Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, once not considered a first-rounder, rose up draft boards but ended up being the fifth quarterback selected in the NFL Draft, going 10th overall to the Minnesota Vikings after they traded up one spot, while initially predicted to be the first QB off the board.
Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy has surged in mock drafts, potentially being a top-5 pick with praise from coach Jim Harbaugh. Analysts suggest he could go as high as No. 2 to the Washington Commanders or even be the first overall pick. Multiple mock drafts project various teams trading up to secure McCarthy, highlighting his potential and intangibles. The Los Angeles Chargers, set at quarterback with Justin Herbert, focus on building around Herbert and recently made roster moves to free cap space. Coach Harbaugh anticipates the upcoming offseason program with high expectations.
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy's stock has surged after a stellar 15-0 national championship season, but concerns linger about his ability to win games with his arm in the NFL. Despite a 27-1 record at Michigan, McCarthy's reliance on the running game and defense raises questions about his potential as a top quarterback prospect. Hall of Famer Kurt Warner highlights the need for McCarthy to display consistent performance under pressure. Teams like the Washington Commanders and the New York Giants are rumored to have interest in him. The 2024 NFL Draft will reveal McCarthy's fate.
Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, projected as a top-10 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, hinted at potentially landing with the New York Giants after a successful visit with the team who holds the No. 6 overall pick. McCarthy also had visits with the Commanders and Patriots, who own the No. 2 and No. 3 picks, respectively. The Giants staff, including Coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen, left a positive impression on McCarthy during his interactions.
Jonathan James McCarthy (born January 20, 2003) is an American football quarterback. He played college football at the University of Michigan. McCarthy led the Michigan Wolverines to three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles, culminating in a national championship in 2023. He finished his career at Michigan with a 27-1 record (.964) as the starting quarterback, the third-best winning percentage by a quarterback in college football history.
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy's fiancee, Katya Kuropas, bid farewell to Michigan on Instagram as they prepare for his expected selection in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The couple got engaged in January after being together for five years. McCarthy is a notable prospect for the draft, with uncertainty surrounding his destination. USC's Caleb Williams is the projected top pick, followed by Jayden Daniels from LSU and Drake Maye from UNC. The draft will take place in Detroit, where McCarthy's future in the NFL will be determined.
Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy is drawing attention from the Denver Broncos, particularly from coach Sean Payton, who is reportedly 'quite enamored' with him. With the Broncos currently holding the No. 12 pick in the NFL Draft and seeking a new quarterback due to Russell Wilson's likely departure, analysts suggest the need for a potential trade up to secure McCarthy, projected within the top 10 picks. McCarthy's performance and potential as a top QB prospect have been highlighted, with former coach Jim Harbaugh praising his skills and competitiveness.
The Chicago Bears are expected to pick USC's Caleb Williams, the Washington Commanders may select LSU's Jayden Daniels, and the New England Patriots are likely to choose North Carolina's Drake Maye in the upcoming NFL draft. The Arizona Cardinals are keeping their 4th pick open, possibly aiming for Ohio State's WR Marvin Harrison Jr. The Minnesota Vikings are strategically positioned with options for quarterback selections like J J McCarthy or Michael Penix Jr, potentially challenging the need to move up. Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has shown significant praise for McCarthy's talents.
Less than a week before the draft, uncertainty shrouds the top picks as four quarterbacks are expected to go in the first four selections, with disagreement among NFL executives on the order. Teams are tight-lipped about their intentions, with potential picks including Jayden Daniels, J J McCarthy, and Drake Maye. Analysts believe the Arizona Cardinals may trade the fourth pick. Washington Commanders may choose McCarthy at No. 2 based on analytics, while the New England Patriots are likely to pick a QB with the third overall selection.
The NFL draft is expected to be dominated by quarterbacks when the first round kicks off Thursday night. The latest consensus mock draft expects a quarterback to be selected with each of the first three picks (Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye), and some analysts have predicted that a fourth (J.J. McCarthy) will be chosen in the top five. The stakes are high, of course, for a number of reasons.
