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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Your support makes all the difference.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.
The Washington Redskins take Dwayne Haskins!
After the gruesome injury to Alex Smith, they have a quarterback to build around.
The Ohio State signal caller is loudly celebrated in DC!
The future of the NFC East has a clearer picture then.
Eagles: Carson Wentz
Cowboys: Dak Prescott
Redskins: Dwayne Haskins
Giants: Daniel Jones
The Panthers get some help on defense.
DE Brian Burns goes No 16 from Florida State.
The Giants take DT Dexter Lawrence from Clemson.
This time this is no controversy or shock.
The Clemson star looks a sound pick..
Gary Bradbury is a Viking!
Minnesota take the NC State center.
With a huge reach and grip, Cousins looks to have some solid help.
Noah Fant goes to the Denver Broncos at No 20.
After trading back, Denver has the second Iowa TE of the draft.
The New England Patriots were rumoured to be waiting for Fant, but he's long gone for them.
The Seahawks trade back, with the Packers up next at No 21.
The Packers give up Pick 30, Pick 114 and Pick 118.
And with that, they take: Darnell Savage, S, Maryland.
Quinnen Williams has spoken about the game changing and how he's excited to start playing in New York.
"Without interior lineman, the edge rushers aren’t really edge rushers. I feel like defensive tackles are evolving," Williams said.
"I visited New York for a week, it’s been amazing, I hear a lot of things about it. I’m glad to be a part of the New York Jets. Tom Brady is the GOAT, every time you’re going against him, it’ll be great to put him on my resume."
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