The NFL Draft kicked off in Detroit with a bang, as the first round recently concluded with some surprising picks and notable selections. The draft saw a historic tying record of six quarterbacks taken in the first 12 selections, showing the high demand for talent at that position.
Offensive players dominated the first round, with 23 being selected compared to just nine defensive players. Some of the winners of the first round included quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Daniel Jones, as well as the Philadelphia Eagles and LSU wideouts.
However, not everyone came out of the first round feeling like a winner. Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders were among the losers, with the Raiders missing out on some top quarterback prospects. Zach Wilson and defensive backs also found themselves on the losing side, along with the Buffalo Bills.
Some notable selections and surprises from the first round included Marvin Harrison Jr. going to the Cardinals, the Eagles snagging Quinyon Mitchell without needing to trade up, and the Raiders missing out on key picks.
Buffalo’s decisions to pass up on key selections and trade back were seen as head-scratchers by many, with some questioning the potential damage to their roster. It will be interesting to see how these draft picks pan out as the season progresses. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for more NFL draft coverage.
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