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NFL says April draft still on, but closed to public On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that gatherings of 50 people or more in United States be canceled or postponed for the next eight weeks because of the coronavirus.
NFL ends in-person, pre-draft visits with players
The league is prohibiting "all in-person, pre-draft visits involving draft-eligible players," the NFL communicated to general managers, head coaches and player personnel directors in a memo that was obtained by ESPN's Dan Graziano. .
Scouting NBA draft lottery prospects: Strengths, comps, intel With ESPN's projected lottery picks having likely played their last competitive games before draft day -- whenever that might occur -- we break down the strengths and weaknesses for our top 16 players. .
NFL draft to go on in April; Roger Goodell memo warns against public comment
Goodell acknowledged there would have to be significant changes and told teams to prepare to conduct the draft outside team facilities and with a limited number of people. Prospects and their families will not be present on-site at the draft, according to the memo. The draft, the biggest event on the league's off-the-field calendar, was originally scheduled as a lavish affair in Las Vegas before those plans were dropped 10 days ago when the league announced it would not be open to the public. General managers were concerned that, in this current environment, with offseason activities canceled and team facilities closed, there won't be enough time for player physicals, gathering psychological testing and getting further verified information about the players, in addition to the logistical challenges of some teams having to conduct the draft from home.
How 2019 NFL second-round draft picks fared, what's in store in 2020
The 2020 NFL draft is a few weeks away. Last week, we looked back at how each 2019 first-round pick performed in his rookie season. Today, we move on to the second-round picks from last year. The second round was bountiful, with 20 starters coming from the 32 picks and a few stars mixed in. The Titans found a game-breaking wide receiver in A.J. Brown, who eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark. What's in store for him and another breakout star receiver, DK Metcalf of the Seahawks, in their second seasons? Eagles running back Mies Sanders took his time but developed into the dual threat many envisioned. What does a sophomore season look like for him? NFL Nation reporters assess how every second-round pick did in his first season and then project what 2020 will bring on this scale:
Sources: NFL teams preparing to draft virtually from home High-level officials from multiple NFL teams are now preparing to conduct the April 23=25 deaf virtually, from home, away from their team facilities, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday. .
2020 NFL draft position rankings: Todd McShay's top quarterbacks, wide receivers, defensive ends and more
With the dust of free agency starting to settle, team needs ahead of the 2020 NFL draft are becoming clearer. Every team has a different set of positions they will be looking at closely and targeting later this month. So how does each position group look at this point in the process? Who are the top names to know? Here is my ranking of the best prospects at every position, starting with the top 10 quarterbacks who could be taken at the end of April.
Top-15 Picks
No.1: Cincinnatti
No.2: Washington
No.3: Detroit
No.4: New York Giants
No.5: Miami
No.6: Los Angeles Chargers
No.7: Carolina
No.8: Arizona
No.9 : Jacksonville
No.10: Cleveland.
No.11: New York Jets
No.12: Oakland
No.13: San Francisco
No.14: Tampa Bay
No.15: Denver
Ron Rivera: Would only deal No. 2 pick if a 'high impact' player is available with return in trade
The Washington Redskins might need a lot in order to rebuild their roster. That doesn't mean they'll be aggressive in seeking a trade out of the No. 2 spot in the NFL draft later this month. Redskins coach Ron Rivera said they need an impact player, whether they draft someone with the second pick or trade back.