The Minnesota Vikings joined the National Football League (NFL) in 1961. The Vikings' first draft selection as an NFL team was Tommy Mason, a running back from Tulane University. The team's most recent first-round selection is Jordan Addison, a wide receiver from the University of Southern California.Every April, each NFL franchise seeks to add new players to its roster through a collegiate draft known as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting", more commonly known as the NFL draft. Teams are ranked in reverse order based on the previous season's record, with team with the worst record picking first, the team with the second-worst record picking second, and so on. The two exceptions to this order are made for teams that appeared in the previous Super Bowl; the Super Bowl champion always picks last and the Super Bowl loser always picks second-last. Teams have the option of trading away their picks to other teams for different picks, players, cash, or a combination thereof. Thus, it is not uncommon for a team's actual draft pick to differ from their assigned draft pick, or for a team to have extra or no draft picks in any round due to these trades.The Vikings have selected number one overall twice. The Vikings received the first pick in 1961 as an expansion franchise and then again in 1968 when the franchise chose Ron Yary, an offensive tackle from the University of Southern California. The Vikings have used first-round selections on players from the University of Southern California five times, Michigan State University four times, and from the University of Notre Dame, Oklahoma State University, Ohio State University, Florida State University and North Carolina State University three times. The Vikings have drafted 10 running backs, the most common position drafted by the franchise, followed by defensive end (9), defensive tackle (8), defensive back (8) and wide receiver (8). Six eventual Hall of Famers have been selected by the Vikings in the first-round: Carl Eller, Alan Page, Chris Doleman, Randall McDaniel, Ron Yary and Randy Moss.
In the first round of the NFL Draft 2024, Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams was chosen by the Chicago Bears with the first overall pick, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels was selected by the Washington Commanders as the second overall pick, and North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye was drafted by the New England Patriots with the third overall pick. Additionally, Oregon quarterback Bo Nix was picked by the Denver Broncos as the 12th selection.
This page is a list of the Minnesota Vikings NFL draft selections. The first draft the Vikings participated in was the 1961 NFL draft, in which they made Tommy Mason of Tulane their first ever selection.
The Carolina Panthers, who finished last season with a poor record, have no first-round draft picks this year due to a previous trade sacrificing key assets. Quarterback Bryce Young, the top pick last year, needs to significantly improve to justify the trade. Meanwhile, a Michigan QB has emerged as a top prospect after leading his team to a national title. The NFL draft order is determined based on teams' previous season records, and eligibility criteria require players to be out of high school for at least three years before entering the draft.
The 2022 NFL Draft is expected to have as many as six quarterbacks going in the first round, with quarterback choices likely dominating the conversation. The Bears are set to draft Williams as their first pick, a move that could significantly impact the franchise's future. Other potential top picks include Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye, creating a quarterback-focused draft scenario. Teams like the Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Giants are in need of a quarterback, adding to the draft's intrigue.
Former NFL quarterback and local radio show host Brock Huard and analysts have been discussing Michael Penix Jr's arm talent and injury history, with projections ranging from a top-10 selection to Day 2. Penix is the most highly wagered-on prospect this year, with his draft position set at 32.5. Despite the debate, most bets are on him being drafted under 32.5 due to his potential to go in the first round. Quarterbacks like Bo Nix and J.J. McCarthy are also hotly debated prospects, with McCarthy having the most Over bets at BetMGM with a draft position set at 5.5.
The 2021 NFL draft was the 86th National Football League draft, the annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2021 NFL season. The draft was held in Cleveland from April 29 to May 1, 2021.Five quarterbacks were selected in the first round — Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields, and Mac Jones — the second highest number of first-round quarterback selections (along with the 1999 and 2018 drafts) after the six selected in 1983. The draft also marked the third time the first three picks (Lawrence, Wilson, and Lance) were quarterbacks, following the 1971 and 1999 drafts. A total of eight quarterbacks were selected in the first three rounds, the most in NFL draft history. Conversely, only two quarterbacks were taken in the remaining rounds.In addition to the high number of quarterbacks, six Alabama players were taken in the first round, which is tied with the six Miami players in 2004 for the most from an individual school. Conversely, no Big 12 Conference players were drafted in the first round for the first time since the conference began play in 1996 and no Michigan State players were selected for the first time since 1941.Scouts considered the later rounds of the draft lacking desirable prospects due to the COVID-19 pandemic shortening the 2020 college football season. The NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility and an opt-out option for athletes because of the shortened season, resulting in many prospects returning to school instead of declaring for the draft.
The Washington Commanders, with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, hosted four top quarterback prospects on the same day, including Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, and Michael Penix Jr. This unconventional approach displeased Daniels and his agent, leading to criticism on social media. Despite maintaining no decision has been made, the Commanders' actions hint at considering various options. The move to evaluate multiple prospects together raised eyebrows and drew discontent, potentially affecting their choice for the franchise-changing draft pick.
