In 2006, the Rams spent a third-round draft pick on defensive tackle Claude Wroten even though he had been arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute three months earlier. That turned out to be a mistake: Wroten was suspended four games for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy in 2007, then suspended for the…
Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams, who was selected 10th overall by the Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft, has been signed by the CFL's Toronto Argonauts.
The Minnesota Vikings did a lot to address their needs in the 2013 NFL draft. Minnesota stole the show on the first day with three first-round selections, all of which filled important needs. With the 23rd, 25th and 29th picks in Round...Show More Summary
It seems like yesterday that the Chicago Bears took a young, converted safety out of New Mexico with the ninth overall pick in the NFL draft. Debuting in 2000, Brian Urlacher spent 13 seasons in a Chicago uniform before retiring. In a great lineage of Bears players, we can finally start the debate of where Urlacher ranks in franchise history. Show More Summary
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with first-round pick Star Lotulelei. The former Utah defensive tackle was the No. 14 overall selection in April's NFL Draft.
Looking ahead to next year's NFL draft, the Kansas State Wildcats have some quality prospects worth mentioning on this year's squad. Head coach Bill Snyder produced three draft picks last April with linebacker Arthur Brown, wide receiver Chris Harper and fullback Braden Wilson. Show More Summary
Charles Woodson, the former fourth pick of the 1998 NFL draft has returned to the team that selected him, the Oakland Raiders. Woodson has been a free agent for months and is currently 36, turning 37 during the upcoming regular season. The details of his contract outline that he will receive a signing bonus of [...]
Alabama football produces top NFL draft picks year in and year out—some of which go on to have stellar careers at the next level. Three members of last year's national championship team were selected in Round 1 of this past draft—Dee Milliner, Chance Warmack and D.J. Show More Summary
Geno Smith, the New York Jets' second-round pick in the 2013 NFL draft, is a potential star and optimistically the future franchise quarterback of the team. Jets fans would no doubt love to see Smith be ready to go for Week 1 and be the starting quarterback right away. Show More Summary
The New England Patriots had quite a busy offseason between free agency and the 2013 NFL draft. Some fan favorites were let go, a few veteran leaders were brought in and somehow, the Pats ended up with seven draft picks. After a disappointing...Show More Summary
Widely considered to be the top prospect eligible for the 2014 NFL draft, South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is nearly flawless as a player. Matt Miller has likened Clowney to a defensive Andrew Luck, saying Clowney would have been his No. Show More Summary
That happy gentleman sipping on a cup there at right is Keenan Allen. He's living the high life right now, enjoying his status as a newly-minted NFL draft pick. Problem is, he's a draft pick of the San Diego Chargers... and that there...Show More Summary
The slowest NFL months of the year? May and June, probably.
It is hardly a secret that NFL teams cannot survive with poor quarterback play. After all, nearly every team in need of a quarterback this year found themselves picking in the top 10 picks of April's draft. Still, as desperate as teams...Show More Summary
The greatest athletes hail from the SEC. The 63 draft picks (more than twice any other conference) in the 2013 NFL draft certainly attest to that. So truth be told, selecting the All-SEC first and second team is quite fun, especially when you have athletes like Johnny Manziel, Todd Gurley, Jadeveon Clowney and C.J. Show More Summary
The Buffalo Bills nearly have their entire 2013 rookie NFL draft class under contract. Buffalo reached a four-year agreement with second-round pick and rookie receiver Robert Woods, a source tells ESPN.com's AFC East blog. Woods wasShow More Summary
Nick Saban has been the head coach for 111 NFL draft picks, and if you're a college football recruit on Alabama's radar, the Crimson Tide are going to let you know about that. The latest piece of recruiting material circling the web has no crude drawings, handwritten letters or references to "swag" found anywhere on it. Show More Summary
Free agent quarterback Vince Young is still looking for a team that will allow him to continue his NFL career, but the No. 3 overall pick of the 2006 NFL draft has crossed a major life achievement off his to-do list as he has graduated...Show More Summary
Last month the Cincinnati Bengals put together their fourth straight highly-touted draft class. And as a result, there is more competition than ever for one of the NFL’s up-and-coming teams. All of those new draft picks will naturally push incumbents for playing time. Show More Summary
It's that team of year, when hope springs eternal in the National Football League. Fans of all 32 NFL teams, from the reigning Super Bowl champs to the team with the first pick in last month's NFL draft, are brimming with optimism that this will be the year—that a successful season is just over the horizon. Show More Summary