Drew Allar had strong sophomore and junior seasons at Penn State. His senior season cost him.Allar played in only six games due to a broken ankle, and didnt do enough to impress NFL scouts into moving him up draft boards.Allar still ended up in a decent spot. He went to the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 12th pick of the third round, 76th overall. The Steelers will probably get Aaron Rodgers signed at some point this offseason to start in 2026, but as he enters his age-43 season, he could retire after any season. Whether that answer is Allar remains to be seen. He needs plenty of development to get to the point where he could be trusted as a starter. But the Steelers did use a valuable pick on him. The Steelers will need someone to step in when Rodgers is done. Pittsburgh just drafted Will Howard in the sixth round last year and have talked him up this offseason, though theyre clearly not sold there to use a pick on Allar, who is a project with some positive traits. Follow the NFL Draft live with breaking news, pick-by-pick grades, analysisDrew Allar's final season at Penn State ended with an ankle injury. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)Isaiah Vazquez via Getty ImagesAllar has NFL size and a good arm, and showed some athleticism at Penn State as well. The problem has been consistency and accuracy. That was an issue coming into last season and he didnt show enough improvement in those areas during his final six games in college.The good news as Allar heads into the NFL is he has the physical tools to last for a while in the league. He has plenty of work to do to refine his game, but he wont have the same pressure to develop quickly that he would have had as a higher pick.Allar isnt the first toolsy quarterback that has been drafted, with the hope that he develops his game to match his arm strength and size. He should be given some time to do that in Pittsburgh.

The Baltimore Ravens have been chosen to play the Dallas Cowboys in the NFLs inaugural game in Rio de Janeiro this season, the league announced Friday night during the draft. The Sept. 27 game will be played at Maracan Stadium. CBS and Paramount+ will air the late afternoon game. "We are honored to be chosen for the NFLs first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil," Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a release. "The international expansion of our great game has been remarkable. South America is home to some of the worlds most passionate sports fans, including our Ravens Flock in Brazil. We look forward to playing in the iconic Maracan Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys, as our league continues to engage with fans across the globe." The Cowboys had previously been announced as one of the participants in the game. "Playing in the legendary Maracan Stadium against the Ravens in front of such a passionate and growing fan base on a global stage will be very special for our team, our entire Cowboys organization and the millions watching back home and around the world," said Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones. The NFL previously made a multi-year commitment to bring at least three regular-season games to Rio de Janeiro over the next five years. The NFL has previously played two games in Brazil Packers-Eagles in 2024 and Chiefs-Chargers in 2025 at So Paulo's Corinthians Arena but this will be the first in Rio. The 2026 Rio game is part of a record nine international contests to be played during the upcoming season, across four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums. The others include three games in London (two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and one at Wembley Stadium), and one each at Madrid's Bernabu Stadium, Melbourne's Cricket Ground, Mexico City's Estadio Banorte, Munich's FC Bayern Munich Stadium and Paris' Stade de France. Reporting by The Associated Press.

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Following their selection of Avieon Terrell earlier in the night to bolster the secondary, the Falcons opted to enhance their offense in the Third Round of the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting wide receiver Zachariah Branch out of the University of Georgia.Branch fell in comparison to where the consensus boards had him ranked, and the Falcons were more than happy to end his skid and to scoop him up at pick 79 to improve their wide receiver room.Pick is in: #Falcons have selected Georgia WR Zachariah Branch, per sources. pic.twitter.com/bVpxNkC1wq Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 25, 2026Running a 4.35 40-time at the combine Branch, who was also a track star in addition to football, is someone who can absolutely take the top off of a defense and figures to be a perfect compliment to a Falcons offense that just hasnt had that speed threat in a long time. Combined with his agility and ability to cut on a dime, hes always going to be someone who can make a play at any moment on the field.The lateral quickness and burst will make the new Falcon a dangerous option in the open field, though there are some size concerns at a height of 59 and sub-180 pound weight. Despite the smaller stature, he has never shyd away from contact and has the bravery of making contested catches in the middle of the field.Branch had 811 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 2025 for the Georgia Bulldogs, a breakout after transferring from USC where he had half the number of scores and about as many receiving yards in the first two years of his collegiate career combined. He also has experience as a punt returner and can give the Falcons some real special teams juice.Overall, the Falcons have come out of Day 2 with two immense value selections in Terrell and Branch, and quite frankly, it wouldnt have been a reach for the Birds to have selected Branch at pick 48 either. Filling two big positions of need, Ian Cunningham has started his first ever draft as Falcons GM with a bang.

