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Fireworks explode at the end of the second night of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

NFL draft attendance record set with more than 700,000 fans attending the event in Detroit

The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event. Michigan Gov.

Cincinnati Bengals first round draft pick Amarius Mims pauses during a television interview following an NFL football news conference in Cincinnati, Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Bengals address needs on offensive and defensive lines in NFL draft, add a receiver for depth

People stand on stage during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Top 100 prospects already scooped up but Saturday still stocked with NFL difference-makers

FILE - Michigan offensive lineman Zak Zinter is carted off the field after sustaining an injury during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. In the third round of the NFL draft Friday, April 26, 2024, the Cleveland Browns picked Zinter who broke his left leg against Ohio State in November when Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr., taken by the Browns in the second round, was accidentally throw into him. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Browns’ draft picks from Michigan, Ohio State connected by horrific injury in last year’s big game

Arizona Cardinals first round draft pick Marvin Harrison Jr. speaks at an NFL football press conference, Friday, April 26, 2024, at the teams' facility in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Elliss, Jenkins, McCaffrey join Harrison and Alt in following their fathers into the NFL

On Football

Analyzing the biggest topics in the NFL each week.

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Bears traded Fields to the Steelers on Saturday, March 16, 2024, according to a person informed of the deal. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Bears traded Fields to the Steelers on Saturday, March 16, 2024, according to a person informed of the deal. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Analysis: Despite low trade value, Justin Fields still has potential to be a special player

Justin Fields went from being considered a franchise quarterback to disregarded by the Chicago Bears in just three seasons.

Past games

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F

Analysis: Big Ten and SEC power play undermines credibility of playoff, marginalizes ACC and Big 12

Pro Picks

AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy speaks to the media during NFL football Super Bowl 58 opening night Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. The San Francisco 49ers face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Pro Picks: Purdy will lead the 49ers to another comeback win, ruining Chiefs’ repeat bid

Today in Sports - Colorado’s G Patrick Roy sets an NHL record with his 16th career playoff shutout

Today in Sports, April 28 - Colorado’s G Patrick Roy sets an NHL record with his 16th career playoff shutout

Michigan Football players stand on stage during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

First night of NFL draft averages 12.1 million viewers, a 6% increase over last year

The first round of the NFL draft on Thursday averaged 12.1 million viewers on television and digital platforms, a 6% increase over last year.

FILE - Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith reacts to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. Smith is rebooting his career as the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers after being fired by the Falcons. The Steelers used their early picks in the NFL draft on offensive linemen in the hopes Smith can replicate the success had had calling plays in Tennessee earlier in his career. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Four months after being fired by Atlanta, Arthur Smith is hitting the reset button in Pittsburgh

Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is hitting the reboot button with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Crowds fill an area outside of the draft stage during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

NFL draft attendance record within reach in Detroit, Commissioner Roger Goodell tells fans on Day 2

The NFL draft tour has not had a stop quite like the one in Detroit. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told fans that flooded downtown Detroit for a second straight day that an attendance record was set with 275,000 people on Thursday during the first round.

Chicago Bears No. 1 draft pick quarterback Caleb Williams smiles as he listens to reporters during an NFL football news conference in Lake Forest, Ill., Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams realizes all eyes are on him and he’s embracing the attention

Caleb Williams was ready to embrace the attention after the Chicago Bears grabbed him with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

FILE - Texas running back Jonathon Brooks runs free before scoring a touchdown against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys are resetting at running back eight years after drafting Ezekiel Elliott. Brooks, who is recovering from a major knee injury, is the highest-rated running back in the draft, according to nfl.com, and the only one among the top 30 prospects. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, FIle)

The long wait for the first running back to be drafted ends with Jonathon Brooks going 46th

The long wait for the first running back to be drafted is over. The Carolina Panthers traded up six spots to take Texas running back Jonathon Brooks with the 46th pick Friday night, the second-latest selection for the first running back to go off the board.

Crowds fill an area outside of the draft stage during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early

Defense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round.