The New York Jets drafted Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu with the 11th overall pick after trading down one spot in the NFL draft. The Jets prioritized protection by selecting Fashanu over a pass catcher, aiming to strengthen their offensive line and provide added security for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The team acquired Fashanu from a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, receiving additional draft picks in the exchange. General manager Joe Douglas expressed excitement about Fashanu's potential impact and development as a key player for the Jets.
The New England Patriots, holding the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, are likely to select a quarterback such as Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, or J.J. McCarthy. They have the option to trade down but seem poised to stay put. The team is in need of a franchise quarterback after trading away Mac Jones, and the upcoming draft is seen as the best chance to secure one. A blockbuster trade offer would be necessary to sway them from selecting a quarterback.
The Denver Broncos made NFL Draft history by selecting Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the No. 12 overall pick, marking the fewest number of picks by which six quarterbacks were selected in the first round. Michael Penix Jr. was a surprise selection by the Atlanta Falcons. Bo Nix joins a crowded quarterback room at Denver that includes Jarrett Stidham, Ben DiNucci, and Zach Wilson. Nix, who started his collegiate career at Auburn, will now have the opportunity to prove himself as the future quarterback for the Broncos.
The Washington Commanders are hosting top quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye as they finalize their draft board for the upcoming NFL Draft on April 25. Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, is scheduled to visit both the Commanders and the New York Giants, while Maye, projected as a first-round pick, will visit Washington. The Commanders, expected to select a quarterback with the second overall pick, are preparing for a new era under GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. The team traded starter Sam Howell, signing Marcus Mariota, setting the stage for another first-round QB selection.
Oddsmakers project Caleb Williams as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, with Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye following in the top three. Speculation surrounds potential trades and team selections, with a focus on the Washington Commanders. Key quarterbacks and wide receivers like Marvin Harrison Jr. are highlighted as top prospects. The draft begins in Detroit with quarterbacks and offensive linemen expected to dominate the first round, posing challenges for teams assessing college talent.
The 2024 NFL Draft is set to kick off with a focus on quarterbacks, with up to six quarterbacks expected to be taken in the first round. Top quarterback prospects include Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and J.J. McCarthy. In addition to quarterbacks, talented wide receivers such as Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, and Malik Nabers are projected to go within the first 10 picks. The draft will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and NFL Network over three days, with live coverage and analysis provided by various hosts and experts.
The 2023 NFL draft was the 88th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2023 season. The draft was held outside of Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, from April 27–29, 2023.The Chicago Bears originally owned the first pick for the first time since 1947 before trading it to the Carolina Panthers, prior to the draft, for multiple draft picks and wide receiver D. J. Moore. The Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the first pick and the Los Angeles Rams selected Desjuan Johnson with the final pick. Also, for the second year in a row, the Miami Dolphins held the fewest picks in the draft with four.
The Atlanta Falcons surprised many by choosing Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr with the eighth pick in the NFL Draft, despite signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million deal previously. Cousins, recovering from an Achilles injury, was reportedly unaware of the Falcons' plans. ESPN mentioned that the only heads up the Falcons gave Cousins about selecting Penix was a call while the team was on the clock.
The 2022 NFL draft was the 87th edition of the National Football League's annual draft and was held from April 28–30, 2022, at the Caesars Forum on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The first round was held on Thursday, April 28, and was followed by the second and third rounds on Friday, April 29. The draft concluded with rounds 4–7 on Saturday, April 30. It was the first draft to be held in the Las Vegas metropolitan area and the state of Nevada.The first five selections were defensive players, the second-most taken at the start of a draft after the six in 1991. Along with the 1972 and 2000 drafts, it marked the third time defensive players were the first two picks after the first three picks in the previous year's draft were quarterbacks. Five Georgia defensive players were also taken during the first round, the most from an individual school in a draft.In addition to the high number of defensive selections, nine offensive linemen were taken in the first round, the most since 2013. Conversely, only one quarterback was selected in the first round at 20th overall, the lowest for a draft's first quarterback since 1997, and no running backs were taken in the first round for the first time since 2014.The draft also saw a record nine draft-day trades with first-round picks, which resulted in less than half of the first round selections being made by the teams that initially owned them. Analysts attributed the high number of trades to eight teams entering the draft without a first-round selection and a general absence of highly touted prospects.
