Britt in 2021 NFL Draft
A thumb injury that required surgery ended K.J. Britt's senior season for Auburn football much earlier than he wanted. But it didn't stop him from getting to the next level. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected the Auburn middle linebacker with the No. 176
What the Carolina Panthers are getting in Alabama guard Deonte Brown in 2021 NFL Draft
After five seasons in college, Alabama football guard Deonte Brown has entered the NFL. Brown was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 193rd overall pick on Saturday. Brown had a storied career with the Crimson
Photos: Stunning and beautiful hats make a Kentucky Derby comeback
Horses are the stars of the show at the Kentucky Derby, but the number of vibrant and fanciful hats on display at Churchill Downs on Saturday might be the best way to measure how closely the iconic race is returning to normal. The general public wasn’t allowed
Cue the Spider-Man meme: Jets draft two players named Michael Carter
“Michael Carter,” Jets head coach Robert Saleh will call while taking roll in his first season at the helm. And two hands will rise, likely in confusion as to which Michael Carter he’s referring to. The Jets selected two players named Michael Carter in the
NFL Draft: Browns select S Richard LeCounte III in the fifth round (No. 169)
The Browns selected Richard LeCounte III with the 169th pick of the NFL Draft Saturday afternoon. ...
2021 NFL Draft: Chicago Bears select Mizzou lineman Larry Borom in the fifth round
The first offensive player and Missouri's third alumni overall has been selected in the 2021 NFL Draft. Larry Borom, who started at right tackle for the Tigers the past two years, is headed to the Chicago Bears, who selected him No. 151 overall in the fifth
2021 NFL Draft: New England Patriots select Mizzou safety Joshuah Bledsoe in the sixth round
Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe didn't know if he'd hear his name called during the 2021 NFL Draft, as projections had him ranked anywhere from the fifth round to undrafted. The Houston-area native did get selected and is headed to the New England Patriots,
Zach VanValkenburg charts spring progress on Iowa's defensive line
Back for a sixth year, Zach VanValkenburg is the unquestioned leader of the Iowa defensive line. ...
Kurtenbach: Grading the 49ers’ Day Three NFL Draft picks [Live]
Ahhh, Day 3 of the NFL Day— the biggest day of the league calendar for dorks like me. The 49ers are slated for four picks — Nos. 155, 172, 180, and 194. I’ll share what I think about them as they come in. Hopefully, I did my homework on them all! Round
49ers Draft Day 3: Richard Sherman protégé Deommodore Lenoir added to cornerback corps
After drafting Trey Lance at No. 3 on Thursday and selecting three players amid two trades Friday, the 49ers eased into Saturday’s final rounds of the NFL Draft. Here is a running tab as things unfold: SECOND CORNERBACK TAKEN Fifth-round cornerback
Penn State recruiting: Lions land new 2022 commitment from lineman Maleek McNeil
Penn State has added a player to its Class of 2022. Easthampton, Mass., three-star offensive tackle Maleek McNeil selected the Lions over Rutgers, Boston College, Auburn, and others on Saturday. ”PENN STATE, Coach Franklin, Coach Trautwein, and the whole
Jags finally grab a tight end: blocking specialist Luke Farrell, who played for Urban Myer ...
Luke Farrell got the second phone call from Urban Meyer with life-changing news. The Ohio State tight end was taken in the fifth round by the Jaguars on Saturday, a surprise pick by the team that has yet to add a pass-catching tight end to supplement
Former Alabama RB Najee Harris returns to homeless shelter for NFL draft party
Show Caption Hide Caption The Chicago Bears already won the NFL draft by taking Justin Fields Sports Seriously: In this week's Sports Seriously episode Mackenzie Salmon and Analis Bailey react to the all the QB drama surrounding the NFL's first round. Analis
NFL draft: Rams pick defensive players to start Day 3
May 1—The Rams selected nose tackle Bobby Brown III of Texas A&M; and cornerback Robert Rochell of Central Arkansas with their first two picks on the third day of the NFL draft Saturday, starting to restock a league-leading defense depleted ...
We’ll go ahead and grade it: Bucs aced 2021 draft
Residing on each side of the NFL draft weekend are two of pro football’s most prevalent exercises in fun and futility. Mock drafts beforehand, draft rankings afterward. The mousse hadn’t dried in Mel Kiper Jr.’s hair when the initial set of team-by-team — or
Riverview High's Jamar Johnson drafted by Broncos in NFL Draft
The Denver Broncos on Saturday selected former Riverview High and Indiana University star Jamar Johnson in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The safety was the 20th pick of the round, the 164th overall, and became the first Ram drafted since Richie James
Packers CEO acknowledges meeting Rodgers to discuss concerns
Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy says he is “very much aware” of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ concerns with the organization and acknowledges team officials have flown out to meet the ...
