2023-04-28 02:45:00
The NFL Draft starts at 2:00 a.m. in Kansas City on Thursday night. ran summarizes all important news ahead of talent development in the best football league in the world.
+++ April 28, 2023, 4:45 a.m .: Four wide receivers in a row +++
After a long period of indifference in the first round of the draft, wide receivers experience a sudden resurgence following halftime.
With the 20th pick, the Seattle Seahawks take Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the first receiver off the board, the Los Angeles Chargers let Quentin Johnson follow and Lamar Jackson gets another pass with the Baltimore Ravens in 22nd position with Zay Flowers.
With Jordan Addison, the Minnesota Vikings even choose their fourth receiver in a row and hope for another Justin Jefferson.
+++ April 28, 2023, 3:15 a.m.: Eagles also get involved in the trade madness +++
The Philadelphia Eagles appear to fear for their new franchise player and trade the Chicago Bears for just one spot up.
For this, the 2023 Super Bowl participant chooses defensive tackle Jalen Carter.
+++ April 28, 2023, 2:58 am: Cardinals are trading up once more +++
The Arizona Cardinals first cede their own third pick to the Houston Texans and receive their twelfth pick.
In sixth place, however, the Cardinals absolutely want tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and are once more trading draft capital – this time with the Detroit Lions, who are giving up their sixth pick.
In return, the Lions received the Cardinals’ twelfth pick and their newly won 33rd pick in the second round.
+++ April 28, 2023, 2:34 a.m.: Houston Texans also vote in third position +++
Madness right at the start of Draft Day. The Houston Texans trade with the Arizona Cardinals and following the second pick (CJ Stroud) they also get the third pick in the draft.
The Texans pick following quarterback edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. – a clear message to the competition.
In return, the Texans’ first-round pick (12th place), second-round pick (33rd place) this year, and a first-round pick and a third-round pick in 2024 will go to Arizona.
+++ April 28, 2023, 12:05 am: Spectacular trade between Cardinals and Titans? +++
A pre-draft trade between the Arizona Cardinals and the Tennessee Titans is becoming increasingly likely.
If what “ProFootballTalk” tweeted should come true, then the deal really packs a punch. Because according to this, the Cardinals would not only cede Pick 3 (for Pick 11) to the Titans, but also star receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
What the Titans would have to shell out as compensation was not included in the tweet. But one can assume that it is a lot.
However, NFL expert Ian Rapoport immediately denied it. The Titans planned to trade up, but it wasn’t regarding DeAndre Hopkins.
+++ April 27, 2023, 9:41 p.m .: Cardinals apparently coveted exchange partner +++
A few hours before the start of the draft, the tension increases, especially among the NFL teams.
The quarterbacks are the most coveted this year. So hot that, according to “ESPN”, several teams are eyeing the third pick, which currently belongs to the Arizona Cardinals.
But with Kyler Murray in the playmaker position, they really don’t need it – and are probably listening to the offers of some other teams. After all, at such a high position, a player like CJ Stroud might still be up for grabs.
The Tennessee Titans, who are actually only allowed to move to number 11 when the best quarterbacks are already sold out, are being mentioned more and more frequently in this context. Because of this, they are considered a prime candidate for an uptrade.
But you are not alone. The Indianapolis Colts, who can draft number 4 right following the Cardinals, the Seattle Seahawks (No. 5) and possibly the Detroit Lions (No. 6) and the Atlanta Falcons (No. 8) are also considered potential buyers for pick 3.
+++ April 27, 2023, 12:15 p.m .: The Panthers will probably choose this quarterback on 1 +++
The Carolina Panthers have the number 1 pick following their trade in the draft. After ran-Information they will use this to pick quarterback Bryce Young. The Alabama Crimson Tide playmaker is also considered the most likely first pick option by pundits and bookmakers alike.
+++ April 27, 2023, 11:55 a.m .: Murray probably wants special players +++
Who will be the number 3 pick in the draft? According to the betting odds, there is a new favourite. Offensive tackle Paris Johnson of Ohio State. The reason: “NFL Network” reported this week that Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray Johnson is very fond of him and said so to the bosses of his franchise.
+++ April 27, 2023, 11:05 a.m .: Number 1 pick? Panthers are silent towards players +++
The Carolina Panthers have the #1 pick in the draft. Those responsible keep to themselves which player the franchise wants to select. Head coach Frank Reich explained that the team was in complete agreement regarding the pick, but that no player on the team was informed.
+++ April 27, 2023, 10:40 a.m.: Doctor sends letter – Hooker will probably get fit in time +++
In the draft, countless quarterbacks are likely to find a new team once more. One of them was supposed to be Hendon Hooker. The Tennessee playmaker tore his cruciate ligament in November but has now posted video showing him back on the training ground. According to ESPN, the playmaker’s doctor, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, wrote a letter to all 32 teams to inform them that Hooker will be fit in time for the upcoming season.
+++ April 27, 2023, 10:00 a.m.: Texans are probably considering pick twelve +++
The Houston Texans have first-round picks at position two and twelfth. While there were hardly any trade talks for the first of the two picks, according to “ESPN”, the Texans are probably thinking hard regarding what to do with the second. Trade up or down, discussions were probably held with several teams for both options.
The direction they take might depend on what they do with the pick in position two. If they don’t pick a quarterback, they might decide to trade up to pick another one.
The bookmakers currently consider edge rushers Tyree Wilson and Will Anderson as favorites for the second selection.
+++ April 27, 2023, 9:45 a.m.: Welcome to the NFL draft ticker +++
The three-day NFL Draft begins on Friday night in Kansas City. What rumors are there, what happens in advance, who is trading which pick? ran summarizes all information regarding the events in the ticker.
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