Six quarterbacks were selected in the top 12
With six quarterbacks selected in the first 12 and defenders only at the end, the first round of the NFL Draft was held this Thursday (26th), in Detroit. The big story of the event was the Atlanta Falcons’ contestable pick and the focus on offensive players in the first 14 picks. SEE WHAT IT WAS LIKE:
CALEB WILLIAMS IN THE BEARS
In the first overall pick, it’s no surprise that the Chicago Bears selected Caleb Williams. The quarterback from the University of South Carolina arrives in the Illinois franchise to solve a long-standing problem and restore hope to the Bears fans, who have been suffering for some time. In addition to the QB, the Chicago team is counting on Roma Odunze, receiver.
THE NEW TOM BRADY?
The New England Patriots selected Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the draft. The Boston team has not yet found a successor after the departure of Tom Brady and has seen Cam Newton and Mac Jones unable to perform with the team’s jersey. After selling Mac to the Jaguars, the Pats bet on Maye to rebuild the franchise.
WHAT DID YOU DO, ATLANTA FALCONS?
In one of the most controversial picks, the Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. from the University of Washington. The choice was highly criticized, as the Georgia franchise signed Kirk Cousins in free agency. Fans expected an offensive or defensive lineman, but the Falcons negatively surprised their fans.
ATTACKING PLAYERS AT THE TOP AND DEFENSE PLAYERS AT THE END
One of the big stories of the first round was the decline of defensemen on the draft board. The first 14 picks were offensive players only, with six quarterbacks, four tackles and four receivers. At the 15th overall pick, a defenseman was selected, with EDGE Laiatu Latu going to the Indianapolis Colts.
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