According to the World Health Organization, one in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. Around 450 million people currently suffer from such conditions, placing mental disorders among the leading causes of ill-health and disability worldwide.
With such a staggering number of people being impacted by mental health issues, many people still find it surprising to see professional athletes admit to suffering from such disorders.
In the lead up to training camp, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon took time away from his team to work on his mental and emotional health. Gordon has had disciplinary issues in the past for drug use and has openly admitted to using to deal with his mental health problems and anxiety. While his teammates were supportive of Gordon's decision, many people speculated the worst about his motivation. Could it be as simple as needing to take care of oneself mentally?
Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall has been open about his own struggles with borderline personality disorder since 2011. He has been an outspoken advocate of mental health treatment and the need for support from players, coaches and the league as a whole. This has garnered both praise and misunderstanding around the league. Mental health is a lot harder to accept and understand than a broken wrist or torn ACL.
Recently NFL Network's Steve Smith came out and admitted to his own battle with depression during his playing career. Many called his decision to speak out on his battle with mental health brave, but should it be brave to take care of ones mental health? Shouldn't it be just as accepted as taking care of ones physical well being?
We like our athletes to be physically fit and capable. We want them to be demigods without human failings, but athletes are just humans who suffer all the same human frailties as other human beings. This includes the need for mental and emotional support.
In May of this year the NFL and the NFLPA held a joint symposium on mental health. The league partnered with Cigna to try to find ways to support their players as they sought treatment for mental health issues. One player, however, found the league's discussions as more punitive than supportive.
Cowboys troubled defensive end Randy Gregory has been critical of the league's attempts at addressing mental health. Gregory, who suffers from bipolar disorder has run afoul of the league several times for drug use which he is said to use for his condition. The league should focus on mental health and the treatments for it as much as it focuses on substance abuse and the punishments for it. Many players need counseling and treatment for their mental health and addiction issues not just punishment.
Mental health in the general population is a taboo subject. For athletes it is even more difficult to discuss a need for help with depression, anxiety and other neurological and mental disorders. The shame and secrecy need to be removed so that someone seeking treatment isn't ostracized or criticized or even considered brave for speaking out on their need to take care of themselves mentally and emotionally. The league should provide as much support to a player seeking mental health treatment as they do a player seeking treatment for physical injuries. If we can accept that a player needs rehab and medication for a broken fibula we can accept that a player needs counseling and medication for their mental well being too.
Monday, August 27, 2018
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Like him or not Terrell Owens is a Hall of Famer..period
This Saturday is the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Eight new men will join the ranks of the legends of the games for all eternity. One Hall of Famer will be noticeably absent from this weekend's festivities.
Back in June, Terrell Owens made an announcement that he would not attend the enshrinement ceremony in Canton, Ohio. Owens later announced he would celebrate his induction at his alma mater, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga instead. His decision caused a media firestorm with many Hall of Fame voters deriding his decision and accusing him of being selfish. Worst still, some voters went so far as to say that they would not have voted for Owens had they known he would not attend the enshrinement ceremony.
Love him or hate him, Terrell Owens IS a Hall of Famer. He is worthy of being in the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is not a popularity contest and not a measure of how good of a human being a person is before, during or after their playing career. It is not a measure of who they were once they stepped off the field of play. If this were the case many people in the Hall of Fame would not be in the Hall of Fame now.
There are men in the Hall of Fame now who have been accused or convicted of domestic violence, assault, drug trafficking and even murder. Despite being accused of being a bad teammate and "locker room cancer", Owens has never once been accused of any off-field issues. Considered brash, cocky and selfish, many former teammates say he was generous and kind behind closed doors.
However he was portrayed in the media, whatever issues he created for himself with the teams he played for, Owens' numbers cannot be denied. Owens finished his sixteen year career with six Pro Bowl selections, 1,078 receptions, 15,934 yards receiving (second all-time) and 153 touchdowns (third all-time). His stats are on par with Randy Moss whose career was also considered controversial but also made the Hall of Fame this year.
Terrell Owens may not be a media darling and folks may be disappointed he won't be in Canton, Ohio for the enshrinement ceremony but to belittle his accomplishments for his decision to not attend is ridiculous. In the end the ceremony is for the fans and if the players don't want to attend it is their right to not attend. We can still applaud their accomplishment and be happy that we got to see them during the height of their playing days. In the end that's what matters most.