FILE - Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman (4) catches a pass for a touchdown while covered by Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus (10) during overtime in an NCAA college football game Sept. 23, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. The Buffalo Bills elected not to trade back in the NFL draft order for a third time, and addressed their most significant need by selecting Coleman to open the second round Friday. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Buffalo Bills open 2nd round of NFL draft by selecting Florida State receiver Keon Coleman

The Buffalo Bills elected not to trade back in the NFL draft order for a third time, and addressed their most significant need by selecting Florida State receiver Keon Coleman to open the second round.

Atlanta Falcons first round draft choice quarterback Michael Penix Jr., speaks during a news conference Friday, April 26, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick

Michael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draft’s first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins even as Cousins’ agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot.

FILE - Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson, second from left, wears a Guardian cap during practice at the team's NFL football training facility July 27, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. The NFL says will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose. The league is also expanding the use of the devices during practices. Defensive backs and receivers have joined the position groups now required to wear the caps during all contact practices. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games

The NFL says it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose.

Korey Cunningham, a former NFL lineman, found dead in his New Jersey home. He was 28

Korey Cunningham, an offensive lineman who played for three NFL teams during a five-year career, has died. He was 28.

Washington Commanders' first round draft pick Jayden Daniels speaks to reporters during an NFL football news conference in Ashburn, Va., Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

After going 2nd in the NFL draft, Jayden Daniels is Washington’s latest quarterback of the future

Jayden Daniels, after being picked second by the Commanders in the NFL draft, will get the next chance to be Washington’s long-term solution at quarterback.

FILE - Iowa defensive back Cooper Dejean speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. The unprecedented run on quarterbacks, wide receivers and pass protectors in the NFL draft's opening round pushed plenty of standout defenders down the board and allowed some of the top teams to select players who normally wouldn't fall to them. DeJean is one of the best ballhawks in this class and also one of the best punt returners available, having averaged 13.1 yards per return over the last two seasons. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Plenty of defensive playmakers available in Round 2 of the NFL draft after historic offensive run

The historic run on offensive players, especially quarterbacks, in the first round of the NFL draft pushed plenty of talented defenders down the board.

FILE - Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Feb. 27, 2024. With Stefon Diggs dealt to the Houston Texans, the Bills are expected to be targeting a receiver high in the draft. Just do not ask Beane, who would prefer to keep everyone guessing. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Buffalo Bills make 2 deals to trade out of 1st round of NFL draft. Open 2nd round with first pick

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane passed up on filling a need at receiver in the NFL draft by making two trades to move out of the first round entirely.

FILE - South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) looks for his teammates after a 65-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Jacksonville State on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina's best playmakers on offense the past two years are all gone, meaning this spring is a search for consistency and production from an attack that had its struggles last season. With Spencer Rattler and Legette awaiting NFL draft picks — Legette a likely first-rounder, Rattler a mid-round choice — it's up to inexperienced newcomers and transfers to push the Gamecocks forward. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr., File)

Panthers trade up into first round of NFL draft, select WR Xavier Legette from South Carolina

The Carolina Panthers have selected wide receiver Xavier Legette from South Carolina after trading up one spot to get into the bottom of the first round.

FILE - Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) returns an interception for a touchdown against Florida Atlantic in an NCAA college football game Sept. 16, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. The Baltimore Ravens selected Wiggins in the NFL draft Thursday, April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Ravens pick Clemson CB Nate Wiggins in the first round, adding depth and speed to their secondary

The Baltimore Ravens have picked Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick in the NFL draft, boosting their secondary late in a first round light on defensive selections.

FILE - Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Indianapolis. The former Florida standout is one of nearly a dozen receivers expected to be selected in the first two rounds of the draft beginning Thursday night. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

San Francisco 49ers take Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 30th pick in the NFL draft

San Francisco took Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 30th pick in the NFL draft to give the 49ers possible insurance if they can’t sign Brandon Aiyuk to a long-term deal.

