The NFL is finalizing plans to release the 2023-2024 schedule on May 11, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.With Lamar Jackson signing his record-breaking contract and Aaron Rodgers officially being traded to the New York Jets, the league is ready to schedule official dates, Schefter adds.NFL Network will broadcast a live show, providing analysis of the top matchups and prime-time games. The league will also reveal when the international games will be played.Teams are permitted to announce their first home game two hours before the official release.The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the season opener on Sept. 7.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is hoping to dip his toes in the world of professional wrestling.Kelce told TMZ Sports that after watching San Francisco 49ers tight George Kittle help take down The Miz at WrestleMania 39 earlier this month, he'd like to get involved with WWE in some capacity, too."My guy George Kittle was at WrestleMania throwing clotheslines left and right, man. It was awesome to see him go nuts," Kelce said. "But yeah, I gotta get involved somehow, some way."Me and The Miz have been talking a little bit about it, so hopefully we can brew something into fruition here."Kelce has had a busy offseason since winning his second Super Bowl championship, hosting "Saturday Night Live" in March and throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cleveland Guardians' season opener earlier this month.The 33-year-old is entering his 11th NFL season, all of which he's spent in Kansas City.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Aaron Rodgers has only been a member of the New York Jets for a few days, but head coach Robert Saleh can already feel the quarterback's impact on the team."We're a really, really young team, especially on offense, and just to watch him and (offensive coordinator) Nathaniel (Hackett) and the way they communicate together, he's already made his presence felt with regards to meetings and input, just discussions on all of the different things we're trying to get accomplished on offense," Saleh said."He's a tremendous human, first and foremost, Aaron is. Just listening to him, there are little, subtle things I'm not going to get into, but he definitely cares about people and you can tell in the way he speaks to people. So we're really fortunate that he's here."After working on a trade for the four-time NFL MVP with the Green Bay Packers for weeks, the Jets introduced Rodgers on Wednesday, one day before the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.New York drafted seven players this year, including first-round edge rusher Will McDonald IV and second-round center Joe Tippmann."It's been a fun week," Saleh said. "To get Aaron here, it's a blessing. ... We got a lot better this week."New York heads into the 2023 season with Super Bowl aspirations after adding Rodgers to a team that boasted a top-five defense last year. In 2022, the Jets became the first team to have the Offensive Rookie of the Year (Garrett Wilson) and Defensive Rookie of the Year (Sauce Gardner) in the same season since the New Orleans Saints in 2017.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints traded tight end Adam Trautman and a seventh-round pick (257th overall) to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a sixth-round pick (195th overall), the teams announced Saturday.Trautman, a third-round pick in 2020, will reunite with new Broncos head coach Sean Payton, who drafted him during his tenure in New Orleans.Trautman caught 60 passes for 641 yards and four touchdowns in his career. He registered only 18 receptions in 2022, down from 27 in 2021.The 26-year-old is expected to have a chance to start for a Denver team that's been looking for a new No. 1 tight end since trading Noah Fant to the Seattle Seahawks as part of the trade to acquire quarterback Russell Wilson.The Broncos hired Payton as head coach this year to replace Nathaniel Hackett after a disappointing 2022 season. Payton became one of the NFL's most respected offensive-minded head coaches after helping the Saints win one Super Bowl title between 2006 and 2021.New Orleans used the No. 195 pick to select Wake Forest wide receiver A.T. Perry, while Denver used the 257th choice to take Oregon center Alex Forsyth.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Lions traded running back D'Andre Swift to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for draft compensation, the team announced Saturday.Philadelphia received a 2023 seventh-round pick (249th overall), while Detroit obtained a seventh-rounder this year (219th overall) and a 2025 fourth-round selection.The move comes just two days after Detroit drafted running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round with the No. 12 pick. The Lions also signed veteran runner David Montgomery to a three-year, $18-million contract in free agency in March.Swift has struggled to stay healthy since entering the NFL as a second-round pick in 2020. The 24-year-old, who has yet to play a full season in his career, missed three games in 2022 due to shoulder and ankle injuries.Swift has been productive when he's on the field, though, amassing at least 800 scrimmage yards and eight total touchdowns in each of his first three seasons with Detroit. He rushed for 542 yards (5.5 per carry) and five touchdowns to go along with 389 receiving yards and three scores on 48 receptions.Running back Jamaal Williams, who signed with the New Orleans Saints this year, led the Lions with 262 rushing attempts last season.In Philadelphia, Swift will run behind arguably football's top offensive line. He joins a running back depth chart that features Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott, and Rashaad Penny, who finished last season on injured reserve due to a broken fibula suffered in October. The Eagles signed Penny this year to replace Miles Sanders, who joined the Carolina Panthers on a four-year contract.Swift is a Philadelphia native and played three seasons at Georgia before turning pro.The Eagles used the 249th pick to select Texas defensive lineman Moro Ojomo, while the Lions took North Carolina wide receiver Antoine Green at No. 219.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With the 2023 draft complete, theScore's NFL editors hand out their initial grades for each team's incoming rookies.NFC

The Los Angeles Rams concluded the 2023 NFL Draft by making Toledo defensive tackle Desjuan Johnson this year's "Mr. Irrelevant" with the 259th overall pick.It's the second straight year that "Mr. Irrelevant" stays in the NFC West, as the San Francisco 49ers drafted quarterback Brock Purdy with the last selection in the 2022 draft.The Rams will hope Johnson can have a similar impact as Purdy in the NFL. Purdy began last season as San Francisco's third-string quarterback but ended the campaign helping the team reach the NFC title game after injuries sidelined Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. Purdy posted a 5-0 record as a starter in the regular season.Johnson played five seasons at Toledo, amassing 210 tackles (45.5 for loss) and 14.5 sacks. He earned All-MAC honors in 2022 after setting career highs with 16.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and one interception.The Rams' defensive front is headlined by three-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald. Los Angeles also used third-round picks on edge rusher Byron Young and defensive lineman Kobie Turner this year.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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, they won't have a chance to produce on your roster.The following depth charts 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.Fantasy Depth Charts

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay gave a glimpse into his team's draft board Saturday, revealing that Kentucky quarterback Will Levis would've likely been a Colt had Anthony Richardson been off the board at the No. 4 pick, The Athletic's Zak Keefer shared.The Colts' other option would've been to trade back, Irsay added.Levis was widely connected to the Colts in mock drafts.After the Carolina Panthers took Bryce Young first overall and the Houston Texans selected C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson on consecutive picks, the Colts made Florida quarterback Richardson the next face of their franchise.The always-outspoken Irsay said Indianapolis loved the ultra-athletic Richardson. "Even if we had the first pick in the draft, we would've probably taken Anthony," Irsay remarked.Levis endured an agonizing wait until early in Round 2 to hear his name called. The Tennessee Titans, rivals of the Colts, traded up to select the polarizing passer with the 33rd overall pick.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 188th overall.McKee threw for 28 touchdowns to 15 interceptions over his last two seasons at Stanford. He finished with a career completion percentage of 63.2.He'll likely compete for a backup role behind Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. The quarterback depth chart includes Marcus Mariota and Ian Book.Pre-draft profileMcKee is an old-school prototype at quarterback: big body, big arm. He's got the frame evaluators have long sought under center, and the arm strength to rip throws into a tight window. He doesn't pair that with the necessary accuracy and touch just yet, but that's something that can perhaps still be developed, given he's one of the younger mid-late round QB options in this draft. McKee's ceiling will be limited due to the fact he offers next to nothing in terms of mobility. He'll have to master the art of dealing with pressure and extending plays within the pocket to be a capable starter, and there's plenty of development required in that regard.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson didn't have to wait long to hear their names called in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. For only the fourth time since the advent of the draft in 1936, a trio of passers was selected in the first four picks.The run on signal-callers slowed a little after that, but it certainly didn't stop.By Saturday afternoon, 12 quarterbacks were selected, breaking a record set in 1995 for most signal-callers drafted through five rounds in the common draft era (1967-present).On three different occasions in the draft, quarterbacks were selected on back-to-back picks:QBTeamRoundPickBryce Young (Alabama)Panthers11C.J. Stroud (Ohio State)Texans12Anthony Richardson (Florida)Colts14Will Levis (Kentucky)Titans233Hendon Hooker (Tennessee)Lions368Jake Haener (Fresno State)Saints4127Stetson Bennett (Georgia)Rams4128Aidan O'Connell (Purdue)Raiders4135Clayton Tune (Houston)Cardinals5139Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA)Browns5140Sean Clifford (Penn State)Packers5149Jaren Hall (BYU)Vikings5164Perhaps the success of the San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy, 2022's "Mr. Irrelevant" as the final pick of the draft, contributed to teams' thirst for passers outside of the early rounds.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings selected BYU quarterback Jaren Hall in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 164th overall.Hall joins a quarterbacks room led by Kirk Cousins, with Nick Mullens penciled in as the primary backup.The Cougars product threw for 3,171 yards with 31 touchdowns and six interceptions in his last college campaign. He took over the starting job in 2021 after replacing Zach Wilson, whom the New York Jets drafted second overall that year.Pre-draft profile Nobody will fault you for hesitating to buy in on another BYU quarterback so soon after The Zach Wilson Experience. The Cougars still make life easy on their signal-callers with a great offensive line - something that helped mask Wilson's shortcomings in college - but Hall is different player. Notably, he demonstrates a level of poise and decision-making that evaded his predecessor in Provo. Hall doesn't have nearly as much arm talent as Wilson, and his size raises reasonable questions about his NFL ceiling. He's also already 25 years old. But there's still plenty to like about his game, including some impressive ball placement, and the ability to make plays with his legs. Hall is our pick for this year's under-the-radar quarterback who could surprise at the next level.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Georgia cornerback Kelee Ringo in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, No. 105 overall.The Eagles acquired the pick from the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick.Philadelphia is quickly becoming the home away from home for former Georgia players. Ringo joins Bulldog teammates Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith among players headed to the Eagles in the 2023 draft class. Philly also drafted Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean from the reigning national champions in 2022.

