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Fantasy Podcast: Risers and fallers from the NFL draft
Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone discusses the fantasy prospects whose stock rose or fell the most based on the 2019 NFL Draft.Topics include:
2019 NFL Draft watched by record 47.5M viewers
The NFL established a new TV viewership record for the draft in 2019, as more than 47.5 million people watched a portion of the three-day event in Nashville, Tenn., the league announced Monday.ESPN, NFL Network, and - for the first time in the network's history - ABC aired coverage of the draft this year. Ratings increased five percent from 2018."The 2019 NFL Draft was a tremendous continuation of the celebration of the NFL's 100th season and an opportunity to welcome the next generation of stars," commissioner Roger Goodell stated. "Dramatic and emotional storylines played out in cities across the country with the energetic host city of Nashville serving as a breathtaking backdrop to hundreds of thousands of passionate fans who lined the streets and enjoyed a unique NFL draft experience. We congratulate our newest players and their families and thank the Tennessee Titans, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp., the City of Nashville, the volunteers, and everyone who made the draft such a memorable, entertaining, and successful experience."A record 600,000 fans attended the draft from Thursday to Saturday. The event began with the Arizona Cardinals selecting quarterback Kyler Murray first overall and ended with the Cardinals taking tight end Caleb Wilson 254th.
Dolphins GM: Rosen trade doesn't mean we won't draft QB in 2020
The acquisition of former top-10 pick Josh Rosen won't necessarily deter the Miami Dolphins from taking a quarterback early in the 2020 draft."Every team in the league is looking for that guy that's going to lead them to championships," general manager Chris Grier told The MMQB's Albert Breer. "And so for us, we're in a position where we're trying to find that guy, like a lot of teams in the league. So yeah, (Rosen) was an easy decision. And it doesn't stop us from doing anything in the future. Who knows? If things go well and we feel he's the guy, who knows? But it doesn't stop us from doing anything."Rosen was shipped to South Beach from the Cardinals on Friday for a second-round pick and a 2020 fifth-rounder. He spent just one season in the desert before Arizona ditched its plan to build around him long term.The Dolphins have been open about their rebuilding intentions. They are expected to be in contention for the first overall pick next year when the quarterback class will almost certainly be headed by Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Oregon's Justin Herbert.Rosen threw for 2,278 yards with 11 touchdowns and 14 interceptions during his rookie campaign. Arizona drafted the 22-year-old 10th overall in 2018.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Report: NFL could place Hill on exempt list this week
Warning: Story contains sensitive content/coarse languageThe NFL reviewed the troubling audiotape involving Tyreek Hill, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano, and is considering placing the Kansas City Chiefs wideout on the commissioner's exempt list as early as this week.Hill's fiancee, Crystal Espinal, is heard on the tape asking him why their 3-year-old son said "Daddy did it" after suffering a serious arm injury. Hill is also heard telling Espinal, "You need to be terrified of me, too, bitch."The tape surfaced Thursday and was sent to KCTV by one of Espinal's friends. The NFL and the players' association have reportedly both listened to it, according to Graziano.Hill and Espinal were each investigated for child abuse, but the case was closed Wednesday due to a lack of evidence over who committed the crime. It was reopened Friday following the release of the tape. The Chiefs told Hill to stay away from the team once the audio emerged.Chiefs owner Clark Hunt vowed Saturday to make the "right decision" on Hill's future with the team "at the right time."The commissioner's exempt list essentially puts players on indefinite paid suspensions, although players aren't paid in the offseason. The list is typically reserved for use during the regular season and for players facing criminal allegations or charges.Hill has evolved into one of the NFL's most electrifying stars since being drafted by Kansas City in 2016. He ranked fourth in receiving last season with 1,479 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning his third consecutive Pro Bowl berth.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Janikowski retiring after 19 seasons
Veteran NFL kicker Sebastian Janikowski is retiring after 19 seasons in the league, he told ESPN, according to Adam Schefter.The 17th overall pick of the 2000 draft, Janikowski spent his first 18 years with the Oakland Raiders before signing with the Seattle Seahawks for the 2018 season. He hangs up his cleats as the 10th-leading scorer in NFL history (1,913 points). Tom Brady is now the only active player remaining from the 2000 NFL Draft.Known for his big leg and perhaps even bigger sense of humor, "Seabass" - as he was affectionately known - connected on 80 percent of his field goals.He matched the then-record for longest field goal made in 2011 by nailing a 63-yarder. Matt Prater set a new record two years later with a 64-yard kick.