The Minnesota Vikings made moves in NFL free agency, signing edge rushers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel along with inside linebacker Blake Cashman. Greenard secured a 4-year, $76 million deal, Cashman a 3-year, $25.5 million contract, and Van Ginkel a 2-year, $20 million deal. The Vikings' defense, lacking proven players and impacted by injuries last season, saw the departure of star Danielle Hunter. The team also focused on maintaining depth in other positions such as offensive line and is expected to address quarterback and defensive back positions next.
The Minnesota Vikings have traded with the Houston Texans to acquire the No. 23 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, along with a seventh-round pick. The Texans receive the No. 42 overall pick, a sixth-round pick, and a second-round pick in 2025. This trade provides the Vikings with more draft capital to potentially maneuver in the draft for a quarterback after the departure of Kirk Cousins. The move resembles the Eagles' 2016 trade to select Carson Wentz. The Vikings now have two first-round picks in 2024, allowing them flexibility in their draft strategy.
Ron Rivera, with unique NFL Draft perspective, reflects on the upcoming 2024 draft where the Bears are expected to pick Caleb Williams first overall. Rivera shares insights on the drafting process based on his experience with the Panthers selecting Cam Newton in 2011, emphasizing the importance of thorough evaluation. He believes Williams is a good fit for the Bears and predicts they can aim for a playoff spot next season. Rivera also discusses Washington Commanders' potential draft choice and advises on selecting a quarterback that fits the team's offensive scheme.
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). A franchise was granted to Minneapolis businessmen Bill Boyer, H. P. Skoglund and Max Winter in 1959 as a member of the American Football League (AFL). The ownership forfeited their AFL membership in January 1960 and received the National Football League's 14th franchise on January 28, 1960 that started play in 1961.The Vikings have had 39 starting quarterbacks in the history of their franchise; they had never had more than three starting quarterbacks in one season until 2023. The Vikings' past starting quarterbacks include Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees Fran Tarkenton, Brett Favre and Warren Moon. The team's first starting quarterback was George Shaw; he was replaced by Tarkenton in the franchise's first game, and the future Hall of Famer retained the starting role for most of the remainder of the season. Kirk Cousins has been Minnesota's starting quarterback since 2018.
The 2011 NFL draft was the 76th installment of the annual NFL draft, where the franchises of the National Football League select newly eligible football players. Like the 2010 draft, the 2011 draft was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, over three days: this year, the first round took place on Thursday, April 28, 2011; the second and third rounds took place on Friday, April 29; with the final four rounds on Saturday, April 30, 2011. The Carolina Panthers, who had the worst record for the 2010 NFL season at 2–14, had the right to the first selection in the draft, where they selected Auburn University quarterback Cam Newton, who was the 2010 Heisman Trophy winner. The 2011 draft is regarded as one of the most talented draft classes in NFL history, as 12 of the first 16 players have been selected to at least one Pro Bowl.A second Heisman Trophy winner, running back Mark Ingram II from Alabama was selected by New Orleans late in the first round. This was the eleventh draft which included multiple Heisman winners, and the first time ever that it has occurred in consecutive drafts (Sam Bradford and Tim Tebow in 2010). Five of the first six picks played college football in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). For the second consecutive year—and the third time in NFL history—the top two selections of the draft won Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year awards, respectively. The top two picks in the draft, Cam Newton and Denver linebacker Von Miller, played against each other in Super Bowl 50 on the teams that drafted them. This marked the first time that the top two picks in a single draft faced each other in the Super Bowl. The Broncos won, with Miller winning Super Bowl MVP.Teams were allowed ten minutes to make each selection in the first round, seven minutes per selection in the second round and five minutes in each of the subsequent rounds. The time allotment ran out for the Baltimore Ravens on their first round pick, allowing the Kansas City Chiefs to move up to the 26th pick and dropping the Ravens to the 27th pick. Numerous draft prospects displayed Hall of Fame level talent throughout their careers, including three-time Defensive Player of the Year J. J. Watt, 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton, Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller, 2015 and 2018 receiving yards leader Julio Jones, and perennial All-Pro players such as Richard Sherman, A. J. Green, Tyron Smith, Jason Kelce, Cameron Jordan, Cameron Heyward and Patrick Peterson.The following is the breakdown of the 254 players selected by position:
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, a top prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, is open to being drafted by the Washington Commanders, refuting rumors that he would prefer to play elsewhere. Daniels expressed his willingness to go wherever he is called and stated that he would be "blessed" to be drafted by any NFL team.
