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Texans address need in secondary despite not having a first-round pick in this year's NFL draft 04/27/2024 09:08pm • HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans addressed some needs in the NFL draft despite not having a first-round pick this year. A year after selecting quarterback C.J. Stroud second overall and trading up to get defensive end Will Anderson Jr. with the following pick, the Texans didn’t have a pick in t Colts use the NFL draft to fill two needs: Improve defense, help QB Anthony Richardson 04/27/2024 09:05pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard started NFL draft weekend with two goals. He wanted to improve his defense, and he wanted to give second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson a stronger supporting cast. Ballard accomplished both by selecting the first defensive p Jets take CFL's top rookie Qwan'tez Stiggers in 5th round of NFL draft. He never played college ball 04/27/2024 09:01pm • FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Qwan'tez Stiggers thought his NFL dream ended nearly four years ago. After his father died in a car accident in September 2020, Stiggers dealt with depression and he dropped out of college. His focus was on improving his mental health and supporting his family. It was a Rams hope they drafted a new defensive core in post-Donald era with FSU teammates Verse, Fiske 04/27/2024 08:51pm • HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jared Verse was immediately handed a phone when he eluded Friday traffic and arrived at the opulent beach-adjacent home serving as the Los Angeles Rams' temporary headquarters for the NFL draft. The first-round pick from Florida State was told to talk to the Rams' seco Lions strengthen their pass defense by drafting two cornerbacks 04/27/2024 08:42pm • ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The NFL draft enabled the Detroit Lions to turn a potential weakness into a strength by selecting cornerbacks with their first two picks. The Lions traded up five spots in Thursday’s first round to select Terrion Arnold from Alabama and followed it up by taking Ennis Rak After passing on QBs in the draft, the Raiders will stick with Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell 04/27/2024 08:22pm • HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — When six quarterbacks went off the NFL draft board in the first 12 picks Thursday and Las Vegas hadn't traded up to become one of those clubs, it was clear the Raiders already had the QBs they plan to take into next season. Free agent signee Gardner Minshew and returning sta The Giants got a big-play threat in Malik Nabers. Now Daniel Jones needs to be ready for the season 04/27/2024 08:12pm • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants got a much-needed big-play wide receiver when they grabbed Malik Nabers early in the NFL draft, and now they have to hope quarterback Daniel Jones and his surgically repaired ACL are ready to deliver the ball when the season opens in September. The DC region well represented at NFL Draft. Here's what you need to know about each local selected 04/27/2024 08:08pm • This weekend, 257 athletes lived out the dream of hearing their name called at the NFL Draft, and the D.C. area was well represented. Three local players were selected in the first round alone, including Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick and prize of the draft. First round Caleb Willia Vikings CB Khyree Jackson has come a long way, from a deli counter to the 4th round in the NFL draft 04/27/2024 07:56pm • EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Every player in the NFL draft has a story. Khyree Jackson’s journey to the Minnesota Vikings might well warrant a screenplay one day, if the cornerback can establish himself in the league. The Vikings took Jackson in the fourth round on Saturday to kick off their slate of Marvin Harrison Jr. is a star in his own draft class as the Cardinals reload with 12 selections 04/27/2024 07:27pm • TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals hosted their two first-round picks at the team's facility for an introduction on Friday, and the No. 27 overall pick — former Missouri defensive lineman Darius Robinson — did the standard routine, thanking his family and the franchise for giving him a 2024 NFL Team-by-Team Draft 04/27/2024 07:18pm • April 25-April 27Arizona 1. (4) Marvin Harrison Jr., wr, Ohio State. 1. (27) Darius Robinson, de, Missouri. 2. (43) Max Melton, cb, Rutgers. 3. (66) Trey Benson, rb, Florida State. 3. (71) Isaiah Adams, g, Illinois. 3. (82) Tip Reiman, te, Illinois. 3. (90) Elijah Jones, cb, Boston College. 4. (104) Shedeur Sanders shines, new transfers step up in Colorado's spring game on rainy and cool day 04/27/2024 06:48pm • BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The rain and the cold couldn't dampen the demeanor of Deion Sanders. The cowboy hat-wearing coach of the Colorado Buffaloes was in a feel-good mood during the spring game Saturday at Folsom Field. Before the game, he awarded a scholarship to a hard-working running back. Befo Eagles GM Howie Roseman is confident in his early-round draft picks from Toledo, Houston Christian 04/27/2024 06:28pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Who needs to draft prospects from the Power Five to build a Super Bowl contender? The Philadelphia Eagles might soon find out after taking an unconventional approach in the NFL draft. General manager Howie Roseman used a first-round pick on Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell an Commanders get their QB in Jayden Daniels, fill several holes in the NFL draft 04/27/2024 06:10pm • Dan Quinn was pumped to know Jayden Daniels will soon be throwing passes for the Washington Commanders and “fired up” about the rest of the talent coming from the NFL draft. There's good reason for that. While this rookie class won't immediately transform Washington into a Super Bowl contende 2024 NFL Draft Selections 04/27/2024 05:52pm • Thursday, April 25FIRST ROUND 1. Chicago (from Carolina), Caleb Williams, qb, Southern Cal. 2. Washington, Jayden Daniels, qb, LSU. 3. New England, Drake Maye, qb, North Carolina. 4. Arizona, Marvin Harrison Jr., wr, Ohio State. 5. L.A. Chargers, Joe Alt, ot, Notre Dame. 6. N.Y. Giants, Malik Nabers