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2020 NFL DRAFT
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Dallas Cowboys resist trade offers, take CeeDee Lamb in NFL draft
Lamb had two 1,000-yard seasons at Oklahoma and scored 32 touchdowns in 41 games. "We felt like he was a top-10 player in this draft and we'd never see him," Stephen Jones said.
Dallas Cowboys 2020 NFL draft analysis for every pick
Wide receiver was a need for the Cowboys but few saw it as a first-round need. Most expected the Cowboys to focus on defense.
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Lamb had two 1,000-yard seasons at Oklahoma and scored 32 touchdowns in 41 games. "We felt like he was a top-10 player in this draft and we'd never see him," Stephen Jones said.
Dallas Cowboys 2020 NFL draft analysis for every pick
Wide receiver was a need for the Cowboys but few saw it as a first-round need. Most expected the Cowboys to focus on defense.
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SEC has record 15 first-round picks in NFL draft
That surpassed the previous record of 12 first-round picks from a single conference, achieved three times before by the ACC (2006) and SEC (2013 and 2017).
No. 1 pick Joe Burrow ready to compete to be Bengals' starting QB
Burrow is coming off a historic season at LSU during which he threw for an FBS-record 60 touchdowns as he led the Tigers to a national championship. He also completed 76.3% of his passes and won the Heisman Trophy.
That surpassed the previous record of 12 first-round picks from a single conference, achieved three times before by the ACC (2006) and SEC (2013 and 2017).
No. 1 pick Joe Burrow ready to compete to be Bengals' starting QB
Burrow is coming off a historic season at LSU during which he threw for an FBS-record 60 touchdowns as he led the Tigers to a national championship. He also completed 76.3% of his passes and won the Heisman Trophy.
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NFL Draft - Round 1
Top-5
No.1 - QB Joe Borrow, LSU
No.2 - DE Chase Young, Ohio State
No.3 - CB Jeff Okudah, Ohio State
No.4 - OT Andrew Thomas,
No.5 - QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama
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Top-5
No.1 - QB Joe Borrow, LSU
No.2 - DE Chase Young, Ohio State
No.3 - CB Jeff Okudah, Ohio State
No.4 - OT Andrew Thomas,
No.5 - QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama
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2020 NFL Draft: Cowboys make first trade in 10 years as Dallas lands a new center
The last time the Eagles and Cowboys did business, Philly moved down in the second round of the 2010 draft while picking up a fourth-rounder from Dallas. The Cowboys' acquired pick went on to become two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Sean Lee, who's entering his 11th season with the club.
The last time the Eagles and Cowboys did business, Philly moved down in the second round of the 2010 draft while picking up a fourth-rounder from Dallas. The Cowboys' acquired pick went on to become two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Sean Lee, who's entering his 11th season with the club.
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Panthers' Matt Rhule first to use all 7 NFL draft picks on defense
Rhule said the Panthers didn't go into the draft thinking they would take all defensive players but knew it would be defense-heavy. "A few times we had an offensive guy as the next guy up,'' Rhule said. "As it got within three or four picks that player went away.''
Rhule said the Panthers didn't go into the draft thinking they would take all defensive players but knew it would be defense-heavy. "A few times we had an offensive guy as the next guy up,'' Rhule said. "As it got within three or four picks that player went away.''
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2020 NFL draft: Biggest post-draft questions for all 32 teams
The 2020 NFL draft moved from Las Vegas into the homes of owners, general managers and coaches because of the coronavirus pandemic is in the books. While it's uncertain when the 255 drafted rookies will meet their new teammates and coaches in person, the depth charts are beginning to come into focus. While many holes have been filled, there are still lingering personnel questions for each of the 32 teams going forward. Our NFL Nation reporters were asked to identify the biggest question for the team they cover.
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Virtual NFL draft shatters records with 55 million viewers
The virtual NFL draft reached a record 55 million viewers over three days on ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes and digital channels, the league announced Sunday.Each day of the 2020 NFL draft set records, the league said. An average audience of more than 15.6 million viewers watched Round 1 on Thursday, up 37% over 2019. More than 8.2 million watched Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday, up 40% over 2019, and Saturday's coverage of Rounds 4-7 averaged more than 4.2 million viewers, up 32% over 2019.
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College football takeaways from the 2020 NFL draft
The SEC: It just means more draft picks
You might be tired of talking about the SEC, but it keeps giving all of us things to talk about. We know the SEC is always going to give the draft a high quantity of picks, but that quality is up there, too. The conference set a record with six players selected in the top 10.
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32 NFL players most likely to be cut or traded after the 2020 NFL draft
In a typical year, players at the bottom of NFL rosters are dealing with uncertainty. This year might make that uncertainty even more acute. Players might get only a handful of practices to fend off a new addition in free agency or a midround draft pick. Let's run through one player on each roster who is likely to be released or become a trade candidate over the next few months:
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In a typical year, players at the bottom of NFL rosters are dealing with uncertainty. This year might make that uncertainty even more acute. Players might get only a handful of practices to fend off a new addition in free agency or a midround draft pick. Let's run through one player on each roster who is likely to be released or become a trade candidate over the next few months:
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2020 NFL draft steals: 10 underrated picks who could turn into gems
Not every late-round pick in the NFL draft is created equal. In fact, many late-rounders have yet to perform at a high level even in college and are purely athletic players with upside. Sometimes, though, you'll see very productive college players with more than enough tools to succeed at the NFL level fall in the draft for one reason or another.
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Not every late-round pick in the NFL draft is created equal. In fact, many late-rounders have yet to perform at a high level even in college and are purely athletic players with upside. Sometimes, though, you'll see very productive college players with more than enough tools to succeed at the NFL level fall in the draft for one reason or another.
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Sean Payton: Saints beat Panthers to punch for unsung QB late in draft
The 6-foot-5, 235-pounder threw for 1,155 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions during an injury-riddled season as a graduate transfer with Mississippi State last year. He ran for 381 yards and four TDs.
The 6-foot-5, 235-pounder threw for 1,155 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions during an injury-riddled season as a graduate transfer with Mississippi State last year. He ran for 381 yards and four TDs.
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Eagles QB Carson Wentz OK with Jalen Hurts pick
"I think the team showed their investment in me last year [with a four-year, $128 million extension] and I have nothing but confidence and faith in them and they have nothing but confidence and faith in me, so I think it's all about just strengthening that position and this group that we have,".
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"I think the team showed their investment in me last year [with a four-year, $128 million extension] and I have nothing but confidence and faith in them and they have nothing but confidence and faith in me, so I think it's all about just strengthening that position and this group that we have,".
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2020 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus post-draft winners for every team
The NFL draft is typically about who's next for each team. But while veteran players might receive more competition from the annual influx of rookies, the newbies can actually provide some help and positive clarity for the vets, too.
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The NFL draft is typically about who's next for each team. But while veteran players might receive more competition from the annual influx of rookies, the newbies can actually provide some help and positive clarity for the vets, too.
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