2019 NFL Draft Results: A Closer Look
A Historic Draft Year
The 2019 NFL Draft marked the first time in league history that all seven rounds were held in the same city. Nashville, Tennessee was the lucky host for this monumental event. It was also the longest draft in NFL history, with 255 picks over the course of three days. The draft was full of surprises, with some teams making bold moves and others staying true to their plans.
The First Round
The first round of the draft was full of big names and big moves. The Arizona Cardinals kicked off the draft by taking Kyler Murray, the dynamic quarterback from Oklahoma. This was followed by the San Francisco 49ers trading up to select Nick Bosa, the edge rusher from Ohio State. The New York Giants made a splash by taking quarterback Daniel Jones, and the Oakland Raiders rounded out the top 10 by selecting defensive back Johnathan Abram.
Surprises and Trades
The draft was full of surprises and trades. The New England Patriots traded up to select N'Keal Harry, the wide receiver from Arizona State. The Philadelphia Eagles traded up for their second pick of the night to get running back Miles Sanders. The New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams both traded up to select a quarterback, with the Saints selecting Teddy Bridgewater and the Rams selecting Jared Goff.
The Later Rounds
The later rounds of the draft were just as exciting as the first. The fourth round saw a flurry of trades as teams tried to get the players they wanted. The Green Bay Packers made a bold move in the fifth round, selecting tight end Jace Sternberger. The sixth round featured a host of running backs, with the Detroit Lions selecting Ty Johnson and the Oakland Raiders selecting Josh Jacobs.
A Look Ahead
It remains to be seen how the players selected in the 2019 NFL Draft will fare in an NFL career. Some of the players selected will become stars in the league, while others will fade into obscurity. With the draft now in the past, teams are turning their attention to the upcoming season and what their new players can bring to the table.
Biggest Winners
The biggest winners of the 2019 NFL Draft were the teams that made savvy moves throughout the course of the draft. The Arizona Cardinals took a risk with Kyler Murray and it paid off. The New England Patriots made a gutsy move to select N'Keal Harry, and the Philadelphia Eagles managed to get running back Miles Sanders in the second round. These teams made moves that could pay off in the long run.
Biggest Losers
The biggest losers of the 2019 NFL Draft were the teams that either made questionable moves or failed to make any moves at all. The Jacksonville Jaguars made a puzzling move to select quarterback Gardner Minshew in the sixth round. Meanwhile, the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins failed to make any moves that improved their teams in the long run.
Final Thoughts
The 2019 NFL Draft was a wild and unpredictable event. Teams made some bold moves, while others stayed true to their plans. It remains to be seen how the players selected in the draft will fare in the NFL, but for now, fans can look forward to the upcoming season and what their teams can do with their new players.