Back in June, Terrell Owens made an announcement that he would not attend the enshrinement ceremony in Canton, Ohio. Owens later announced he would celebrate his induction at his alma mater, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga instead. His decision caused a media firestorm with many Hall of Fame voters deriding his decision and accusing him of being selfish. Worst still, some voters went so far as to say that they would not have voted for Owens had they known he would not attend the enshrinement ceremony.
Love him or hate him, Terrell Owens IS a Hall of Famer. He is worthy of being in the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is not a popularity contest and not a measure of how good of a human being a person is before, during or after their playing career. It is not a measure of who they were once they stepped off the field of play. If this were the case many people in the Hall of Fame would not be in the Hall of Fame now.
There are men in the Hall of Fame now who have been accused or convicted of domestic violence, assault, drug trafficking and even murder. Despite being accused of being a bad teammate and "locker room cancer", Owens has never once been accused of any off-field issues. Considered brash, cocky and selfish, many former teammates say he was generous and kind behind closed doors.
However he was portrayed in the media, whatever issues he created for himself with the teams he played for, Owens' numbers cannot be denied. Owens finished his sixteen year career with six Pro Bowl selections, 1,078 receptions, 15,934 yards receiving (second all-time) and 153 touchdowns (third all-time). His stats are on par with Randy Moss whose career was also considered controversial but also made the Hall of Fame this year.
Terrell Owens may not be a media darling and folks may be disappointed he won't be in Canton, Ohio for the enshrinement ceremony but to belittle his accomplishments for his decision to not attend is ridiculous. In the end the ceremony is for the fans and if the players don't want to attend it is their right to not attend. We can still applaud their accomplishment and be happy that we got to see them during the height of their playing days. In the end that's what matters most.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Why Le'Veon Bell was the real winner in the break down of his contract negotiations
Franchise tag deadline was July 16 and the day passed without a single player being able to workout a long-term deal with their team. Among those players was Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell.
Bell is one of the premiere backs in the NFL. In just five years in the league he has amassed more than 5,300 yards rushing with 35 rushing touchdowns as well as 2,660 yards receiving with an additional seven touchdowns. This despite missing games in 2013 and 2016 and being out with an injury most of 2015.
Despite all of his accomplishments on the field, the Steelers have been reluctant to sign the young back to a long-term deal, opting to franchise tag him each of the last three seasons. While Bell has faced injury and off-field issues his production numbers on the field both in the backfield and out in space are hide to deny. Any argument that Bell is not worth a long-term investment is made moot by his consistent play on the field and the fact he is still a young player in the league at only 26. If he were an older back whose numbers had shown decline in the last few seasons this would be more of an argument to make but as we have seen him produce back to back seasons of 1200 plus yards, it would behoove the Steelers to be willing to sign him to a deal worthy of his numbers.
Teams are always willing to invest in quarterbacks, even those who haven't proven to be worth a long-term high paying deal. The same respect is not given to the running back position and in particular to players like Bell who play more than one position on the field. While he is not worth quarterback money, his compensation should be closer to that of a WR2.
Bell wants to be paid like a premiere player who plays both back and receiver (which he does). The Steelers want to pay him in alignment with what the league is playing the top running backs in the league. This would make sense if he were only used as a feature back and not a slot receiver in numerous formations. To dismiss this aspect of his game is to deny that he plays a much more significant role in the team's offense. Which seems to be what the team is doing by not being willing to offer Bell closer to the numbers he wishes to receive. Bell has made less money in five years with the Steelers than Ezekiel Elliott has made in two years with the Cowboys. At some point Bell deserves to receive a fair compensation for his work not his position.
Bell will play this season on a $14.5 million franchise tag. He will have the option to move on next season and find a team willing to pay him more of what he is worth as a RB1/WR2. Unfortunately after this latest break down, it isn't likely to happen in Pittsburgh. Bell's agent has already made it clear this is likely his client's last season for the Steelers.
Bell is one of the premiere backs in the NFL. In just five years in the league he has amassed more than 5,300 yards rushing with 35 rushing touchdowns as well as 2,660 yards receiving with an additional seven touchdowns. This despite missing games in 2013 and 2016 and being out with an injury most of 2015.
Despite all of his accomplishments on the field, the Steelers have been reluctant to sign the young back to a long-term deal, opting to franchise tag him each of the last three seasons. While Bell has faced injury and off-field issues his production numbers on the field both in the backfield and out in space are hide to deny. Any argument that Bell is not worth a long-term investment is made moot by his consistent play on the field and the fact he is still a young player in the league at only 26. If he were an older back whose numbers had shown decline in the last few seasons this would be more of an argument to make but as we have seen him produce back to back seasons of 1200 plus yards, it would behoove the Steelers to be willing to sign him to a deal worthy of his numbers.
Teams are always willing to invest in quarterbacks, even those who haven't proven to be worth a long-term high paying deal. The same respect is not given to the running back position and in particular to players like Bell who play more than one position on the field. While he is not worth quarterback money, his compensation should be closer to that of a WR2.
Bell wants to be paid like a premiere player who plays both back and receiver (which he does). The Steelers want to pay him in alignment with what the league is playing the top running backs in the league. This would make sense if he were only used as a feature back and not a slot receiver in numerous formations. To dismiss this aspect of his game is to deny that he plays a much more significant role in the team's offense. Which seems to be what the team is doing by not being willing to offer Bell closer to the numbers he wishes to receive. Bell has made less money in five years with the Steelers than Ezekiel Elliott has made in two years with the Cowboys. At some point Bell deserves to receive a fair compensation for his work not his position.
Bell will play this season on a $14.5 million franchise tag. He will have the option to move on next season and find a team willing to pay him more of what he is worth as a RB1/WR2. Unfortunately after this latest break down, it isn't likely to happen in Pittsburgh. Bell's agent has already made it clear this is likely his client's last season for the Steelers.
Monday, July 2, 2018
Why Jameis Winston deserves a longer suspension from the league
Recently Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston was handed down a three-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy. The suspension was handed down for a March 13, 2016 groping incident involving an Uber driver. Winston later released a statement apologizing to the driver for "the position I put you in", but never for actually assaulting the young woman. Buccaneers released a statement saying that they were disappointed in Winston for violating the personal conduct policy. The driver later released her own statement saying she was thankful for the apology even if it "needed work."
The problem with the apology and the short suspension are two-fold. First, while Winston did issue an apology he never admitted to what occurred that night in the Uber. This comes long after initially denying the assault even occurred at all and having a former teammate, Ronald Darby, attest to the same. The fact Winston apologizes now for the incident doesn't take away his original denials and should have been taken into consideration as part of his suspension.
Second, the length of his suspension is ridiculous given the nature of the accusation. It flies in the face of the league's own Personal Conduct Policy rule for the length of suspensions involving sexual assaults where the baseline is stated to be six games, regardless of whether the player is charged with a crime or not. How can Winston be facing a three-game suspension for an assault when Patriots QB Tom Brady was suspended four games for knowing about deflated footballs? If the argument is that Brady compromised the integrity of the game and Winston didn't, what does that say about the priorities of the league? It shouldn't just be about the integrity of the game, but also the integrity of the players who play it.
Women are an ever growing demographic for the league. It has to make a strong statement to the players, employees, owners and fans that violence against women is not acceptable. This cannot be done when players apologize for assaults and face minimal punishment for doing so.
Winston is playing under the final year of his rookie contract. The team has a fifth year option through 2019 but he will be under heavy scrutiny both on and off the field to determine if he will have a future with the Buccaneers or even in the NFL. While he has said that he has sworn off alcohol and turned his life around, all eyes will be on him moving forward. Eyes will be on the league as well and how they continue to handle incidents of violence against women.
The problem with the apology and the short suspension are two-fold. First, while Winston did issue an apology he never admitted to what occurred that night in the Uber. This comes long after initially denying the assault even occurred at all and having a former teammate, Ronald Darby, attest to the same. The fact Winston apologizes now for the incident doesn't take away his original denials and should have been taken into consideration as part of his suspension.
