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April 26, 2024

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and it was the most offensive-heavy first round in the history of the annual player selection meeting. 23 offensive players — highlighted by 14-in-a-row to start the draft — was an all-time record.

While there was little drama with the first pick, where Caleb Williams went to Chicago, heads turned at the tail end of the top 10 when the Atlanta Falcons picked quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the most surprising pick of the night. The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract earlier this offseason.

Quarterbacks also tied a record with six of them going in the first round, matching the legendary 1983 class. All of the quarterbacks went in the top 12, culminating with Bo Nix to Denver with that 12th pick.

Next up on Friday, are rounds two and three of the NFL Draft, and the Buffalo Bills have pick No. 33 overall, and will get the draft going again at 7 p.m. ET from Detroit.

Table of Contents

April 26 — Second and third rounds, 7 p.m. ET
April 27 — Fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds, noon ET

The 2024 NFL Draft will be broadcast live on NFL Network and also ESPN, ABC and ESPN Deportes.

You can stream it on ESPN+, YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV, Sling TV and Fubo TV.

It’s being held in the area around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit, less than a mile from Ford Field, home of the Lions.

Right here on Yahoo Sports’ 2024 NFL Draft page.

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  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 67 — Brandon Coleman

    • Draft Grade: C

    • School: TCU

    • Height: 6′ 6″

    • Weight: 320

    This is a bit early for Coleman, but hard to get too mad at taking an offensive lineman with good movement skills in the third round. The Commanders at least got some developable depth here.

    FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 26: TCU Horned Frogs offensive tackle Brandon Coleman (#77) waits for the snap during the college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and TCU Horned Frogs on November 26, 2022 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    FORT WORTH, TX – NOVEMBER 26: TCU Horned Frogs offensive tackle Brandon Coleman (#77) waits for the snap during the college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and TCU Horned Frogs on November 26, 2022 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pic No. 66 — Trey Benson

    • Draft Grade: A

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 41

    • School: Florida St.

    • Height: 6′ 0″

    • Weight: 216

    This is a great pick for the Cardinals. Benson might not be the shiftiest runner, but big backs with legitimate straight-line speed are always good money. Benson is a true home run hitter.

    GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 25: Trey Benson #3 of the Florida State Seminoles scores a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

    GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 25: Trey Benson #3 of the Florida State Seminoles scores a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 65 — Malachi Corley

    • Draft Grade: B+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 65

    • School: W. Kentucky

    • Height: 5′ 11″

    • Weight: 210

    Corley has a chance to be a monster after the catch in the NFL. He’s a great addition to a room that already has Mike Williams and budding superstar Garrett Wilson. Wilson and Corley are a good duo to build around for the future.

    HONOLULU, HI - SEPTEMBER 03: Malachi Corley #11 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA football game against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at the Clarance T.C. Ching Athletic Complex on September 3, 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)

    HONOLULU, HI – SEPTEMBER 03: Malachi Corley #11 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA football game against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at the Clarance T.C. Ching Athletic Complex on September 3, 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: :Pick No. 64 — Renardo Green

    • Draft Grade: B

    • School: Florida St.

    • Height: 6′ 0″

    • Weight: 186

    Green is a skilled player for the 49ers to add to their defensive backfield. He made a lot of plays on the ball last year for the Seminoles and held first-round pick Malik Nabers in check during their matchups to open the season.

    Florida State defensive back Renardo Green (8) reacts during the second half of an NCAA football game against the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Chestnut Hill, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

    Florida State defensive back Renardo Green (8) reacts during the second half of an NCAA football game against the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Chestnut Hill, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 63 — Kingsley Suamataia

    • Draft Grade: A+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 22

    • School: BYU

    • Height: 6′ 5″

    • Weight: 326

    One plus is not enough here — this is a potentially franchise-altering pick for the Chiefs here at the bottom of the second round. Suamataia is a bit raw, but he has legitimate franchise left tackle athleticism and movement ability. Throw him out there and let him grow into an elite tackle.

    FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 14: Kingsley Suamataia #78 of the Brigham Young Cougars prepares to block during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

    FORT WORTH, TEXAS – OCTOBER 14: Kingsley Suamataia #78 of the Brigham Young Cougars prepares to block during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 62 — Roger Rosengarten

    • Draft Grade: B

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 92

    • School: Washington

    • Height: 6′ 5″

    • Weight: 308

    Rosengarten is an elite mover at offensive line and has a lot of experience playing in college. This is probably an immediate starter at right tackle after Baltimore traded away Morgan Moses.

    STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Roger Rosengarten #73 of the Washington Huskies looks on during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

    STANFORD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 28: Roger Rosengarten #73 of the Washington Huskies looks on during a game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 60 — Cole Bishop

    • Draft Grade: B

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 60

    • School: Utah

    • Height: 6′ 2″

    • Weight: 206

    Bishop was a productive safety for Utah and now goes to a team that needs a safety. This is a safe pick that should give the Bills a multiyear starter at a position of need.

    PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Utah Utes safety Cole Bishop (8) defends during the Rose Bowl game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Utah Utes on January 2, 2023 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 02: Utah Utes safety Cole Bishop (8) defends during the Rose Bowl game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Utah Utes on January 2, 2023 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Its not just an exciting day to be drafted if you’re at the draft, the celebrations are in full force at home too. Check out the moment Javon Bullard found out he’d be heading to Green Bay.

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  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 59 — Blake Fisher

    • Draft Grade: B+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 83

    • School: Notre Dame

    • Height: 6′ 6″

    • Weight: 310

    This pick might not come to fruition right away for the Texans, but it’s a great long-term play. Fisher is a bit raw, but he’s young and is still a realistic bet to hit his ceiling in a big way for the Texans. This pick could pay off in the long run for C.J. Stroud and the Texans.

    BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 12: Notre Dame tackle Blake Fisher (54) pass blocks during the Notre Dame Fighting Irish versus Navy Midshipmen game on November 12, 2022 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 12: Notre Dame tackle Blake Fisher (54) pass blocks during the Notre Dame Fighting Irish versus Navy Midshipmen game on November 12, 2022 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 58 — Javon Bullard

    • Draft Grade: A-

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 79

    • School: Georgia

    • Height: 5′ 11″

    • Weight: 198

    This is a great get for the Packers. Bullard might not be the most dynamic athlete in the draft, but the former Bulldog is a playmaker all over the field and has a chance to be a long-term starter in the NFL. Bullard and Xavier McKinney are a versatile pair of safeties to put on the field.

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 28: Javon Bullard #22 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on before the start of a game against the Florida Gators at EverBank Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 28: Javon Bullard #22 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on before the start of a game against the Florida Gators at EverBank Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 57 — Chris Braswell

    • Draft Grade: C+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 67

    • School: Alabama

    • Height: 6′ 3″

    • Weight: 251

    Braswell is a solid, if unspectacular edge rusher. He’s got some burst up the field, but projects more as a tertiary rushing option rather than a lead dog. Still, a nice player to have on your roster even if he’s not a star.

    STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 30: Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Chris Braswell (41) returns an interception during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide on September 30, 2023 at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, MS. (Photo by Chris McDill/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    STARKVILLE, MS – SEPTEMBER 30: Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Chris Braswell (41) returns an interception during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide on September 30, 2023 at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, MS. (Photo by Chris McDill/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 56 — Marshawn Kneeland

    • Draft Grade: B-

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 40

    • School: W. Michigan

    • Height: 6′ 3″

    • Weight: 267

    The Cowboys needed to add more juice to their pass rush and found someone who has the potential to be a solid No. 2 across from Micah Parsons for the long term. Kneeland had first-round rumors, but this is a probably a more appropriate spot for him.

    KALAMAZOO, MI - AUGUST 31: Western Michigan Broncos defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland (99) celebrates after the college football game between the Saint Francis Red Flash and Western Michigan Broncos on August 31, 2023, at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    KALAMAZOO, MI – AUGUST 31: Western Michigan Broncos defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland (99) celebrates after the college football game between the Saint Francis Red Flash and Western Michigan Broncos on August 31, 2023, at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 55 — Patrick Paul

    • Draft Grade: A

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 34

    • School: Houston

    • Height: 6′ 8″

    • Weight: 331

    The Dolphins needed to continue bolstering their offensive line and they got a potential decade-long starter in Paul. Paul is a big-bodied freak athlete who has real potential to be a good player in the NFL. Love this.

    ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Houston Cougars offensive lineman Patrick Paul (76) protects the pocket during the game between the Houston Cougars and the Central Florida (UCF) Knights on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at FBC Mortgage Stadium, Orlando, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    ORLANDO, FL – NOVEMBER 25: Houston Cougars offensive lineman Patrick Paul (76) protects the pocket during the game between the Houston Cougars and the Central Florida (UCF) Knights on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at FBC Mortgage Stadium, Orlando, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 54 — Michael Hall Jr.

    • Draft Grade: A

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 39

    • School: Ohio St.

    • Height: 6′ 3″

    • Weight: 290

    This is a great spot to take a 300-pounder that runs a 4.7 40-yard dash. He didn’t have a ton of production in college, but he’s got the tools to be an impact defensive tackle in the NFL. This could be a major boom pick for the Browns.

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 53 — Ben Sinnott

    • Draft Grade: B-

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 100

    • School: Kansas St.

    • Height: 6′ 4″

    • Weight: 250

    Sinnott is a quality tight end prospect that should round out a solid skill group for Jayden Daniels in his first year. It’s not the sexiest pick, but it’s a pick that will help the Commanders on offense.

    LAWRENCE, KANSAS - NOVEMBER 18: Tight end Ben Sinnott #34 of the Kansas State Wildcats carries the ball during the 1st half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

    LAWRENCE, KANSAS – NOVEMBER 18: Tight end Ben Sinnott #34 of the Kansas State Wildcats carries the ball during the 1st half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

  • The two newest Arizona Cardinals went up against each other in college and Marvin Harrison Jr. is excited to join Max Melton in Arizona.

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 52 — Adonai Mitchell

    • Draft Grade: A+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 24

    • School: Texas

    • Height: 6′ 2″

    • Weight: 205

    Mitchell was viewed as a potential first-round prospect and he fell all the way to the back half of the second round. The Colts need to continue to add weapons around Anthony Richardson as he works his way back from injury, and now they have Mitchell to play with Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.

    ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 02: Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (#5) runs up field after a catch during the Big 12 Championship football game between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma State Cowboys on December 02, 2023 at AT&T Studium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    ARLINGTON, TX – DECEMBER 02: Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (#5) runs up field after a catch during the Big 12 Championship football game between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma State Cowboys on December 02, 2023 at AT&T Studium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 51 — Zach Frazier

    • Draft Grade: A

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 38

    • School: West Virginia

    • Height: 6′ 3″

    • Weight: 313

    The Steelers continue their major youth movement up front. First Broderick Jones last season, then Troy Fautanu in the first round of this year’s draft, and now Frazier to man down their center spot. The Steelers clearly wanted to fix the offensive line this year and they’ve certainly moved in the right direction.

    MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 29: Zach Frazier #54 of the West Virginia Mountaineers lines up against the TCU Horned Frogs at Mountaineer Field on October 29, 2022 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

    MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 29: Zach Frazier #54 of the West Virginia Mountaineers lines up against the TCU Horned Frogs at Mountaineer Field on October 29, 2022 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

  • Bryce Young struggled in Year 1 at the helm for the Panthers. Carolina brass is now bringing in rookie running back Jonathon Brooks from Texas, but how much can he help the Panthers offense? Our Yahoo Sports Draft Live Crew offers their takes:

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 50 — Mike Sainristil

    • Draft Grade: A

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 82

    • School: Michigan

    • Height: 5′ 9″

    • Weight: 182

    Shout out to the 2024 All-Juice Team! The Commanders grabbed a stud prospect to play in the slot for them. Sainristil is a competitive force who’s not afraid to come downhill and hit people in the mouth. He’s got pretty solid chops in man coverage too. Nice pickup.

    College Football: CFP National Championship: Michigan Mike Sainristil (0) in action, runs with the football after an interception vs Washington at NRG Stadium. Houston, TX 1/8/2024
CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X164476 TK1)

    College Football: CFP National Championship: Michigan Mike Sainristil (0) in action, runs with the football after an interception vs Washington at NRG Stadium. Houston, TX 1/8/2024 CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X164476 TK1)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 49 — Kris Jenkins

    • Draft Grade: C+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 71

    • School: Michigan

    • Height: 6′ 3″

    • Weight: 299

    Jenkins is a solid defensive lineman who can play all over the line, but might not be a true standout at any position. Still, Jenkins has the talent and opportunity to develop into a steady presence for the Bengals.

    PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: DL Kris Jenkins (94) of the Michigan Wolverines tries to pump up the crowd in overtime of the Alabama Crimson Tide game versus the Michigan Wolverines CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game on January, 1, 2024, at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 01: DL Kris Jenkins (94) of the Michigan Wolverines tries to pump up the crowd in overtime of the Alabama Crimson Tide game versus the Michigan Wolverines CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game on January, 1, 2024, at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 48 — Mason Smith

    • Draft Grade: B-

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 91

    • School: LSU

    • Height: 6′ 5″

    • Weight: 306

    Smith is a talented player with the upside to be something special, but it’s not quite there yet for him. He is in a nice situation with Josh Allen and Travon Walker on the outside, but will need some coaching up to get where he wants to be in the NFL.

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 47 — Tyler Nubin

    • Draft Grade: B

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 55

    • School: Minnesota

    • Height: 6′ 2″

    • Weight: 199

    This is probably about the right range for Nubin. He’s the first safety drafted and he’s a quality replacement for Xavier McKinney right away. This is the exact type of player that the Giants needed to add to their back seven.

    MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 04: Tyler Nubin #27 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers competes against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Fighting Illini defeated the Golden Gophers 27-26. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

    MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 04: Tyler Nubin #27 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers competes against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Fighting Illini defeated the Golden Gophers 27-26. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 46 — Jonathon Brooks

    • Draft Grade: D+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 72

    • School: Texas

    • Height: 6′ 0″

    • Weight: 216

    The process here for the Panthers is a bit strange. Brooks is a quality running back prospect, but trading up for a player who will still be getting up to full strength as a rookie is a bit odd. Of course, if Brooks is back to pre-injury form, then this is moot. It just seems awfully risky from a pick allocation sense.

    WACO, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 23: Jonathon Brooks #24 of the Texas Longhorns rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

    WACO, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 23: Jonathon Brooks #24 of the Texas Longhorns rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 45 — Edgerrin Cooper

    • Draft Grade: C

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 49

    • School: Texas A&M

    • Height: 6′ 2″

    • Weight: 230

    The Packers felt like they needed a linebacker and they got one in Cooper. He’s very fast and has some coverage ability, but his play in the box leaves some room for growth. Cooper might be a lower floor player as far as NFL responsibilities are concerned, but he has the speed to be a playmaker early on.

    COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 03: Edgerrin Cooper #45 of the Texas A&M Aggies walks off the field after defeating the Sam Houston State Bearkats during the second half at Kyle Field on September 03, 2022 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

    COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 03: Edgerrin Cooper #45 of the Texas A&M Aggies walks off the field after defeating the Sam Houston State Bearkats during the second half at Kyle Field on September 03, 2022 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 44 — Jackson Powers-Johnson

    • Draft Grade: B

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 27

    • School: Oregon

    • Height: 6′ 3″

    • Weight: 328

    This is probably a good spot for Powers-Johnson, who was announced as a guard instead of a center. Regardless, the Raiders needed bodies on the interior and Powers-Johnson is a credible player to add at guard. Very steady starter.

    PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 23: Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) warms up before a college football game between the Oregon Ducks and the UCLA Bruins played on October 23, 2021 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    PASADENA, CA – OCTOBER 23: Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) warms up before a college football game between the Oregon Ducks and the UCLA Bruins played on October 23, 2021 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 43 — Max Melton

    • Draft Grade: B+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 88

    • School: Rutgers

    • Height: 5′ 11″

    • Weight: 187

    The Cardinals traded back and got a cornerback with massive upside. The Cards are still building out their roster for the long term, so it makes sense that they would take someone who can pay off in a big way in the future. Brick by brick.

    PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 3: Defensive back Max Melton #16 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights celebrates his interception against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second quarter of a college football game at SHI Stadium on September 3, 2023 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

    PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 3: Defensive back Max Melton #16 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights celebrates his interception against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second quarter of a college football game at SHI Stadium on September 3, 2023 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 42 — Kamari Lassiter

    • Draft Grade: A

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 44

    • School: Georgia

    • Height: 6′ 0″

    • Weight: 186

    Just like McKinstry in the last pick, Lassiter isn’t a burner. However, he’s a physical, talented cornerback that has the ability to tackle in the open field and come in as a Day 1 starter at nickel for the Texans. This is a great pick.

    ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 9: Kamari Lassiter #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs gets into position during a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Sanford Stadium on September 9, 2023 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

    ATHENS, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 9: Kamari Lassiter #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs gets into position during a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Sanford Stadium on September 9, 2023 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 41 — Kool-Aid McKinstry

    • Draft Grade: A

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 32

    • School: Alabama

    • Height: 6′ 0″

    • Weight: 199

    The Saints traded up to stop the slide of McKinstry, getting a cornerback to continue to round out what’s a very competitive group for the Saints. McKinstry was once viewed as a first-round pick, so this might be a good value pickup for the Saints — despite their need to continue to spend future assets.

    BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 05: Kool-Aid McKinstry #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in action against the LSU Tigers during a game at Tiger Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

    BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 05: Kool-Aid McKinstry #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in action against the LSU Tigers during a game at Tiger Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

  • Michigan alum Brandon Graham — who has a Super Bowl ring with the Philadelphia Eagles — was in the business of making friends in his home town where the old saying “The enemy of my enemy is my friend” rang true at the NFL Draft

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 40 — Cooper DeJean

    • Draft Grade: A+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 17

    • School: Iowa

    • Height: 6′ 1″

    • Weight: 203

    DeJean’s slide stops here. He has the talent to play any spot in the secondary, including the outside. The Eagles needed to continue to revamp their secondary with young talent and they’ve done a hell of a job by adding DeJean to a draft class that includes Quinyon Mitchell.

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Cooper DeJean #3 of the Iowa Hawkeyes competes against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 13-10. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 19: Cooper DeJean #3 of the Iowa Hawkeyes competes against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 13-10. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 39 — Braden Fiske

    • Draft Grade: C

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 93

    • School: Florida St.

    • Height: 6′ 4″

    • Weight: 292

    The Rams definitely had a need for a disruptive defensive presence, but Fiske has a bit of an odd profile. He’s a freakish athlete, but also an older prospect — which, admittedly, the Rams had success with a year ago. Fiske needs to add some strength to be an every-down player in the NFL, but there is some upside here considering his athleticism. A 2025 second round pick is a high price to pay here.

    CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 16: Thomas Castellanos #1 of the Boston College Eagles evades a tackle by Braden Fiske #55 of the Florida State Seminoles during the first half at Alumni Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

    CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 16: Thomas Castellanos #1 of the Boston College Eagles evades a tackle by Braden Fiske #55 of the Florida State Seminoles during the first half at Alumni Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

  • Kool-Aid is headed to the Big Easy

  • Eagles double up on DBs by going with a versatile Iowa star in the second round

  • Expert Commentary: No. 38 — T’Vondre Sweat

    • Draft Grade: D+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 42

    • School: Texas

    • Height: 6′ 5″

    • Weight: 366

    The Titans got bigger on defense, but it’s fair to wonder where his skill set fits in the modern NFL. He’s not going to be a pass rush threat at around 370 pounds, but at least should have some impact against the run. This feels a bit early for a pure run stuffer.

    FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 11: Texas Longhorns defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat (93) walks the sideline during a game between the Texas Longhorns and TCU Horned Frogs college football game on November 11, 2023 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX. (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    FORT WORTH, TX – NOVEMBER 11: Texas Longhorns defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat (93) walks the sideline during a game between the Texas Longhorns and TCU Horned Frogs college football game on November 11, 2023 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX. (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • The Patriots grab a wide receiver to help out new quarterback Drake Maye

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 36 — Jer’Zhan Newton

    • Draft Grade: A

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 28

    • School: Illinois

    • Height: 6′ 2″

    • Weight: 304

    Love this pick for the Commanders. Newton has had some struggles with a foot injury over the past few months, but he’s as talented as they come for interior pressure players. He’s got a wide repertoire of pass-rush moves and if his foot is good to go, he and Jonathan Allen will wreck heads for Dan Quinn’s defense.

    Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton rushes the quarterback during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

    Illinois defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton rushes the quarterback during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 35 — Ruke Orhorhoro

    • Draft Grade: C-

    • School: Clemson

    • Height: 6′ 4″

    • Weight: 294

    Orhorhoro has some nice traits where he’ll have the chance to grow and develop into a nice, disruptive player, but it’s a little interesting that the Falcons felt like they needed to trade up for him. Perhaps their bet on his upside works, but it just didn’t seem like they needed to give up draft capital to pick him right outside the first round.

    COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 25: Ruke Orhorhoro #33 of the Clemson Tigers reacts during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

    COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 25: Ruke Orhorhoro #33 of the Clemson Tigers reacts during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

  • The NFL welcomed the reigning College Football Playoff National Champion Michigan Wolverines to the Draft

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 34 — Ladd McConkey

    • Draft Grade: B

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 35

    • School: Georgia

    • Height: 6′ 0″

    • Weight: 186

    The Chargers desperately needed a wide receiver and traded up to get the speedy playmaker from Georgia. He was a force for the Dawgs from Day 1 and a fantastic route runner for an offense that featured several NFL players. It’s an unproven wide receiver room for the Chargers, but McConkey and Quentin Johnston have some promise at least.

    MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Ladd McConkey #84 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs for a touchdown in the first half against the Florida State Seminoles during the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

    MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 30: Ladd McConkey #84 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs for a touchdown in the first half against the Florida State Seminoles during the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 33 — Keon Coleman

    • Draft Grade: B

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 33

    • School: Florida St.

    • Height: 6′ 3″

    • Weight: 213

    If you told people Keon Coleman would still be available here back in September, it would have sounded crazy. He’s got big-time talent, but suffered through some inconsistencies over the back half of his final season. Running the 40 in the 4.6 didn’t help his cause, but he might be type of receiver that should have success in the NFL.

    TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 14: Keon Coleman #4 of the Florida State Seminoles runs with the ball during the first half of a game against the Syracuse Orange at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

    TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 14: Keon Coleman #4 of the Florida State Seminoles runs with the ball during the first half of a game against the Syracuse Orange at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

  • A huge run on Wide Receivers early in the draft continues with now four straight WRs picked and nine take in the first 34 selections

  • Buffalo finally takes a WR after trading down twice during Round 1

  • Day Two of the NFL Draft is underway

    The Buffalo Bills have the first pick of the second round, No. 33 overall to get things started on Day 2.

    In Round 2, teams will have seven minutes to make their selection, as opposed to 10 minutes in Round 1. In Round 3, teams will have five minutes to make their selections.

    There are 32 selections in Round 2 and 37 in Round 3 this season because of compensatory selections awarded to teams who lost compensatory free agents during the off season. Those are determined by the NFL with a formula that considers salary, playing time and postseason honors of the player that left in free agency.

  • Who’ll rule the NFC North for the next few years?

    Detroit won the NFC North last year and is in the midst of a franchise renaissance. This comes as the other three teams in the division have now loaded up on potential superstars under center. Even with the Lions ruling the roost for the moment, could the Bears, Packers and Vikings be hot on their heels?

  • Kansas City adds speed to the WR room in Round 1

    The two-time degending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are already solidified among the league’s elite teams thanks to a once-in-a-generation quarterback/head coach pairing, but throughout the regular season K.C. did face some questions at wide receiver. While some of those were answered by the emergence of Rashee Rice, questions remain around his availability stemming from an off-season car crash he was involved in down in Texas.

    Even after adding Hollywood Brown before the Draft, K.C. spend a first round pick on the fasters player in the draft, Texas’ Xavier Worthy, and Yahoo Sports’ Draft Live Crew weighed in on the champs’ pick.

  • Best players available on Day 2

    Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft are here, and there are still some big nsmae on the board for the second day of picks. Quarterback Spencer Rattler — who lost his starting job at Oklahoma to eventual No. 1 pick Caleb Williams before transferring to South Carolina — is just one of many big names still available. Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice has a full list, broken down by position, of the top stars still waiting to get their names called in Detroit on Friday.

  • Why the Atlanta Falcons’ selection of Michael Penix Jr. is bizarre

  • Expert Commentary: Pick No. 32 — Xavier Legette

    • Draft Grade: C+

    • Pre-Draft Rank: 76

    • School: South Carolina

    • Height: 6′ 1″

    • Weight: 221

    This is a fine pick for the Panthers. They probably didn’t need to trade up, but moving up one spot to secure your guy isn’t the worst move in the world. They also needed to add a bigger player to their wide receiver room. This is solid pickup for the Panthers who really needed juice on offense.

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Xavier Legette #17 of the South Carolina Gamecocks catches a pass for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on December 30, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 30: Xavier Legette #17 of the South Carolina Gamecocks catches a pass for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on December 30, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

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