2023-04-29 14:02:00
The NFL Draft started at 2:00 a.m. in Kansas City on Thursday night. ran summarizes all important news regarding talent development in the best football league in the world.
+++ April 29, 2023, 3:55 p.m .: Will Levis initially number three in the Titans +++
Quarterback Will Levis’ free fall out of the first round has been one of the big themes of the draft so far, but the Tennessee Titans secured the playmaker’s services in the second round. At the Titans he meets veteran Ryan Tannehill and last year’s third-round pick Malik Willis. Head coach Mike Vrabel has now announced that Levis will have to take a back seat.
“Ryan will be the starter on Monday,” Vrabel said. “Malik will be the backup, Will will be number three.” However, this hierarchy is not set in stone. “I told them that everything following that is in the hands of the players,” said Vrabel.
+++ April 29, 2023, 9:40 a.m.: Numerous teams are probably interested in Jahlil Brown +++
Jahlil Brown is said to have been the focus of numerous franchises. According to an NFL reporter with the MLFootball Twitter account, the Central Connecticut Blue Devils defensive back is likely to be sought following by the New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers.
He should therefore already be compared to Budda Baker from the Cardinals. In his junior year, Brown led his team in tackles. He is considered one of the best players still available on Day 3 of the draft.
+++ April 28, 2023, 9:45 p.m .: Lions star D’Andre Swift in great demand +++
Several teams at the Detroit Lions have inquired regarding D’Andre Swift, according to Ian Rapoport. The running back seems to be on the verge of extinction in the traditional franchise following the Lions surprisingly selected a position competitor in Jahmyr Gibbs with the twelfth pick in the draft.
Swift was drafted by Detroit in 2020 but missed at least three games in each of his three seasons due to injuries. In 2021 and 2022 he also shared the starting job with Jamaal Williams, who switched to the New Orleans Saints in the offseason. The 24-year-old Swift had a career-best 5.5 yards per streak last season. 542 rushing yards and five touchdowns with only eight starts seem to be too little for Detroit.
+++28. April 2023, 5:36 p.m .: Four teams are said to have contacted the Steelers regarding Pick 32 +++
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, four teams have contacted the Pittsburgh Steelers regarding a possible trade in the first pick of the second round. However, the insider added that given the wealth of talent remaining, it would take an “aggressive offer” for the Steelers to be willing to make a trade.
The reason for the contact is probably quarterback Will Levis, who, to the surprise of most experts, was not selected in the first round. Pittsburgh is well supplied in this position, but might use one of the remaining defensive prospects such as cornerback Joey Porter Jr. or defensive end Keion White.
+++ April 28, 2023, 1:15 p.m.: Several teams are apparently interested in Levis and want to trade for them +++
Will Levis is considered the big loser of the 1st round of the NFL draft. The quarterback waited in vain in Kansas City for his name to be called and he was brought onto the stage.
But there are signs that several teams now have him high on their wish lists. Tom Pelissero of the “NFL Network” reports that some teams have contacted the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have the 32nd pick and are therefore first in the 2nd round. It is assumed that the calling teams want to trade up to secure the quarterback.
Whether that turns out to be true or not remains to be seen tonight.
+++ April 28, 2023, 9:00 a.m.: A lot of spectacle in the first draft round +++
Bryce Young is the top pick, CJ Stroud goes to the Texans, who trade up at the same time and get Will Anderson Jr. in third place. The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft was full of spectacle.
While the Philadelphia Eagles are considered the winners, the Detroit Lions’ selection raises a few questions.
Here you can find all the picks of the first round.
+++ 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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