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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins made one fourth-round pick for the long-term future and another for immediate help in the NFL draft. The Redskins selected Stanford running back Bryce Love 112th overall and Indiana guard Wes Martin 131st.Love is coming off tearing the ACL in his right knee in his final college game in December, while Martin is expected to compete to start at right guard right away.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have selected Florida edge rusher Jachai Polite and USC offensive tackle Chuma Edoga with their two third-round picks in the NFL draft. Polite had 11 sacks in his junior season with the Gators and fills one of the Jets' biggest needs entering the draft. The Jets traded with Minnesota to move up one spot and take Edoga for depth on their offensive line.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams traded back three times and moved up twice in the first two days of the NFL draft. The NFC champions finally selected Washington safety Taylor Rapp with the 61st overall pick late in the second round. Los Angeles then used one of the two extra picks acquired during its trades to move up for Memphis running back Darrell Henderson early in the third round.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks focused on defense by drafting safety Marquise Blair from Utah with the first of two second-round picks in the draft, and then traded up to land Ole Miss wide receiver D.K. Metcalf with the final pick of the round. Metcalf was deemed a potential first- or early second-round pick because of his impressive pre-draft workouts. Blair appears capable of playing either free or strong safety.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals addressed a big need in the second round of the NFL draft, selecting Washington cornerback Byron Murphy with the 33rd overall pick. Murphy was projected as a first-round pick but dropped to the second round and the Cardinals quickly grabbed him. Arizona has been searching for a cornerback to play opposite All-Pro Patrick Peterson. Arizona later traded quarterback Josh Rosen to Miami for the 62nd overall pick and a fifth-rounder in 2020.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Tennessee offensive tackle Drew Richmond has indicated he's transferring to Southern California. Richmond announced on The Players' Tribune that he would be going to USC for his final season of eligibility. Richmond started all 12 games for Tennessee at right tackle last season.
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