Second, the length of his suspension is ridiculous given the nature of the accusation. It flies in the face of the league's own Personal Conduct Policy rule for the length of suspensions involving sexual assaults where the baseline is stated to be six games, regardless of whether the player is charged with a crime or not. How can Winston be facing a three-game suspension for an assault when Patriots QB Tom Brady was suspended four games for knowing about deflated footballs? If the argument is that Brady compromised the integrity of the game and Winston didn't, what does that say about the priorities of the league? It shouldn't just be about the integrity of the game, but also the integrity of the players who play it.
Women are an ever growing demographic for the league. It has to make a strong statement to the players, employees, owners and fans that violence against women is not acceptable. This cannot be done when players apologize for assaults and face minimal punishment for doing so.
Winston is playing under the final year of his rookie contract. The team has a fifth year option through 2019 but he will be under heavy scrutiny both on and off the field to determine if he will have a future with the Buccaneers or even in the NFL. While he has said that he has sworn off alcohol and turned his life around, all eyes will be on him moving forward. Eyes will be on the league as well and how they continue to handle incidents of violence against women.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
2018 NFL Draft - Round 1
1. Browns- Baker Mayfield- QB- Oklahoma
2. Giants- Saquon Barkley- RB- Penn State
3. Jets- Sam Darnold- QB- USC
4. Browns- Denzel Ward- CB- Ohio State
5. Broncos- Bradley Chubb- DE- NC State
6. Colts- Quenton Nelson- Guard- Notre Dame
7. Bills (via trade from Buccaneers)- Josh Allen- QB- Wyoming
8. Bears- Roquan Smith- LB- Georgia
9. 49ers- Mike McGlinchey- OT- Notre Dame
10. Cardinals (via trade from Raiders)- Josh Rosen- QB- UCLA
11. Dolphins- Minkah Fitzpatrick- DB- Alabama
12. Buccaneers- Vita Vea- DT- Washington
13. Redskins- Da'Ron Payne- DT- Alabama
14. Saints (via trade with Packers)- Marcus Davenport- DE- UTSA
15. Raiders- Kolton Miller- OT- UCLA
16. Bills (via trade from Ravens)- Tremaine Edmunds- LB- Virginia Tech
17. Chargers- Derwin James- DB- Florida State
18. Packers (via trade from Seahawks)- Jaire Alexander- DB- Louisville
19. Cowboys- Leighton Vander Esch - LB- Boise State
20. Lions- Frank Ragnow - Center- Arkansas
21. Bengals- Billy Price- Center- Ohio State
22. Titans (via trade from Ravens)- Rashaan Evans- LB- Alabama
23. Patriots- Isaiah Wynn- Offensive Tackle- Georgia
24. Panthers- D.J. Moore- WR- Maryland
25. Ravens- Hayden Hurst - TE- South Carolina
26. Falcons- Calvin Ridley- WR- Alabama
27. Seahawks- Rashaad Penny- RB- San Diego State
28. Steelers- Terrell Edmunds- Safety- Virginia Tech
29. Jaguars- Taven Bryan- DT- Florida
30. Vikings- Mike Hughes- DB- UCF
31. Patriots- Sony Michel- RB- Georgia
32. Ravens (via trade from Eagles)- Lamar Jackson- QB- Louisville
2. Giants- Saquon Barkley- RB- Penn State
3. Jets- Sam Darnold- QB- USC
4. Browns- Denzel Ward- CB- Ohio State
5. Broncos- Bradley Chubb- DE- NC State
6. Colts- Quenton Nelson- Guard- Notre Dame
7. Bills (via trade from Buccaneers)- Josh Allen- QB- Wyoming
8. Bears- Roquan Smith- LB- Georgia
9. 49ers- Mike McGlinchey- OT- Notre Dame
10. Cardinals (via trade from Raiders)- Josh Rosen- QB- UCLA
11. Dolphins- Minkah Fitzpatrick- DB- Alabama
12. Buccaneers- Vita Vea- DT- Washington
13. Redskins- Da'Ron Payne- DT- Alabama
14. Saints (via trade with Packers)- Marcus Davenport- DE- UTSA
15. Raiders- Kolton Miller- OT- UCLA
16. Bills (via trade from Ravens)- Tremaine Edmunds- LB- Virginia Tech
17. Chargers- Derwin James- DB- Florida State
18. Packers (via trade from Seahawks)- Jaire Alexander- DB- Louisville
19. Cowboys- Leighton Vander Esch - LB- Boise State
20. Lions- Frank Ragnow - Center- Arkansas
21. Bengals- Billy Price- Center- Ohio State
22. Titans (via trade from Ravens)- Rashaan Evans- LB- Alabama
23. Patriots- Isaiah Wynn- Offensive Tackle- Georgia
24. Panthers- D.J. Moore- WR- Maryland
25. Ravens- Hayden Hurst - TE- South Carolina
26. Falcons- Calvin Ridley- WR- Alabama
27. Seahawks- Rashaad Penny- RB- San Diego State
28. Steelers- Terrell Edmunds- Safety- Virginia Tech
29. Jaguars- Taven Bryan- DT- Florida
30. Vikings- Mike Hughes- DB- UCF
31. Patriots- Sony Michel- RB- Georgia
32. Ravens (via trade from Eagles)- Lamar Jackson- QB- Louisville
Monday, April 16, 2018
What is the NFL teaching women and minorities about their place in the sport?
