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2022 NFL mock draft: Which players will go 1-2-3 this year?
That is imagined to be a ho-hum NFL draft with regards to quarterbacks.
That’s OK, as a result of the veterans can provide all of the drama we want.
Tom Brady introduced Sunday that he’s unretiring and coming again to Tampa Bay. That information got here on the heels of Aaron Rodgers saying he’s staying in Inexperienced Bay, and Denver making a commerce with Seattle for Russell Wilson. It was nearly an afterthought that Washington traded for Carson Wentz.
Two quarterbacks go within the first 18 picks of this mock draft, which is kind of a change from final 12 months, when groups took quarterbacks with the primary, second and third picks.
There are many twists and turns to return earlier than, for the primary time, Las Vegas performs host to the draft.
As ordinary, free company will reshape the panorama, however by how a lot? A number of the gamers more likely to be obtainable are defensive ends Chandler Jones and Randy Gregory, receivers Allen Robinson and Christian Kirk, and offensive linemen Brandon Scherff and Laken Tomlinson. Influence gamers? Sure. Family names? No.
Right here’s The Occasions’ first mock of the 12 months, and a take a look at a method the draft might unfurl:
1. Jacksonville: Edge Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan — Jaguars might draft an offensive deal with to guard their funding in Trevor Lawrence, however right here they go for a bookend to Josh Allen.
2. Detroit: T Ikem Ekwonu, North Carolina State — Evan Neal could be a freakish expertise, however Ekwonu could be a greater match at proper deal with reverse Penei Sewell.
3. Houston: T Evan Neal, Alabama — Might go along with Notre Dame security Kyle Hamilton, however if you’re a franchise that wants the whole lot, left deal with is an effective place to start out.
4. New York Jets: Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon — Coach Robert Saleh desires to maintain constructing on that defensive entrance, and the previous Westlake Village Oaks Christian standout could be an excellent puzzle piece.
5. New York Giants: T Charles Cross, Mississippi State — The Giants have a horrible offensive line and must improve in every single place however left deal with Andrew Thomas.
6. Carolina: T Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa — May be a bit early for Penning, but when there’s a run on tackles … And the Panthers completely should handle this want.
7. New York Giants: WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State — With Evan Engram headed towards free company, the Giants decide up a scorching-fast extensive receiver to fill the void.
8. Atlanta: S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame — Hamilton, who grew up in Atlanta, could be the very best athlete on this class. The Falcons additionally want a whole rebuild at extensive receiver.
9. Seattle: QB Malik Willis, Liberty — If the Seahawks don’t substitute Russell Wilson by way of a commerce or free company, coach Pete Carroll might decide a quarterback right here.
10. New York Jets: CB Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati — The Jets need assistance on the offensive line and would love one other receiver, however Gardner surrendered zero touchdowns in faculty.
11. Washington: WR Drake London, USC — The Commanders obtained their quarterback in Wentz and now they must get him extra weapons.
12. Minnesota: CB Derek Stingley Jr., Louisiana State — The Vikings are determined to enhance at nook, as that was a key cause their protection unraveled final season.
13. Cleveland: WR Chris Olave, Ohio State — The Browns are lumbering they usually might use a scorching-fast receiver to stretch the sphere.
14. Baltimore: Edge Travon Walker, Georgia — The Ravens haven’t had double-digit sacks from a participant since Terrell Suggs in 2017. Walker is a rising star.
15. Philadelphia: Edge David Ojabo, Michigan — Regardless that defensive position is their power the Eagles nonetheless want somebody who can get to the quarterback.
16. Philadelphia: OL Zion Johnson, Boston Faculty — One of the best Eagles groups had been constructed from the offensive and defensive strains out. Johnson can play guard or deal with.
17. Chargers: DT Jordan Davis, Georgia — The Chargers want somebody to assist them cease the run. The 350-pound Davis is the immovable object within the center.
18. New Orleans: QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh — If Pickett lasts this lengthy, he could be a wide selection to assist the Saints rebuild their passing assault.
19. Philadelphia: WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas — Sure, the Eagles have used a first- or second-round decide on a receiver three years in a row, however they nonetheless have a necessity and draft capital.
