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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
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.
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.
BEST OF SUNDAY
AJ McCarron goes deep to Hakeem Butler for an 80-yard TD
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?
Top Headlines
- 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
- 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
- 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.