The Cleveland Browns selected UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 140th overall.Thompson-Robinson threw for 3,169 yards and 27 touchdowns to 10 interceptions in 13 starts last season. The 23-year-old started 48 games in his five years at UCLA and has impressive speed for a quarterback, posting a 4.56-second 40-yard dash at the combine.Pre-draft profile Thompson-Robinson is an interesting flyer. He'll have to clean up his base if he's ever going to deliver the football downfield consistently, and he has a tendency to get victimized by underneath defenders in coverage. In general, his decision-making when a play breaks down has to improve significantly. But Thompson-Robinson's arm talent is clear, and he flashes accuracy at the lower levels of the field. There's reason to believe a coaching staff could harness his raw ability as a passer, while also making use of his athleticism as a runner, with the necessary development time.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals selected Houston quarterback Clayton Tune in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 139th overall.The Cardinals bolster their depth at quarterback as starter Kyler Murray continues to recover from a torn ACL. Colt McCoy, Jeff Driskel, and David Blough are Arizona's other options at passer.Tune passed for a career-high 4,074 yards and 40 touchdowns while completing 67.3% of his pass attempts in 2022, earning first-team All-AAC recognition. The Texas native also posted 1,248 rushing yards and 15 scores during his career at Houston.Tune is the Cardinals' latest offensive selection, joining first-round choice Paris Johnson, third-rounder Michael Wilson, and Round 4 selection Jon Gaines.Pre-draft profile Tune should be getting more attention among mid-round QB prospects in this draft. He doesn't have a great arm, but it's certainly good enough to thrive at the short and intermediate levels of the field - especially with his accuracy and ball placement. Tune is also a steady presence in the pocket, demonstrating the ability to buy time with subtle movements and then resetting to make a throw. There's starter potential in his future if he can become a little more decisive with his post-snap decisions and address his tendency to lose sight of underneath zone defenders.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams selected Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 128 pick.Bennett led the Bulldogs to back-to-back national titles in 2021 and 2022. The Georgia native will now call the site of his second national championship win, SoFi Stadium, home for the foreseeable future.He'll serve as backup for fellow Georgia legend Matthew Stafford, who played in just nine games last season due to injury.Bennett is the first quarterback selection the Rams have made during head coach Sean McVay's tenure.He posted a career-best 4,128 passing yards to go along with 27 touchdowns and a 160.8 passer rating during the 2022 season.Pre-draft profile Bennett wasn't just along for the ride as Georgia steamrolled the competition en route to consecutive national titles. And while size, arm talent, and some decision-making inconsistencies will likely hold him back from reaching similar heights in the NFL, he should be able to carve out a nice career for himself as a backup. Bennett works the quick game effectively, throws receivers open with anticipation, and has the athleticism to get outside the pocket and make plays on the run. You could do a whole lot worse with your long-term backup QB, even if he'll turn 26 during his rookie season.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears selected Texas running back Roschon Johnson in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 115th overall.Johnson backed up Bijan Robinson while at Texas. In four seasons, he accumulated 2,190 yards and 23 touchdowns. Johnson also averaged 5.6 yards per carry across his collegiate career.Chicago lost running back David Montgomery in free agency this offseason but added D'Onta Foreman. Khalil Herbert figures to also receive significant work out of the backfield.Pre-draft profile Johnson was stuck behind Bijan Robinson for much of his Texas career, but not being able to supplant a generational prospect is hardly a knock on his game. In fact, teams will consider it a positive that a player with his running style is making the jump to the NFL without much wear and tear. Johnson profiles as a physical between-the-tackles runner who can create yards for himself by powering through contact. He isn't particularly elusive, but is shiftier than you'd expect given his size and running style. He also has an every-down skill set that will allow him to stay on the field both as a pass-protector and a receiver. Johnson should be another college committee back who goes on to have a much more productive pro career.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Quarterback Ryan Tannehill will lead the Tennessee Titans offense to begin the offseason, head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Friday, according to Bobby Kownack of NFL Network."(Tannehill) will be the starting quarterback on Monday," Vrabel said.The Titans moved up in the draft's second round Friday to select Kentucky quarterback Will Levis, opening the door for competition this offseason with Malik Willis and Tannehill."(Willis) will be the backup. (Levis) will be the third quarterback. And what I've told them is whatever happens after that will be up to the players," Vrabel said. "That's what it's always been here. That's what we always want it to be."This marks back-to-back years that Tennessee traded up on Day 2 of the draft to pick a signal-caller, making a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 to select Willis in the third round.Willis struggled in his rookie campaign, going 1-2 in three starts and throwing for 276 yards with zero touchdowns and three interceptions.Tannehill has started 55 games over four seasons with the Titans, leading them to the playoffs in three consecutive campaigns before the streak ended last year. He missed five games in 2023 due to an ankle injury and turns 35 in July. Tannehill is entering the final year of his contract and will account for a $36-million cap hit, according to Over The Cap."Our job is to bring in competition at every position," Vrabel said.Levis was a projected first-round pick and has all the physical tools to develop into a franchise quarterback. The 23-year-old recorded 5,232 passing yards and 43 touchdowns in two seasons as the starter at Kentucky.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Friday that the team wanted to get pass-catching options for Jordan Love in the draft."I think we kinda went into this whole thing hopeful that we'd be able to do that," Gutekunst said during his post-Day 2 press conference.The Packers selected tight end Luke Musgrave and wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second round. They doubled down on another tight end in the third round by picking Tucker Kraft.It's the first time in the modern draft era (1967) that Green Pay has selected three pass-catchers in the first three rounds."At times, you gotta be able to stay disciplined to your board and the value of your board and not reach too much, and I think we did a good job of that over the first two days," Gutekunst said.Green Bay picked wide receivers Christian Watson (second round) and Romeo Doubs (fourth round) in last year's draft. Both contributed immediately, combining for 83 catches, 1,036 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns.Bo Melton, Sami Toure, and Jeff Cotton are the only other wide receivers on the Packers roster.Green Bay owns nine draft picks between rounds four and seven.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

When Kelly Slater officially missed the midseason cut on the World Surf League tour last week in Margaret River, Australia, it seemed to signal the end of an era. The 51-year-old has dominated the sport's headlines since the early 1990s when he earned his first of 10 world championships, becoming a household name in the process.But even legends have a shelf life, and as Slater edges closer to retirement, the question begins to form: Who will be the next breakout surfing star whose story captures the hearts and minds of the masses? It's part of a never-ending cycle of reinvention that successful sports organizations must navigate to remain successful or attract new audiences.If surfing follows a recent trend, you'll likely find this next superstar through a docuseries. From Ryan Reynolds' and Rob McElhenney's "Welcome to Wrexham" to Formula 1's "Drive to Survive," leagues, teams, and sports of all sizes are producing documentaries they hope will reach old and new fans in a crowded and increasingly fractured media landscape."If there's competition, that means there's characters," said India Wright, a six-time Emmy-nominated producer and director for NFL Media.Surfing is no different. In 2022, the World Surf League released the first season of its show "Make or Break" on AppleTV+, following that up with a second iteration this February that featured Slater in its season premiere. "Make or Break exposes a much larger and more diverse crowd to surfing than has probably ever seen it before," Slater said from a WSL tour stop in Portugal in March. Aaron Hughes / World Surf League / Getty Images"Obviously a lot of people on vacation, traveling around the world, ending up in Hawaii, have all tried surfing and have seen it but don't know it intimately," he said. For years, event broadcasts have been the go-to method for delivering a sport to fans. But that format offers limited time to develop characters and storylines. For a sport like surfing, with broad cultural appeal but a niche fan base devoted to following its competition calendar, that drama is essential.Tatiana Weston-Webb in Hawaii. Tony Heff / World Surf League / Getty Images"There are so many variable aspects to surfing that I think people just don't understand how one little tiny decision in the heat can totally change your career," said Tatiana Weston-Webb, who is featured in the series. "Once you start watching it, you see how beautiful the places are that we go and how shocking certain waves can be. … There are certain waves that can ruin you for life if you make