20. Pittsburgh: DT Devonte Wyatt, Georgia — Many individuals see the Steelers taking a quarterback right here, but when Willis and Pickett are gone, it’s time to deal with the necessity up entrance.
21. New England: LB Devin Lloyd, Utah — Lloyd’s athleticism and flexibility make him match for the Patriots, who final week launched veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy.
22. Las Vegas: WR Jahan Dotson, Penn State — The Raiders have had all types of points at receiver — with no solutions — in order that they as soon as once more want to show their consideration to the place.
23. Arizona: CB Roger McCreary, Auburn — McCreary, a first-team all-SEC nook, would assist the Cardinals improve at a place at which they had been solely serviceable final season.
24. Dallas: C Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa — The Cowboys want to enhance at heart in a giant approach, as Tyler Biadasz was typically overmatched final season.
25. Buffalo: T Bernhard Raimann, Central Michigan — The Payments did a whole lot of shuffling of their offensive line final season and wish to guard Josh Allen.
26. Tennessee: WR George Pickens, Georgia — A.J. Brown is a game-changer for the Titans, however Julio Jones didn’t reside as much as expectations. Tennessee must load up.
27. Tampa Bay: RB Breece Corridor, Iowa State — Each Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones are hitting free company, and touchdown Corridor would soften the sting.
28. Inexperienced Bay: WR Jameson Williams, Alabama — Is that this the 12 months the Packers give Rodgers the present of a receiver within the first spherical? They haven’t picked one that prime since Jordy Nelson (second spherical, No. 36 total) in 2008.
29. Miami: G Kenyon Inexperienced, Texas A&M — No staff had extra offensive line issues final season than Miami. Inexperienced would instantly improve the inside of that entrance.
30. Kansas Metropolis: S Jalen Pitre, Baylor — With the long run unclear for Tyrann Mathieu in Kansas Metropolis, the Chiefs want to deal with their want for younger expertise at security.
31. Cincinnati: T Daniel Faalele, Minnesota — Defending Joe Burrow is paramount. The Bengals took Ja’Marr Chase with their high decide final 12 months. Now, a meat-and-potatoes decide.
32. Detroit: LB Nakobe Dean, Georgia — Dean in all probability gained’t final this lengthy, but when he does, the Lions lastly can decide up a playmaking linebacker.
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Scottie Scheffler may see charges dropped after arrest during PGA Championship: report
Prosecutors in Kentucky were reportedly expected to drop the charges against Scottie Scheffler after his stunning arrest before the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday.
Jefferson County prosecutors were planning, “as of now,” to drop the charges, No Laying Up reported Sunday, citing a source “familiar with the office’s thinking.”
Scheffler was charged with second-degree assault of a police officer (a felony), criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic.
He allegedly drove past a police officer who was directing traffic and failed to stop when directed. The officer attached himself to Scheffler’s vehicle and was dragged. According to an arrest report, Louisville Detective Bryan Gillis suffered injuries in the incident.
Scheffler’s arraignment is set for Tuesday. The Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office didn’t immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Louisville, Kentucky, Mayor Craig Greenberg said Saturday there was no body cam footage of the incident between Scheffler and Gillis.
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“The officer did not have body cam footage turned on during the incident,” Greenberg said Saturday, via the Louisville Courier-Journal. “We will release footage that we have… to my knowledge, we have not yet discovered any video of the initial contact between Officer Gillis and Mr. Scheffler.”
Greenberg did say there was a “fixed camera” across the street from where the incident took place. He was unsure if Gillis was wearing a body camera. He didn’t say whether Scheffler’s charges would be reduced.
ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington was in the vicinity of the incident and caught video of Scheffler being put into the back of a police vehicle.
Scheffler called the incident a “big misunderstanding” on Friday.
“This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers. It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that had occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do,” he said. “I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I’m hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today.
“Of course, all of us involved in the tournament express our deepest sympathies to the family of the man who passed away in the earlier accident this morning. It truly puts everything in perspective.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Column: Fairfax's McRae siblings keep trying to one-up each other, all the way to Dartmouth
On Mother’s Day, Ebony Robinson felt like the luckiest mom in the world.
