There's no doubt that the opening round of the 2017 NFL Draft contained some dramatic trades, surprise picks, and overall just an insane amount of intrigue. Read on to see our complete 2017 draft grades.
The atmosphere here was electric all night, and it was the ideal backdrop for Day 2 of the draft, which featured a ton of talented players.
ESPN has had a pretty rough week by just about any measure, and though positive ratings news probably isn't much solace for those who lost their jobs, the Worldwide Leader's NFL Draft broadcast did pick up some year-over-year gains.
From Thursday to Saturday, thousands gathered in Philadelphia for the annual NFL Draft.
Even though teams like the Packers and the Steelers pick toward the bottom of the draft nearly every year, they manage to pick outstanding players who help the team continue winning year after year. Not only will that player have a year under his belt and hopefully strengthen his team in the process, that team can also take someone they can have complete control over the following year.
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New Orleans added what might be the best cornerback in the draft with the 11th pick.
Outside of Johnson, the most controversial pick of the draft for the Browns was the selection of Brantley, who was recently involved in an altercation with a women, whom he reportedly knocked out and caused dental damage.
- The Philadelphia crowd was absolutely phenomenal on Thursday and Friday nights, proving the draft never should be held indoors again. Getting an additional first-round pick in 2018 was the icing on the cake of a strong Day One, and the pieces seem to be in place for the foundation of a competitive team.
Teams like the Patriots and Steelers have created a legacy by drafting smart and consistently making their teams better as a whole. The Seahawks, who had yet to pick after they traded out of the first round with the 49ers, finally did pick at No. 35 overall, taking Malik McDowell of Michigan State.
After the top 10, teams only drafted six offensive players in the rest of the first round. Tampa Bay has sent its franchise QB a message that it's ready to put the ball in his hands and go. Analysts Daniel Jeremiah and Charles Davis, former players Deion Sanders and Steve Smith Sr., former National Football League head coaches Steve Mariucci and Brian Billick, and former Super Bowl-champion National Football League general manager Charley Casserly cover the draft from every angle with expert analysis, along with hosts Melissa Stark, Chris Rose and Colleen Wolfe.
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