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2020 NFL draft biggest takeaways: Surprises, lingering questions and lots of dogs The NFL's draft industrial complex took a hit this weekend, and I mean that in the most optimistic way possible. The 2020 virtual draft revealed a level of humanity, intimacy and spartan aesthetics that was not only pitch-perfect amid a national quarantine, but ...
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Jon Runyan Jr., Packers' 6th-round pick in NFL draft, accidentally declines team's call GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Jon Runyan Jr. was in the middle of a text exchange with his agent, Ken Sarnoff, when his phone screen switched to an incoming call. Unfortunately for the draft hopeful from the University of Michigan, his texting thumb just happened to ...
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2020 NFL Draft grades: Eagles increased odds to hit on Day 3 of draft Sixth- and seventh-round Eagles draft picks Shaun Bradley, Quez Watkins and Casey Toohill are all intriguing in their own right. But we can't really discuss the merits of these prospects without looking at how the Eagles came to hold the 196th, 200th, 233rd ...
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Undrafted free agent tracker 2020: Seahawks reported signings in one spot After three busy days, the 2020 NFL Draft has officially concluded. But that doesn't mean the action ends there. Over the next few days, teams around the NFL including the Seattle Seahawks, will be adding undrafted free agents to beef up their roster.
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Redskins add to linebacker depth with fifth-round pick Khaleke Hudson Both new Redskins head coach Ron Rivera and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio are former NFL linebackers. On Saturday, they invested a fifth-round pick in one. Washington added Michigan's Khaleke Hudson with the 162nd pick in the draft, the ...
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Richard Sherman welcomes Trent Williams to 49ers seven years after fight The Redskins traded disgruntled offensive tackle Trent Williams to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, ending a year-long saga between the left tackle and the organization. Trending Now. 1:22 · Trading Trent Williams is Ron Rivera's biggest step yet · 0:45 ...
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New Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser says tattoo doesn't represent militia group New England Patriots rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser says a tattoo on his left arm is not meant to symbolize the markings of "The Three Percenters," a right-wing militia group that first formed in 2008, and that he plans to get it covered up. The Patriots selected ...
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Undrafted free agents the Patriots could target after the 2020 NFL Draft For years, the Patriots have come out of training camp with an undrafted rookie or two no one spent all that much time thinking about on draft weekend. Some of them have been role players. Some have been even less than that. But some have made massive ...
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NFL Draft 2020: Charlie Woerner gives 49ers needed tight end depth George Kittle is a valuable member of the 49ers' offense because of his versatility as a pass-catcher and a blocker. The 49ers sought to increase their tight end depth Saturday in the 2020 NFL Draft by focusing on someone who possesses just one of Kittle's ...
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Bears reportedly leaning toward not extending Mitch Trubisky's 5th-year option Well here's a little news that we all probably already knew, but is interesting nonetheless: Bears haven't made any official announcement on whether they will pick up QB Mitchell Trubisky's fifth-year option, but people around the league believe they will not.
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How Mike Mayock, Jon Gruden used Raiders 2020 NFL Draft picks The Raiders didn't do a lot of wheeling and dealing in this NFL Draft. They mostly stayed put, especially with their earlier picks, and locked down several players they wanted in slots already owned. The Silver and Black were done earlier than most, using their ...
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2020 NFL Draft Grades: Bears earn B+ for second-round picks The Chicago Bears welcomed two new players to the roster in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the selections of Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet and Utah cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Both Kmet and Johnson figure to have big roles in Chicago ...
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NFL Draft 2020: Jauan Jennings faces long odds to make 49ers' roster The 49ers selected a wide receiver in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft who faces a tall order to win a roster spot for the regular season. At the very least, Tennessee's Jauan Jennings has length on his side as a bit of a roster long shot. Jennings ...
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Maryland star RB Anthony McFarland drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers Maryland football fans who were hoping to see star running back Anthony McFarland Jr. join their hometown Baltimore Ravens, you may want to look away. Trending Now. 1:22 · Trading Trent Williams is Ron Rivera's biggest step yet · 0:45 · J.K. Dobbins glad ...
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Ravens select Broderick Washington Jr. with 170th pick in NFL draft With the 170th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Ravens selected Broderick Washington Jr., a defensive tackle out of Texas Tech. Trending Now. 1:22 · Trading Trent Williams is Ron Rivera's biggest step yet · 0:45 · J.K. Dobbins glad to be joining the Ravens ...
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Ranking all 32 NFL teams' virtual draft war rooms While the 2020 NFL Draft was unconventional, it will certainly be the most memorable yet. The virtual setup allowed fans to have a rare glimpse into the homes of Commissioner Roger Goodell, head coaches and GMs and you know you were judging every ...
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Super Bowl-champ Chiefs wrap draft with eye on repeat title KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs spent five frustrating decades trying to win a second Lombardi Trophy. They plan to spend just one year winning a third. That was the thought process behind general manager Brett Veach and coach Andy ...