2021 NFL draft: Western Michigan lineman Jaylon Moore picked by 49ers in Round 5
KALAMAZOO, MI - For the third time in six years, multiple Western Michigan football players heard their names called in the NFL draft, as the San Francisco 49ers selected offensive lineman Jaylon Moore in Round 5 on Saturday. The Detroit native was the 11th
NFL Draft 2021: Michigan FB Ben Mason selected by Ravens in fifth round
Michigan’s meanest, toughest, baddest player will be going from one Harbaugh to another. Ben Mason, the Wolverines’ do-it-all grinder and the No. 1-ranked fullback in the 2021 NFL Draft class, was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the final pick of
Buffalo draft pick Spencer Brown jumps through table to celebrate Bills Mafia style
Spencer Brown is going to be a big fan favorite with Bills Mafia. A really big fan favorite. Brown, Buffalo's 6-foot-8 third-round pick, had the best celebration of the NFL Draft. The festivities included a garage party, fireworks and table smashing. In a
3 things to know about Colts fifth-round draft pick Shawn Davis
The Colts now have Shawn Davis and Sean Davis in their defensive backfield. ...
Colts select Florida S Shawn Davis in the 5th round
The Indianapolis Colts select Florida safety Shawn Davis with the 165th pick. ...
NFL Draft 2021: Colts select Florida safety Shawn Davis in fifth round
According to NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein, the Colts' fifth round pick is going to bring "toughness and urgent demeanor" to the the secondary. ...
Eagles address cornerback, taking Texas Tech star in 4th round, add a running back to ...
Show Caption Hide Caption Meet Eagles first-round pick DeVonta Smith Wide receiver DeVonta Smith and Eagles general manager Howie Roseman on the first round of the NFL draft. Martin Frank, Delaware News Journal The Eagles finally went with a defensive back,
Fifth round of draft nets Vikings WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette, TE Zach Davidson
The Vikings have gone south to Iowa to find versatile players. With the No. 157 pick in the fifth round Saturday, the Vikings selected Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, who also is an adept kickoff returner. That followed a selection in the fourth round
Cards trade up for Wilson, Gator who threw shoe
The Cardinals traded into the fourth round to select former Florida cornerback Marco Wilson, whose decision to throw an LSU player's cleat in a game last December cost the Gators a win. Wilson said the incident provided a lesson in self-control. ...
Former Husker Jaimes lands with the Chargers in NFL Draft
Brenden Jaimes is off the NFL Draft board. The former Husker offensive tackle was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the fifth round Saturday. Jaimes was the
Steelers move up, take former Badger Isaiahh Loudermilk in fifth round of NFL Draft
The wait for a Badger to be selected in the 2021 NFL Draft is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers moved up in the fifth round Saturday to select defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk, taking him significantly higher than his projections, which were in the late sixth
Former UA linebacker Tony Fields II selected by Cleveland in fifth round of NFL draft
Former Arizona linebacker Tony Fields II, who finished his college career at West Virginia, has been selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft. Fields, a three-year starter at the UA from 2017-19, came
Photos: Buffalo Bills fifth-round NFL Draft pick Tommy Doyle
The 6-foor-8, 320-pound Doyle started 30 games in college with the Miami Redhawks. ...
NFL Draft: Falcons select Palma’s Dalman in the fourth round
SALINAS — A wave of emotions went through Drew Dalman’s head when the phone rang and he realized a dream had become a reality. The former Palma High and Stanford University center was chosen in the fourth round of Saturday’s NFL draft by the
Arizona Cardinals 2021 NFL draft grades: Florida's Marco Wilson a steal in fourth round?
Check out what NFL writers are saying about the Arizona Cardinals' 2021 NFL draft selections on Saturday. ...
Caden Sterns On Broncos Safety Justin Simmons: ‘I Literally Watch Him All The Time’
The Broncos selected Texas safety Caden Sterns with the 152nd overall pick in the NFL Draft on Saturday. Sterns played three years at Texas, including seven games during the 2020 season, before opting out of the rest of the season. “This whole process,
Broncos Select Another Safety, Jamar Johnson, During 5th Round Of 2021 Draft
The Broncos used their early picks on the final day of the NFL Draft to load up on depth at safety. With the 164th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select safety, Jamar Johnson from Indiana. Johnson is the
Jets select two Michael Carters on third day of NFL Draft
The New York Jets on Saturday made two curious selections on the third day of the 2021 NFL Draft. ...
