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Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon makes a catch during a drill at Washington's NFL football Pro Day, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Late-picking Bengals may look to draft for defensive depth

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 22, 2022 08:14 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill (30) plays during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Northwestern on Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Kansas City Chiefs lost Charvarius Ward in free agency and could use someone with enough versatility to cover the slot. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Chiefs have options with 2 first-round picks, 12 in all

By Dave Skretta Apr. 22, 2022 07:56 PM EDT

Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's football pro day Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Lions likely looking for help on defense with No. 2 pick

By Larry Lage Apr. 22, 2022 06:59 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota participates in an offseason conditioning program at the Atlanta Falcons practice facility Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
2023 QB class may influence Falcons' direction in NFL draft

By Charles Odum Apr. 22, 2022 05:47 PM EDT

FILE - Northern Iowa offensive lineman Trevor Penning runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Offensive lineman Trevor Penning of Northern Iowa and receiver Christian Watson of North Dakota State, two FCS schools, could be first-rounders in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
In the trenches: Chargers may focus on lines in early rounds

By Joe Reedy Apr. 22, 2022 05:29 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Two decades have passed since the Green Bay Packers last drafted a wide receiver in the first round. The Packers have two chances and plenty of reasons to stop that trend this year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Draft gives Packers opportunity to restock receiving group

By Steve Megargee Apr. 22, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Dallas Cowboys could be looking at their offensive line with their first pick in the NFL draft at No. 24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Barring another draft surprise, Cowboys could start with OL

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 22, 2022 03:47 PM EDT

Wide receiver Chris Olave runs a football drill during Ohio State Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Wentz trade gives Commanders options with 11th pick in draft

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 22, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson, center, is flanked by coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, and general manager George Paton after a news conference March 16, 2022, in Englewood, Colo. Hackett said there's never “too high of a price on anybody that’s great" — especially when it comes to quarterbacks. Denver had been dealing with a revolving door of mediocrity at the most important position ever since Peyton Manning retired seven years ago but now has Wilson in place. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Record 8 teams head into NFL draft without 1st-round pick

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. This year's draft season featured the return of comparison shopping and face-to-face contact with college prospects a year after the NFL scouting combine was scuttled by the pandemic. Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh all skipped this year's return engagement in which 324 players showed off some combination of their their athleticism, fitness, skill, speed, quickness, strength and savvy for scouts, coaches and general managers who were in attendance. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Most teams welcomed combine's comeback but some snubbed it

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 20, 2022 12:35 PM EDT

FILE - Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against Ohio State during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. About the only certainty in the confounding 2021 NFL draft is Trevor Lawrence going to the Jaguars with the first overall pick Thursday night in Cleveland. This year's NFL draft is like none other because teams weren't able to meet face-to-face with the pool of prospects outside the lucky few who got to play in the Senior Bowl after a season that was marked by opt outs and cancellations. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Unorthodox offseason means unusual, unpredictable NFL draft

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 25, 2021 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) catches a pass for a touchdown as Auburn defensive back Roger McCreary (17) and linebacker Cameron Latu (20) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. This year’s NFL draft features a superb group of wide receivers, including Ruggs, who are expected to make immediate impacts in the NFL. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Deep receiver class faces high hopes for immediate impact

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 19, 2020 06:07 PM EDT

Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
NFL following NBA's lead in blurring traditional positions

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 18, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Packers would love to give quarterback Aaron Rodgers more weapons as they attempt to make at least one more Super Bowl run with the 36-year-old, two-time MVP. That doesn’t necessarily mean you should pencil in a receiver to Green Bay with the 30th overall pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Draft's WR depth may help Packers give Rodgers more weapons

By Steve Megargee Apr. 16, 2020 01:19 PM EDT