As the 2018 offseason workouts begin one face is sadly familiar in its absence from any team's roster.
Free agent QB Colin Kaepernick has yet to find a home with any team in the league since 2016. While Kaepernick has gone on to off-field recognition for his social justice work including winning GQ Man of the Year and donating more than $1 million from his charity, the league has found themselves at odds with his stance against social injustice.
Now this offseason his former teammate, Eric Reid finds himself blackballed from the league as well. Bengals recently had a meeting with Reid where team owner Mike Brown did little more than inform Reid that his team will not allow its players to protest during the National Anthem. The team neither signed him nor even worked him out.
Meanwhile the Seahawks recently postponed a planned meeting with Colin Kaepernick after asking the young star to clarify his stance on the anthem protest moving forward. The team informed him they would meet with him at a later date once he knew his plans. This is the same team that last season brought Kaepernick in for a workout and informed him that they wouldn't sign him because he deserved to be a starter in the league.
The message the league is sending is loud and clear that standing up against social injustice and discrimination will not be tolerated a clear signal to both players and their African American fans.
At the same time, what message is the league sending to their female fans?
49ers linebacker Reuben Foster has been charged with multiple domestic violence and weapons charges after an incident involving his then girlfriend in February. The team and the league have yet to merit out any punishment to Foster for the incident.
The league's lax discipline on domestic violence is not a new phenomenon. While the Bengals admonished Reid for his social justice stance, the team didn't fail to draft running back Joe Mixon last season despite video evidence of him punching a woman in the face while in college.
Former Giants kicker Josh Brown only faced additional suspension after the league received backlash for only suspending him one game after Brown openly admitted to assaulting his wife.
Former NFL linebacker turned MMA fighter Greg Hardy was given a second chance in the league despite a brutal assault against a former girlfriend. While his second chance fizzled out in Dallas, the fact he was given another opportunity speaks volumes.
Most troubling of all, Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs was accused of multiple incidents of domestic violence against his wife but never faced any disciplinary action from the team or the league despite multiple protective orders and reports. His wife eventually filed for divorce in 2015.
While owners and the league have been debating how to handle the National Anthem and players that want to continue to demonstrate, the league has not been as quick to address the uneven discipline dolled out for those who commit violence against women. This is a massive issue for a league who has spent years and large sums of money to bring in more female viewers with initiatives and even clothing lines geared specifically to female fans. However, their lack of a consistent message against domestic violence and the perpetrators who commit it stand in stark contrast to the message they are trying to convey. This message is even further corrupted when African Americans see the league as vehemently opposed to players protesting social inequality but unwilling to take a hard line stance against domestic violence.
If a player can be blackballed for standing up to social issues, what is stopping the NFL from doing the same to those who commit violence against women? For now the league is sending a clear message that domestic violence is acceptable but being socially conscious and taking a stance is not.
Free agent QB Colin Kaepernick has yet to find a home with any team in the league since 2016. While Kaepernick has gone on to off-field recognition for his social justice work including winning GQ Man of the Year and donating more than $1 million from his charity, the league has found themselves at odds with his stance against social injustice.