Raiders draft pair of defensive backs in later rounds
Illinois defensive back Nate Hobbs sets up on defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP
Bucs draft Auburn middle linebacker K.J. Britt in fifth round
The Bucs continued to address second-level depth in their 3-4 defense, drafting Auburn middle linebacker K.J. Britt in the fifth round with the 176th overall selection Saturday. A Tigers team captain
Broncos take two safeties, Caden Sterns and Jamar Johnson, in fifth round
Denver uses final day of draft to bolster special teams and build depth behind Kareem Jackson. ...
Family business: Father, son share emotional hug after Stanford’s Drew Dalman taken in NFL Draft
Drew Dalman has walked the same path as his father throughout his football career. On Saturday, he began forging his own way, albeit in a familiar location. Dalman got the call from the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the NFL Draft Saturday with the
On NFL draft's second day, many teams pass on selecting quarterbacks
CLEVELAND — As he stepped to the lectern to announce Pittsburgh's second-round pick Friday night, Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris got an immaculate reception. No claps. The congenial Harris, as popular in rival Browns Country as the IRS, was among the
NFL Draft: Darrick Forrest, UC Bearcats safety, selected by Washington in fifth round
Darrick Forrest was named 2020 Honorable-Mention All-American Athletic Conference. He was a First-Team All-AAC selection in 2019. ...
Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Wisconsin DE Isaiahh Loudermilk
Isaiahh Loudermilk Fifth-round pick, No. 156 overall Defensive end, Wisconsin 6-foot-6, 274 pounds
NFL Draft: Patriots pick running back Rhamondre Stevenson in fourth round
New England takes Stevenson, a 231-pound back from Oklahoma, with the 120th overall selection. ...
2021 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings select Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette in the fifth round
One of the most prolific kick returners in Big Ten history should make an instant contribution on special teams with the Vikings. ...
2021 NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers select Iowa's Daviyon Nixon in fifth round
The Big Ten's defensive player of the year had to wait until Saturday, but finally heard his name called in the NFL Draft's fifth round. ...
Vikings draft Iowa receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette in fifth round
Ihmir Smith-Marsette showed off his versatility when he scored touchdowns via rushing, receiving, and kickoff return for Iowa in the 2019 Holiday Bowl. ...
Notre Dame QB Book most notable 4th-round selection
By the third day of the NFL draft, the big stars from college football already have been chosen. The fourth through seventh rounds will bring some starters and, once in a while, a great player. ...
49ers Draft Day 3: Oregon’s Deommodore Lenoir added to cornerback corps
After drafting Trey Lance at No. 3 on Thursday and selecting three players amid two trades Friday, the 49ers eased into Saturday’s final rounds of the NFL Draft. Here is a running tab as things unfold: SECOND CORNERBACK TAKEN An offensive-minded draft
Aaron Rodgers wants Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst out, per report
Aaron Rodgers won't return to the Green Bay Packers if GM Brian Gutekunst remains in charge of the team, Yahoo Sports reported. ...
NFL draft: Cowboys pick OT Josh Ball, who was accused of dating violence and suspended from Florida State
> Those aren't as serious as the things Ball was accused of. The Cowboys are notoriously one of the NFL teams that will give any player — the ones good enough to help them on the field anyway —
Packers continue to add to offensive line on third day of draft with Ole Miss' ...
Needing a depth charge on their offensive line, the Green Bay Packers started Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday the way they’d started Day 2 — by taking a big offensive lineman who they can only hope will turn out to be as good of a player as some other Day 3
Richard LeCounte: Grade the Browns’ fifth-round pick in NFL Draft 2021
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Browns will have a new group of safeties at the top of the depth chart in 2021 with John Johnson, Grant Delpit and Ronnie Harrison expected to play big roles. Only Harrison was on the team last season, and he didn’t get more than 11 snaps
Seahawks take CB Tre Brown in the 4th round of the NFL draft
After trading down to get a fourth pick, the Seahawks took cornerback Tre Brown out of Oklahoma with the 137th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft. ...
NFL draft 2021 updates: How will Seahawks wrap up the final day of the draft?
The Seahawks bolstered their receiving corps with their lone pick of the draft so far. How will they wrap up their 2021 draft class on Day 3? Follow along with our live updates for the latest info. ...
Seahawks draft Tre Brown: Get to know the Oklahoma cornerback
Defensive back Tre Brown was known for his “maniacal effort" on special teams at Oklahoma. Get to know the newest Seahawk here. ...