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Ravens trade up and pick James Proche, a wide receiver out of SMU, with the 201st pick The Ravens don't like to do so, but they traded up in the seventh round from 225th overall to pick wide receiver James Proche out of SMU with the 201st pick. Trending Now. 1:22 · Trading Trent Williams is Ron Rivera's biggest step yet · 0:45 · J.K. Dobbins ...
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Ravens use their final pick of the 2020 NFL Draft on Iowa safety Geno Stone With their final pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Ravens selected Iowa safety Geno Stone. Trending Now. 1:22 · Trading Trent Williams is Ron Rivera's biggest step yet · 0:45 · J.K. Dobbins glad to be joining the Ravens offense · 0:33 · Ron Rivera says Trent ...
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Trades Help Bears Net Three Players in Fifth Round The Bears made a big impact in Round 5 of the NFL Draft, and they had to make two trades to do it. After they acquired Tulsa edge rusher Trevis Gipson at No. 155 by trading a fourth-round pick to Minnesota from next year, the Bears drafted Georgia Southern ...
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Sources: NBA reopening team practice facilities where local restrictions eased The NBA is reopening team practice facilities for players in states and municipalities that are loosening stay-at-home restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic beginning on Friday, sources told ESPN. Players can return to team facilities in states such as ...
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Joe Burrow thankful for seamless pre-draft process Joe Burrow didn't have to show off in shorts and a compression shirt for NFL scouts. His tape spoke for itself. Burrow didn't have to train for the combine events, because he was the consensus No. 1 pick, which left him to maintain his training routine and work ...
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Clay Johnston NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Los Angeles Rams' Pick LB20 Clay Johnston, Baylor. STRENGTHS. —Thick-chested frame that is no stranger to NFL physicality; father was a longtime NFL strength coach. —Fills square downhill, but can redirect in tight space to make tackles in the box. —Good last-second ...
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Jonathan Garvin NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Green Bay Packers' Pick EDGE Jonathan Garvin, Miami. STRENGTHS. —Checks all the boxes on the hoof at 6'4", 263 pounds with 34" arm length. —Junior entry to the 2020 draft who started two years at Miami and only progressed with more reps. —Agile, long pass-rusher who is ...
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Casey Toohill NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Philadelphia Eagles' Pick LB Casey Toohill, Stanford. STRENGTHS. —Played out of a two-point and three-point stance at Stanford with experience as a head-up pass-rusher and edge run defender. —Hustle and effort are evident every play, particularly in collapsing pockets; cleanup ...
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Giants make Georgia LB Tae Crowder this year's 'Mr. Irrelevant,' the NFL draft's final pick It was fitting that the first and last picks of the 2020 NFL draft came from the SEC. The draft started Thursday with LSU quarterback Joe Burrow going first overall, and the SEC set a record for most first-round picks by one conference. Then the final pick was ...
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Cal Football: Evan Weaver Finally Taken by Arizona in Sixth Round of the NFL Draft The wait was long for Evan Weaver. The former Cal linebacker, who led the nation in tackles and was named a consensus first-team All-American last fall, finally was chosen by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the NFL draft on Saturday. Weaver, a ...
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Minnesota Vikings select Oregon State OL Blake Brandel at No. 203 With the 203rd overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected Oregon State OL Blake Brandel in the sixth round. Welcome to the #Vikings, @BlakeBrandel! pic.twitter.com/GGaXSVtxHX. — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 25, 2020.
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Justin Herron NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for New England Patriots' Pick OT24 Justin Herron, Wake Forest. STRENGTHS. —Has four years of starting experience at Wake Forest and was team captain for the 2019 season after returning from an ACL injury. —Athletic family with father and two uncles who all played collegiate ...
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2020 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos Select Gators WR Tyrie Cleveland After a productive career at the University of Florida, former Gators wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland finally realized his dream of entering the NFL after being selected with the 252nd pick in the seventh round in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
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TJ Brunson NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for New York Giants' Pick LB T.J. Brunson, South Carolina. STRENGTHS. —Two-year team captain and two-time winner of Leadership Award for Gamecocks defense. —Played nearly 2,500 snaps throughout his collegiate career; three-year starter in a highly competitive conference.
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Florida Gators lead the way among state colleges with seven players taken in NFL Draft When it came to state colleges in the NFL Draft, the Florida Gators reigned supreme. UF had a state-high seven players selected in the three-day draft, including four in the first three rounds. It marks the sixth consecutive year that the Gators have had at least ...
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Dezmon Patmon NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Indianapolis Colts' Pick WR Dezmon Patmon, Washington State. STRENGTHS. —Impressive height/weight/speed player who ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash at 6'4", 225 pounds. —Big, strong hands that measured in at 10¼". —Strong runner in the open field who offers some ability ...
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Raymond Calais NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Pick RB21 Raymond Calais, Louisiana-Lafayette. STRENGTHS. —Can be a change-of-pace back paired with a bigger back. —Boasts track-star speed; will be an option as a return specialist and special teams player. —Quick and agile feet in the open field.