FILE - Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) makes a catch while covered by Washington cornerback Elijah Jackson, left, during the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. While Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. will most assuredly be gone the Buffalo Bills' scheduled NFL draft pick at No. 28, the Texas junior tandem of Adonai Mitchell and Worthy, or perhaps Georgia’s Ladd McConkey, could be available. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Chiefs trade up with Bills to select WR Xavier Worthy at No. 28 in NFL draft

The Kansas City Chiefs have traded up to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 pick in the NFL draft.

Dallas Cowboys fans pose ahead of the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Cowboys get Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton after trading down in NFL draft

The Dallas Cowboys have taken Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton with the 29th pick in the NFL draft.

FILE - Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton (62) blocks Virginia defensive end Chico Bennett Jr. (15) during the an NCAA college football game Nov. 18, 2023, in Charlottesville, Va. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Barton in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 25. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill, File)

Buccaneers add offensive line help, select Duke C Graham Barton in NFL draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have bolstered their offensive line, addressing a need by selecting Duke center Graham Barton with the 26th pick in the NFL draft.

Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold poses after being chosen by the Detroit Lions with the 24th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Lions trade up in first round of NFL draft, take Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold

The Detroit Lions made a move to address their secondary, grabbing Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the No. 24 pick in the NFL draft after a trade with Dallas.

FILE -Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan looks to block during the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Nov. 25, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. The Green Bay Packers selected Morgan with the 25th overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Packers take Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan with 25th overall pick in NFL draft

The Green Bay Packers addressed a position of need and departed from their usual strategy of targeting defensive players in the first round by selecting Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan with the 25th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday.

LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. poses after being chosen by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 23rd overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Jaguars select LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. in the NFL draft, giving QB Trevor Lawrence a big target

The Jacksonville Jaguars continued to build around franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence by trading down six spots and drafting LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr. with the 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft.

Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell walks on stage during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Philadelphia Eagles select cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the No. 22 pick in the NFL draft

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the No. 22 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

FILE - Penn State defensive lineman Chop Robinson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Feb. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Miami Dolphins selected Robinson with the 21st pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, April 25. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File

Miami Dolphins bolster pass rush, taking Chop Robinson of Penn State with 21st pick of NFL draft

The Miami Dolphins chose Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson with the 21st pick in the NFL draft. General manager Chris Grier used his first opening-round pick since 2021 to bolster a defense that saw a mass exodus of talent this spring.

FILE - Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) blocks for running back Dillon Johnson (7) who takes a handoff from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) during the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona on Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Fautanu with the 20th overall pick in the first round of Thursday's NFL draft, giving them a potential bookend to last year's top pick Broderick Jones. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Troy Fautanu idolized Troy Polamalu. Now he’s following in Polamalu’s footsteps in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected offensive tackle Troy Fautanu with the 20th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

FILE - Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) is tackled by Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) after scrambling for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Verse is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Rams make a rare first-round NFL draft pick, taking Florida State defensive end Jared Verse 19th

The Los Angeles Rams have selected Florida State defensive end Jared Verse with the 19th pick in the NFL draft.

FILE - Georgia offensive lineman Amarius Mims runs the 40-yard-dash during the NFL football scouting combine March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Cincinnati Bengals chose Mims in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, April 25. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Bengals take OT Amarius Mims in the NFL draft as Cincinnati seeks better protection for Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals, seeking an offensive tackle who can play in front of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow for years to come, chose Georgia tackle Amarius Mims in the first round of the NFL draft.

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates after being chosen by the Chicago Bears with the first overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The first round of the NFL draft turns into a QB bonanza with a record-setting 6 taken in the top 12

Quarterbacks went off the draft board at a record-setting pace. This was the fourth time in the common draft era starting in 1967 that QBs went with the top three picks, with three more going in the top 12 in the fewest number of picks for six QBs to be drafted.

UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu puts on a hat after being chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the 15th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Colts snap record streak of 14 straight offensive players taken in NFL draft with UCLA DE Latu

UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu was the first defensive player selected in the NFL draft, going No. 15 overall to Indianapolis to snap a record streak of 14 straight offensive players taken.