JJ McCarthy heads to Vikings at No. 10
The Michigan QB was one of the fastest-rising players in the draft. A few months ago, he wasn’t expected to go in the first round. Now he’s in the top 10.
McCarthy threw for 2,991 yards, 22 touchdowns, and just four picks to lead Michigan to the national title.
Social media reacts with both shock and joy to Falcons pick
Atlanta’s surprise selection of Michael Penix Jr. provided some of the first real jokes of the night.
Some people responded that shockothers are joke About the team’s huge contract with QB Kirk Cousins and other contracts sopranos meme.
Vikings trade up to No. 10
Minnesota will send No. 11, No. 129 and No. 157 to the Jets, and will send No. 10 and No. 203 to the Jets in exchange. Will JJ McCarthy go to the Vikings?
Roma Odunze joins Caleb Williams in Chicago
The Washington WR is 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, which is elite size for a receiver. He set a program record last season with 1,640 receiving yards, the most in the country and third in Pac-12 history.
JC Latham, drafted by Titans, says he’s “very excited” after giving Goodell a lift
Tennessee Titans draftee J.C. Latham was a bit of an understatement, saying he was “very excited” after being hoisted by offensive tackle while hugging NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on stage in Detroit.
“The commissioner checked with me and he confirmed he was OK after the bear hug,” NFL Network broadcaster Kayleigh Hartung said of the 6-foot-6 Latham.
“I had to let him know, no, I had to let him know. I’m so excited,” Latham said.
Shocker.Michael Penix to Falcons
Despite just signing Kirk Cousins, the Falcons have acquired their QB of the future.
The Washington product has great awareness of the field both before and after the snap while showing off an arm howitzer. His pocket passing ability will translate well to the NFL level.
Atlanta signed veteran Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed this offseason.
An interesting draft is coming up for the Jets.
Jets owner Woody Johnson is ready for tonight’s draft. The Jets have the 10th pick.
Malik Nabors’ jacket is full of memories from his journey to the draft.
LSU wide receiver and current New York Giants draft pick Malik Nabors didn’t stick his chest out tonight, he stuck it out on the lining of his suit jacket.
“This represents my journey when I came to LSU,” he told Kaylee Hartung on the NFL Network broadcast while showing off the lining, which had pictures of footballs and other memorabilia on it.
“I have a lot of memories here. All the memories here are the reason I’m here today,” he said.
Nabors was selected with the sixth pick.
“I want to be the best teammate I can be, contribute to the community, give my all, and show them what kind of athlete I am,” he said.
JC Latham will be a big part of the Titans’ run game.
There are some concerns about Latham’s pass protection, but his grip strength and lower body power make him an asset in the run game.
Inside the Raiders draft room
The Las Vegas Raiders posted a photo of the inside of their draft room.
The Raiders have the 13th pick in the first round.