Winners and losers from the 2019 NFL Draft
With all seven rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft now in the books, let's evaluate which teams and individuals benefited most, and who received our lowest marks.Winners: Kyler Murray, Kliff KingsburyWith a projected $23.6-million signing bonus that comes with being the first overall pick, Kyler Murray more than quadrupled the bonus he would've gotten from the Oakland Athletics. That, alone, makes him a winner.But the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback also watched the Cardinals find much-needed weapons for him throughout the draft. Arizona brought in three receivers, including two in the first four rounds. He and first-year head coach Kliff Kingsbury now have the tools they need to successfully implement the Air Raid offense in Year 1.They may not be ready for playoff contention, but the Murray-Kingsbury Cardinals should be much more competitive than the Josh Rosen-Steve Wilks Cardinals that sunk Arizona to the worst record in the league last season.Loser: Josh RosenIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyThe Cardinals pulled the rug out from underneath Rosen after one year, selecting his replacement first overall and later trading him to the Miami Dolphins. Rosen never had a chance to succeed in the desert: he was handed a rookie head coach, a new offensive coordinator midseason, and one of the least talented supporting casts in the NFL.Now the former UCLA star is headed to Miami, where he could find himself in a similar situation. The Dolphins have been open about their intention to execute a full-scale rebuild, and Rosen will have to work with another rookie head coach and another terrible cast of supporting characters.If the Dolphins are as bad as most onlookers expect, they'll be in position to draft their own Rosen replacement in 2020, when Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Oregon's Justin Herbert are eligible.Winner: DolphinsAfter years of mediocrity (two playoff appearances since 2002), the Dolphins are finally rebuilding the right way. Owner Stephen Ross and general manager Chris Grier have employed a flexible approach to the 2019 offseason. The team originally appeared adamant on tanking for a 2020 quarterback prospect, but things changed when Rosen was made available by the Cardinals.Miami expertly negotiated the Rosen deal. The quarterback was initially thought to be traded for a mid second-round pick (No. 48 overall), but the team had moved down (No. 62) in a separate deal with New Orleans. They flipped that selection to Arizona, while hanging on to the 2020 second rounder they got from the Saints.Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the deal is the potential lack of commitment. Considering what the Cardinals have already paid to the 2018 first-rounder - they were responsible for his signing bonus - it's almost like the Dolphins got him for free. They can evaluate him for a year and then either decide to build around him or flip the passer to another team for additional draft capital.Loser: GiantsThe Giants' nightmare offseason continued during the NFL draft. General manager Dave Gettleman attempted to hit a home run over the last three months, but his moves resembled more of a pick-6.New York's draft kicked off by reaching for Daniel Jones, who now has the unenviable task of trying to win over the fans and media in one of the world's most unforgiving sports markets. We also couldn't help but question Gettleman's comments regarding how Jones could sit for three years behind Eli Manning. The constant coddling of Manning could be the downfall of this team, if it isn't already.It's also hard to see how any of the Giants' later picks are upgrades on the players they're replacing. Dexter Lawrence and Deandre Baker are solid prospects, but there were other needs to address.Winner: RedskinsTom Pennington / Getty Images Sport / GettyAfter all the talk of Redskins owner Daniel Snyder taking over the draft room and trading up for a quarterback, he and his cohorts wound up sitting tight and letting one fall into their laps at No. 15.Not only did Washington refrain from coughing up unnecessary assets, it also ended up with Dwayne Haskins. The Ohio State product was, arguably, the top pivot in the class, and his skill set fits naturally in Jay Gruden's quick-hit offense.The Redskins then traded ahead of the Raiders to scoop up Montez Sweat, also in the first round, adding to a positively stacked defensive front seven. The typically-confused Redskins finally seemed to have an organizational plan.Loser: BuccaneersSeemingly stuck in the basement of a competitive NFC South, Tampa Bay certainly didn't wow anyone with their 2019 draft crop. There are impact players to be found, specifically Devin White, but the Bucs still have major question marks at slot receiver, pass-rusher, offensive line, and safety. They also drafted another kicker, this time in the fifth-round. Apparently the nightmares of Roberto Aguayo have worn off.Winner: NashvilleThe draft hosts were one of the biggest winners of the weekend. Downtown Nashville, Tenn. set a draft new attendance record with an estimated 600,000 guests. Crowds of over 200,000 people attended the first two days of the event.Despite periods of rainfall and trash talk from former Indianapolis Colts Reggie Wayne and Pat McAfee, Nashville was rocking from start to finish. This certainly won't be the last time it hosts the three-day event.Loser: Joe FlaccoIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyEntering the draft, Flacco said he wanted Denver to draft players that "add value to the team with me as the understood quarterback." He got that in the first round, but saw his eventual successor taken in the second. The former Baltimore Raven's starting spot isn't secured well beyond 2019, but the pressure will now be on from the get-go. If the Broncos get off to a slow start, the calls for Drew Lock will be loud.Winner: Versatile receiversVersatility is key in today's NFL, and this was never more evident than during the 2019 draft's early rounds.Marquise Brown, the first wide receiver selected this year, has the ability to dominate on deep routes, double moves, and after the catch. First-round pick N'Keal Harry can win when lining up at any spot on the field. Second-day selections Deebo Samuel, Parris Campbell, Jalen Hurd, and Andy Isabella are swiss-army knife options that offensive coordinators will utilize in a multitude of ways.Conversely, receivers who were deemed one dimensional by NFL teams were bumped down the draft board. Ole Miss wideout A.J. Brown was selected before teammate D.K. Metcalf, who ran a limited route tree in college. Lack of versatility also resulted in slides for Hakeem Butler, Riley Ridley, and Terry McLaurin.Loser: Cam NewtonPanthers fans won't know if their franchise quarterback's shoulder is fully healthy until training camp, but the Will Grier selection isn't a positive sign. Carolina's brass claimed it had a first-round grade on the former West Virginia star, but the pick is redundant if the team was fully confident in Newton's playing status. Grabbing insurance at quarterback is never a terrible idea, but the Panthers had a number of roster holes to address in Round 3 instead.Winner: Young, unproven RBsThe 2019 running back class was a deep position group, but it doesn't appear that many selected will immediately be replacing NFL veterans.A number of teams did not address their backfield, meaning the likes of Marlon Mack, Damien Williams, Ronald Jones, and Peyton Barber are expected to retain key roles on their expected offenses. Josh Jacobs, the draft's lone first-round running back, will replace Marshawn Lynch, who will reportedly retire.Loser: Replaced veteransJoel Auerbach / Getty Images Sport / GettyRyan Fitzpatrick, Case Keenum, and Kyle Rudolph are among the veterans on shaky ground after their teams landed potential replacements in Nashville.Fitzpatrick was in line to start at quarterback for the Dolphins before the draft, but is likely headed for backup duty following the Rosen deal. Keenum will have to fend off Haskins in training camp to avoid the same fate with the Redskins. The Minnesota Vikings made Rudolph expendable by taking Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. in the second round. The cap-strapped Vikes were reportedly open to dealing high-priced veterans - like Rudolph - at the draft. Even LeSean McCoy or Frank Gore's roster spot appears to be in jeopardy after the Bills selected Devin Singletary.And in Pittsburgh, the Steelers released Jon Bostic as soon as the draft ended, opening a starting position for first-rounder Devin Bush.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Giants draftee injured in shooting hours after selection
New York Giants draftee Corey Ballentine was injured in a shooting that also left a former Washburn teammate dead early Sunday morning.Dwane Simmons, a defensive back, was killed at the age of 23 in the off-campus shooting."Heartbreaking news about Dwane Simmons," Washburn coach Craig Schurig said in a statement. "Dwane is one of the most energetic and well-liked players I have ever coached at Washburn. Dwane's infectious smile and love for football and his teammates was truly inspirational. Our prayers of healing go out to his family, his parents Navarro and Yasmine Simmons and Chaquilla Williams."Ballentine, also a defensive back, was chosen by the Giants in the sixth round, 180th overall, Saturday afternoon. His injuries are not life-threatening and he's expected to make a full recovery, Washburn president Dr. Jerry Farley announced Sunday in a statement."We are aware of the tragic situation and continue to gather information," the Giants said in a statement. "We have spoken to Corey, and he is recovering in the hospital. Our thoughts are with Dwane Simmons' family, friends, and teammates and the rest of the Washburn community."Ballentine had five interceptions over 46 career games for Washburn, a Division II school located in Topeka, Kan.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Fantasy: Where do rookies fit on their new teams' depth charts?
Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Opportunity is everything in fantasy football. If a player can't get on the field, he won't have a chance to produce on your roster.The following depth charts, which will be updated throughout the offseason, are designed to give fantasy owners insight into the players who are projected for starting roles, as well as the backups who are next in line in case of injury or ineffectiveness.These depth charts reflect a combination of current rosters and projected fantasy value. They are not directly based on official team depth charts.Fantasy Depth Charts
Jaguars non-committal on Telvin Smith's future with team
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell responded vaguely to questions about the future of linebacker Telvin Smith."We'll see," Caldwell said Saturday when asked if he expects Smith to be on the team in 2019, according to Phillip Heilman of The Florida Times-Union. "I don't want to get into hypotheticals."Smith was a Pro Bowler in 2017 but wasn't quite as effective last year. The 28-year-old didn't show up for the Jaguars' conditioning workouts before the draft, drawing the ire of top executive Tom Coughlin even though the activities were optional.Jacksonville used a third-round choice in the NFL draft to select Quincy Williams, who could compete for snaps at Smith's position.Smith signed a four-year, $45-million extension with the Jaguars in October 2017. He's set to earn a base salary of $9.75 million in 2019.Caldwell said he didn't receive any calls from teams looking to trade for the 28-year-old during the draft, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Giants GM says 2 teams would've drafted Jones before No. 17
The New York Giants drafted Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick fearing he wouldn't be available when they reappeared on the clock at No. 17."When we got in here Thursday night, the question was posed, 'Why didn't you wait until 17?'" general manager Dave Gettleman said Saturday as the 2019 NFL Draft wrapped up, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "Well, I know for a fact there were two teams that would have taken him in front of 17. I know that for a fact."The Giants shocked onlookers in Nashville, Tenn., when they selected Jones at No. 6. The former Senior Bowl MVP was widely considered - at best - the third-best quarterback in the class behind Oklahoma's Kyler Murray and Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins.Though the Giants were linked to Jones before the draft, most pundits expected New York to snatch him with its second first-round pick.Top QBs selected in 2019 NFL DraftPickPlayerTeam1Kyler MurrayCardinals6Daniel JonesGiants15Dwayne HaskinsRedskins42Drew LockBroncos100Will GrierPanthersIt's unclear which two teams Gettleman was expecting to draft Jones before the 17th pick came up. The Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins both addressed the quarterback position early in the draft, but neither would've taken Jones with their top selection, sources told Raanan. Denver initially held the 10th overall pick before trading down in the first round.Gettleman indicated the Giants' decision at No. 6 came down to Jones and Kentucky edge rusher Josh Allen. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Allen at No. 7."It wasn't easy for me to pass up Josh Allen," Gettleman said. "For me, my background, that was very, very difficult. But I think that much of Daniel Jones and his future as an NFL quarterback."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
NFL draft in Nashville sets record with 600K attendees
The NFL's traveling draft roadshow set a new attendance record with the 2019 installment.The three-day event in downtown Nashville, Tenn., brought out an estimated 600,000 attendees, NFL vice president of communications Brian McCarthy said, according to Matthew Leimkuehler of the Tennessean.
