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Three-round NFL mock draft: Kiper and McShay play GM and alternate picks
Three rounds, 105 picks and what our NFL draft analysts would do if they were running each franchise.
Why the Patriots should trade up for Trey Lance over Mac Jones
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READING THE SIGNS
Which QB are the 49ers eyeing at No. 3? Follow the clues
Based on what Kyle Shanahan has said, a look at how Justin Fields, Mac Jones or Trey Lance would fit.
Tannenbaum: 49ers not unanimous on whom to take with 3rd pick
BEST OF NFL NATION
From Austin Powers to 'The Longest Yard': Reliving Ravens' epic 1996 NFL draft
This is the story of a legendary draft that put the newly minted Ravens on a historic path of success, told by those who were there.
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Ex-NFL player Phillip Adams shot six people. It's still a mystery why
On April 7, former NFL player Phillip Adams shot and killed six people, including two children, in his hometown of Rock Hill, South Carolina, before killing himself. Why? Nobody can say for sure. But here's what we know.
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The ugly numbers behind second contracts for first-round picks: The odds are against your guy
Recent history tells us that first-round quarterbacks have a small chance of making it to a second contract with the team that drafts them.
ALEX SMITH RETIRES
Alex Smith's NFL career defined by his impact and overcoming obstacles
The 2005 No. 1 overall pick was cut, traded, injured and benched over his 16 seasons. He handled it all like a pro, earning respect at every stop.
Smith had NFL opportunity, but knew it was time to retire
NFL DRAFT
APRIL 29-MAY 1
Kiper: 14 prospects I like more than most, plus projections on where they'll be picked
These aren't the top-ranked prospects in the 2021 class, but instead Mel Kiper's list of guys he admires most, from quarterback to safety.
Mac Jones underrated? What the numbers say about whether he's worth top-five pick
He had one of the best statistical seasons in college history. Does that matter in the NFL?
This is where NFL quarterbacks come from
FAMILY AFFAIR
‘All this talent in one family’: The magical connection between Chase and Trevor Lawrence
The presumptive top NFL draft pick and his artist brother inspire and challenge each other daily, a relationship that has sharpened the QB's unique worldview.
Top Headlines
- Jury: Chauvin guilty of George Floyd murder
- Raiders face backlash for 'I can breathe' tweet
- Bills GM confident of Allen deal, but 'no rush'
- Steelers give Tomlin 3-year contract extension
- NFL, PA approve first position-specific helmet
- Reed retiring from NFL over concussion issues
- Kiper: My 14 favorite 2021 prospects
ESPN Daily Podcast
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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.
Who needs a QB now? (ESPN+)
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NFL mock draft 2021: Mel Kiper's new two-round predictions for top 64 picks, including two trades, six QBs and needs filled
Mel Kiper Jr. projects the top 64 picks of the NFL draft, finding the best team fits for prospects.
Do you believe in Trey Lance?
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NFL Draft 2021: Who is Trey Lance, the draft's most mysterious prospect?
Trey Lance presents an impossible dilemma for NFL scouts: total domination in a small sample. But it's not likely to worry Lance, who's been underexposed -- or counted out -- for years.
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The best of 'NFL Films Presents,' now on ESPN+
Explore the history of the league with over 80 archived episodes from the extensive NFL Films library.