Now this offseason his former teammate, Eric Reid finds himself blackballed from the league as well. Bengals recently had a meeting with Reid where team owner Mike Brown did little more than inform Reid that his team will not allow its players to protest during the National Anthem. The team neither signed him nor even worked him out.
Meanwhile the Seahawks recently postponed a planned meeting with Colin Kaepernick after asking the young star to clarify his stance on the anthem protest moving forward. The team informed him they would meet with him at a later date once he knew his plans. This is the same team that last season brought Kaepernick in for a workout and informed him that they wouldn't sign him because he deserved to be a starter in the league.
The message the league is sending is loud and clear that standing up against social injustice and discrimination will not be tolerated a clear signal to both players and their African American fans.
At the same time, what message is the league sending to their female fans?
49ers linebacker Reuben Foster has been charged with multiple domestic violence and weapons charges after an incident involving his then girlfriend in February. The team and the league have yet to merit out any punishment to Foster for the incident.
The league's lax discipline on domestic violence is not a new phenomenon. While the Bengals admonished Reid for his social justice stance, the team didn't fail to draft running back Joe Mixon last season despite video evidence of him punching a woman in the face while in college.
Former Giants kicker Josh Brown only faced additional suspension after the league received backlash for only suspending him one game after Brown openly admitted to assaulting his wife.
Former NFL linebacker turned MMA fighter Greg Hardy was given a second chance in the league despite a brutal assault against a former girlfriend. While his second chance fizzled out in Dallas, the fact he was given another opportunity speaks volumes.
Most troubling of all, Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs was accused of multiple incidents of domestic violence against his wife but never faced any disciplinary action from the team or the league despite multiple protective orders and reports. His wife eventually filed for divorce in 2015.
While owners and the league have been debating how to handle the National Anthem and players that want to continue to demonstrate, the league has not been as quick to address the uneven discipline dolled out for those who commit violence against women. This is a massive issue for a league who has spent years and large sums of money to bring in more female viewers with initiatives and even clothing lines geared specifically to female fans. However, their lack of a consistent message against domestic violence and the perpetrators who commit it stand in stark contrast to the message they are trying to convey. This message is even further corrupted when African Americans see the league as vehemently opposed to players protesting social inequality but unwilling to take a hard line stance against domestic violence.
If a player can be blackballed for standing up to social issues, what is stopping the NFL from doing the same to those who commit violence against women? For now the league is sending a clear message that domestic violence is acceptable but being socially conscious and taking a stance is not.
Friday, April 28, 2017
Round 2 and 3 2017 NFL Draft
Round 2
33. Green Bay Packers- Kevin King CB Washington
34. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Seahawks)- Cam Robinson OT Alabama
35. Seattle Seahawks (from Jaguars)- Malik McDowell DT Michigan State
36. Arizona Cardinals (from Bears)- Budda Baker Safety Washington
37. Buffalo Bills (from Rams)- Zay Jones WR East Carolina