NFL Draft Grades: All 32 teams under the microscope
With the 2019 NFL Draft officially complete, theScore's NFL editors hand out their initial grades for how teams fared over the course of the three-day event.NFC
Fantasy: Which Day 3 draft picks will make the biggest impact?
Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.theScore's Justin Boone provided breakdowns and early projections for the most important fantasy-relevant selections from the fourth to the seventh rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft.Fantasy analysis
2019 draft sees record number of trades
The 2019 NFL Draft was littered with activity from start to finish, as teams combined for a record 40 trades over the seven-round event, eclipsing the previous mark of 38.Perhaps the biggest deal came from the Arizona Cardinals, who sent second-year quarterback Josh Rosen to the Miami Dolphins for a second-round pick (62nd overall) and a 2020 fifth-round pick. Rosen was made expendable when the Cardinals used the first overall selection on Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray.The first trade during the draft came Thursday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers moved up 10 spots to take heralded linebacker Devin Bush from Michigan. Pittsburgh sent its first-rounder (No. 20), second-rounder (No. 52), and a third-round selection in 2020 to the Denver Broncos to make the move.One of the busiest teams was the Seattle Seahawks, who started Thursday with only four picks but wound up making 11 selections after completing the Frank Clark trade and then moving down several times during the draft.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Cardinals make Caleb Wilson 'Mr. Irrelevant' as final pick of 2019 draft
The Arizona Cardinals kicked off the 2019 NFL Draft by picking Kyler Murray, and ended the three-day event Saturday by making UCLA tight end Caleb Wilson this year's "Mr. Irrelevant."The 254th pick caught 114 passes for 1,675 yards and five touchdowns in three seasons with the Bruins. He rounded out an 11-man class for Arizona headlined by Murray, cornerback Byron Murphy, and receivers Andy Isabella and Hakeem Butler.Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop, the final pick in 2009, announced Wilson's selection in Nashville.
Bengals boost backfield with Rodney Anderson
The Cincinnati Bengals selected running back Rodney Anderson out of Oklahoma in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 211th overall.Anderson joins Joe Mixon, Giovani Bernard, and fellow sixth-round pick Trayveon Williams in a stacked backfield.The former Sooners standout is coming off a torn ACL that prematurely ended his 2018 season. In 2017, he ran for 1,161 yards while scoring 13 rushing touchdowns.Prospect profileSchool: Oklahoma
Chiefs add another dynamic weapon in Darwin Thompson
The Kansas City Chiefs selected running back Darwin Thompson out of Utah State in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 214th overall.With the rocket-armed Patrick Mahomes under center, the Chiefs are focussing on adding more speed to their offense.Kansas City moved up to select Mecole Hardman, a receiver with 4.3-second 40-yard dash speed, in the second round, and Thompson possesses similarly devasting big-play abilities out of the backfield.Prospect profileSchool: Utah State
Redskins get Haskins another target in Kelvin Harmon
The Washington Redskins selected wide receiver Kelvin Harmon out of NC State in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 206th overall.Harmon was expected to come off the board far earlier, potentially as high as Day 2.The Redskins drafted Dwayne Haskins' teammate, receiver Terry McLaurin, in the third round.Prospect profileSchool: NC State
Chiefs CEO: 'Right decision' will be made on Hill 'at the right time'
Warning: Story contains sensitive contentKansas City Chiefs CEO and chairman Clark Hunt said on Saturday that his team will make the "right decision ... at the right time" regarding Tyreek Hill, according to Adam Teicher of ESPN.A criminal case tied to possible child abuse was reopened on Friday following the release of an audio clip. In the clip, the Chiefs receiver and his fiancee, Crystal Espinal, are discussing their 3-year-old son and the abuse investigation.The child reportedly suffered a broken arm. In the tape, Espinal asks Hill, "Why does (their son) say, 'Daddy did it?'"Hunt said Hill's situation differs from that of Kareem Hunt. Kansas City released the running back during the 2018 season on the same day video surfaced of him kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel, and the team had been unable to get information from authorities until the tape emerged."That goes back to the ongoing investigation with Tyreek and really our ability to get any information," Hunt said. "That audio was really among the first information we had received on the investigation."Hunt added that the Chiefs have no timetable to make a decision on Hill's future. The receiver was told to stay away from the team."We were deeply disturbed by the audio ... and that's why he's not with the organization at this point,'' Hunt said. "We would expect that to be the case until we have to work our way through whatever information we're able to get."There are a couple of ongoing investigations related to Tyreek, and we're going to have to let that process play out.''Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Bengals land Trayveon Williams in 6th round
The Cincinnati Bengals selected running back Trayveon Williams out of Texas A&M in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 182nd overall.Williams enjoyed a prolific college career, and led the SEC in rushing with 1,760 yards and 18 touchdowns a year ago. He entered the draft following his junior campaign rather than return to the Aggies for his final season of eligibility.The 21-year-old will join a Bengals backfield headed by Joe Mixon. Cincinnati also has seventh-year veteran Giovani Bernard in its backfield.Prospect profileSchool: Texas A&M
Jaguars add QB Gardner Minshew in 6th round
