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Northwestern tackle Rashawn Slater greets fans after he was chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 13th pick in the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Chargers continue rebuilding offensive line through draft

By Joe Reedy May. 01, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Florida State defensive back Asante Samuel Jr. (26) tries to intercept a pass intended for North Carolina State wide receiver Tabari Hines (5) during an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Samuel in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Chargers take CB Asante Samuel Jr. in second round

By Joe Reedy Apr. 30, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

FILE - BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) celebrates an overtime win against Tennessee with fans in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Jets draft BYU QB Wilson, trade up to take USC G Vera-Tucker

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 29, 2021 08:38 PM EDT

Caleb Followill looks at a Beatles display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. Rockers Kings of Leon tour a new digital exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the NFT (cryptocurrency) launching before the rock band plays at the NFL draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kings of Leon tour Rock Hall, NFT exhibit before draft gig

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 file photo, Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception for a touchdown against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark. Daniel Jeremiah noted that Georgia teammates Tyson Campbell and Eric Stokes plus Florida State’s Asante Samuel Jr. as cornerbacks who could still be available early in the second round. The Packers could use some cornerback help and also would like to boost their depth on both sides of the line of scrimmage. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Georgia at Arkansas 9/26/2020

Apr. 23, 2021 03:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 file photo, Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception for a touchdown against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark. Daniel Jeremiah noted that Georgia teammates Tyson Campbell and Eric Stokes plus Florida State’s Asante Samuel Jr. as cornerbacks who could still be available early in the second round. The Packers could use some cornerback help and also would like to boost their depth on both sides of the line of scrimmage. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Packers GM Gutekunst's background shows he's willing to deal

By Steve Megargee Apr. 23, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, in this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, file photo. The New York Jets head into the NFL draft needing a quarterback and they hope to find the face of the franchise who can develop into a star and lead them to sustained success. General manager Joe Douglas knows the spotlight will be on him and whomever he selects since it will likely be a career-defining choice for him and franchise-shaping decision for the Jets. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Jets hope to end search for franchise QB with No. 2 pick

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 23, 2021 02:48 PM EDT

Super Bowl champ Bucs aim to bolster depth in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:21 PM EDT
32. TAMPA BAY BUCCANNERS (15-5) LAST SEASON: Talk about peaking at the right time. Everything fell into place down the stretch for Tom...

NFL draft: Breaking down top defensive players available

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 22, 2021 01:01 PM EDT
Top defensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 29 to May 1 (x-early entrant; y-did not play in 2020, opt out). ___ ...

History suggests Packers may try to move out of No. 29 spot

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
No. 29 GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) LAST SEASON: The Packers followed up a 13-3 regular season with an NFC championship game loss for a second...

Bills could use pass-rushing boost entering NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:41 PM EDT
30. BUFFALO BILLS (15-6) LAST SEASON: Josh Allen’s breakthrough season, complemented by the addition of receiver Stefon Diggs, propelled...

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Patriots still chasing playoffs coming off dominant win

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 07, 2020 06:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Georgia tailback Elijah Holyfield (13) drives past Georgia Tech defensive back Ajani Kerr (38) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Athens Ga. Holyfield says it wasn't an easy decision to leave Georgia after his junior season. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, FIle)
Georgia Tech at Georgia 11/24/2018

Apr. 22, 2019 12:23 PM EDT

New England Patriots' Stephon Gilmore speaks with members of the media during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Gilmore has quietly made major noise in Pats' Super Bowl run

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 31, 2019 05:01 PM EST