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Cowboys Select Quarterback Ben DiNucci in Final Round of NFL Draft DALLAS - With their final selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys picked quarterback Ben DiNucci from James Madison. DiNucci played two seasons with the Dukes, after transferring from Pittsburgh. In his senior season, he earned CAA Offensive ...
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NFL draft: Former Muskogee defensive back Kamren Curl drafted by Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins selected former Muskogee High School safety Kamren Curl with the 216th overall pick in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday. Curl was a three-year starter at Arkansas before entering the draft as a junior. He came out of ...
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2020 NFL Draft: Chargers Bolster Special Teams with Alohi Gilman LOS ANGELES -- The late rounds of the NFL draft typically fill out depth and address secondary and tertiary concerns for clubs. The Los Angeles Chargers used it to bolster their special teams, selecting Notre Dame defensive back Alohi Gilman with their ...
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Carlos Davis NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Pittsburgh Steelers' Pick DL Carlos Davis, Nebraska. STRENGTHS. —Great athletic testing (4.82-second 40) for a big fella (6'2", 313 lbs). —Fires off low and stays low to play with leverage. —A roller coaster on the interior; keeps arms and hands inside and takes you for a ride.
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Jake Luton NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Jacksonville Jaguars' Pick QB10 Jake Luton, Oregon State. STRENGTHS. —Big quarterback (6'6") with massive hands (10 ⅜"). —Pro-style arm with the ability to push the ball to all areas of the field. —A lot of play-action passing in his background; played in a pro offensive system.
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Logan Stenberg NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Detroit Lions' Pick OG11 Logan Stenberg, Kentucky. STRENGTHS. —Started 39 consecutive games and ended his collegiate career at Kentucky with a strong 2019 campaign in which he earned first-team All-SEC honors. —Has a mauling play style and constantly throws ...
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Washington center Nick Harris ready to pull off the unexpected again with Browns Nick Harris didn't envision starting in a College Football Playoff semifinal against Alabama as a true freshman. When he arrived at the University of Washington as a 275-pound offensive lineman, he thought he would redshirt, believing he needed a season to ...
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O'Brien: 'Good open lines' for new Watson contract Much ado lately as it relates to the Texans has been the roster's comings and goings. Deandre Hopkins has been traded to the Cardinals and running back David Johnson has joined the ranks. Brandin Cooks was also brought in via trade. Last season ...
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Jaguars reach to the Pac-12 for anothe sixth-round quarterback Jaguars fans have seen this movie before. It's a late round of the NFL Draft and after meeting a variety of needs, a backup quarterback is a priority. The Jags then dive into the Pac-12 for a well-traveled player who didn't really establish himself until his senior ...
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2020 NFL Draft: 3 Temple players, former state POY, among 6 NJ athletes picked on Day 3 Four Temple football players who played their high school ball in New Jersey and a former N.J. state Player of the Year were among the 2020 draft class that finished on Saturday. Three of the Owls' draftees went on Day 3 Saturday along with Ohio State's ...
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Saints take Tommy Stevens, a Taysom Hill clone Drew Brees will be back for another year as the Saints' starting quarterback, and Taysom Hill will back Brees up. But the Saints needed a third quarterback on the roster, and now they have one. The Saints selected Tommy Stevens, a quarterback from ...
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Quotes (4/25): 2020 third round pick Matt Peart talks about being drafted by the Giants Q: Can you take us through last night? How surprised were you when you got the call and was this a destination on your radar? A: When I got the call, it was definitely a big surreal feeling. My mom started going crazy. I had family members do a Zoom call like ...
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3 things to know about wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins The Bills drafted wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins from Oregon State in the sixth round with the 207th pick. Hodgins, 23, produced 2,322 receiving yards in three seasons at Oregon State. His 20 touchdowns rank second all-time in school history. He is a native of ...
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A CLOSER LOOK: Wide receiver Quintez Cephus Player: WR Quintez Cephus, Wisconsin. Pick: Round 5, pick 166 (from Eagles.) Combine results: 4.73 40, 23 bench press reps, 38.5-inch vertical jump, 10 feet, 4 inches standing broad jump. Stats/bio: 3 seasons, 37 games, 18 starts. 93 career receptions, with ...
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A CLOSER LOOK: Defensive lineman Jashon Cornell Player: DL Jashon Cornell, Ohio State. Pick: Round 7, 235 (from Patriots). Stats/bio: 4 years after a 2015 redshirt season. 46 career games, 14 starts – all in 2019. Solid, productive final season in Columbus – career highs in tackles (30), tackles for loss (6.5) ...
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Texas WR Collin Johnson selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in Round 5 of the NFL draft Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson has been selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No. 165 overall pick in Round 5 of the 2020 NFL draft. Johnson is the son of former Los Angeles Ram defensive back and College Football Hall of Famer Johnnie ...
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