With Caleb Williams expected as the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, speculation swirls around the Washington Commanders' No 2 selection. Heisman winner Jayden Daniels was a strong contender, but UNC QB Drake Mayes has seen odds shift from +185 to -110 for the second spot. Despite odds fluctuations, betting isn't a sure indicator as past drafts have shown surprises. Insiders like Adam Schefter and Jordan Schultz hint at Daniels as the likely No 2 pick, with Bill Belichick noting draft leaks usually surface close to the event.
Draft Analyst NOTE: The San Francisco 49ers will forfeit their 2025 fifth-round pick and have their original 2024 fourth-round pick moved four spots lower (from No. 131 to No. 135) due to an administrative payroll accounting error, per NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero . PROJECTED TRADE WITH SEATTLE SEAHAWKS PROJECTED TRADE WITH LAS VEGAS RAIDERS PROJECTED TRADE WITH SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION In his third mock of the 2024 NFL Draft -- a five-rounder! -- Chad Reuter projects the Broncos will trade up for a QB while the Vikings stand pat and select one later in the first round. In his third mock of the 2024 NFL Draft -- a five-rounder! -- Chad Reuter projects the Raiders to lead off Round 2 by picking QB Michael Penix Jr.
The Indianapolis Colts made a strategic move in the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu as the first defensive player chosen at No. 15 overall. Latu, known for his pass-rushing skills, had impressive seasons at UCLA in 2022 and 2023 but faced concerns due to a past neck injury that led to a medical retirement while at Washington. Despite undergoing neck fusion surgery, he was cleared by league doctors, although there are worries about his future longevity in the sport.
The top 100 prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft include notable names like WR Marvin Harrison Jr from Ohio State, QB Caleb Williams from USC, and OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu from Penn State, among others.
Former NFL fullback turned analyst Merril Hoge criticizes North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye for his lack of accuracy, mental processing, and inconsistency, cautioning that he could get NFL coaches and general managers fired if drafted in the top five or top three positions. Despite concerns, Maye is projected to be an early first-round pick in competition with quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., and Bo Nix.
The 2020 NFL draft was the 85th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2020 NFL season. The first round was held on April 23, followed by the second and third rounds on April 24. The draft concluded with rounds 4–7 on April 25. The NFL originally planned to hold the event live in Paradise, Nevada, before all public events related to it were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, all team selections took place via videoconferencing with league commissioner Roger Goodell broadcasting picks from his home.The Washington Redskins later changed their team name to the Washington Football Team just two months after this draft, making it the final draft where players were selected under the Redskins moniker.This draft is noteworthy for producing one of the stronger quarterback classes in NFL history, with 5 playoff starters, spearheaded by No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow, followed by Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love and Jalen Hurts, along with the undrafted Tyler Huntley.
Draft Analyst COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION In his first and only seven-round mock of the 2024 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter predicts five first-round trades, including both the Colts and Chiefs moving up for offensive playmakers. See all of his projections, 1-257. In his first and only seven-round mock of the 2024 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter has three RBs being selected in Round 2, including Michigan's Blake Corum and Texas' Jonathon Brooks. In his first and only seven-round mock of the 2024 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter projects only one QB coming off the board in Round 3 -- Spencer Rattler to the Broncos. In his first and only seven-round mock of the 2024 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter projects Arkansas' Cam Little to be the first kicker picked this year, going to the Vikings at No.
Draft Analyst COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION In his first and only seven-round mock of the 2024 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter predicts five first-round trades, including both the Colts and Chiefs moving up for offensive playmakers. See all of his projections, 1-257. In his first and only seven-round mock of the 2024 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter has three RBs being selected in Round 2, including Michigan's Blake Corum and Texas' Jonathon Brooks. In his first and only seven-round mock of the 2024 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter projects only one QB coming off the board in Round 3 -- Spencer Rattler to the Broncos. In his first and only seven-round mock of the 2024 NFL Draft, Chad Reuter projects Arkansas' Cam Little to be the first kicker picked this year, going to the Vikings at No.