one wrong decision."Kelly Slater and Pamela Anderson promote 'Baywatch' in 1994. Peter Carrette / Hulton Archive / Getty ImagesSlater has helped put surfing on the map since the early 1990s when he paired his sporting career with acting as a Season 3 regular on "Baywatch." But sports like surfing are always looking to hook more fans.That's where the human interest element comes in, and that's what makes today's slate of sports documentaries so binge-worthy. "What all of these docuseries do is they take the characters of the sports and they deepen the human connection, and the authenticity of who they are, in a way that you can't do in a live broadcast," said Erik Logan, CEO of the WSL and executive producer of "Make or Break."It's the same technique applied in NBC's Olympic broadcasts, known for going heavy on personality to compensate for many fans' lack of deep knowledge or interest in the nuts and bolts of a particular sport. "With the Olympics, you didn't really know much about gymnastics, or volleyball, but you loved the stories," said Jeff Fellenzer, a professor of professional practice at the University of Southern California who teaches on sports, media and business.Just like those moments in each Winter Olympic Games when you become obsessed with the sweeping technique of your country's curling team, a docuseries can facilitate an audience's investment in a sport. "You start to follow a series and you become attached to different characters and personalities," Fellenzer said. "I think it's actually a great way to develop new stars."Competition broadcasts appeal to hardcore fans, but as Fellenzer said of a show like the PGA TOUR's "Full Swing": "I think most people would rather be entertained by stories about golf with a little bit of golf mixed in."Successfully pulling off a hit sports docuseries isn't as easy as it looks. "A documentary, by its very definition, implies behind the scenes. Whatever your subject is, it really fuels the sports fan's appetite for finding out what happens in places we can't normally go," Fellenzer said. Getting that access is where documentaries either succeed or fail."Access allows you to have an active storyline," said Wright. "That's what makes all of these shows exciting right now. When you have an active storyline, it's so naturally compelling because you don't know how it's going to end."In Wright's role at NFL 360, her team searches for these active storylines. She gave the example of its recent documentary on the Ukrainian League of American Football that follows amateur athletes turned soldiers on the Ukrainian frontlines. Two of the film's subjects died over the course of the documentary's filming."It left an imprint on us forever," she said. "Access just provides you a level of intimacy and twists and turns that you can't even account for because you're following it as it unfolds."Solomon Thomas with his mom, Martha Thomas, at the NFL Honors in 2023. Cooper Neill / Getty Images She also cites an NFL 360 film featuring Solomon Thomas, the defensive tackle for the New York Jets who has been open about his struggles with suicidal thoughts after his sister's death by suicide in 2018 while he was playing for the San Francisco 49ers. "(The story) had been mentioned and discussed before, but there were layers to it that had not been done. And one of those big layers was when they released her ashes in Australia where they grew up," Wright said.Her team eventually put out a short film charting Thomas' healing journey.Whether it's to highlight an important cause or grow their career, athletes are parlaying the brighter spotlight provided by a filmmaker's cinematic view of their lives into new opportunities."(TV shows) are a different audience than what I normally have," said Anastasia Ashley, who appeared on "The Ultimate Surfer," a reality-style series and a precursor to "Make or Break." "It's definitely a fun thing to add … as part of my overall brand." By allowing the public to get to know her this way, Ashley was able to grow her audience and secure more branded deals to fund her surfing, like a video with electric car company VinFast that she pitched and produced herself.Griffin Colapinto at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal in March 2023. Thiago Diz / World Surf League / Getty ImagesGriffin Colapinto, another WSL World Tour pro, also hopes "Make or Break" is a stepping stone to bigger things. In addition to building his brand, the Huntington Beach, California, native has an eye on the Olympics, which will be in his backyard five years from now. If his performance keeps climbing and fans keep learning his story, the stars could align for him. "I guess if all goes to plan, I'll be in that position," he said. "That'd be pretty nuts."But while a good story is important, for gamers like Slater, it'll never replace what happens in the water. He received a competitive reprieve when he was granted a wild card to compete in the second half of the WSL season and continue to try to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. "The show is definitely a larger platform for people to show themselves and be seen around the world," said the surfing legend. "But at the end of the day, you still have to go out in your sport and do good over a long period of time, or do something exceptional to stand out from the crowd."Jolene Latimer is a feature writer and video producer for theScore.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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After a busy first two days of the 2023 NFL Draft, theScore offers you a roundup of all the best players still on the board with four rounds left.OffenseQuarterback Chris Gardner / Getty Images Sport / Getty

The Miami Dolphins selected Texas A&M running back Devon Achane in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 84th overall.Achane adds a dangerous home-run threat to the Dolphins' backfield. He averaged 6.4 yards per carry during his time at Texas A&M while also accumulating 2,376 yards and 21 touchdowns over three seasons.The Aggies running back carries elite speed and clocked a 4.32 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine.Miami's backfield now includes Achane, Raheem Mostert, and Jeff Wilson Jr., among others.Pre-draft profile Achane is a big-play machine. Long regarded as one of the fastest players in the nation, the Texas A&M star confirmed the hype at the combine with a 4.32 40-yard dash. He's not just a straight-line burner, though. Achane also demonstrates impressive vision as a runner, and the elusiveness to make defenders miss and find extra yards beyond what's blocked for him. His significant lack of size will limit the amount of carries he can handle between the tackles, and it'll likely make him a nonfactor in pass protection, too. So, there is risk here. But modern offenses are creative enough to find other ways to get the ball in the hands of elite playmakers like Achane. His skillset will be an X-factor in the right system, and he could also provide substantial value as a return man on special teams.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans selected Tulane running back Tyjae Spears in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 81st overall.Spears was named the AAC Offensive Player of the Year after accounting for 1,837 and 21 total touchdowns. The native of Louisiana enjoyed a breakout performance, rushing for 205 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Green Wave to a win in the Cotton Bowl over USC.Concerns regarding the health of his knee played a factor into the talented tailback lasting until the third round, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Tennessee adds depth behind star tailback Derrick Henry. Hassan Haskins and Julius Chestnut are other options at the position for the Titans.Pre-draft profile Spears should be getting a whole lot more attention than he has been during the pre-draft process. While teams may hesitate to give him a feature workload on account of his slender frame, there's still plenty of opportunity for him to make an impact as a 1A option in a two-man backfield. Spears has an exhilarating combination of explosiveness and lateral agility, and an innate feel for setting up defenders both behind his blocks and in the open field. His ability to create extra yards for himself, turning small gains into big ones, is going to make him an impact playmaker from Day 1. He's also flashed significant upside as a pass-catcher out of the backfield when given the opportunity - this should be an area of his game that is unlocked at the next level. Spears is an exciting prospect who could end up being one of the best running backs in this class.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers selected Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 50th overall.Reed joins tight end Luke Musgrave as offensive weapons that the Packers added for quarterback Jordan Love in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Green Bay later drafted South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft in the third round.The Packers now have Reed, Musgrave, Kraft, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Aaron Jones surrounding Love.Reed finished his collegiate career with 203 receptions, 2,866 yards, and 26 touchdowns.Pre-draft profile Reed's athleticism doesn't jump off the screen, but he finds ways to succeed. His 4.45-second 40-yard time isn't too shabby, either. He uses his burst to quickly close spaces in coverage before making his moves. An expert in finding soft spots in zone coverages to exploit, Reed also has adequate yards-after-the-catch skills that make him a threat if he's not brought down. His three punt return touchdowns also speak to his talent in space. Though his arm length is nothing to write home about, he brings down more catches in tight windows than expected. Reed was tested in press coverage on occasion with mixed results. If he can find a way to adjust to tighter NFL coverage, he could carve out a nice role for himself. Otherwise, he may be destined for a strict role in the slot.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants selected Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 73rd overall.New York traded the No. 89 and No. 128 picks to the Los Angeles Rams to acquire the Tennessee wideout.

