NFL DRAFT

USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg breaks down the latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

The decision on the Acosta Bridge in Jacksonville, Fla., which came after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a much-debated transgender girls sports ban on the first day of Pride Month, appears to have been reversed Wednesday amid mounting blowback.

After going unselected in the 2021 NFL Draft last weekend, former Texas State wide receiver Jeremiah Haydel signed with the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent on Saturday, May 1.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Amazon Prime Video will become the exclusive home of the NFL’s “Thursday Night Football” package a year earlier than originally anticipated.

On the final day of the NFL Draft, both the Cowboys and Texans have plenty of needs that can be addressed.

After a dynamic, impactful career with the Texas Longhorns, Steele alumnus Caden Sterns will play in the NFL, drafted by Denver Broncos in the fifth round of this year's NFL Draft.

He might not have been one of the five quarterbacks selected in the first round, but Reagan alumnus and Texas A&M standout Kellen Mond finally heard his name called at the 2021 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.

Washington may have found its long-term answer at left tackle in the second round and unearthed another third-round receiving gem.

On the second day of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys continued their theme of drafting defense, selecting Kentucky cornerback Kelvin Joseph with the 44th overall pick.

After missing out on being drafted in the first round last night, Smithson Valley alum and TCU standout safety Trevon Moehrig finally realized his NFL dream by being selected 43rd overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.

Opening night of the 2021 NFL Draft was down compared to last year's virtual event but also the second-highest viewed.

The Arizona Cardinals selected linebacker Zaven Collins with the No. 16 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, and the organization’s top brass was more than excited to get the player on their team.

The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft is in the books.

Every year when the NFL Draft rolls around, Tom Brady’s legendary shirtless photo from the combine makes its way onto social media, it goes viral and ends up being a trending topic.

The Cincinnati Bengals made Joe Burrow a little extra happy with their first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

With the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons, a spiritual successor to recently retired linebacker Sean Lee.

The Atlanta Falcons’ selection of tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday night made history.

The San Francisco 49ers have made their highly anticipated pick.

The San Francisco 49ers have been tight-lipped about what they will do with the No. 3 pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday night despite speculation the team will choose a quarterback.

It was already considered a done deal, but now Trevor Lawrence is officially headed to Jacksonville.

Trevor Lawrence will likely be the first pick of the 2021 NFL Draft when the Jacksonville Jaguars make their selection Thursday night, and a lot will be riding on this potential star quarterback.

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ top brass took some time out of their busy schedule leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft and visited the USS Delbert D. Black station in the city’s naval base.

Hours leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, rumors are pouring out of Green Bay that reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers wants to leave the Packers, and he could be traded as early as this weekend.

The NFL will welcome 32 new players into its ranks Thursday night during the 2021 NFL Draft. Where they're drafted will have a big impact on their salaries.

President Biden will visit Georgia after giving his first address to Congress, the NFL draft begins in Cleveland and more news to start your Thursday.

The 2021 NFL Draft will kick off on Thursday and for three young prospects, they will be following in the footsteps of their fathers.

Producer Charlie Yook and NFL Network didn’t have their own draft broadcast last year, but he was able to glean a couple of things from last year’s joint effort with ESPN.

This year's NFL draft will be unlike any other.

Nick Caserio enters his first draft as the general manager of the Houston Texans with the unique challenge of trying to improve a team that went 4-12 last season without the benefit of a first- or second-round pick.

For many years now, it has seemed like the biggest source of debate for fans of the NFL Draft revolved around what happened during the draft itself.

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to be the top pick in this year's NFL Draft. Photo by Mike ComerThe path to the NFL Draft will look a lot different this year. With that in mind, the Pro Days at various universities will be even more vital than usual for draft preparation. Pro Days are when college programs invite NFL scouts, coaches and general managers to their campuses, and where draft prospects on that team conduct workouts and drills to showcase their skills. MiamiDate: March 29Notable prospects: TE Brevin Jordan, DE Jaelan Phillips, DE Quincy Roche, DE Gregory Rousseau.

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks from his home in Bronxville, New York during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. More than 55 million viewers tuned in to watch an NFL draft unlike any other in the past. The answer is, pretty well, with a 16% increase in ratings over 2019 across all days of the 2020 NFL Draft and each day establishing new highs in average audience. The 2020 NFL Draft included 600 camera feeds in the homes of everyone from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to more than 85 draft prospects, 32 NFL head coaches, 32 NFL general managers, fans and college football coaches, among others. In an image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow puts on a Cincinnati Bengals cap after being selected first overall during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020.

Syracuse edge rusher Alton Robinson got the call from the Seattle Seahawks early in the 5th round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In his last two seasons with the Orange, the 6-foot-3, 264 pound pass rusher developed into a consistent threat, recording 14.5 sacks and 85 tackles. During his junior year, Robinson posted a team-high 17 tackles for loss en route to earning second-team All-ACC honors. He followed that performance up with another solid campaign in 2019, notching 9.5 tackles for loss and three pass breakups in 12 starts. Robinson will join fellow former Judson Rocket Tre Flowers on the Seahawks roster.

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said the company saw record betting volume on the NFL Draft ahead of DraftKings' debut Friday on the Nasdaq. I think when you do see a return to play, it's going to be a really, really big deal for the country." The lack of traditional sports due to the coronavirus "certainly" has impacted revenues for the daily fantasy sports company and bookmaker, Robins said. DraftKings, which will trade under the ticker DKNG, became public through a three-way merger that involves a special purpose acquisition company, or blank-check company. He said that is one reason why going public through SPAC worked well for the company.

(Photo by NFL via Getty Images)The first all-virtual National Football League draft attracted an all-time high 15.6 million viewers for the opening round Thursday night, the league announced. First round viewership total is up 37% from 2019 and eclipses the NFL's previous high of 12.4 million viewers in 2014. The NFL said the event peaked around 8:45 to 9 p.m., with 19.6 million viewers. Last year's NFL draft attracted 11.3 million viewers on opening night and 47.5 million viewers across all telecasts for the three-day event in Nashville, a 5% increase from the 2018 telecast. The network also aired the National Basketball Association's WNBA virtual draft last week.

It had to do minimal shooting for the campaign and use a smaller film crew because of the pandemic, Thalberg said. Marisa Thalberg, executive vice president and chief brand and marketing officer. She was previously Taco Bell's global chief brand officer and worked for Estee Lauder, Unilever Cosmetics International and Revlon. Lowe's spokeswoman Amy Allison said she couldn't disclose Lowe's marketing budget for this year or say how it compares with its prior spending. Thalberg declined to share her vision for marketing the company beyond these ads, saying she is still settling into the role.

While Saytown doesn't have an NFL franchise usually, but not always, a big hurdle to landing a draft the mayor says its track record hosting sporting events such as the Final Four strengthens its hand.We are a destination city," Nirenberg told KSAT. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

1 overall NFL draft pick Mario Williams was arrested early Tuesday morning in Katy. According to the Harris County Sheriffs Office, a deputy responded to a call for a criminal trespass just after 1 a.m. at an apartment complex. Williams told the deputy that he got into the garage by making a copy of the womans garage door opener, using a universal garage door opener. Williams was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass and booked into the Harris County Jail without any further incident, Sheriff's Office spokesman Thomas Gilliland told KSAT-12. Williams played for the Texans for the six seasons from 2006 to 2011 and was named to the NFL Pro Bowl four times in his career.