NFL Draft 2021: Michigan LB Cam McGrone lands with Patriots in fifth round
A fifth Michigan player has come off the NFL draft board, and this one has plenty of upside. Linebacker Cameron McGrone was a fifth-round pick of the New England Patriots on Saturday, No. 177 overall, the first of what could be several Day 3 selections from
NY Jets draft picks 2021: Round-by-round selections, analysis and grades as Day 3 continues
Follow here for live updates from the 2021 NFL Draft for when the Jets are picking, who they take and breakdowns of each selection. ...
2021 NFL Draft: Las Vegas Raiders select Mizzou safety Tyree Gillespie in the fourth round
The second former Missouri football player drafted is off the board to Sin City. Safety Tyree Gillespie was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 143 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Saturday. The Raiders traded up with the
Broncos NFL draft picks, Day 3: What to know about Caden Sterns and Jamar Johnson
Getting to know the Denver Broncos’ Day 3 picks in the 2021 NFL draft. About safety Caden Sterns Round/pick: 5th/No. 152 Age: 21 Height/weight: 6-0/202 College: Texas Hometown: Cibolo, Texas Notable: Sterns opted out of the end of the 2020 season but
What to know about Royce Newman, Packers' fourth-round draft pick and Ole Miss offensive lineman
The Green Bay Packers selected Ole Miss offensive lineman Royce Newman with the 142nd overall selection in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Saturday. ...
Packers add versatility to offensive line by drafting Ole Miss swingman Royce Newman
The Green Bay Packers opened Day 3 of the NFL draft adding to what should be a fierce competition for snaps on their offensive line. ...
Saints tap Notre Dame QB as potential Brees successor on NFL draft’s final day
Saints select Notre Dame quarterback in first post-Brees draft Friday: More QBs and SEC dominance in rounds two and three Thursday: Patriots tee up Jones as Brady’s successor on day one The NFL draft is more proof of the Mahomesification of football By the
Browns select Georgia safety Richard LeCounte at No. 169
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns added another piece to their defense and their secondary in the fifth round with Georgia safety Richard LeCounte. LeCounte is 5-foot-10, 196 pounds and was a three-year starter for the Bulldogs and the Georgia native saw the field
Denver Broncos NFL Draft 2021 (live updates): Broncos pick Indiana safety Jamar Johnson in fifth round
The Denver Broncos are on the clock. ...
Panthers choose Chuba Hubbard, tying record for most Canadians picked in 1 NFL draft
Chuba Hubbard's patience was finally rewarded Saturday as the Carolina Panthers selected the Oklahoma State running back from Sherwood Park, Alta., in the fourth round of the NFL draft. ...
5 things to know about Lions fourth-round pick Derrick Barnes
The Lions traded up to make back-to-back picks early on day three of the NFL Draft. With the 113th overall pick, the Lions selected linebacker Derrick Barnes out of Purdue. That pick came one after Detroit selected Amon-Ra St. Brown out of USC. Here are five
Why Detroit Lions draft pick Amon-Ra St. Brown's family has drawn comparisons to the Balls
Amon-Ra St. Brown, a
‘A dream come true’: Seahawks select Oklahoma cornerback Tre Brown in 4th round of NFL draft
The Seahawks select cornerback Tre Brown in the fourth round of NFL draft. He was also a kick returner and special-teams ace at Oklahoma. ...
Richard Sherman says he, Seahawks have talked a possible return to Seattle for 2021
Richard Sherman makes his return to Seattle sound more plausible. But the Seahawks just drafted a cornerback. Sherman, the former Seahawks All-Pro and Super Bowl-champion cornerback, said on ESPN Friday ...
NFL Draft 2021: Grading Eagles’ pick of Texas Tech’s Zech McPhearson in 4th round | ...
The Eagles finally landed a cornerback
Detroit Lions' NFL draft 2021 pick tracker: Round-by-round selections
The Detroit Lions are building a new
49ers go for more depth along offensive line on Day 3 of NFL draft
The 49ers traded away their fourth-round picks to take Ohio State running back Trey Sermon in the third round on Friday night, leaving them a long wait until Round 5 Click to Continue » ...
Bills add another 6-foot-8 offensive tackle, Tommy Doyle in fifth round
The Bills added a second offensive tackle by selecting Tommy Doyle in the fifth round. ...
Aaron Rodgers spotted at Kentucky Derby amid Packers drama
Aaron Rodgers and his fiancé Shailene Woodley are at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby as the Green Bay Packers quarterback is in the middle of some drama with his current team. ...
49ers Draft Day 3: Jaylon Moore opens fifth-round fury; McGlinchey’s 2022 option exercised
After drafting Trey Lance at No. 3 on Thursday and selecting three players amid two trades Friday, the 49ers eased into Saturday’s final rounds of the NFL Draft. Here is a running tab as things unfold: MORE OFFENSIVE LINE BEEF Offensive lineman Jaylon