The New Orleans Saints selected TCU running back Kendre Miller in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 71st overall.Miller put on a show at TCU last season, rushing for 1,399 yards (6.2 per carry) and 17 touchdowns in 14 games.The Saints' running back depth chart is headlined by Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams, who signed with the team this offseason. Kamara could face discipline from the NFL stemming from a 2022 incident in Las Vegas, but Saints general manager Mickey Loomis recently said that Kamara's uncertain future wouldn't affect New Orleans' draft strategy.Pre-draft profile Miller's an intelligent runner. He demonstrates excellent vision as the play develops, runs with good tempo, and flashes the contact balance to shake off defenders. And although he never ran a 40-yard dash during the pre-draft process, he appears to have more than enough speed for his size. Miller isn't the most elusive ball-carrier, so his physicality will be important for creating extra yards at the next level. More consistently dropping his pads into contact is going to be the key to his game translating in that area. Miller profiles as a starting-caliber, early-down runner in any scheme.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Lions selected Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 68th overall.Hooker was thought to be a possible first-round selection coming into the NFL draft. He was the fifth quarterback selected following Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, and Will Levis.The Tennessee signal-caller was in the midst of a stellar season in 2022 before an ACL tear prematurely ended his year. However, he is expected to be cleared by Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.Hooker transferred from Virginia Tech to Tennessee in 2021 and enjoyed a heap of success with the Volunteers. In his two seasons with the program, Hooker threw for 6,080 yards and 58 touchdowns to five interceptions.He'll join a Lions quarterback room that is headlined by Jared Goff. Goff is under contract through the 2024 season.The Lions added Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with their first pick of the draft and then took linebacker Jack Campbell with their second selection of the first round. They also bolstered the offense with tight end Sam LaPorta in Round 2 before landing safety Brian Branch later in the round.Pre-draft profileHooker's production at Tennessee was off the charts. Throwing for 58 touchdowns and only five interceptions in two years is virtually unheard of. Josh Heupel's offense, which masterfully created space for its playmakers, deserves plenty of the credit for that statistical output. Hooker, for his part, has an intriguing skill set. He's a technically sound passer who works extremely well within the structure of his concepts, and he's remarkably calm in the pocket - sometimes even to a fault. There's also an athletic element to his game; he's an effective ball carrier on scrambles and designed runs. But his accuracy and ball placement are more inconsistent than his numbers suggest, and there aren't a lot of examples of him working through multiple progressions from the pocket. He may need some significant development time after playing in an offensive system that is like nothing we will ever see in the NFL. Add in his age (25), along with the possibility his rookie season is a write-off due to a torn ACL suffered in November, and there's plenty of risk to consider.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs selected SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 55th overall.The Chiefs obtained the No. 55 pick and a sixth-round selection from the Detroit Lions in exchange for three picks.

The Dallas Cowboys selected Michigan tight end Luke Schoonmaker in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 58th overall.Schoonmaker will help replace Dalton Schultz, who left via free agency, in Dallas' tight end room.The former Wolverine posted 35 receptions, 418 yards, and three touchdowns in his final collegiate season.Schoonmaker is the second Michigan product that Dallas has selected in the 2023 draft, joining first-round pick Mazi Smith.Pre-draft profile Schoonmaker is a faster-than-quick offensive weapon who will be right at home in a spread or vertical scheme that provides space for him to show off his burst. A lot of the former Wolverine's routes weren't very fluid, but his ability to reach top speed quickly helped alleviate some of those issues. Schoonmaker is a boom-or-bust threat after the catch, relying on raw athleticism rather than any ball-carrier moves like jukes or stiff arms. He's comfortable working the middle of the field on seams and crossers and should be a good contested catch target early. It would serve Schoonmaker well to find some more consistency as a blocker. But he has the frame to blossom into an above-average contributor with good coaching, and he's already among the better blockers in the draft class.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks selected UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 52nd overall.Charbonnet transferred from Michigan to UCLA after the 2020 campaign. He rushed for 2,496 yards over his two seasons as a Bruin.He joins a backfield led by Kenneth Walker III in 2022. Walker rushed for 1,050 yards and nine touchdowns last season during his rookie year.The UCLA back will also help offset the loss of running back Rashaad Penny, who left in free agency.Pre-draft profile Charbonnet is something of a rare breed in this class: a back who wins with physicality. The UCLA standout plays with a level of power and balance that allows him to effortlessly shake contact and continue downhill. Running with a lower pad level would help him maximize that play style at the NFL level, but his knack for bouncing off contact should translate either way. Charbonnet is also a unique prospect in that he combines a physical running style with a well-rounded three-down skill set - he'll fit right in both as a receiver out of the backfield, running a variety of routes, and in pass protection. That skill set does well to compensate for anything he may lack in athletic upside.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Carolina Panthers selected Ole Miss wide receiver Jonathan Mingo in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 39th overall.Bolstering the wide receiver depth chart became a priority for the Panthers this offseason after they traded star pass-catcher D.J. Moore to the Chicago Bears as part of the deal to acquire the No. 1 pick this year. Carolina used the top selection to land Alabama quarterback Bryce Young.The Panthers also signed Adam Thielen and DJ Chark this offseason, adding to a wide receivers group that also features 2021 second-round pick Terrace Marshall.Mingo posted a career year at Ole Miss in 2022, amassing 861 yards (16.9 per catch) and five touchdowns on 51 receptions.Pre-draft profile Mingo appears to be rising up draft boards faster than his 4.46 speed, and it's easy to piece together why. Though his production on paper doesn't evoke huge reactions, his athleticism for his 6-foot-2, 220-pound frame is astonishing. While Mingo doesn't have top speed in the usual sense, his acceleration is dangerous for a man his size. Combined with his strong hands, ability to create home runs after the catch, and versatility of playing outside or even as a big slot, there's no shortage of qualities to drool over. There's a fair bit of projection needed for the Ole Miss receiver, but if he gets to his ceiling, you don't want to be the team that missed out.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans selected Kentucky quarterback Will Levis in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 33rd overall.The Titans traded with the Arizona Cardinals to obtain the No. 33 and No. 81 picks in exchange for the No. 41 and No. 72 selections and a 2024 third-round pick.Levis, who was projected to be a top-10 selection, finally saw his slide end on Friday. The Kentucky product was the fourth passer selected after Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson. Tennessee picked Peter Skoronski with the No. 11 pick on Thursday.The Titans added their quarterback of the future. Tennessee currently has Ryan Tannehill and 2022 third-round selection Malik Willis. Despite the addition of Levis, the club remains committed to Tannehill as its starter.Levis began his collegiate career at Penn State, but he finished as a member of Kentucky. He passed for 5,232 yards and 43 touchdowns with a 149.9 passer rating over two seasons with the Wildcats.Pre-draft profile Levis is your classic lottery-ticket QB prospect. Watch tape and you'll find plenty of throws that'll have you ready to buy in. But there are also a number of plays that'll make you cringe. Your level of open-mindedness and willingness to let the process play out will go a long way in determining whether or not you can stomach Levis as an NFL prospect. But consider this: Josh Allen was drafted behind Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold because, as it turns out, there was too much focus on his faults. Levis' shortcomings at this stage aren't unlike those of Allen in 2018 - his accuracy is hit or miss, he makes some reckless decisions, and he often invites pressure in the pocket. He also has many of the rare physical traits that allow Allen to do things that other quarterbacks can't. None of this is to say Levis is going to be Allen, or anything close. But if those unlearnable physical traits give him a chance, however small it may be, you can see why teams would be willing to take a swing.