38. Los Angeles Chargers- Forrest Lamp Guard Western Kentucky
39. New York Jets- Marcus May Safety Florida
40. Carolina Panthers- Curtis Samuel RB Ohio State
41. Minnesota Vikings (from Bengals)- Dalvin Cook RB Florida State
42. New Orleans Saints- Marcus Williams Safety Utah
43. Philadelphia Eagles- Sidney Jones CB Washington
44. Los Angeles Rams- Gerald Everett TE South Alabama
45. Chicago Bears- Adam Shaheen TE Ashland
46. Indianapolis Colts- Quincy Wilson CB Florida
47. Baltimore Ravens- Tyus Bowser LB Houston
48. Cincinnati Bengals- Joe Mixon RB Oklahoma
49. Washington Redskins- Ryan Anderson LB Alabama
50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Justin Evans Safety Texas AM
51. Denver Broncos- DeMarcus Walker DE Florida State
52. Cleveland Browns- DeShone Kizer QB Notre Dame
53. Detroit Lions- Teez Tabor Cornerback Florida
54. Miami Dolphins- Raekwon McMillan LB Ohio State
55. New York Giants- Dalvin Tomlinson DT Alabama
56. Oakland Raiders- Obi Melifonwu Safety UConn
57. Houston Texans- Zach Cunningham LB Vanderbilt
58. Seattle Seahawks- Ethan Pocic Center LSU
59. Kansas City Chiefs- Tanoh Kpassagnon DE Villanova
60. Dallas Cowboys- Chidobe Awuzie CB Colorado
61. Green Bay Packers- Josh Jones Safety NC State
62. Pittsburgh Steelers- JuJu Smith Schuster WR USC
63. Buffalo Bills- Dion Dawkins OT Temple
64. Carolina Panthers- Taylor Moton OT Western Michigan
Round 3
65. Cleveland Browns- Larry Ogubjobi DT Charlton
66. San Francisco 49ers- Ahkello Witherspoon CB Colorado
67. New Orleans Saints- Alvin Kamara RB Tennessee
68. Jacksonville Jaguars- Dawuane Smoot DE Illinois
69. Los Angeles Rams- Cooper Kupp WR Eastern Washington
70. Minnesota Vikings- Pat Elflein Center Ohio State
71. Los Angeles Chargers- Dan Feeney Guard Indiana
72. Tennessee Titans- Taywan Taylor WR Western Kentucky
73. Cincinnati Bengals- Jordan Willis Kansas State
74. Baltimore Ravens- Chris Wormley DE Michigan
75. Atlanta Falcons- Duke Riley LB LSU
76. New Orleans Saints- Alex Anzalone LB Florida
77. Carolina Panthers- Daeshon Hall Texas AM
78. Baltimore Ravens- Tim Williams LB Alabama
79. New York Jets-ArDarius Stewart WR Alabama
80. Indianapolis Colts- Tarell Bashan DE Ohio
81. Washington Redskins- Fabian Moreau CB UCLA
82. Denver Broncos- Carlos Henderson WR Louisiana Tech
83. New England Patriots- Derek Rivers DE Youngstown State
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Chris Godwin WR Penn State
85. New England Patriots (from Lions)- Antonio Garcia OT Troy
86. Kansas City Chiefs (from Viking)- Kareem Hunt RB Toledo
87. New York Giants- Davis Webb QB California
88. Oakland Raiders- Eddie Vanderdoes DT UCLA
89. Houston Texans- D'Onta Foreman RB Texas
90. Seattle Seahawks-Shaquill Griffin CB UCF
91. Los Angeles Rams- John Johnson Safety Boston College
92. Dallas Cowboys- Jourdan Lewis CB Michigan
93. Green Bay Packers- Montravius Adams DT Auburn
94. Pittsburgh Steelers- Cameron Sutton CB Tennessee
95. Seattle Seahawks- Delano Hill Safety Michigan
96. Detroit Lions- Kenny Golladay WR Northern Illinois
97. Miami Dolphins- Cordrea Tankersley CB Clemson
98. Arizona Cardinals- Chad Williams WR Grambling
99. Philadelphia Eagles- Rasul Douglas CB West Virginia
100. Tennessee Titans- Jonnu Smith TE Florida International
101. Denver Broncos- Brendan Langley CB Lamar
102. Seattle Seahawks- Nazair Jones DT UNC
103. New Orleans Saints- Trey Hendrickson DE Florida Atlantic
104. San Francisco 49ers- CJ Beathard QB Iowa
105. Pittsburgh Steelers- James Conner RB Pittsburgh
106. Seattle Seahawks- Amara Darboh WR Michigan
107. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Kendell Beckwith LB LSU
33. Green Bay Packers- Kevin King CB Washington
34. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Seahawks)- Cam Robinson OT Alabama
35. Seattle Seahawks (from Jaguars)- Malik McDowell DT Michigan State