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected quarterback Gardner Minshew out of Washington State in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 178th overall.Minshew spent one season at Washington State after transferring from East Carolina, and he enjoyed a breakout year in Mike Leach's pass-heavy offense. He'll receive an opportunity in Jacksonville to compete for the backup job behind Nick Foles.Minshew completed 70.7 percent of his pass attempts in 2018, throwing for 4,779 yards with 38 touchdowns and nine interceptions. His passing yardage ranked second in the FBS, trailing only Dwayne Haskins from Ohio State.Questions about his size and arm strength prevented Minshew from coming off the board earlier in the draft.Prospect profileSchool: Washington State
Chargers draft Stick, Wentz's successor at North Dakota State
The Los Angeles Chargers selected quarterback Easton Stick out of North Dakota State in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 166th overall.Stick was the successor to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz at North Dakota State. He led the Bison to two FCS national championships as the starter.Stick joins a quarterback room in Los Angeles that includes Philip Rivers and Tyrod Taylor.The Omaha, Neb., native threw for 8,693 yards with 88 touchdowns and 28 interceptions over 55 career games at North Dakota State.Prospect profileSchool: North Dakota State
Browns add LB Mack Wilson to up-and-coming defense
The Cleveland Browns selected linebacker Mack Wilson out of Alabama in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 155th overall.Cleveland needed to add strong coverage linebackers to an athletically limited group of Joe Schobert, Genard Avery, and Christian Kirksey.Wilson isn't a top-level athlete, but he possesses the agility and ball skills to cover pass-catching tight ends and running backs. He joins third-rounder Sione Takitaki as the new faces in Cleveland's linebacker room.Prospect profileSchool: Alabama
Cardinals end Deionte Thompson's slide at top of 5th
The Arizona Cardinals have selected safety Deionte Thompson out of Alabama in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 139th overall.Thompson was widely considered a potential Day 2 pick, but was off several teams' draft boards due to a degenerative knee condition, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.While the former Crimson Tide standout has the range to play free safety, he needs to learn to be more disciplined. With the duo of Budda Baker and D.J. Swearinger locked in as starters, Thompson likely acts as Arizona's third safety.Prospect profileSchool: Alabama
Patriots draft QB Jarrett Stidham in 4th round
The New England Patriots have selected quarterback Jarrett Stidham out of Auburn in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 133rd overall.With Tom Brady turning 42 before the start of the 2019 season, speculation will arise of whether the former Tiger will be Brady's eventual successor.Stidham threw for 2,794 yards, 18 touchdowns, and five interceptions in his 13 starts in 2018.Prospect profileSchool: Auburn
Bears scoop up Riley Ridley in Round 4
The Chicago Bears selected wide receiver Riley Ridley out of Georgia in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 126th overall.Ridley is the brother of Atlanta Falcons wideout Calvin Ridley. He gives the Bears another weapon for third-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, and the 21-year-old could compete for playing time as a rookie.Ridley posted 43 receptions for 559 yards and nine touchdowns at Georgia last season.Prospect profileSchool: Georgia
Bengals trade up for QB Ryan Finley in 4th round
The Cincinnati Bengals sent the 110th pick and a pair of sixth-rounders (No. 183, No. 198) to the San Francisco 49ers to select quarterback Ryan Finley out of NC State in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 104th overall.The Bengals didn't select a quarterback between rounds 1 and 3, but now Finley becomes their young passer behind Andy Dalton.Finley will compete with Jeff Driskel to be Dalton's backup in 2019.Prospect profileSchool: NC State
Panthers continue to bolster pass rush with Christian Miller
The Carolina Panthers have selected pass-rusher Christian Miller out of Alabama in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 115th overall.It's the Panthers' second addition at defensive end after taking Brian Burns with the No. 16 pick.Miller's a versatile pass-rusher who should allow Carolina to get more creative with its defensive front, and he will have an opportunity to contribute immediately on special teams.Prospect profileSchool: Alabama
Ravens add Justice Hill in 4th round
The Baltimore Ravens have selected running back Justice Hill out of Oklahoma State in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 113th overall.The Ravens continue adding to their offense, as Hill is the third offensive player the team has taken with its first four picks.Baltimore has gone through a lot of turnover at the running back position this offseason. The team released Alex Collins and signed former New Orleans Saints back Mark Ingram. Along with Ingram, Hill will also have to compete against Gus Edwards for snaps.Prospect profileSchool: Oklahoma State
Giants add to secondary with Julian Love
The New York Giants have selected cornerback Julian Love out of Notre Dame in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 108th overall.Love is the second cornerback selected by New York this week, having taken Deandre Baker with their third first-round pick, No. 30 overall.The Notre Dame product adds depth to a secondary that already features Janoris Jenkins, Sam Beal, and Grant Haley.Prospect profileSchool: Notre Dame
Cardinals get Kyler another weapon in Butler at start of Day 3
The Arizona Cardinals selected wide receiver Hakeem Butler with the first pick of the fourth round in the 2019 NFL Draft, 103rd overall.The Iowa State speedster joins Andy Isabella as another new weapon for No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray. Butler is a conventional "X" receiver, which should compliment Isabella's speed and Larry Fitzgerald's skills in the slot.In a class with little consensus at wide receiver, some considered the 227-pounder to be a top-three talent among wideouts.Butler was expected to hear his name called before the end of Day 3, so Arizona snapping him up at the start of the fourth round is arguably one of the more valuable picks of the draft so far.He recorded just one year of college production, but produced 1,318 yards and nine touchdowns, and was routinely unstoppable on deep throws.Prospect profileSchool: Iowa State
Bucs add Anthony Nelson to pass-rush group
