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Simmons is a rare athlete with elite versatility who can impact games in coverage, as a blitzer and in run support.

Disgruntled Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue goaded minority owner Tony Khan into a Twitter exchange Monday in hopes of escalating his public trade demand. Khan, the team’s senior vice president of football administration and technology and the son of majority owner Shad Khan, eventually told Ngakoue to ”show me the compensation. Ngakoue has been vocal about his displeasure with the franchise since the end of last season and has repeatedly said his time in Jacksonville is done.

“Someone will have a problem. There’s too many teams [and] too many picks to not have something happen,” said one NFL GM about the virtual draft.

Mike Curtis was known for his intensity and once laid out a fan who ran onto the field.

Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts were teammates at Alabama. But in the list of 22 prospects who combine effort, attitude and performance, there was only room for one.

Cheyenne O’Grady is one of a few Arkansas players who could hear their name called in April. Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports Sign up for an annual HawgBeat subscription and get $50 for Arkansas gear on the Rivals Fan Shop ––> detailsCollege Students, get a year of HawgBeat coverage for just $11.

(Stats Perform) – The Miami Dolphins have gone five straight years and seven of the last eight without picking an FCS player in the NFL Draft.

Like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, among others, before him, Truman did not possess a college degree. In perhaps that same vein, the NFL is dominated by fourth-to-seventh round picks, similar to college football having the bulk of its players comprised of athletes who were ranked with three or less stars. Among the better ones under current Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly have been defensive end Romeo Okwara and safety Matthias Farley following the 2015 campaign.

The past 20 years have seen plenty of NFL draft booms and busts. Now it’s your turn to vote for each team’s best and worst picks since 2000.

Lamb is an explosive producer with outstanding body control and ball skills, even if he lacks elite speed and can fine-tune his approach.

And just like in 2017, I only need one answer and one team.

Rams are counting on Josh Reynolds to replace the production of Brandin Cooks, who was traded to the Texans.

What NFL teams from the West divisions in the NFC and AFC might be seeking in the NFL draft, to be held April 23-25.

The two biggest losses in free agency for the Dallas Cowboys were at cornerback and defensive end, so it’s reasonable to list those as the club’s top two priorities going into the draft. Dallas is back in the first-round business with the 17th overall pick after sitting out opening night a year ago because of the 2018 midseason trade for receiver Amari Cooper, who recently signed a $100 million, five-year contract. The possibilities include Florida cornerback CJ Henderson and LSU edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson.

With most in-person pro days and meetings canceled, fringe prospects like James Madison WR Brandon Polk have to get creative to capture the attention of NFL teams.

The 1998 NFL draft class was loaded with talent. The Chargers botched it in every way possible, starting with Ryan Leaf, and ended up with nothing but a backup tight end.

NFL Draft-a-thon test

The NFL will hold a practice remote draft Monday, three days before the real thing is done in the same way. Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn on Friday did not provide details on the proceedings. Commissioner Roger Goodell ordered all team facilities closed in March, and later required club personnel to conduct the draft from their homes.

Whether it’s publicly or privately, the tune of the new Browns order hasn’t changed about Odell Beckham Jr. — he’s not going anywhere.

Eight years ago, Azur Kamara was living in west Africa and could hardly conceive of American life, much less football. Now, he’s on the verge of the NFL.

Football analyst Liz Loza delivers the next episode of her Rookie Snapshot series, wrapping up the running backs with LSU Tiger, Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

What will NFC teams do in the NFL Draft? Liz Loza and Matt Harmon discuss the conference’s plans and much more in the latest fantasy football podcast.

What TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney lacks in size he makes up for in athleticism and confidence. Will it be enough to succeed in the NFL?

Broncos linebacker Von Miller has tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the second known player in the league to have done so.

The Rams say they’re going to pay their two former players.

Bill O’Brien is still defending the DeAndre Hopkins trade.

The Patriots grabbing Tom Brady at No. 199 is still incredible.

Becton has rare, generational combination of size and athleticism, but there are some elements of his game that need cleaning up.

Brandon Beane is OK with sitting out the first round of the NFL draft. Should the Bills general manager become bored Thursday night, Beane’s certain he can find something entertaining to occupy his time. ”I’m going to play some videos of Stefon Diggs when 22 comes up,” he said during a conference call this month.

With virtual workouts practices possibly replacing real ones due to the coronavirus, this year’s rookies may struggle to acclimate to the pro game.