Falcons GM Terry Fontenot opened up about why the team drafted Michael Penix Jr. despite signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed.
Fontenot on Penix: This wasn't us forcing something. We have a lot of belief in the player. We know he can be a future franchise player. #Falcons
Full quote : "If you believe in a quarterback, you have to take him. And if he sits for four or five years, that's a great problem to have because we're doing so well at that position. So, it's as simple as, if you see a guy you believe in at that position, you have to take him."
Bill Belichick, who drew rave reviews for his analysis on Pat McAfee's draft show, accurately predicted the Panthers' pick when they traded up to No. 32.
The Raiders' future at quarterback is a bit unsettled with Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew in the fold.
But Las Vegas apparently wasn't too keen on moving up to try to take one of the six quarterbacks that went over the first 12 picks before they took Georgia tight end Brock Bowers at No. 13.
How hard to the #Raiders try to move up for a QB? Telesco: "Not particularly hard."
Legette led South Carolina with 71 receptions and seven receiving TDs. His speed (4.39 40-yard dash), and route-running capabilities could help last year's No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young take the next step in his career.
A bit of an off-the-board pick here. Pearsall led the team with 65 receptions and 965 receiving yards last season. With rumors that the 49ers were shopping Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel -- this pick may ignite that fire again. Pearsall's 42-inch vertical could help Brock Purdy in the red zone.
Wiggins' speed (4.28 40-yard dash) is eye-popping. He led Clemson with nine pass breakups and had two INTs last season. Baltimore has a knack for drafting quality starters on defense, and Wiggins seems to fit the bill.
Guyton’s an offensive tackle with size (6’8”; 322 pounds) that missed time with injury last season. His frame and athleticism however, offer Dallas a nice project with high upside.
The fastest player to ever run the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine (4.21 seconds). He led the Longhorns with 75 receptions, 1,014 receiving yards and had five receiving TDs last season. Stop me if you've heard this before, but the fastest WR in the league paired with Patrick Mahomes?
Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) makes a catch while covered by Washington cornerback Elijah Jackson, left, during the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game Jan. 1, 2024. AP
He led the team with 14 TFL and 8.5 sacks last season. He played more snaps at edge, but his lack of athleticism could prevent him from playing outside at the NFL level. Still, his production is notable and could translate to success.