The 2014 NFL draft was the 79th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible football players to the league. The draft, officially the "Player Selection Meeting", was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on May 8 through May 10, 2014. The draft started on May 8, 2014, at 8 pm EDT. The draft was moved from its traditional time frame in late April due to a scheduling conflict at Radio City Music Hall.There was early discussion and rumors leading up to the draft on the future of staying at the current location in New York City, where it had been held since 1965. Given the increased interest the draft had garnered over the past decade, there was belief that the event may have outgrown Radio City Music Hall, which had been the venue for the past eight drafts. The possibility of extending the draft to four days was also being discussed throughout the months leading up to the draft. The NFL decided in that summer that the 2015 NFL draft will take place at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.The Houston Texans opened the draft by selecting defensive end Jadeveon Clowney from the University of South Carolina. The last time a defensive player was taken with the first overall selection was in 2006, when the Texans selected Mario Williams. The Texans also closed the draft with the selection of safety Lonnie Ballentine of the University of Memphis as Mr. Irrelevant, which is the title given to the final player selected.The 2014 draft made history when the St. Louis Rams selected Michael Sam in the seventh round. Sam, who became the first openly gay player to ever be drafted in the NFL, was selected 249th out of 256 picks in the draft. After this, Sam's jersey was the second best selling rookie jersey on the NFL's website. Sam came out publicly in the months leading up to the draft, but he never actually made the final roster of an NFL team and was out of the league the same year.
Florida State's defensive lineman Jared Verse is considered a possible first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft after showcasing his skills during college games and the NFL scouting combine.
Draft Analyst NOTE: The San Francisco 49ers will forfeit their 2025 fifth-round pick and have their original 2024 fourth-round pick moved four spots lower (from No. 131 to No. 135) due to an administrative payroll accounting error, per NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero . PROJECTED TRADE WITH SEATTLE SEAHAWKS PROJECTED TRADE WITH LAS VEGAS RAIDERS PROJECTED TRADE WITH BUFFALO BILLS PROJECTED TRADE WITH MINNESOTA VIKINGS COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION COMPENSATORY SELECTION In his second mock of the 2024 NFL Draft -- a four-rounder! -- Chad Reuter projects the 49ers will reunite WR Luke McCaffrey with his brother in Round 3. In his second mock of the 2024 NFL Draft -- a four-rounder! -- Chad Reuter projects the Raiders will begin Round 2 by trading up for a quarterback.
Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, there are discussions about potential trades and draft picks, with the Denver Broncos considering a move to draft a quarterback or a pass rusher. Analysts like Peter Schrager and Lance Zierlein have made mock drafts predicting trades and player selections, including the New York Giants trading up for a quarterback. Additionally, there is anticipation for NFL prospects with familiar last names to be drafted, with potential surprises in the top picks.
The 2024 NFL draft's mock draft predicts the top picks to be quarterbacks, receivers, and offensive linemen with little focus on running backs. The Chicago Bears are expected to pick Caleb Williams, Washington Commanders to select Jayden Daniels, and the New England Patriots opting for J J McCarthy. The Arizona Cardinals are contemplating a trade with the Giants for multiple first-round picks.
The 2018 NFL draft was the 83rd annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2018 NFL season. The draft was held on April 26–28 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas; it was the first draft to take place in an NFL stadium and the first to be held in Texas. In order to be eligible to enter the draft, players must be at least three years removed from high school. The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft was January 15, 2018.Five quarterbacks were selected in the first round — Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Josh Allen, Josh Rosen, and Lamar Jackson — the second highest number of first-round quarterback selections (along with the 1999 and 2021 drafts) after the six selected in 1983. As of 2023, only Allen and Jackson have remained with their original teams. The draft was also the first to have siblings — safety Terrell Edmunds and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds — selected in its first round.The 2018 NFL draft was the first of two professional sports drafts to be held in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex during the calendar year, as the Dallas Stars hosted the 2018 NHL Entry Draft in June.
Joe Schoen, the general manager of the New York Giants, faces a sleepless night before the NFL Draft, anticipating the challenges of making selections. In his third year leading the Giants' draft, Schoen's past drafts have had mixed success with standout players like Kayvon Thibobeaux but also missed opportunities with players like Evan Neal and WanDale Robinson facing challenges.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is recovering from major shoulder surgery following a season-ending injury. He has been able to throw at full speed, following a conservative plan for his rehabilitation. Watson has been complying with medical advice to take it slow and is uncertain about his participation in upcoming team activities. The 28-year-old QB has a fully guaranteed contract with the Browns and is focused on proving himself as the team's starting quarterback. He underwent surgery in November 2023 and is prioritizing a careful recovery process.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins is leaving the Minnesota Vikings for the Atlanta Falcons, signing a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed. The contract includes a $50 million signing bonus and fully guaranteed salaries for 2024 and 2025. The move was influenced by Cousins' wife's ties to Atlanta. The Falcons had a pressing need at quarterback, and Cousins' departure from Minnesota was amicable. The Vikings' general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, acknowledged Cousins' contributions and leadership to the team over the past six seasons.