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 35th overall.The Raiders acquired the 35th selection from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for the No. 38 and No. 141 picks.Mayer was widely considered the top tight end in this year's class but was only the third to be taken off the board. The Buffalo Bills selected Dalton Kincaid in the first round Thursday, while the Detroit Lions chose Sam LaPorta 34th overall Friday.Mayer, 21, put on a show at Notre Dame, catching 180 passes for 2,099 yards and 18 touchdowns across three seasons with the Fighting Irish.The Raiders began looking for a new premier tight end this offseason after trading veteran Darren Waller to the New York Giants in March. Las Vegas also signed Austin Hooper in free agency.Pre-draft profileMayer is a violent football player. Whether it's as a blocker, high-pointing a catch, or burying a defender with a stiff arm, the 21-year-old is a force to be reckoned with. Despite his lack of elite speed, Mayer routinely picked up extra yardage with his strength, and he regularly cast aside arm tacklers and defensive backs. Stronger, more athletic linebackers and safeties could give Mayer more issues in the NFL. However, his route running and understanding of coverages should keep him alive on most snaps and allow him to produce consistently at the next level. Mayer also showed good body control as a receiver, shielding defenders with his frame to help come down with contested catches when the route didn't generate significant separation. The former Notre Dame star should immediately start and contribute on every down for whichever team takes him on Day 1.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, No. 32 overall.The Penn State product is the son of former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter, who spent eight years of his NFL career in Pittsburgh.Porter was the Steelers' second selection of the 2023 NFL Draft. Pittsburgh took Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones in the first round Thursday.Pittsburgh has been retooling its cornerback room since the departure of Cam Sutton as a free agent this offseason. In addition to drafting Porter, the club also signed veteran free agent Patrick Peterson.Porter put up a career-high 11 pass defenses in his final year at Penn State in 2022. He recorded one interception over his college career.Pre-draft profileThere's no questioning Porter's play strength when you turn on the film. He's capable of throwing receivers around as a press corner, disrupting route timing, and preventing clean releases. Porter breaks on throws to force incompletions both coming downfield and leaping into the air. He also uses good hand placement to help recover if he's caught out of position, keeping him involved even if he makes a false step early in the down. The former Nittany Lion would be wise to stay at the line of scrimmage for the majority of his snaps, as his hip fluidity and change of direction skills leave something to be desired and could leave him exposed against quicker targets.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The opening round of the 2023 NFL Draft featured plenty of unexpected twists and turns, including six Day 1 trades.Rounds 2 and 3 are up next Friday night, and the fun should only continue as teams seek out more talent.Here's a look at our Day 2 projections:Round 232. Pittsburgh Steelers - Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn StatePittsburgh shores up its secondary by picking the son of former Steeler great Joey Porter.33. Arizona Cardinals - BJ Ojulari, EDGE, LSUArizona needs pass-rush help, and Ojulari offers a ton of burst off the edge.34. Detroit Lions - Michael Mayer, TE, Notre DameThe Lions continue to ignore positional value and select the versatile Mayer. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will love getting a reliable blocker with great hands.35. Indianapolis Colts - O'Cyrus Torrence, G, FloridaTop-five pick Anthony Richardson continues playing with a Florida teammate. Torrence is an absolute mauler on the offensive line.36. Los Angeles Rams - Will Levis, QB, KentuckyThe Rams get their quarterback of the future. Levis' cannon isn't dissimilar to what current signal-caller Matthew Stafford had in his prime.37. Seattle Seahawks - John Michael Schmitz, C, MinnesotaJohn Schneider continues to add instant-impact players. The Minnesota product should start sooner than later.38. Las Vegas Raiders - Darnell Washington, TE, GeorgiaWashington helps fill the void left by Darren Waller while upgrading the team's blocking tremendously.39. Carolina Panthers - Josh Downs, WR, UNCNo. 1 pick Bryce Young gets a new weapon. Downs' quickness from the slot complements veterans Adam Thielen and DJ Chark nicely.40. New Orleans Saints - Keion White, DL, Georgia TechNew Orleans loves picking up big bodies with versatility on the defensive line. White fits that description to a tee.41. Tennessee Titans - Hendon Hooker, QB, TennesseeAfter taking offensive lineman Peter Skoronski in the first round, the Titans grab their future signal-caller in the second. Hooker's ACL recovery is going well, and he could take over before the end of the 2023 campaign.42. Green Bay Packers - Matthew Bergeron, OL, SyracuseBergeron can help solidify the offensive line in front of presumed new starter Jordan Love.43. New York Jets - Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio StateThe Jets need to add bodies on the offensive line, and Jones is one of the biggest bodies available. He could start at right tackle as early as Week 1.44. Atlanta Falcons - Brian Branch, DB, AlabamaAtlanta adds the versatile Branch to a new-look secondary featuring A.J. Terrell, Jeff Okudah, and Jessie Bates.45. Green Bay Packers - Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon StateThe Packers lack a proven player at tight end after losing Robert Tonyan in free agency. Enter the supremely athletic Musgrave.46. New England Patriots - Cody Mauch, OL, North Dakota StateMauch plays with the kind of nasty demeanor necessary to establish the run early and often - something the Patriots love to do.47. Washington Commanders - Steve Avila, G, TCUWashington addresses the offensive line after selecting corner Emmanuel Forbes in the first.48. Detroit Lions - Cam Smith, CB, South CarolinaDetroit needs another cornerback, and Cam Smith matches head coach Dan Campbell's aggressive style.49. Pittsburgh Steelers - Keeanu Benton, DL, WisconsinBenton should enjoy a rotational role early on while learning from veteran Cam Heyward.50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sam LaPorta, TE, IowaLaPorta can contribute as an intermediate target as the Buccaneers transition into the Baker Mayfield era.51. Miami Dolphins - Tyjae Spears, RB, TulaneSpears brings a ton of juice on every snap. He should thrive under coach Mike McDaniel.52. Seattle Seahawks - Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL, NorthwesternAdebawore tested off the charts. Pete Carroll will love finding mismatches for the Northwestern product.53. Chicago Bears - Kelee Ringo, CB, GeorgiaRingo has a tantalizing combo of size and athleticism. Coach Matt Eberflus will look to unlock his immense potential.54. Los Angeles Chargers - Drew Sanders, LB, ArkansasSanders can play up and down the line of scrimmage. He'll contribute both on the edge and as an off-ball defender.55. Detroit Lions - Siaki Ika, DT, BaylorIka is unlikely to contribute much as a pass-rusher, but there aren't many players in the draft with this kind of size to eat up blocks in the run game.56. Jacksonville Jaguars - Tyrique Stevenson, CB, MiamiStevenson loves battling with receivers at the line of scrimmage and should get plenty of opportunities opposite Tyson Campbell.57. New York Giants - Joe Tippmann, C, WisconsinThe Giants fill one of their biggest holes and get better in both the run and pass games as a result.58. Dallas Cowboys - Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington StateHenley flies all over the football field. He adds a sideline-to-sideline element to the second level of Dallas' defense.59. Buffalo Bills - Trenton Simpson, LB, ClemsonSimpson's tools are maybe the best of any linebacker in the draft.60. Cincinnati Bengals - Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota StateKraft oozes potential. He looks and plays like a modern tight end should.61. Chicago Bears - Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre DameFoskey ran an impressive 4.58 40-yard dash that should help him get to quarterbacks at the next level.62. Philadelphia Eagles - Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLAPhilly adds a bruising power back to complement offseason addition Rashaad Penny's explosive running style.63. Kansas City Chiefs - Cedric Tillman, WR, TennesseeKansas City finds a new weapon for Patrick Mahomes with the former Volunteer. Tillman is one of the few big-bodied receivers in this draft, and he's got the talent to contribute early in his career.Round 364. Chicago Bears - Luke Wypler, C, Ohio State65. Houston Texans - Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee66. Philadelphia Eagles - Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M67. Denver Broncos - DJ Turner, CB, Michigan68. Denver Broncos - Olusegun Oluwatimi, C, Michigan69. Los Angeles Rams - Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State70. Las Vegas Raiders - Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse71. New Orleans Saints - Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss72. Tennessee Titans - A.T. Perry, WR, Wake Forest73. Houston Texans - Isaiah McGuire, EDGE, Missouri74. Cleveland Browns - Dorian Williams, LB, Tulane75. Atlanta Falcons - YaYa Diaby, DL, Louisville76. New England Patriots - Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma77. Los Angeles Rams - Sydney Brown, S, Illinois78. Green Bay Packers - Christopher Smith, S, Georgia79. Indianapolis Colts - Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina80. Pittsburgh Steelers - Tuli Tuipulotu, DL, USC81. Arizona Cardinals - Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah82. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Ji'Ayir Brown, S, Penn State83. Seattle Seahawks - Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M84. Miami Dolphins - Luke Schoonmaker, TE, Michigan85. Los Angeles Chargers - Nick Herbig, LB, Wisconsin86. Baltimore Ravens - Jakorian Bennett, CB, Maryland87. Minnesota Vikings - DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Texas88. Jacksonville Jaguars - Zacch Pickens, DT, South Carolina89. New York Giants - Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State90. Dallas Cowboys - Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas91. Buffalo Bills - Moro Ojomo, DL, Texas92. Cincinnati Bengals - Chandler Zavala, G, NC State93. Carolina Panthers - Kobie Turner, DT, Wake Forest94. Arizona Cardinals - Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss95. Kansas City Chiefs - Jordan Battle, S, Alabama96. Arizona Cardinals - Riley Moss, CB, Iowa97. Washington Commanders - Zack Kuntz, TE, Old Dominion98. Cleveland Browns - Anthony Johnson Jr., S, Iowa State99. San Francisco 49ers - Nick Saldiveri, OL, Old Dominion100. Las Vegas Raiders - Jake Haener, QB, Fresno State101. San Francisco 49ers - Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, CB, TCU102. 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Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick Tyree Wilson believes he will be on the field when the Raiders begin camp despite his foot injury."I expect to be ready by training camp," Wilson said after being drafted seventh overall Thursday night, according to Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. "It's up to the staff at the Raiders to see what percent I am. I feel great."Wilson underwent foot surgery in November and had a screw inserted to help the healing process. In March, he underwent another procedure to remove the screw. He was sidelined for both the Senior Bowl and the draft combine.The 22-year-old was having an impressive senior season before fracturing his foot. He recorded seven sacks and 14 tackles for loss, coming from all across the defensive line. Wilson has the versatility to rush the passer from the edge and inside.The Texas Tech product will be paired with Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby, one of the best pass-rushers in the NFL.Wilson is excited for the opportunity to play with Crosby."I've been watching him for a while," Wilson said. "He's a great pass-rusher, dominant and a disruptive player that's going to be relentless all over the field. That's what I try to have my game at, be relentless and disruptive."The Raiders have 11 picks remaining in the draft.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Lions are receiving trade calls on running back D'Andre Swift, sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.Swift's representatives have been in contact with the team about a potential move, Fowler adds.Detroit selected Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 selection Thursday, making Swift expendable. The Lions also signed David Montgomery to a three-year deal in free agency.Swift was a second-round pick in the 2020 draft. He's yet to rush for over 630 yards in a season and struggled to get touches last campaign. Swift had only 99 carries last year, 163 fewer than Jamaal Williams.The 24-year-old has 2,878 total yards and 25 touchdowns in 40 career games.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Although Anthony Richardson is considered a raw prospect, the Florida product is eager to prove why the Indianapolis Colts picked him fourth overall as soon as he can."(I'll) try to be ready (to start) before preseason, try to be ready before the first game," Richardson said, according to Andrew Walker of the team website."You know, they picked me this high for a reason, so I'm gonna put the work in and make sure I'm ready for the franchise."Richardson only played 22 games in three seasons at Florida, totaling 4,221 yards and 36 touchdowns. The 20-year-old ran the fastest 40-yard dash time by an NFL signal-caller in combine history and measured in at 6-foot-4, 244 pounds.Richardson joins a quarterback room that includes Gardner Minshew and Sam Ehlinger. Minshew has started 22 games in his career, including two last season with the Philadelphia Eagles. Ehlinger was disappointing in his three starts last year, going 0-3 with three touchdowns and three interceptions.With the Colts in need of stability at the quarterback position, Richardson has the opportunity to seize the starting job on Day 1."You know, for one, I'm a hard worker," Richardson said. "I truly believe that, and I'm willing to work hard and work harder than anybody."The Colts have eight picks remaining in the NFL draft.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In the hours leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, with the first pick long since decided, the anticipation started at the No. 2 selection. Will Anderson (-250) took the mantle as the favorite to go second overall, usurping Will Levis and Tyree Wilson after the pair jockeyed back and forth Wednesday.That wasn't the end of the second spot drama. C.J. Stroud - no stranger to being the favorite to go No. 2 but sat at +400 for much of the day - skyrocketed to prices that indicated he'd surely follow Bryce Young. But since all we heard was how the Texans didn't love the available quarterbacks, who would pick the Ohio State product?The answer: Houston. After all the speculation about the Texans not being crazy for anyone other than Young, they took Stroud anyway, setting off a wild night in Kansas City.The Texans' two-stepThe Texans weren't done surprising, as they traded up to No. 3 immediately after selecting Stroud - who spent time Thursday as the favorite to go third.Houston grabbed the player we thought might be too good to pass up in the top three, cashing those with Will Anderson: Under 3.5 draft position tickets. That bet fluctuated with a plus price on each side in the lead-up to the draft. And the Cardinals accomplished their goal of selling their pick, just not to a team wanting a quarterback as many anticipated.The Colts' smoke screenLong rumored to be enamored with Levis, the Colts didn't need to fend off wildcard suitors looking to jump them for the Wildcat because they wanted Anthony Richardson all along. Any bettors who sifted through the smoke coming from Indianapolis cashed draft day prices as high as 12-1 for the former Florida Gator to go No. 4. In fact, Richardson's draft position moved from 4.5 to 7.5 leading up to the draft.The long shotsThe Lions were going to select Devon Witherspoon and were -200 to fill an obvious void at cornerback with him. Everyone knew it.But no one knew what the Seahawks would do, and that's the difference between playing your cards close to your chest and not. Seattle selected Witherspoon, and not the player tabbed as the favorite to go No. 5 - Jalen Carter. Witherspoon closed 33-1 to go fifth and was well down the board to be a top-five pick.Up next, we saw a classic example of how trades can shake up an oddsboard. The Cardinals were rumored to like offensive tackle Paris Johnson. While tickets cashed on Arizona picking an offensive lineman and Johnson being the first offensive lineman selected, no one could have predicted the two draft night trades that would see the Cardinals take him sixth overall.A taste of BijanThen there are the worst-kept secrets that still work out. Whether you bet Bijan Robinson to go to the Falcons or at the eighth overall selection, you cashed a +240 ticket.Eagles swoop inWe liked the Eagles to pick Jalen Carter if he lasted long enough to fall to them at No. 10. Philadelphia couldn't wait for one more pick and traded up with the Bears to No. 9 to take him. So the only bets to cash here are the Eagles picking Carter (+500), the Georgia product being the first defensive lineman selected (+200), and Carter's draft position at over 6.5 (+225).Other significant market betting resultsQuarterbacks taken in the first round: Under 4.5Hendon Hooker had a draft position of 31.5, suggesting he had a 50-50 shot to be the fifth quarterback to go in the first round. Of course, the expectation