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected pass-rusher Anthony Nelson out of Iowa in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 107th overall.An ideal 4-3 defensive end with outstanding length, Nelson will add depth to an edge group headlined by Jason Pierre-Paul, Carl Nasib, and Noah Spence.Nelson had 9.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss in 13 starts for the Hawkeyes in 2018.Prospect profileSchool: Iowa
Saints trade up for Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in 4th round
The New Orleans Saints have selected safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson out of Florida in the 4th round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 105th overall.The pick marks the Saints' second in the draft, after taking offensive lineman Erik McCoy from Texas A&M in the second round Friday.New Orleans traded the 116th overall (fourth round) and 168th pick (fifth round) to the Jets in order to pick Gardner-Johnson in the fourth round.Prospect profileSchool: Florida
Report: Vikings open to trading pricey vets
The Minnesota Vikings are open to trading their more expensive veteran players heading into Day 3 of the draft, sources told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer.The Vikings have reportedly received calls for Kyle Rudolph, Xavier Rhodes, and Trae Waynes, Breer added.Minnesota is tight on cap space and restructured Everson Griffen's deal in March in order to be more financially flexible.The club exercised Waynes' fifth-year option this offseason and he will now carry a cap hit of $9 million in 2019.The Vikings drafted tight end Irv Smith Jr. out of Alabama 50th overall which may leave Rudolph, who is entering the final year of his contract and carries a $7.6 million cap hit, expendable.As well as adding Smith, Minnesota has also selected center Garrett Bradbury and running back Alexander Mattison. They have nine picks remaining in the draft, the second most of all teams.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Trump congratulates Nick Bosa: 'Always stay true to yourself'
U.S. President Donald Trump isn't always a fan of the NFL, but he is a supporter of at least one incoming player.Trump tweeted a congratulatory message to pass-rusher Nick Bosa on Saturday, saying he will be "embraced" by the San Francisco 49ers who selected him second overall on Thursday.
10 best value picks from Day 2 of the NFL Draft
Rounds two and three of the 2019 NFL Draft are officially in the books, and a number of highly talented prospects were taken off the board after dropping out of the first round.Here are the 10 best value picks from Day 2 of the draft:Jawaan Taylor, OT, Jacksonville Jaguars Joe Robbins / Getty Images Sport / GettyNo. 35 overall (2nd round)Taylor's draft-day slide ended early in round two, but Jacksonville still added tremendous value with the selection. The former Florida Gator, who was a first-round pick on a number of evaluators' boards, will immediately start at right tackle to provide protection for Nick Foles and aggressive run blocking for Leonard Fournette.Greedy Williams, CB, Cleveland BrownsNo. 46 overall (2nd round)Once thought of as a first-round lock, Williams shockingly lasted 14 picks into the second day. The ball-hawking defender offers tremendous value opposite Denzel Ward, and was the No. 2 cornerback on our prospect rankings. Playing with a chip on his shoulder, we'd be surprised if "Greedy" doesn't develop into a Pro Bowl defender.A.J. Brown, WR, Tennessee TitansWesley Hitt / Getty Images Sport / GettyNo. 51 overall (2nd round)Brown wasn't the only receiver to slide in this draft, but he could easily end up making teams look silly for passing him up. A complete skill set gives the former Ole Miss standout the ability to make plays at all levels of the field, lining up either on the boundary or in the slot. He could be the playmaker that finally allows the Tennessee offense to take the next step.Nasir Adderley, S, Los Angeles ChargersNo. 60 overall (2nd round)Adderley was getting first-round buzz for a reason. With range to cover sideline-to-sideline and physicality to make him a downhill presence in the running game, he's got everything teams are looking for in a safety to play the deep middle. The Chargers scooping up this kind of talent near the end of the second round, and then pairing him with stud 2018 first-round safety Derwin James, is borderline unfair.Juan Thornhill, S, Kansas City ChiefsRyan M. Kelly / Getty Images Sport / GettyNo. 63 overall (2nd round)For a team that featured the 31st-ranked pass defense in 2018, the Chiefs drafted an absolute steal with the penultimate pick of the second round. Thornhill is an athletic safety who thrives in coverage and possesses excellent ball skills. The former Virginia defender received some first-round buzz earlier this year, so Kansas City's pick was among the most valuable on Day 2.D.K. Metcalf, WR, Seattle SeahawksNo. 64 overall (2nd round)Metcalf's slide was one of the 2019 draft's top stories, but Seattle closed the second round with one of the best selections of the night. Though his game is raw, the athletic wideout's ceiling is the highest in his class and will be an incredibly tough matchup for even premier NFL cornerbacks. Metcalf simply should not have been the ninth receiver chosen.Jachai Polite, DE, New York JetsDon Juan Moore / Getty Images Sport / GettyNo. 68 overall (3rd round)After a disastrous combine, both in terms of athletic testing and team interviews, Polite was bound to tumble. So it wasn't exactly surprising that he was available to the Jets early in the third round, but this is still incredible value. Undoubtedly a first-round talent on tape, Polite is one of the best pass-rushers in this draft. Pairing him with No. 3 overall pick Quinnen Williams will give opposing offenses nightmares.Chase Winovich, DE, New England PatriotsNo. 77 overall (3rd round)NFL teams tend to prefer edge defenders with elite athletic traits, and for good reason. But that also results in productive players who win in different ways, like Winovich, falling further than they should. The Michigan product is relentless and already has an advanced approach in the pass-rush game. Don't be surprised if he's the latest in a long line of mid-round steals for the Patriots.David Long, CB, Los Angeles RamsJoe Robbins / Getty Images Sport / GettyNo. 79 overall (3rd round)One of the few knocks on Long heading into the draft was his size. In terms of pure cover ability, there are few better in this class. Look for Long to vastly outplay his draft status, which saw him become the ninth cornerback selected. He joins Aqib Talib, Marcus Peters, and Nickell Robey-Coleman to round out a strong group of corners for the Rams.Dawson Knox, TE, Buffalo BillsNo. 96 overall (3rd round)Knox is an intriguing prospect ripe with athleticism and receiving potential, so the fact that he was the eighth tight end off the board was a shocking development. The Bills wrapped up an impressive second day by filling a major offensive weakness and adding a big-play weapon for Josh Allen.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Broncos trade up for Drew Lock in 2nd round
