The NFL draft started Thursday and will continue through Saturday. The league will select players with the first pick of each round. During the three days, in-venue fan engagement moments like team roll calls and t-shirt tosses will keep the energy high, while special guest appearances from NFL stars are sure to add to the excitement.
Despite some injury concerns, there are plenty of intriguing prospects to target in this range. Javonte Williams is a veteran lottery ticket who could make waves as a Cowboys lead back, while fifth-round rookie Jaydon Blue offers a solid late flier as well. This is also a great range to take a shot at a backup RB with upside, as many of the more reliable options are gone and efficiency is key for this position.
Why they picked him: The Bears leaned heavily on 12 personnel (1 RB, 2 WR, 2 TE) last year, and the team’s top receiver, Sam LaPorta, finished the season as a PPR RB9. Loveland is expected to handle a significant workload in his rookie campaign and should have enough speed (reported 4.48 40) and route running to thrive.
The Falcons have had one of the worst pass rushes in recent years, and Pearce is a potential game-changer who could provide much-needed juice to their front. He was among the top pass rushers in college football last season, recording 17 sacks and showing impressive speed and technique at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds.