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Mel Kiper's NFL draft grades: Two A's, one C and head-scratching picks throughout
The Eagles tied a record for trades. The Cardinals filled needs. And some teams reached for players. Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the 2024 NFL draft.
Big takeaways from the NFL draft: Luxury picks, QB moves and the Chiefs get richer
What did we learn? A look at the QB frenzy, surprising picks and (already good) teams that improved.
TOP HEADLINES
BREAKING DOWN THE DRAFT
The best, worst and most surprising of the NFL draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie-year predictions
What were the best selections in each round? Which teams nailed their QB pick? Our experts have 27 different post-draft superlatives.
NFL Nation sizes up every 2024 NFL draft selection
Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks and trades from our NFL Nation reporters.
BEST OF DAY 3
Why Field Yates likes the Saints drafting Spencer Rattler
Influencer Sketch has crowd hyped while announcing Texans' pick
DRAFT ANALYSIS
Bears will contend? Falcons blew it? Raiders need Brady? Let's judge which NFL draft overreactions are legit
We're sizing up Chicago's postseason hopes, Atlanta's first-round mistake, Vegas' QB situation and the futures of Daniel Jones and Brandon Aiyuk.
Winners, losers and head-scratching picks: Kiper wraps Rounds 2 and 3
Who fared well in the second and third rounds, and which teams reached? Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of Day 2.
NFL NATION DRAFT INTEL
Will Cowboys maintain their O-line draft success with Tyler Guyton, Cooper Beebe?
When the Cowboys have been at their best the past decade, it's been on the backs of their O-linemen.
Patriots' draft: Drake Maye's leadership, intel on Ja'Lynn Polk and Caedan Wallace
The NFL draft is over and the Patriots selected eight players including QB Drake Maye. Here's more insight from draft weekend.
Obsession with pass-rushers led Dolphins to Chop Robinson at No. 21
Miami can't get enough pass-rushers after seeing their top three suffer season-ending injuries in 2023.
FINAL PICK OF THE DRAFT
Jets select Jaylen Key with the Mr. Irrelevant pick
WHEN WILL MCCARTHY START?
'We're not going to rush his development': What is the Vikings' plan for preparing J.J. McCarthy to start?
The Vikings secured their quarterback of the future in the draft, but when will McCarthy take over?
NFL OFFSEASON
Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
The May 2 deadline is approaching for teams to pick up fifth-year options on rookie contracts. Which teams have made a decision?
BEST OF DAY 2
Colts GM goes off on unnamed sources tearing down draft prospects
Eagles' Brandon Graham chirps Cowboys fans at NFL draft
Top Headlines
- Morris: Cousins doesn't have to worry about Penix
- Chiefs to eye stadium options beyond Arrowhead
- Eagles tie NFL draft record by making 8 trades
- QB Milton goes to Pats, says TE move not in cards
- Key to 'lean into' Mr. Irrelevant label with Jets
- Vikes GM optimistic on wrapping up Jefferson deal
- Broncos acquire DE Franklin-Myers from Jets
- Taylor: Hendrickson to play for Bengals in '24
- Judging NFL draft overreactions
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2024 NFL draft trade grades: Biggest deals for players, picks
Who got the best of the Franklin-Myers deal, and did the Vikings give up too much for their first-round moves? We graded the trades.
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2024 NFL draft: Mel Kiper's Round 1 winners, losers, values
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, which featured a couple of shocking picks and five trades.
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Inside Spencer Rattler's tumultuous journey to the NFL draft
The former top prospect went from 'QB1' to the transfer portal, but he never lost his confidence.
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Pat Tillman, his mom and the 20-year torment of a friendly fire death
Twenty years after Pat Tillman's death, his mom reflects on bad command decisions and false narratives.