36. Arizona Cardinals (from Bears)- Budda Baker Safety Washington
37. Buffalo Bills (from Rams)- Zay Jones WR East Carolina
38. Los Angeles Chargers- Forrest Lamp Guard Western Kentucky
39. New York Jets- Marcus May Safety Florida
40. Carolina Panthers- Curtis Samuel RB Ohio State
41. Minnesota Vikings (from Bengals)- Dalvin Cook RB Florida State
42. New Orleans Saints- Marcus Williams Safety Utah
43. Philadelphia Eagles- Sidney Jones CB Washington
44. Los Angeles Rams- Gerald Everett TE South Alabama
45. Chicago Bears- Adam Shaheen TE Ashland
46. Indianapolis Colts- Quincy Wilson CB Florida
47. Baltimore Ravens- Tyus Bowser LB Houston
48. Cincinnati Bengals- Joe Mixon RB Oklahoma
49. Washington Redskins- Ryan Anderson LB Alabama
50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Justin Evans Safety Texas AM
51. Denver Broncos- DeMarcus Walker DE Florida State
52. Cleveland Browns- DeShone Kizer QB Notre Dame
53. Detroit Lions- Teez Tabor Cornerback Florida
54. Miami Dolphins- Raekwon McMillan LB Ohio State
55. New York Giants- Dalvin Tomlinson DT Alabama
56. Oakland Raiders- Obi Melifonwu Safety UConn
57. Houston Texans- Zach Cunningham LB Vanderbilt
58. Seattle Seahawks- Ethan Pocic Center LSU
59. Kansas City Chiefs- Tanoh Kpassagnon DE Villanova
60. Dallas Cowboys- Chidobe Awuzie CB Colorado
61. Green Bay Packers- Josh Jones Safety NC State
62. Pittsburgh Steelers- JuJu Smith Schuster WR USC
63. Buffalo Bills- Dion Dawkins OT Temple
64. Carolina Panthers- Taylor Moton OT Western Michigan
Round 3
65. Cleveland Browns- Larry Ogubjobi DT Charlton
66. San Francisco 49ers- Ahkello Witherspoon CB Colorado
67. New Orleans Saints- Alvin Kamara RB Tennessee
68. Jacksonville Jaguars- Dawuane Smoot DE Illinois
69. Los Angeles Rams- Cooper Kupp WR Eastern Washington
70. Minnesota Vikings- Pat Elflein Center Ohio State
71. Los Angeles Chargers- Dan Feeney Guard Indiana
72. Tennessee Titans- Taywan Taylor WR Western Kentucky
73. Cincinnati Bengals- Jordan Willis Kansas State
74. Baltimore Ravens- Chris Wormley DE Michigan
75. Atlanta Falcons- Duke Riley LB LSU
76. New Orleans Saints- Alex Anzalone LB Florida
77. Carolina Panthers- Daeshon Hall Texas AM
78. Baltimore Ravens- Tim Williams LB Alabama
79. New York Jets-ArDarius Stewart WR Alabama
80. Indianapolis Colts- Tarell Bashan DE Ohio
81. Washington Redskins- Fabian Moreau CB UCLA
82. Denver Broncos- Carlos Henderson WR Louisiana Tech
83. New England Patriots- Derek Rivers DE Youngstown State
84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Chris Godwin WR Penn State
85. New England Patriots (from Lions)- Antonio Garcia OT Troy
86. Kansas City Chiefs (from Viking)- Kareem Hunt RB Toledo
87. New York Giants- Davis Webb QB California
88. Oakland Raiders- Eddie Vanderdoes DT UCLA
89. Houston Texans- D'Onta Foreman RB Texas
90. Seattle Seahawks-Shaquill Griffin CB UCF
91. Los Angeles Rams- John Johnson Safety Boston College
92. Dallas Cowboys- Jourdan Lewis CB Michigan
93. Green Bay Packers- Montravius Adams DT Auburn
94. Pittsburgh Steelers- Cameron Sutton CB Tennessee
95. Seattle Seahawks- Delano Hill Safety Michigan
96. Detroit Lions- Kenny Golladay WR Northern Illinois
97. Miami Dolphins- Cordrea Tankersley CB Clemson
98. Arizona Cardinals- Chad Williams WR Grambling
99. Philadelphia Eagles- Rasul Douglas CB West Virginia
100. Tennessee Titans- Jonnu Smith TE Florida International
101. Denver Broncos- Brendan Langley CB Lamar
102. Seattle Seahawks- Nazair Jones DT UNC
103. New Orleans Saints- Trey Hendrickson DE Florida Atlantic
104. San Francisco 49ers- CJ Beathard QB Iowa
105. Pittsburgh Steelers- James Conner RB Pittsburgh
106. Seattle Seahawks- Amara Darboh WR Michigan
107. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Kendell Beckwith LB LSU
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