There is more gossip flying around Nashville and War Rooms around the NFL than at the high school prom. At this point, no one really knows what will happen, but in just a few hours, it will begin.
Draft Coverage:
Round 1: Tonight, April 25th – 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central on NFL Network, ESPN and ABC
Rounds 2-3: Tomorrow, April 26th – 7 PM Eastern/6 PM Central on NFL Network, ESPN and ABC
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 27th – 12 Noon Eastern/11 AM Central on NFL Network, ESPN and ABC
Now, the NFL has a history of rumors or tweets or videos that come out on Draft Day. Here are a couple examples:
- 2018 – Josh Allen, Wyoming, QB had racist tweets come out in the morning of the Draft – still drafted in the Top 10.
- 2016 – Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss, OT had a video of him smoking marijuana in a gas mask from 3 years prior be released across all social media outlets just minutes before the Draft. He was projected in the Top 3 and feel to #13.
Key Changes
Seattle traded DE Frank Clark to Kansas City earlier this week, and as such Seattle receives Kansas City’s 29th pick in the Draft – giving them 2 picks in the 20s.
Montez Sweat, Miss State, EDGE rusher got a 2nd opinion on his heart condition that was identified at the NFL Combine. He is just fine, apparently, so he is back in the Top 15.
Rashan Gary, Michigan, EDGE rusher has a reported partially torn labrum (shoulder) that he played through in 2018. That will certainly affect his draft stock.
I’m sure there will be a lot more movement – trade talks, etc. as the NFL has crafted a reality show about of the Draft each year. Plus, with the venue changing every year, the fans become a huge part of the experience. Nashville has a great time to shine as Chicago, Philly and Dallas have in the past (Vegas next year).
NFL Draft Props
And of course, you can bet on the NFL Draft. I mean there is no game being played, but you can still speculate on players and where they will be drafted. The following lines are courtesy of Betonline:
Top Players At Draft Position
- 1st Pick in the Draft: – 500 Kyler Murray, +400 Nick Bosa, +500 Quinnen Williams, +5000 Josh Allen
- Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State, QB – Selected 10th or Earlier – Yes -290/No +190
- 1st WR Taken in the Draft (and this has moved): Marquise Brown -200, DK Metcalf +175, AJ Brown +600
Silly Props:
- First Hug from Overall #1 Pick: His Mom -180/Field +140
- Overall #1 Pick to Cry Before Goodell Greeting: No -1500/Yes +600
Schools/Position Props:
- 1st Round Alabama Players Selected – Over 3 Players -140/Under 3 Players +100
- Defensive Players Selected in Round 1: Over 17.5 Players -160/Under 17.5 +120
- Quarterbacks Selected in Round 1: Over 3.5 QBs -500/Under 3.5 +300
Here is my updated Consensus Mock as of 2:15 PM Central
| Wegs Predictions | ||
| 1 | AZ | Kyler Murray, OU, QB |
| 2 | SF | Nick Bosa, OSU, EDGE |
| 3 | NYJ | Josh Allen, Kentucky, EDGE |
| 4 | OAK | Quinnen Williams, Bama, DT |
| 5 | TB | Devin White, LSU, LB |
| 6 | NYG | Ed Oliver, Houston, DT |
| 7 | JAC | Jonah Williams, Bama, G/C |
| 8 | DET | TJ Hockenson, Iowa, TE |
| 9 | BUF | Andre Dillard, Wash State, OT |
| 10 | DEN | Devin Bush, Michigan, LB |
| 11 | CIN | Jawaan Taylor, Florida, OT |
| 12 | GB | Brian Burns, FSU, EDGE |
| 13 | MIA | Christian Wilkins, Clemson, DT |
| 14 | ATL | Cody Ford, OU, G/C |
| 15 | WAS | Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State, QB |
| 16 | CAR | Montez Sweat, Miss State, EDGE |
| 17 | NYG | Daniel Jones, Duke, QB |
| 18 | MIN | Garrett Bradbury, NC State, G/C |
| 19 | TEN | Clelin Ferrell, Clemson, EDGE |
| 20 | PIT | Byron Murphy, Washington, CB |
| 21 | SEA | Rashan Gary, Michigan, EDGE |
| 22 | BAL | Marquise Brown, OU, WR |
| 23 | HOU | Greedy Williams, LSU, CB |
| 24 | OAK | Josh Jacobs, Bama, RB |
| 25 | PHI | Dexter Lawrence, Clemson, DT |
| 26 | IND | Jeffery Simmons, Miss State, DT |
| 27 | OAK | Johnathan Abram, Miss State, S |
| 28 | LAC | DK Metcalf, Ole Miss, WR |
| 29 | SEA | Drew Lock, Missouri, QB |
| 30 | GB | Noah Fant, Iowa, TE |
| 31 | LAR | Chris Lindstrom, BC, G/C |
| 32 | NE | Jerry Tillery, ND, DT |
Let the Draft begin. Have fun with it!
Wegs