51w ago / 10:32 PM EDT

Fautanu is a steal at No. 20 by Steelers

Connor Rogers, NBC Sports

Troy Fautanu is one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the draft. He can push to start at left guard and fill in at tackle if one of the veterans gets banged up. I think he’s a top 10 player in this class.

51w ago / 10:23 PM EDT

Jared Verse expected to have immediate impact in L.A.

Connor Rogers, NBC Sports

Verse, the Florida State product taken by the Rams at No. 19, is my top-ranked pass rusher; I love the heavyweight fighter hands that he throws at tackles.

51w ago / 10:21 PM EDT

Berry: Malik Nabers will be an ‘explosive threat’ with Giants 

Matthew Berry, NBC Sports

NBC Sports' analyst talks about why the Giants could end up with a game-changing wide receiver in LSU's Nabers.

51w ago / 10:17 PM EDT

Vikings pick Dallas Turner says he’s ‘blessed’ after trade and pick

The Minnesota Vikings made a trade to select Alabama linebacker and edge rusher Dallas Turner, leaving him visibly impressed.

“It means a lot,” Turner said on the NFL Network after the Vikings chose him with the 17th pick. Turner met with the Vikings and said he liked the team and its personnel.

“I’m lost for words because I’m a Minnesota Viking,” he said. “I’m just blessed and thankful to be here.”

51w ago / 10:17 PM EDT

What Amarius Mims brings to Cincy

Connor Rogers, NBC Sports

Mims, taken No. 18, played right tackle for Georgia, but he also practiced on the left side. He’s nearly impossible to get around or through with his size and length in pass protection.

51w ago / 10:11 PM EDT

Trade details for Vikings-Jaguars deal, per ESPN

Vikings get:

2024 1st-round pick (No. 17)

Jaguars get:

2024 1st-round pick (No. 23)

2024 5th-round pick

2025 3rd-round pick

2025 4th-round pick

51w ago / 10:07 PM EDT

Vikings make move for Alabama's Dallas Turner

Connor Rogers, NBC Sports

Turner was extremely productive in college just because he's a great athlete with length. If he varies his pass rush plan, look out.

51w ago / 10:06 PM EDT

Vikings trade up to No. 17

The Jaguars dealt their pick to Minnesota. It's unclear what the deal was for right now.

51w ago / 10:05 PM EDT

Colts pick Laiatu Latu credits ‘power of the mind’ in going from injury to draft

Onstage in Detroit, Indianapolis Colts pick Laiatu Latu took a step back and put his hand to his mouth when he was shown his name on the back of a jersey.

Four years ago, after a neck injury, he was told he might have to medically retire from football.

“I told all the other doctors that told me otherwise that I’ll be at this point in time playing football again,” Latu told Kaylee Hartung on the NFL Network after he was selected with the 15th pick as the first defensive player taken.

“I knew it, I manifested it. The power of the mind is something crazy,” said Latu, a defensive end and edge rusher from UCLA. “And you’ve just got to take it, trust in yourself, trust in the Lord. I mean, he’s got a plan for each and every one of us.”

51w ago / 10:04 PM EDT

Byron Murphy a huge get for Seahawks at No. 16

Connor Rogers, NBC Sports

Murphy’s ability to get off the ball and shoot gaps gives interior blockers a lot of trouble.