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Bevy of defensive playmakers are available in Round 2 of the NFL draft after historic offensive run
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Posted April 26 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
The historic run on offensive players, especially quarterbacks, in the first round of the NFL draft pushed plenty of talented defenders down the board. It also pushed some first-round worthy defensive players into Round 2 on Friday. Those include Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean, Texas A&M inside linebacker Edgerrin Cooper and Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry.
Buffalo Bills make 2 deals to trade out of 1st round of NFL draft. Open 2nd round with first pick
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated April 26 - 12:12 a.m. | Save Story
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane passed up on filling a need at receiver in the NFL draft by making two trades to move out of the first round entirely. The Bills are now on the clock in holding the first pick of the second round that opens on Friday night. Buffalo was initially scheduled to open the draft with the 28th selection before moving back four spots in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. When it came time for the Bills to pick at No. 32, they moved back one spot by completing a trade with the Carolina Panthers.
Locals in the NFL: Best available prospects from Utah ahead of Day 2 of 2024 NFL draft
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 11:59 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a look at the best available local prospects to be selected Friday and Saturday.
Broncos select former Oregon QB Bo Nix with the 12th pick in the NFL draft
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 11:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Denver Broncos drafted former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, bypassing blue-chip defenders to grab a signal-caller they believe could be the first one since Peyton Manning to establish a foothold at the position.
San Francisco 49ers take Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 30th pick in the NFL draft
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 11:28 p.m. | Save Story
San Francisco took Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 30th pick in the NFL draft to give the 49ers possible insurance if they can't sign Brandon Aiyuk to a long-term deal. Pearsall had 65 catches for 965 yards and four TDs last season at Florida and gives the Niners a possible option as a slot receiver. Pearsall was known for some highlight-reel catches during his time in college and now is the latest potential playmaker added to a dynamic offense that made it to the Super Bowl last season.
Ravens pick Clemson CB Nate Wiggins in the first round, adding depth and speed to their secondary
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 11:27 p.m. | Save Story
The Baltimore Ravens have picked Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick in the NFL draft, boosting their secondary late in a first round light on defensive selections. Baltimore fought through injuries in the secondary last season, when the Ravens posted the best record in the NFL during the regular season. This is the first time since 2017 that Baltimore took a cornerback in the first round. The Ravens picked Marlon Humphrey that year, and he's still with the team. The speedy Wiggins ran the 40-yard dash in 4.28 seconds at the NFL's scouting combine in March.
Panthers trade up into first round of NFL draft, select WR Xavier Legette from South Carolina
Steve Reed, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 11:16 p.m. | Save Story
The Carolina Panthers have selected wide receiver Xavier Legette from South Carolina after trading up one spot to get into the bottom of the first round. The move gives quarterback Bryce Young another weapon in the passing game. The 6-foot-3, 227-pound Legette had 71 catches for 1,255 yards and seven touchdowns last season for the Gamecocks. Legette joins Panthers receivers Diontae Johnson, Adam Thielen and last year's second-round pick, Jonathan Mingo. He was one of seven wide receivers taken in the first round of the NFL draft.
Cowboys get Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton after trading down in NFL draft
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 11:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Dallas Cowboys have taken Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton with the 29th pick in the NFL draft. Dallas traded down five spots while targeting a group that lost two starters to free agency. Guyton played mostly right tackle in two seasons with the Sooners. Dallas lost eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith to the New York Jets in free agency. Center Tyler Biadasz signed with Washington.
Bears banking on Caleb Williams after taking the 2022 Heisman winner with No. 1 pick in NFL draft
Andrew Seligman, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 11:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Chicago Bears did exactly as expected by taking USC star Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. They are banking on the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner to become the sort of quarterback they have been craving for years to lift a founding franchise to the top of the NFL. Chicago has just three playoff appearances since the 2006 team reached the Super Bowl and failed to advance in the postseason twice in that span. The Bears see themselves as a playoff contender after going from three wins in 2022 to finishing 7-10 last season.
Buccaneers add offensive line help, select Duke C Graham Barton in NFL draft
Fred Goodall, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:53 p.m. | Save Story
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have bolstered their offensive line, addressing a need by selecting Duke center Graham Barton with the 26th pick in the NFL draft. The Bucs are coming off a third consecutive NFC South championship and a franchise-record fourth straight playoff appearance. With Baker Mayfield leading the way at quarterback, the team won five of six games heading into the postseason, where they beat the Eagles in a wild-card matchup before losing to the Lions in the NFC divisional round. Offensive line is one of several areas of need for the Bucs, who lost guard Aaron Stinnie in free agency. Robert Hainsey has filled for an injured Ryan Jensen at center the past two seasons.