was that Levis would be long since selected and that Hooker would also be the fifth signal-caller taken. Both SEC quarterbacks are still available, and the under cashed easily.First wide receiver drafted: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (-350)Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a sizeable favorite to be the first wide receiver taken, despite a hamstring injury keeping him off the field for much of 2022. He had to wait longer than his market draft position of 13.5, which gave hope to those who bought Zay Flowers and Quentin Johnston. Seattle eventually picked Smith-Njigba at No. 20.First tight end drafted: Dalton Kincaid (+120)Until the last week or so, Utah's Dalton Kincaid was the favorite to be the first tight end selected among a deep class of pro-ready players at the position. Notre Dame's Michael Mayer ultimately moved as the favorite, but it was Kincaid who the Bills wanted for Josh Allen after they traded up to No. 25. Mayer will have to wait until Day 2 to hear his name called.Total offensive players drafted: Under 16.5 (+300)Offensive players who fell out of the first round were replaced by defensive players, and the under cashed at a decent underdog payout.The 2023 NFL Draft reminded us that you don't have to get every pick correct. However, having multiple ways to win a bet is the best plan of attack, especially since so much can change in the blink of an eye.Matt Russell is the senior betting writer for theScore. If there's a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone discusses the fantasy outlooks for every skill-position player selected in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft and the best players still available heading into Day 2.

Despite widespread concerns over Bryce Young's size, Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich has no doubts about the quarterback's potential."There's a lot said about the size," Reich said, according to Bobby Kownack of NFL Network. "At the end of the day, there are a lot of factors that go into it. But ... when you watch the tape, Bryce Young is the best player."Young measured in at 5-foot-10 and 204 pounds at the combine. However, he impressed in his two years as the leader of the Crimson Tide despite his small stature, winning the Heisman trophy in 2021.Overall, Young threw for 8,356 yards with 80 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in his career with Alabama. Young became the first player in Crimson Tide history to go first overall in the NFL draft."I'm super grateful," Young said, per Kownack. "That's something that I don't take lightly and don't take for granted. To believe in me is something I'm forever going to be grateful for. I want this opportunity. And I'm excited."The Panthers are hoping Young will stabilize the quarterback position. Carolina has had six different signal-callers start a game for the team since 2020.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been receiving calls for the No. 32 pick, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Pittsburgh reportedly began receiving interest for its second-round pick before Round 1 ended. Multiple clubs believed to be targeting Kentucky quarterback Will Levis made calls to teams at the bottom of the first, Pelissero adds.Levis was projected to go in the first round and is expected to be the next quarterback selected. Teams could also trade up for signal-caller Hendon Hooker.The 23-year-old Levis has the size and arm strength that separates him from the rest of the available quarterbacks. He threw for 5,232 yards with 43 touchdowns and 23 interceptions in his two years at Kentucky.Pittsburgh acquired the No. 32 pick in a move before the trade deadline with the Chicago Bears for Chase Claypool.Rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL draft will kick off Friday night.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After a busy first day of the 2023 NFL Draft, theScore offers you a roundup of all the best players still on the board. Some of the most notable names remain up for grabs with six rounds left.OffenseQuarterbacks Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty

theScore's football editors evaluate the biggest winners and losers after the first 31 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft.Winner: Houston TexansThe Texans were the most aggressive team in the first round and they went home with a top quarterback prospect and the best defensive player in the draft as a result. Houston made a major splash early, snagging QB C.J. Stroud at No. 2 and then trading back up for edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. with the third overall pick.Anderson, a two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year, should become a cornerstone of coach DeMeco Ryans' defense in Houston from Day 1. Meanwhile, Stroud joins a Texans team that's been looking for a new starting quarterback since trading away Deshaun Watson. Stroud's game has questions, but his arm talent can help him become a reliable starter for years. The verdict on this class will likely depend on how Stroud's career turns out, but the Texans could be Round 1's biggest winners.Loser: Will LevisThe buzz in the lead-up to the draft was heavily centered around Levis potentially going off the board at No. 2 to the Texans or No. 4 to the Colts. Neither occurred Thursday.The quarterback run came early in Kansas City, with Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson all going within the opening four picks. How strange is it that Levis didn't join them on stage? According to ESPN Analytics, the 23-year-old had less than a 0.1% chance of not being selected in Round 1.Levis' strong arm, impressive size, and athleticism were said to have impressed scouts during the combine and his pro day, but it appears the concerns over his lack of production in his final collegiate season outweighed those attributes in the eyes of NFL front offices.Winner: Geno Smith Jane Gershovich / Getty Images Sport / GettyDraft season began with Pete Carroll saying the Seahawks would strongly consider selecting a quarterback early. He said Seattle, which owned the No. 5 pick from the Russell Wilson trade last offseason, rarely gets a chance to pick so early. And with two top-20 selections, the Seahawks had the ammunition to move up for a top signal-caller.Well, Seattle passed on the QBs and instead gave Smith an electric new weapon in Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the first receiver to come off the board at No. 20. The Seahawks looked deprived of weapons a couple of years ago but now boast a potential three-headed monster out wide in DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Smith-Njigba. The newcomer projects to take over the slot position while Metcalf and Lockett man the boundaries. The Seahawks also have a budding star in the backfield in Kenneth Walker and promising sophomore offensive tackles in Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas.Seattle went with defense with its first pick, nabbing the consensus No. 1 cornerback in Devon Witherspoon. After emerging as surprise playoff entrants a year ago, the Seahawks appear poised to take another step and are giving their veteran quarterback every opportunity to lead them there.Loser: NFC offensive linemenThe NFC had a tough time stopping the Eagles' defense last year, and Philly became the first team in NFL history to roster four players with at least 10 sacks in a single season. But things are about to get a whole lot harder for the rest of the conference, as the Eagles landed defensive lineman Jalen Carter and edge rusher Nolan Smith in two Round 1 steals.There aren't many flaws in Carter's game. The disruptive defensive tackle - arguably the top prospect in this year's draft - was nearly unstoppable at Georgia, and he wouldn't be available for Philadelphia in the top 10 if it weren't for off-field issues. Meanwhile, Smith - one of the class' best athletes who excels in getting after the quarterback and stopping the run - fell to the end of the first round despite being viewed as a potential top-10 selection. Philadelphia nailed its opening round of the draft once again.Winner: Running backsThe value of the running back position had taken a big hit in recent years. The first RB didn't come off the board until Round 2 in 2022, and the four first-round running backs taken from 2019-21 were all selected outside the top 20. But the position stole the headlines this year, with the Falcons landing Bijan Robinson at No. 8 and the Lions drafting Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th pick in perhaps the most stunning selection of the first round.This is just the second time since 2010 that two top-12 picks were used on running backs. While no one saw the Gibbs pick coming for the Lions, Robinson joining the Falcons should come as less of a surprise. Robinson - the top RB of the class - will help an Atlanta team that lacks backfield depth and star power. He'll also be crucial for quarterback Desmond Ridder's development in the NFL.Loser: Detroit Lions Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyThe Lions entered the first night of the draft with a plan to take the next step in their bid for the NFC North crown. The only problem: it looks like their plan was written for the year 2003 