6 to select Ohio State offensive lineman Paris Johnson. 5 and the wheeling-and-dealing Cardinals moved up to No.

“I hope that inspired a lot of Black children,” Stroud said.Īfter the run on QBs, defense-needy Seattle took Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon at No. It’s the ninth time two QBs went 1-2 and the first time it was two Black QBs. Stroud, a finalist for the Heisman Trophy the past two seasons at Ohio State, goes to Houston to help the rebuilding Texans move past Deshaun Watson. You can tell there is an energy, focus, drive and will to win.” “I learned so much in my short time there,” Young said of his visit with the Panthers. New Panthers coach Frank Reich said earlier in the week that the organization only reached a consensus Monday after several weeks of deliberation. Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker, who is coming off ACL surgery, also wasn’t taken on the first day. Some thought Kentucky’s Levis would be the second QB taken but he slipped out of the first round. Heading into the draft, there was no certainty beyond the No. “He has told me we are going to do great things so I am looking forward to it.” “I know what he did with Hurts but I am excited to get to work with him,” Richardson said. He’ll play for Shane Steichen, who was the offensive coordinator in Philadelphia when Hurts developed into an MVP runner-up. Colts owner Jim Irsay is fond of Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and Richardson has similar playmaking ability. Richardson might have the most upside of the group but he has the least experience. 4 by the Indianapolis Colts, who will begin a sixth straight season with a different starting QB. “I hope he doesn’t hit me too hard in practice.” “I can’t wait to play with Will,” Stroud said.

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