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Topps captured the first autograph of the top picks from Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. It all took 90 seconds. From the time a player was drafted and met commissioner Roger Goodell, a card was created with that moment and ready for the top prospects to sign. The exception to this process was Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza, whose moment was captured from his home in South Florida. These cards with the transcription "My 1st NFL auto!" will be one of one. Fernando Mendoza David Bailey Jeremiyah Love Carnell Tate Arvell Reese Sonny Styles Jordyn Tyson Ty Simpson Rueben Bain Jr.

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May 10, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Wyatt Milum (64) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Miller Electric Center. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images | Travis Register-Imagn ImagesThe Jacksonville Jaguars are heading into the 2026 NFL Draft without a first-round pick after the Travis Hunter trade last year, but that doesnt mean theyre devoid of capital.Jacksonville holds 11 draft picks heading into the weekend, including three third-rounders, thanks to a smart draft day trade they made last offseason.With the Detroit Lions targeting wide receiver Isaac Teslaa in the third round, the Jaguars moved back 30 spots and acquired a pair of future draft picks in return.With the 2026 NFL Draft upon us, lets revisit the 2025 trade and see how things fare after one year.Original terms for the 2025 NFL Draft trade between the Jaguars and LionsDetroit Lions receive: 2025 third-round pick (No. 72 overall), 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 182 overall), 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 205 overall)Jacksonville Jaguars receive: 2025 third-round pick (No. 102 overall), 2026 third-round pick (No. 81 overall), 2026 third-round pick (No. 100 overall)Who did the Jaguars take with their picks from the Isaac TeSlaa trade?Jacksonville traded up after acquiring the No. 102 pick. They moved up 13 spots to take guard Wyatt Milum, sending a fifth-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings, while receiving a seventh-round pick as well in the deal.In the 2026 NFL Draft, they have the 81st and 100th overall picks. We will update when they are used.How did Wyatt Milum perform for the Jaguars in 2025?Milum was called upon in primarily a reserve role as a rookie after dealing with injuries to start the year. He played in 10 games, seeing only 96 offensive snaps, which sometimes came in jumbo packages with an extra offensive lineman.Hes slated to be a reserve again in 2026.Who did the Detroit Lions take with the picks from the Isaac TeSlaa trade?The Lions traded up for Isaac TeSlaa, taking him with the No. 72 pick. They then used the No. 182 pick in a later trade, moving up 11 spots with the New England Patriots to take guard Miles Frazier. Detroit sent back an extra seventh-round pick in that second trade.They have the 213th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, too. We will update when the pick is used. How did Isaac TeSlaa perform in his rookie season?TeSlaa ended up being Detroits No. 4 receiver as a rookie behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Kalif Raymond. He had a couple of highlight-reel catches, finishing the year with 16 catches for 239 yards and six touchdowns.The red zone and deep threat capabilities were both keys to why Detroit took him at No. 72, and they were both seen in flashes during TeSlaas rookie year. Hes now slated to be the No. 3 receiver in 2026.How did the Jaguars fare in their 2025 NFL Draft trade?While we havent seen much of an impact from Milum yet, from a value perspective, the Jaguars knocked this one out of the park.They received two additional third-round picks in return, which will be crucial for them this weekend, as they have plenty of ammunition to move up in the draft.For a draft day deal, without grading the actual draft picks yet, this one seems pretty good from Jacksonvilles perspective, setting them up well in the 2026 NFL Draft.