The 2019 NFL draft was the 84th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2019 NFL season. The draft was held on April 25–27 in Nashville, Tennessee. The first round was held on April 25, followed by the second and third rounds on April 26, and concluded with rounds 4–7 on April 27. The draft featured a record-high 40 trades, surpassing the 37 that were made in 2017.
The upcoming NFL Draft is set to be a significant day for prospects and their loved ones, including wives and girlfriends, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. Some draftees, like Caleb Williams and his girlfriend Valery Orellana, have strong support systems, with Orellana actively backing Williams through his career. JJ McCarthy, another prospect, is engaged to his girlfriend Katya Kuropas, showcasing a long-standing relationship. These women, entering the world of NFL WAGs, are preparing to accompany their partners to the draft with unique outfits, highlighting their presence in this significant step.
The National Football League draft, also called the NFL draft or (officially) the Annual Player Selection Meeting, is an annual event which serves as the most common source of player recruitment in the National Football League. Each team is given a position in the drafting order in reverse order relative to its record in the previous year, which means that the last place team is positioned first and the Super Bowl champion is last. From this position, the team can either select a player or trade its position to another team for other draft positions, a player or players, or any combination thereof. The round is complete when each team has either selected a player or traded its position in the draft. The first draft was held in 1936, and has been held every year since.Certain aspects of the draft, including team positioning and the number of rounds in the draft, have been revised since its creation in 1936, but the fundamental method has remained the same. Currently, the draft consists of seven rounds. The original rationale in creating the draft was to increase the competitive parity between the teams as the worst team would, ideally, be able to choose the best player available. In the early years of the draft, players were chosen based on hearsay, print media, or other rudimentary evidence of ability. In the 1940s, some franchises began employing full-time scouts. The ensuing success of these teams eventually forced the other franchises to also hire scouts.Colloquially, the name of the draft each year takes on the form of the NFL season in which players picked could begin playing. For example, the 2010 NFL draft was for the 2010 NFL season. However, the NFL-defined name of the process has changed since its inception. The location of the draft has continually changed over the years to accommodate more fans, as the event has gained popularity. The draft's popularity now garners prime-time television coverage. In the league's early years, from the mid-1930s to the mid-1960s, the draft was held in various cities with NFL franchises until the league settled on New York City starting in 1965, where it remained for fifty years until 2015, when future draft locations started being determined through a yearly bidding process.
The 2024 NFL draft will be the 89th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft is scheduled to be held around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan, on April 25–27, 2024.
DETROIT The 2024 NFL Draft is set up downtown, serving as the glitzy center of the football universe this weekend. Just blocks away sits Ford Field, where the Detroit Lions won two playoff games in January. And yet, if you really want to know why Detroit long marketed as Hockeytown and historically an incubator for churning out elite basketball talent is currently Americas football boomtown, you need to head out to the neighborhood fields and high school stadiums across this sprawling city. Its there, far from the spotlight and celebrities, where the NFL comes from and they are coming in quantities that not just outpace the rest of the country and exceed historical norms but, per local coaches, are likely to increase. Its completely different from even 20 years ago, Detroit is transitioning from a basketball town to a football town, said Terel Patrick, head coach at King High School, which has produced a slew of college and NFL stars, including New York Jets All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner .
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed with the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL's legal tampering period for a lucrative deal, potentially leading the team to their first Super Bowl title. Other notable moves include Saquon Barkley joining the Eagles and Brian Burns heading to the Giants.
During the first day of the NFL's legal tampering period on March 11, 2024, Kirk Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings to join the Atlanta Falcons, Saquon Barkley moved to the Philadelphia Eagles, and Brian Burns was acquired by the New York Giants. Cousins signed a four-year deal with the Falcons, Barkley and Bryce Huff agreed to contracts with the Eagles, and Burns secured a five-year contract with the Giants worth up to $150 million.
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