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Big takeaways from the NFL draft: Luxury picks, QB moves and the Chiefs get richer
What did we learn from the 2024 class? We look closer at the QB frenzy, surprising luxury picks and the (already good) teams who improved.
Analysis of every pick in Rounds 1-7 of the NFL draft
Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters.
TOP HEADLINES
BEST OF DAY 3
Why Field Yates likes the Saints drafting Spencer Rattler
Influencer Sketch has crowd hyped while announcing Texans' pick
DRAFT ANALYSIS
Bears will contend? Falcons blew it? Raiders need Brady? Let's judge which NFL draft overreactions are legit
We're sizing up Chicago's postseason hopes, Atlanta's first-round mistake, Vegas' QB situation and the futures of Daniel Jones and Brandon Aiyuk.
Winners, losers and head-scratching picks: Kiper wraps Rounds 2 and 3
Who fared well in the second and third rounds, and which teams reached? Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of Day 2.
FINAL PICK OF THE DRAFT
Jets select Jaylen Key with the Mr. Irrelevant pick
TRENDING FROM THE DRAFT
Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Tom Brady highlight stars taken on Day 3 of the NFL draft
Hall of Famers Terrell Davis and Zach Thomas are also on the list of players who became stars after being selected in the later rounds.
'No matter what': Jets use 'Draft Day' lines to draft Malachi Corley
New York Jets coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas used a famous movie line to draft Malachi Corley.
NFL OFFSEASON
Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
The May 2 deadline is approaching for teams to pick up fifth-year options on rookie contracts. Which teams have made a decision?
BEST OF DAY 2
Colts GM goes off on unnamed sources tearing down draft prospects
Eagles' Brandon Graham chirps Cowboys fans at NFL draft
WHEN WILL MCCARTHY START?
'We're not going to rush his development': What is the Vikings' plan for preparing J.J. McCarthy to start?
The Vikings secured their quarterback of the future in the draft, but when will McCarthy take over?
FANTASY IMPACT OF THE DRAFT
2024 NFL draft: Fantasy football analysis of Rounds 1-3
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2024 projections.
Top Headlines
- Morris: Cousins doesn't have to worry about Penix
- Broncos acquire DE Franklin-Myers from Jets
- Eagles tie NFL draft record with eight trades
- Vikes GM optimistic on wrapping up Jefferson deal
- Chiefs to eye stadium options beyond Arrowhead
- Taylor: Hendrickson to play for Bengals in '24
- Key to 'lean into' Mr. Irrelevant label with Jets
- QB Milton goes to Pats, says TE move not in cards
- Judging NFL draft overreactions
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2024 NFL draft trade grades: Biggest deals for players, picks
Who got the best of the Franklin-Myers deal, and did the Vikings give up too much for their first-round moves? We graded the trades.
2024 NFL draft: Mel Kiper's Round 1 winners, losers, values
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, which featured a couple of shocking picks and five trades.
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Inside Spencer Rattler's tumultuous journey to the NFL draft
The former top prospect went from 'QB1' to the transfer portal, but he never lost his confidence.
Pat Tillman, his mom and the 20-year torment of a friendly fire death
Twenty years after Pat Tillman's death, his mom reflects on bad command decisions and false narratives.