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Kiper's first-round winners and perplexing picks: The Pats got their guy, but a few teams reached
The Patriots stood pat for their quarterback, while the Bears mortgaged their future. Here are the picks Kiper liked and didn't like.
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BREAKING DOWN THE PICKS
2021 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick
Will you be happy with Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville? Our NFL Nation reporters analyze how all the top picks fit their teams.
MUST-SEE DRAFT MOMENTS
Jaylen Waddle hilariously avoids family after being drafted No. 6 overall
Falcons' Kyle Pitts selection prompts rant from Treavor Scales
RODGERS WANTS OUT OF GREEN BAY
Packers GM: 'We're not gonna trade Aaron Rodgers'
What do the Packers do now that Rodgers wants out?
Green Bay might have another uncomfortable QB transition -- and perhaps sooner than it thought.
FANTASY FOOTBALL
NFL draft: First-round fantasy football reactions
Mike Clay breaks down each notable rookie's fantasy potential.
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Stephen A. feeling 'sick' the Cowboys drafted Micah Parsons
Parsons leaps into Goodell's arms after being selected by Cowboys
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Who dressed the best? Prospects were red carpet ready
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Draft reunites Alabama and LSU stars
Reunited and it feels so good. The top 10 picks saw multiple WRs link up with their college QBs.
LOWE'S 10 THINGS
Limitless flair from Nikola Jokic, Beef Stew and a plea for bully ball
Let's spotlight balletic majesty from Nikola Jokic, the rise of Beef Stew and bigs refusing to bully.
Top Headlines
- GM: Pack 'committed' to Rodgers, not trading him
- Bears 'execute' plan, draft QB Fields after trade
- Pats get Bama's Jones; Belichick: 'Cam's our QB'
- Jags take ex-Clemson stars Lawrence, Etienne
- Rockets' Porter Jr., 20, 4th youngest to score 50
- Bama has six 1st-rounders, ties '04 Miami record
- Kerr laments some missing fundamentals in NBA
- Niners take QB Lance but want Jimmy G to stay
- Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board
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Trey Lance breaks into tears after being selected No. 3 in NFL draft
NDSU quarterback Trey Lance is in tears of joy after he is selected No. 3 by the 49ers in the NFL draft.
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
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How fan reaction, revolt helped end English clubs' breakaway
From online anger to protests at grounds, fans' feelings about the breakaway were made loud and clear. What got them so upset, and what does their success in stopping it mean for the future?
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