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Lamar Jackson went 32nd overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. How have the players selected before the Ravens’ QB fared?
The Baltimore Ravens were fortunate in the 2018 NFL Draft that 31 selections were made without Lamar Jackson coming off the board when their turn came up at 32. In his second season, the Heisman winner from Louisville has earned honors as NFL MVP for the 2019 regular season. Who were the players chosen before Jackson?
Sony Michel has a Super Bowl ring. He has rushed for 1,843 yards and 13 touchdowns after the Patriots chose him from Georgia.
The oddsmakers have put out betting lines on where Tom Brady will play in 2020.
The mysterious photo posted on social media has set everyone aflutter. Where will the New Patriots’ and NFL’s G.O.A.T. play in 2020? DraftKings put out odds on where Brady will land … of course they are subject to change when oddsmakers decide to read into his social media antics. The rules clarify that the bet will be graded based on Brady’s team in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL regular season.
The odds would be considered Plus 25,000 meaning you would win $25,000 for every $100 you bet. Will simplifiy so people will know what the odds are to a dollar, but DraftKings numbers are based off an $100 bet. The reason why these team are so high is because it is deemed incredibly unlikely the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs or Seattle Seahawks would need a quarterback. Those teams all seem to be set at QB.
50 superstar athletes who played for one team in their careers
Kobe Bryant and other great athletes who played for one franchise in their storied careers.
Kobe Bryant spent his entire career as a Los Angeles Laker. He never wore anything other than the purple and gold. What other superstar athletes played for one team in their great careers?
The Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns have no excuse for failing to gain the Super Bowl.
We’re on to Super Bowl LIV — 54 if you are counting — and somehow four teams have not made it to the big game. Who are they?
The Cleveland Browns have not made it to the Super Bowl in either incanation. However, the Baltimore Ravens, who left Cleveland, of course, have been to the game and won it. Doesn’t help the long-suffering Browns fans.
NFL Draft 2016: The 44 players somehow chosen before Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry won the Heisman Trophy at Alabama. That did not convince NFL teams, which saw him go 45th in the 2016 draft.
Derrick Henry has led the Tennessee Titans to the AFC Championship Game Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. He has become one of the top running backs in the league with speed and power. Somehow, despite winning the Heisman at Alabama he slipped to 45th in the 2016 NFL Draft. Here’s a look at those drafted before him.
Jihad Ward has already been with three teams since being drafted by Oakland in 2016.
NFL Draft: Looking at the 23 players chosen before Aaron Rodgers in 2005
Aaron Rodgers lasted until the 24th pick in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Who were the players chosen before the QB?
Sometimes great players slip in the NFL Draft. Aaron Rodgers did not fall anywhere near as far as Tom Brady, but the QB wasn’t thrilled the San Francisco 49ers passed on him and he lasted until the 24th pick in 2005. So, how did the players chosen before Rodgers do in their careers?
On this day in 2005, Aaron Rodgers was a little upset the @49ers didn't select him in the @NFLDraft and gave @DennisKPIX a classic sound bite. pic.twitter.com/gxY6oCexI1
— KPIX 5 (@KPIXtv) April 23, 2019