Packers take Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan with 25th overall pick in NFL draft
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:44 p.m. | Save Story
The Green Bay Packers addressed a position of need and departed from their usual strategy of targeting defensive players in the first round by selecting Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan with the 25th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday. This was only the second time in the past 13 drafts that the Packers have selected an offensive player with their first pick. The other instance came in 2020. That's when they traded up four spots to take Utah State quarterback Jordan Love at No. 26 overall.
Colts take first defensive player of NFL draft, UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu at No. 15
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
The Indianapolis Colts took the first defensive player in the NFL draft, choosing edge rusher Laiatu Latu of UCLA with the 15th pick. Latu's selection ended a 14-player run on offense, which is a draft record. Last season's Pac-12 defensive player of the year is expected to beef up Indy's outside pass rush. The 6-foot-5, 259-pound Latu started his career at Washington, where a neck injury forced him to miss two full seasons. He had neck fusion surgery, prompting then-Huskies coach Jimmy Lake to announce that Latu had retired. But Latu transferred to UCLA and was cleared to play in 2022.
Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 pick. The Falcons extended their recent trend of selecting offensive skill players in the first round by drafting Penix one month after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed. Using a draft slot normally targeted for players expected to make an immediate impact, the Falcons chose Penix as the apparent long-term successor to the 35-year-old Cousins. The Falcons had been expected to use the pick to boost their pass rush.
Seahawks target defensive line by selecting Byron Murphy II from Texas with No. 16 pick in NFL draft
Tim Booth, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Seattle Seahawks filled a need on the defensive front, selecting Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II with the No. 16 pick of the first round of the NFL draft. The first draft under new coach Mike Macdonald went to the defensive side of the ball with the first selection of his tenure and bolstered a clear area where Seattle needed improvement. The Seahawks had veteran Jarran Reed at the position, but otherwise lacked an impactful second option. Murphy could end up being exactly what Seattle needs. Athletic and powerful, Murphy was a second-team AP All-American and the Big 12 Conference defensive lineman of the year last season for the Longhorns.
Rams make a rare first-round NFL draft pick, taking Florida State defensive end Jared Verse 19th
Dan Greenspan, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Rams have selected Florida State defensive end Jared Verse with the 19th pick in the NFL draft. Verse had two productive seasons for the Seminoles, finishing with 18 sacks and 29 1/2 tackles for loss in 25 games. He joins a Rams defensive front that no longer has Aaron Donald, who retired in March. Verse was the Rams' first first-round pick since the team traded up to select quarterback Jared Goff No. 1 overall in 2016. Los Angeles had traded away its first-round pick every year since. That strategy paid off when the Rams won the Super Bowl after the 2021 season.
Miami Dolphins bolster pass rush, taking Chop Robinson of Penn State with 21st pick of NFL draft
Alanis Thames, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Miami Dolphins chose Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson with the 21st pick in the NFL draft. General manager Chris Grier used his first opening-round pick since 2021 to bolster a defense that saw a mass exodus of talent this spring. Robinson figures to immediately fill a need for new Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver with his quickness and athleticism. Robinson, who is 6-foot-3, 254 pounds, had 60 tackles, 11 1/2 sacks and three forced fumbles over three college seasons.
Troy Fautanu idolized Troy Polamalu. Now he's following in Polamalu's footsteps in Pittsburgh
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected offensive tackle Troy Fautanu with the 20th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft. The selection gives coach Mike Tomlin a potential bookend to last year's top pick Broderick Jones. The 6-foot-4, 317-pound Fautanu started 15 games at left tackle last season as the Huskies reached the College Football Playoff final against Michigan. He won the Joe Moore Award, given annually to the top offensive lineman in the country, in the process. The 23-year-old Fautanu joins an offense that hit the reset button in the offseason. The Steelers have made several notable moves over the past two months, including signing quarterback Russell Wilson.
Chiefs trade up with Bills to select WR Xavier Worthy at No. 28 in NFL draft
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Kansas City Chiefs have traded up to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 pick in the NFL draft. They decided to give Patrick Mahomes a speedy deep threat with legal uncertainty surrounding the future of Rashee Rice at the position. The Chiefs were supposed to pick last in the first round after winning their second consecutive Super Bowl, but they managed to make a trade with one of their biggest AFC rivals in Buffalo. The Chiefs sent the No. 32 pick, along with a fourth-rounder and seventh-rounder, to the Bills for No. 28, a fourth-rounder and a seventh-rounder. Rice is facing charges in Texas for a sports car crash that resulted in several injuries.
Las Vegas Raiders take Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the 13th pick in the NFL draft
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Georgia's Brock Bowers with the 13th pick of the first round on Thursday, the second year in a row they have taken a tight end high in the NFL draft. Las Vegas traded up last year to take Notre Dame's Michael Mayer in the second round with the 35th overall pick. Mayer caught 27 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns last season. Bowers won the John Mackey Award last season as the nation's top tight end after recording 56 receptions for 714 yards and six TDs.
