NFL DRAFT

The NFL and other sports leagues spent many years staying as far away as they could from sports betting because they said it was necessary to protect the integrity of their games.

Bryce Young wrapped up in a blanket, fighting off the cold on a crisp morning in downtown Kansas City, where 24 hours later he is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

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.

After months of debate, we’ll finally see what general manager Nick Caserio decides to do on Thursday.

The NFL has signed a 10-year agreement with DAZN Group to deliver the Game Pass International service to fans outside the United States beginning with the 2023 season.

Sincere McCormick is the most prolific running back in UTSA football history, and now he’s a member of the Las Vegas Raiders.

We’re not here to break down the “grades” or decide “who won the draft” like so many others have, but rather, point out some fun facts or happenings from the NFL’s annual spectacle.

"The Heartbreak Kid" leads the way

Quarterbacks Malik Willis and Matt Corral are among 21 prospects who will attend the NFL Draft in Las Vegas later this month.

At least four San Antonio-area football players have been invited to participate in the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.