The Denver Broncos traded up with the Cincinnati Bengals to select quarterback Drew Lock out of Missouri in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 42nd overall.The Broncos surrendered pick No. 52 along with fourth- and sixth-round selections to move up 10 spots to secure the signal-caller.Lock was thought to be a potential first-round pick, but slid to the second round where he became the fourth pivot taken in the 2019 draft. He'll head to Mile High City looking to eventually cement himself as the franchise quarterback that has eluded Denver since the days of Peyton Manning.The Broncos have rolled through quarterbacks under general manager John Elway. Since 2012, he's drafted five pivots - Chad Kelly, Paxton Lynch, Trevor Siemian, Zac Dysert, and Brock Osweiler - and none of them are still on the roster.The Broncos signed Case Keenum in free agency last year but traded him after one mediocre campaign. They acquired Joe Flacco earlier this offseason, hoping a change of scenery can reignite the former Baltimore Ravens passer's career.Lock threw for 3,498 yards with 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions for Missouri as a senior in 2018.Prospect profileSchool: Missouri
Cardinals trade Rosen to Dolphins
Josh Rosen has found a new home.The Arizona Cardinals traded the former first-round quarterback to the Miami Dolphins on Friday for the 62nd pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the clubs announced.
Best of the rest: Top remaining prospects after Day 2 of NFL Draft
Seventy-one more players were selected in the NFL Draft on Friday. The group of prospects taken in the second and third rounds included 11 receivers and 10 cornerbacks, but just two quarterbacks.There are plenty of prospects at each position hoping to be picked in the final four rounds on Saturday. Here's our look at some of the top players still on the board:QuarterbacksJonathan Bachman / Getty ImagesTyree Jackson, BuffaloPotentially the first quarterback to come off the board from a non-power conference this year, Jackson is intriguing. He's 6-foot-7, 249 pounds and ran a 4.59-second 40-yard dash. However, he completed just 55.3 percent of his passes as a senior, so he's largely a developmental pick.Ryan Finley, North Carolina StateIf you want experience, the 6-foot-4 Finley might be your guy. A three-year starter for the Wolfpack after transferring from Boise State, he threw for 3,928 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior.Jarrett Stidham, AuburnStidham was one of the highest-ranked quarterbacks in his recruiting class four years ago out of Stephenville, Texas. The 6-foot-2, 218-pound passer later transferred from Baylor to Auburn but never posted big numbers for the Tigers, throwing 36 touchdowns in 27 games.Other notable quarterbacksBrett Rypien, Boise State
Fantasy: 2019 NFL Draft instant analysis - Round 2-3
Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.theScore's Justin Boone provided immediate breakdowns and early projections for every fantasy-relevant selection in the second and third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.You can view his fantasy outlooks for all the skill position players drafted in Round 1, here.Deebo Samuel, WR, 49ersStar potential: ★★★★☆
Chiefs' Reid: Hardman selection unrelated to Hill situation
The selection of speedy receiver Mecole Hardman had nothing to do with the uncertainty surrounding Tyreek Hill's future with the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Andy Reid said Friday."This is somebody (general manager Brett Veach) had his eye on from the get-go," Reid told reporters as the Chiefs wrapped up Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft, according to the Kansas City Star's Blair Kerkhoff. "It doesn't have anything to do with things going on now."Kansas City traded up in the second round to take Hardman at No. 56 overall. Hardman played his college ball at Georgia and possesses a similar skill set to the prolific Hill. A burner down the field, he excels at taking the top off defenses and returning kicks.The Chiefs instructed Hill on Thursday to stay away from team activities after audio tapes added smoke to the child abuse investigation involving him and his 3-year-old son. The clips also revealed him threatening his fiancee, Crystal Espinal.The child abuse case was reopened by police on Friday. They had closed it Wednesday despite their insistence that a crime had been committed, citing a lack of evidence. Hill and Espinal had both been investigated.Hill ranked fourth in receiving across the NFL last season with 1,479 yards and 12 touchdowns but could face a severe suspension from the league once the dust settles from the investigation.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Greedy Williams: Browns going to Super Bowl in 2019
Greedy Williams has been in the NFL for a matter of minutes, but the former LSU cornerback wasn't shy about piling the pressure on for his first season with the Cleveland Browns."I know one thing: the Browns are going to the Super Bowl this year," Williams declared Friday, according to Ben Axelrod of WKYC3, after Cleveland ended the projected first-rounder's slide at 46th overall.Instead of walking back his prediction, Williams doubled down at least one more time during his 10-minute interview with reporters."John Dorsey's done a great job of getting the right guys in the right positions," Williams said. "I feel like this team will be the Super Bowl champs, this year."The hype train in Cleveland has gained steam after the acquisition of Odell Beckham Jr., who was ecstatic about his team adding a fellow former LSU star.
