Latest NFL Draft News

Florida's Ricky Pearsall ready to move past his famous catch and add NFL clips to his highlight reel

Apr. 23, 2024 12:47 PM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Ricky Pearsall’s viral moment lasted months and even gained traction in recent weeks. It's sure to garner more attention during the NFL draft. The former Florida standout is one of approximately a dozen receivers expected to be selected in...

NFL draft has been on tour for a decade and the next stop is Detroit, giving it a shot in spotlight

Apr. 23, 2024 09:32 AM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities around the country a chance to be in the spotlight. Detroit is on the clock. The Motor City, which was once one of the nation's largest and most powerful cities, has bounced back...

NFL teams often misfire on drafting QBs. But how often do they fail? And why?

Apr. 22, 2024 20:42 PM EDT

The Minnesota Vikings need a quarterback in this draft. That much is easy to see. The hard part is picking the right one — and determining what it's worth to them to get him. With this top-flight class — featuring Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy —...

For years, a Michigan company has been the top pick to quickly personalize draftees' new NFL jerseys

Apr. 22, 2024 15:49 PM EDT

ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (AP) — Employees of the company tasked each year with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each first-round NFL draft pick as they are announced don’t need to travel very far for this year’s player selections in Detroit. STAHLS’ headquarters in St. Clair...

Packers have 11 draft picks to match NFL's top total. GM Brian Gutekunst wouldn't mind adding more

Apr. 22, 2024 14:45 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst wouldn’t mind adding a few more picks to the league-leading total his team already is projected to have in this week’s draft. The Packers, Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams currently have 11...

Texas spring signals time for Ewers to slow down and enjoy football in 2024 before NFL draft

Apr. 19, 2024 15:58 PM EDT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers figured his football career had always been in such a rush that it was time to slow down. Enjoy the spring. Enjoy the 2024 season, and Texas' move into the Southeastern Conference. The NFL, which is still his goal and dream, can...

Debate over tight end value hovers over Brock Bowers' draft prospects

Apr. 19, 2024 13:09 PM EDT

Evaluating Brock Bowers the player is a fairly straightforward assignment. As he showed in three seasons at Georgia, Bowers is a dynamic receiver with the ability to create separation, make contested catches and create big plays after the catch, along with being a more than capable...

NFL draft will include many Michigan men, maybe enough to break record set by 2022 Georgia Bulldogs

Apr. 19, 2024 08:24 AM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — J.J. McCarthy is expected to be the first of many Michigan men drafted from its national championship team. The Wolverines had a record 18 players at the combine, giving them a chance to be the first school with at least 16 prospects picked in one NFL draft....

Saints enter the NFL draft with questions along the offensive line

Apr. 18, 2024 16:53 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints could have a hard time passing up a promising prospect at offensive tackle should one be available to them in the 2024 NFL draft. New Orleans' offensive line was among the club's strengths for much of the past decade and a half. More...

Packers could still look to upgrade secondary in NFL draft even after adding Xavier McKinney

Apr. 18, 2024 16:51 PM EDT

The Green Bay Packers made a big investment in their secondary by signing safety Xavier McKinney from the New York Giants. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the Packers address that area again early in the draft. Safety was one of Green Bay's biggest weaknesses last...