11 h. ago Browns select Shedeur Sanders with 144th pick to end QB’s agonizing slide down NFL draft

Quarterback had been expected to go in first two roundsAnalysis: Sanders’s fall exposes cruelties of draftOne of the most extraordinary storylines in the history of the NFL draft came to a conclusion on Saturday as the Cleveland Browns, finally, selected Shedeur Sanders with the 144th pick in the fifth round of this year’s draft.Sanders entered the draft as the most famous current college player in the United States. Not only was he a star quarterback at Colorado, he was coached there by his father, Deion, one of the greatest football players of all time and one of US sports’ biggest personalities. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago NFL draft: Shedeur Sanders still available in fourth round as stunning plunge continues

Colorado QB had been expected to go in first roundFive QBs now selected ahead of SandersAnalysis: Sanders’s fall exposes cruelties of draftShedeur Sanders is still waiting – after three rounds of the NFL draft, 102 picks and five quarterbacks selected ahead of Deion Sanders’s highly touted son.The Colorado quarterback was widely considered a first-round talent. But his stunning slide continued on Friday night when his name wasn’t called in the second or third round. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Shedeur Sanders' wait continues as teams pass on Colorado QB early in 2nd round of NFL draft

The wait continues for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who wasn’t among the first several players picked in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday

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31 h. ago Derrick Harmon’s mother dies shortly after learning son selected in NFL draft

Tiffany Saine was on life support at time of selectionHarmon said mother helped motivate him in careerTiffany Saine, the mother of Derrick Harmon, died shortly after learning the Pittsburgh Steelers had selected her son with the 21st pick of the NFL draft.Harmon was visibly emotional as he was picked, and the ESPN broadcast showed a video in which the defensive tackle spoke about his mother’s health issues and paid tribute to the positive effect she had on his life. Saine was on life support when Harmon was selected and the 21-year-old told reporters he was going to see her in hospital after Thursday night’s ceremony. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago NFL Draft star Derrick Harmon's mum dies after being told son was picked in first round

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38 h. ago Adrian Peterson faces DWI charge in Minnesota after arrest following Vikings draft party

Former star running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Minnesota after appearing at an NFL draft party for Vikings fans

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39 h. ago Shedeur Sanders’s fall exposed the cruel heart of the NFL draft industry | Oliver Connolly

There are valid arguments for the quarterback falling out of the first round. But it came after anonymous backstabs and the harsh glare of the spotlightThe NFL draft can be cruel. Shedeur Sanders, a polarizing prospect in a weak class whose profile was magnified by the fact that he is the son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, had to sit and wait for his name to be called in Thursday night’s first round. He waited. And waited. By night’s end, Sanders had fallen out of the first round entirely.Only two quarterbacks were selected on Thursday. After Miami’s Cam Ward was selected No 1 overall, the QB-needy teams at the top of the board opted to punt on quarterbacks in favor of chasing defensive studs or linemen who could protect their eventual starter. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Black grouse courtship and first pick of the NFL draft: photos of the day – Friday

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47 h. ago Shedeur Sanders slides out of first round of NFL draft as Jacksonville Jaguars make shock trade

The highly-touted quarterback Sanders, son of legendary Dallas Cowboys star Deion, was not selected on the opening night of the draft

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50 h. ago NFL draft 2025 live updates: Jaguars trade up to get Travis Hunter as teams pass on Shedeur Sanders

Titans pick Miami QB Cam Ward as No 1 overall pickGiants go for defensive star Abdul Carter at No 3Travis Hunter wants to be the NFL’s Ohtani. Will anyone let him?Email beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsNFL commissioner Roger Goodell has opted to ride a bicycle to the stage, accompanied by some legendary Green Bay Packers players and fans. That is a Green Bay tradition of which I was not aware. Booing the commissioner is also traditional, and that’s continuing this year.ESPN shows us an empty couch somewhere in Texas that is apparently where they expect to see Shedeur Sanders. It’s a nice couch, at least. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Tennessee Titans select quarterback Cam Ward with first pick in 2025 NFL draft

In a surprise selection at number two, the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up three spots to select two-way player Travis Hunter.

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53 h. ago The Browns bring in Journey for a concert before the start of the NFL draft

For most teams Thursday night was the end of the road to the NFL draft

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53 h. ago NFL draft 2025 live updates: Jaguars trade up with Browns to get Travis Hunter at No 2

Titans pick Miami QB Cam Ward as No 1 overall pickExplainer: when and where to watch the draftEmail beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsNFL commissioner Roger Goodell has opted to ride a bicycle to the stage, accompanied by some legendary Green Bay Packers players and fans. That is a Green Bay tradition of which I was not aware. Booing the commissioner is also traditional, and that’s continuing this year.ESPN shows us an empty couch somewhere in Texas that is apparently where they expect to see Shedeur Sanders. It’s a nice couch, at least. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Cam Ward goes to the Titans, who get their QB with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft

Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft

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54 h. ago NFL draft 2025 live updates: Cam Ward predicted to go to Titans at No 1

Selection process in Green Bay starts at 8pm ETExplainer: when and where to watch the draftEmail beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsTo QB or not QB No position in modern sports has as much impact on a team’s chances as the quarterback. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago When is the NFL Draft 2025? Dates, start time, how to watch, draft order, top players and odds today

Tennessee Titans have the No1 pick for huge three-day event taking place in Green Bay, Wisconsin

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69 h. ago NFL 2025 draft predictions: the stars, the needs and the lower

Our writers take a look at the best prospects coming out of college, and which teams needs to nail their picks over the coming daysTravis Hunter, CB/WR. Any team picking No 1 overall needs a quarterback. And Cam Ward is the top quarterback prospect in the class. But the No 1 pick should be Hunter, the electrifying hybrid corner/receiver. Whether he can play both ways in the league is an open question, but wherever he lines up, Hunter will be a gamechanger at a premium position. OC Continue reading...

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2 d. ago How to watch the NFL Draft 2025: TV channel and live stream today

College stars poised to begin their professional careers in one of the biggest annual events on the American football calendar

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3 d. ago What time is the NFL draft, how can I watch it and how does it work?

The next step of the new NFL season takes place in late April as teams take their pick from the next batch of college players

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3 d. ago NFL draft suits give prospects another way to cash in on their fame, flash their style on red carpet

Drake Maye planned to wear a custom suit for the NFL draft last year in Detroit

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