Her oldest son, Robert McRae III, a former Fairfax basketball player, is graduating next month from Dartmouth. Daughter Elyjah, a former Fairfax volleyball player, is a junior at the Ivy League university. And the baby boy, Romello, who played football and basketball at Fairfax, just chose the same school after turning down Harvard.
“It is pretty amazing,” Robinson said about having three children attend the same school in New Hampshire. “I never thought about it. I just didn’t.”
For those who worry about sibling rivalries, understand that the McRae children motivated each other in a positive way in trying to top one another.
“It was more about competing within ourselves,” Romello said. ”My brother was the star athlete for the family. When my sister went to high school, she made it a goal to have better grades than my brother. Going to Fairfax, I had a legacy to live up to.”
Romello, 6 feet 4 and 180 pounds, played basketball for the Lions, then joined the football team last season for the playoffs after his mother finally relented and let him play. He was the ball boy for 10 weeks until Robinson gave in.
“I was expecting him to just be on the sideline for one game,” she said. “They were supposed to lose in the playoffs.”
McRae caught a touchdown pass in the first playoff game and Fairfax ended up winning the City Section Division II championship. He has the best grade-point average of his siblings at 4.3 and earned a Gates scholarship that will pay for his college tuition.
“From what I’ve learned is that a healthy competition is always a good thing,” he said. “We’ve always congratulated each other on our successes but always wanted to be the best.”
Robert was an All-City basketball player and played on the Lions’ City championship team in 2019. He played four years at Dartmouth. Romello won a City basketball title in 2022 but probably will try to make Dartmouth’s football team as a walk-on with his mother’s blessing.
“I have accepted it. Go ahead and go try out,” she said.
Robinson, who works with at-risk youths, has been a single parent with a no-excuses attitude.
“Being a single mom, especially having two boys, I didn’t have a lot of room for nonsense,” she said. “I became really strict. I need you to do what I’m asking you to do. I have no mental room for being able to handle anything else.”
She made it clear what was most important in her family.
“Even though the kids would say I am most definitely strict, I always show them unconditional love,” she said. “That love taught them to love each other the same way. With unconditional love, all you can do is admire each other for their strength and not hate on one’s success.”
To have three kids make it to the Ivy League is something few in the family ever imagined until Robert heard from a Princeton recruiter in high school, when mom’s goal was, “I just want you to have school paid for you because I can’t pay for it.”
Robert, 22, is deciding whether to pursue a master’s degree after graduating next month or head off to Wall Street to work. Elyjah, 21, is majoring in anthropology. Romello, 17, wants to be an engineer and is hoping to borrow his brother’s warm jackets to deal with the New Hampshire winter. Mom will be home with the last of her children, 8-year-old daughter Ellyott.
“I am a proud mommy,” she said.
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NASCAR driver belly-flops into massive flood on pit road as rain postpones race
A monstrous rainstorm postponed Saturday’s NASCAR truck race, but those on the track still made the most of it.
The storm moved through North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, site of Sunday’s All-Star Open and Saturday’s Craftsman Truck Series Wright Brand 250.
Pole qualifying was canceled Saturday morning, but the race started on time, as positioning was set per the rule book. However, lightning in the area brought the red flag out on Lap 81 at roughly 2:30 p.m. ET.
Fans were asked to clear the grandstand and take cover as rain began to fall.
NASCAR then announced at 5:05 p.m. ET the remainder of the race would be postponed until 11:30 a.m. ET Sunday, and heat races for the All-Star Open slated for Saturday were canceled. Positioning for the race will be set based on the rule book.
Rain flooded pit road so badly, it was roughly thigh-high for some on the track.
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One person in a video taken by FOX Business senior producer Justin Freiman could be seen swimming and diving in the water.
A few seconds later, a driver did a belly flop.
The weather affected racing Friday night, as well. All-Star Race qualifying and a pit crew challenge at North Wilkesboro Speedway scheduled for Friday night has been postponed due to rain.
NASCAR announced Saturday and Sunday tickets would be honored Sunday with some stipulations.
Saturday ticketholders will receiver “priority seating” for the finish of the truck race, while those who have tickets for Sunday will then get seating for the All-Star Race, in the event of same-seat purchases.
Twenty drivers will participate in the $1 million All-Star Race following the conclusion of the Wright Brand 250.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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