NFL Draft 2019 LIVE - Every first round pick, grades and more as Kyler Murray goes first overall
The Arizona Cardinals took the Oklahoma quarterback on a dramatic opening night in Nashville
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The NFL Draft is finally here with the first round complete in Nashville.
The Arizona Cardinals took Kyler Murray with the first overall pick, meaning Josh Rosen's future lies elsewhere.
The Oakland Raiders enjoyed a busy night with three first round picks, while the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks all made big moves.
"My heart was beating pretty fast,"admits Kyler Murray.
"I'm a great guy, I try to do right by everybody.
"This is where I wanted to be, I can't wait to go."
"Finally to play for Coach Kingsbury, we've talked about it for a long time, I cant wait to get started," adds Murray.
"A quarterback-friendly offense, he knows what I'm capable of. He's supportive of who am I. It was the biggest thing.
"I don't really like to call it that (Air Raid offense). But it's explosive, it's hard to stop. It (the pink suit) is from my favourite movie the Great Gatsby, the green light and everything it brings."
"I grew up playing multiple sports, there's no reason to limit yourself to one sport, you can burn yourself out doing that.
"It's a surreal feeling, I'm so glad to go to the Cardinals. Everything happens for a reason. I'm ready to go."
The Buffalo Bills grab Ed Oliver, another elite defensive player, with the No 8 pick.
Could this be the guy to unsettle Tom Brady?
TRADE ALERT!
The Steelers move up to take the Broncos' pick.
Michigan LB Devin Bush is the guy they've made the move for at No 10.
To go up and get Bush at No 10, Pittsburgh give up: Pick 20, 52 and a 2020 third round pick.
The Cincinatti Bengals pick Jonah Williams out of Alabama at No 11.
The tackle should help Dalton try reverse their recent slide.
The Packers bolster their pass rush with Rashan Gary as their first of two first round picks.
Now the Miami Dolphins: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson.
Another of the feared Clemson defense finds a new home then.
The Dolphins true to their plan after bringing in Fitzpatrick for their short term, they add a key defensive piece.
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