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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
ZEKE RETURNS TO DALLAS
How might the Cowboys use Ezekiel Elliott in 2024?
After spending last season in New England, Elliott is expected to return to Dallas for 2024.
Kiper disappointed that Cowboys didn't draft a running back
REFLECTIONS ON THE DRAFT
Post-NFL draft questions for all 32 teams: Can Jets protect Aaron Rodgers? How soon will rookie QBs play?
The 2024 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.
What surprised execs about the draft's 14-pick offensive flurry ... and what didn't
The first round had a lot to do with quarterback value, but insiders see an anomaly more than a trend.
OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR?
Dan Orlovsky makes a bold claim about J.J. McCarthy
NFL NATION
Rams hope they drafted the right 'unit' to replace Aaron Donald
The Rams used four of their first six 2024 NFL draft picks to shore up their defensive line.
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.
ANDSCAPE
Michael Penix Jr. could be Atlanta's next Black QB hope, or another Falcons blunder
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.
BEST OF SUNDAY
AJ McCarron goes deep to Hakeem Butler for an 80-yard TD
Top Headlines
- Sources: Elliott, Cowboys reunite on 1-year deal
- Patriots, DT Barmore agree to 4-year extension
- Vet WR Landry to join Jags rookies for camp look
- Texans WR Dell has minor wound from shooting
- Former Jets OT Becton to join Eagles, agents say
- 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
- Judging NFL draft overreactions
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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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