instead of 2023. There's no questioning Dan Campbell's roster got a boost of talent with the selections of Gibbs and linebacker Jack Campbell, but it's hard not to feel slightly confused and underwhelmed considering that's all they walked away with after holding two picks in the top 18.While many believed Gibbs warranted a first-round selection, the Alabama product himself said he was "shocked" he went 12th. Though he's a dual-threat weapon, his usage as a rusher seems puzzling with D'Andre Swift and David Montgomery already on the roster. Meanwhile, Campbell's selection at No. 18 was nearly as big a surprise considering his positional value.Detroit had the ammunition to send warning shots to the rest of the NFC on Day 1, but its front office seems to have sent a different message.Winner: Lamar JacksonJackson reportedly sought two things this offseason: A boatload of money and help at wide receiver. He now has both. The former MVP quarterback agreed to a blockbuster five-year contract with the Ravens on Thursday, weeks after hitting an impasse in negotiations and requesting a trade. His new pact guarantees him $185 million and pays him $260 million in total, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL based on average annual value.The Ravens then used their first-round pick on Zay Flowers, capping off a revamp of their wide receiver room - the group now features him, Odell Beckham Jr., and another former first-round pick in Rashod Bateman. The Ravens have whiffed on their share of wideouts over the years, but these three, along with star tight end Mark Andrews, should give Jackson the best set of playmakers he's had since he entered the NFL in 2018.Loser: Non-Power 5 schoolsPart of the fascination of the draft is seeing players from less heralded schools emerge as stars and earn their way into the first round. That wasn't the case this year. In fact, Thursday marked the first time in the common era (since 1967) that every first-round pick came from a school in a major conference. Meanwhile, SEC powerhouse Georgia produced seven first-round picks on defense alone over the last two drafts.Winner: Anthony Richardson David Eulitt / Getty Images Sport / GettyRichardson had his share of doubters during the pre-draft process. Evaluators blasted his accuracy and overall development, painting the picture of a risky project who could use at least a year to sit and learn. As a result, a number of mock drafts featured the Florida quarterback leaving the board in the second half of the first round.The Colts, and presumably numerous other teams waiting behind them, saw past the unfair labels. Richardson's tools speak for themselves - he's got a rocket arm and the best athletic profile we've ever seen from a quarterback at the combine. But he's also far more refined than any anonymous scouts were willing to admit - his feel in the pocket is uncommon for young passers with only 13 starts under their belts. Richardson deserved to be drafted early, and his fit with the Colts' offense should allow him to hit the ground running in the NFL.Loser: Tight endsThis year's tight end class was billed as one of the deepest in recent memory, but you wouldn't know it after the draft's opening night. Utah's Dalton Kincaid was the only tight end selected in the first round, while Notre Dame's Michael Mayer - considered by many to be the best all around at the position - didn't hear his name called.Perhaps this tight end class wasn't so much a loser as it was an unfortunate victim of its own hype. With so many talented options available, teams may figure there will be more opportunities to select a tight end later in the draft. We'll find out over the next 48 hours.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. 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The Houston Texans traded up to select Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. with the third overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.Houston sent the No. 12 and No. 33 selections to the Arizona Cardinals so it could select a premier pass-rusher one pick after taking Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud.The Cardinals will also receive a 2024 first- and third-round pick in exchange for the No. 105 selection in this year's draft. The 2024 first-rounder is the Texans' original pick and not the Cleveland Browns', according to ESPN's Field Yates.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.theScore's Justin Boone provided instant breakdowns of every fantasy-relevant selection in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.Bryce Young, QB, Panthers (1st)Star potential: ★★★★☆

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Georgia edge rusher Nolan Smith in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 30th overall.Smith was the second Georgia defender that the Eagles took in Round 1. They previously selected defensive tackle Jalen Carter at No. 9.Philadelphia has now accumulated Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, Carter, and Smith from Georgia's 2021 defense, which won a national championship.Smith recorded 12.5 sacks and 20 tackles for a loss while at Georgia.Pre-draft profileSmith has undeniable first-round talent. With his athleticism and build, the pass-rusher feels like the perfect match to be an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. Though Smith will be far from the biggest guy at his position, he blasts off the tape with his freakish 4.39 speed, quick-area movement, and pass-rush arsenal. When it comes to getting after the quarterback, Smith showcases proper bend, flexibility, a bull rush, and an inside move set up by his athleticism. He's not afraid to lay a lick either, as the Georgia star is a very physical player. Smith's work against the run is also impressive, and his ability to crash inside to disrupt plays is easily translatable to the next level.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Houston Texans made a major splash in the 2023 NFL Draft by selecting Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick and then trading back up for Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. at No. 3.Stroud is the first draft pick under new head coach DeMeco Ryans. The Texans had been linked to Stroud, Anderson and Tyree Wilson with the No. 2 pick in the buildup to Thursday's draft.But in a stunning move, Houston struck a deal with the Arizona Cardinals so it could also select Anderson. The Alabama pass-rusher recorded 34.5 sacks in college, including a personal best of 17.5 sacks in 2021.Stroud threw for 8,123 yards with 85 touchdowns to 12 interceptions over his collegiate career. Each of his last two campaigns included 40-plus touchdown passes.The Texans relied on Davis Mills under center for the majority of their 2022 season. Mills went 3-10-1 with 17 touchdowns to 15 interceptions. Houston finished 2022 with a 3-13-1 record and ranked 30th in points scored and 27th in points allowed.Pre-draft profileStroud has everything you could possibly want from a pocket passer. The arm talent is there, as is the accuracy and ball placement to all levels of the field - young quarterbacks with his level of understanding of leverage aren't too common. He also earns more opportunities to feature those abilities by manipulating the pocket, resetting, and attacking downfield. The primary concern about Stroud's game has long been about his ability to create outside of structure, but he finally broke through in that regard with a spectacular performance against Georgia's vaunted defense in the College Football Playoff. He's a future Pro Bowler if that's the player we get consistently at the NFL level.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens selected Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 22nd overall.Flowers is the second high-profile wideout to be inserted into the Ravens' receiving corps following the earlier signing of Odell Beckham Jr. as a free agent. Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor are also on the depth chart.The Boston College product set career highs in 2022 with 78 catches for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns.Getting Lamar Jackson more dynamic receivers was a focus heading into the offseason. The Ravens rewarded their star quarterback with a five-year, $260-million extension Thursday.Pre-draft profile The comparison to Tyreek Hill may seem like hyperbole, but it's hard not to see glimpses of the NFL star when watching Flowers on tape. Despite being only 5-foot-9, Flowers plays bigger than his size, and his natural athleticism makes him a serious weapon in other ways, too. Flowers' route running is almost like watching art being made. He's got a quick release off the line of scrimmage but can also fend off the press with his lightning-fast footwork. At the stem of the route, he can dupe cornerbacks, leading to excellent separation. His elusiveness makes him a serious challenge for defenses to wrap up, too. While his ceiling may be somewhat limited due to his size and short arm length, which hinder his catch radius, Flowers has all the tools necessary to overcome those issues. The bottom line for interested offensive coordinators is simple: Get the ball in Flowers' hands and let his natural talent do the rest.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.