In Mayfield’s first appearance with his new team, the former Oklahoma quarterback discussed his leadership and said the transition from the Sooners’ Air Raid offense to the National Football League won’t be too hard.
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Cleveland also had the fourth pick Thursday and used it to select Denzel Ward, a cornerback from Ohio State. Yes, Ward may turn out to be a fine player, but it’s hard to say the Browns did anything but completely bungle their picks at the top of the NFL Draft.
Jackson was always a borderline first-rounder.
“Tyrod Taylor is going to be our starting QB, first and foremost”. Goedert is an exceptional athlete and was a mismatch for almost every linebacker he faced.
That brings the Bulldogs’ total to five through two days.
A former five-star prospect at Miami’s Booker T. Washington, Thomas is one of three potential Hurricanes linemen that could hear their name called this weekend, with defensive tackles RJ McIntosh and Kendrick Norton both bypassing their junior years to enter the draft.
This March, the Cardinals signed veteran quarterback Sam Bradford to a one-year, $20 million contract.
Baltimore had one pick coming into the draft, but traded down from 16 to 25, to select SC tight end Hayden Hurst, before then trading back into the first round with the Philadelphia Eagles to select quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The quickness and explosiveness Bryan displayed at Florida is a strong indicator for the ability to generate pressures in the NFL.
The other NY team went the running back route, selecting Saquon Barkley and this fan was not too happy about it.
Looking back, Mayfield said he regrets the “stuff” he did and that going forward he has to redirect his emotions. Goodell’s robotic reading to announce each draft pick made it seem he was conscious the words might someday become sound bites in a “30 for 30” documentary. James projects to be disruptive to opposing tight ends, slot receivers AND opposing rushers.
Yes, Brown had a horrific combine.
The Browns now have their backfield of the future after making quarterback Baker Mayfield the No. 1 overall pick Thursday.
The Colts continued rebuilding their offensive line by taking Auburn guard Braden Smith a day after tabbing coveted Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson at No. 6. In fact, he was an Outland Trophy finalist, first-team All-American, and All-Big 12 player.
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Nationally, early estimates had ESPN in first with a 3.9 rating, followed by Fox’s simulcast at 2.9 and NFL Network at 1.5. In any other year, Rudolph would have a good shot at a first-round draft choice as well.