Doug Baldwin considering retirement due to multiple injuries
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin may be unable to continue his career due to the effects of multiple injuries, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The team confirmed on Friday night that Baldwin is considering retirement."We know Doug is going to have a hard time. There's a process we need to go through with Doug," Seahawks general manager John Schneider said in a press conference with head coach Pete Carroll after Day 2 of the draft wrapped up."He is working through it," Carroll said.The 30-year-old wideout has battled various ailments recently. He played through knee, hip, and shoulder injuries during the 2018 season, missing three games as a result.Baldwin underwent hernia surgery last month and Schneider recently admitted that the receiver is without a timetable for a return.Seattle traded up to the final pick of the second round to select wide receiver D.K. Metcalf in the 2019 draft.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Panthers draft QB Will Grier in 3rd round
The Carolina Panthers selected quarterback Will Grier out of West Virginia in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 100th overall.The pick is somewhat of a surprise with Cam Newton leading the Panthers' offense. The former No. 1 pick, however, underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery this offseason. Despite Newton's second shoulder procedure in the last three years, Carolina believes its quarterback could be ready for training camp.Grier, who grew up in the Charlotte area, makes the leap to the pros after a productive stint at West Virginia. The Panthers had a first-round grade on him, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Prospect profileSchool: West Virginia
Giants finally land pass-rusher in Round 3 with Oshane Ximines
The New York Giants selected pass-rusher Oshane Ximines out of Old Dominion in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 95th overall.New York opted to pass on edge rushers in the opening round, opting to bring in run-stuffing defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and cornerback Deandre Baker.The Giants were in dire need of help at defensive end after trading away top pass-rusher Olivier Vernon for guard Kevin Zeitler this offseason.Prospect profileSchool: Old Dominion
Ravens grab their 2nd receiver of draft, land Miles Boykin in Round 3
The Baltimore Ravens traded up with the Minnesota Vikings to select wide receiver Miles Boykin out of Notre Dame in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 93rd overall.Baltimore drafted Marquise Brown out of Oklahoma in Round 1 to boost its depleted receiving corps.Boykin was a relatively quiet producer at Notre Dame, collecting just 1,206 yards and 11 touchdowns over three years, but his measurables made him an intriguing draft prospect.Boykin and Brown are slated to join Willie Snead atop the Ravens' depth chart at wide receiver.Prospect profileSchool: Notre Dame
Patriots add Damien Harris to stacked backfield
The New England Patriots selected running back Damien Harris out of Alabama in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 87th overall.Harris joins one of the most talented backfields in the league. Last year's first-rounder, Sony Michel, is set to enter the year as the starter, while pass-catching dynamo James White and Rex Burkhead round out the depth chart.The former Crimson Tide standout could slot into a short-yardage role for the Patriots, an area they struggled in last season. Harris scored 20 total rushing touchdowns in his final two college campaigns.Prospect profileSchool: Alabama
Ravens select decorated pass-rusher Jaylon Ferguson
The Baltimore Ravens selected pass-rusher Jaylon Ferguson out of Louisiana Tech in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 85th overall.Ferguson wrapped up his NCAA career as the FBS' all-time leader in sacks. He slipped down draft boards, however, after testing poorly in athletic drills.The Ravens boasted the NFL's top-ranked defense last year but lost several integral cogs in free agency, including edge-rushers Terrell Suggs and Za'Darius Smith.Smith notched 17.5 sacks last year and recorded 45 over his four-year career.Prospect profileSchool: Louisiana Tech
Patriots land Michigan pass-rusher Winovich in 3rd round
The New England Patriots selected pass-rusher Chase Winovich out of Michigan in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 77th overall.Winovich, who posted 18.5 sacks over the last three seasons at Michigan, fills a long-term need for New England. The Patriots lost Trey Flowers in free agency, replacing him with 33-year-old veteran Michael Bennett.Winovich landed on the All-Big Ten first team as a defensive end in 2017 and 2018.The Patriots finished tied for the second-lowest sack total as a team last year with just 30.Prospect profileSchool: Michigan
Bills add Devin Singletary to crowded backfield
The Buffalo Bills selected running back Devin Singletary out of Florida Atlantic in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 74th overall.Singletary will join an overflowing backfield that already includes LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore, T.J. Yeldon, and Marcus Murphy.Although Singletary produced gaudy numbers at Florida Atlantic, concerns surrounding his number of touches did his draft stock no favors.As a junior in 2018, Singletary ran for 1,348 yards and 22 touchdowns, but didn't add much value in the passing game throughout his career with the Owls.Prospect profileSchool: Florida Atlantic
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