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NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 17: Dede Westbrook #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners tackles Marshon Lattimore #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes as he ran an interception back in the first half of their game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints Select CB Marshon Lattimore with No. 11 Pick

Marshon Lattimore was considered by many to be the best cornerback prospect in the 2017 NFL Draft class. If there was one team that needed cornerback help in the draft, it was the New Orleans Saints. Needless to say, when they saw Lattimore available, the Saints jumped at the opportunity to select him at No. […]

TEMPE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 10: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes II #5 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders reacts as he walks off the field during the first half of the college football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on September 10, 2015 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs Trade Up to No. 10 for QB Patrick Mahomes II

Patrick Mahomes II turned into a star at Texas Tech and worked his way up the draft boards throughout the 2017 NFL Draft process. He did enough to show Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs that they wanted to bring him in to groom him to be the quarterback of the future. Kansas City […]

SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver John Ross #1 of the Washington Huskies rushes against the Portland State Vikings on September 17, 2016 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The Huskies defeated the Vikings 41-3. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Bengals Make WR John Ross The No. 9 Overall Pick

If a team was looking for speed at the wide receiver position in the 2017 NFL Draft, Washington Huskies’ wide receiver John Ross would be the right guy. That is exactly what the Cincinnati Bengals found with the No. 9 overall pick in the draft. Ross was a much-needed pick to help add more weapons […]

PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 01: Christian McCaffrey #5 of the Stanford Cardinal reacts after a run in the 102nd Rose Bowl Game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers Select Christian McCaffrey With No. 8 Pick

The Carolina Panthers were one of the best teams in the NFL just two years ago, but last year was rough. Their offense completely fell off the map, with Cam Newton struggling under pressure. Carolina knew that they had to do something in the 2017 NFL Draft and they feel like they have accomplished that […]

ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 29: Mike Williams #7 of the Clemson Tigers breaks the tackle of Jordan Thomas #7 of the Oklahoma Sooners during the Russell Athletic Bowl at the Florida Citrus Bowl on December 29, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers Select WR Mike Williams At No. 7

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams at one point suffered a neck injury that some thought would end his career. Not only did Williams overcome the injury, he has worked his way back to become the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Los Angeles Chargers knew they needed to get Philip […]

BATON ROUGE, LA – OCTOBER 24: Safety Jamal Adams #33 of the LSU Tigers celebrates with cornerback Ed Paris #24 of the LSU Tigers after intercepting the ball during their game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on October 24, 2015 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

New York Jets Select Jamal Adams With No. 6 Overall Pick

The New York Jets were without question one of the most intriguing teams to keep an eye on heading into the 2017 NFL Draft. They have quite a few needs to address, including the quarterback position. All of that being said, the Jets have settled on LSU safety Jamal Adams with the No. 6 overall […]

DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 02: Corey Davis #84 of the Western Michigan Broncos looks for yards after a first half catch while playing the Ohio Bobcats during the MAC Championship on December 2, 2016 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Tennessee Titans Draft WR Corey Davis With No. 5 Pick

Corey Davis was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, but very few thought he would be drafted at No. 5. Whether people were concerned about his ankle issues or dropped pass problems, there were not many that thought the Tennessee Titans would draft him quite as high as they have. […]

AUBURN, AL – SEPTEMBER 24: Leonard Fournette #7 of the LSU Tigers rushes against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Leonard Fournette Drafted By Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 4

Leonard Fournette was one of the most popular names in the 2017 NFL Draft after an impressive college career with the LSU Tigers. He was one of the most dominant running backs that college football has seen in recent years. Now, Fournette will be taking his talents to Florida to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars. […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 05: Defensive lineman Solomon Thomas of Stanford participates in a drill during day five of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 5, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers Draft Solomon Thomas With No. 3 Overall Pick

Solomon Thomas was a name that rose up draft boards throughout the entire 2017 NFL Draft process. He has the potential to completely change a defense’s pass rush and the San Francisco 49ers were happy to take him with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft. Last season with the Stanford Cardinal, Thomas ended […]

DURHAM, NC – NOVEMBER 10: Mitch Trubisky #10 of the North Carolina Tar Heels thows a pass against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on November 10, 2016 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears Trade Up To Draft Mitchell Trubisky With No. 2 Pick

The Chicago Bears were rumored to be looking to trade back from the No. 3 overall pick just prior to the opening of the 2017 NFL Draft. How wrong the media was. Chicago not only didn’t trade back in the draft, but they struck a deal with the San Francisco 49ers to trade up to […]

AUBURN, AL – SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive lineman Myles Garrett #15 of the Texas A&M Aggies celebrates after sacking quarterback Sean White of the Auburn Tigers during an NCAA college football game on September 17, 2016 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

Cleveland Browns Select Myles Garrett With No. 1 Overall Pick

Myles Garrett has been projected to be the No. 1 overall pick throughout the entire draft process and the Cleveland Browns have made those projections come true. Cleveland has selected Garrett with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Last season with the Texas A&M Aggies, Garrett ended up compiling 33 tackles, […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 22: Head coach John Fox of the Chicago Bears looks on against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 22, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears Considering Trading Down from No. 3 Pick

John Fox and the Chicago Bears are in big need of coming up with a few talented players in the 2017 NFL Draft and it all starts tonight with the first round. At this point in time, Chicago holds the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, but that could change in the near future. […]

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Re-mocking the 2016 NFL draft: Would Jared Goff still go No. 1? Who was picked too low?

Predictions are fun, which is why mock drafts are a friggin’ ball to create. But hindsight is even cooler, which is why re-mocking old drafts is an even larger pleasure. The 2016 NFL draft took place one year ago this weekend. Now, let’s pretend the whole thing never happened. Which players would be picked where if […]

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What Tony Romo’s retirement does to the NFL quarterback carousel

By leaving the door even a tiny bit open for a potential return, newly-retired quarterback Tony Romo has put himself in a position to become the next Brett Favre. Every time a NFL team has an opening at quarterback, Romo will be listed as a potential candidate to fill it. But for now, Romo is […]

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