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Giants draft Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz in response to Eagles’ big first night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:21 GMT

The Philadelphia Eagles stacked one of the NFL’s best defensive lines with two more studs from Georgia in Thursday’s first round: defensive tackle Jalen Carter and edge rusher Nolan Smith.So the Giants answered in Friday’s second round by beefing up their interior offensive line with Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz at No. 57 overall.The intention is for the first-team All-American to immediately plug and play, help the Giants compete with the beasts of the NFC East and grow long-term in tandem with franchise quarterback Daniel Jones.Schmitz, 24, after receiving the good news at his house in Homewood, Ill., said an offensive line deals with elite offensive lines by “setting the tone from the start.”“You gotta be physical,” Schmitz said. “You gotta set the tone from the start – first quarter to fourth quarter. We always like to say, ‘if you run the ball, you gotta have body blows.’ The body blows turn into 25 and ...

2023 NFL Draft | Second round ends with seven trades

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:21 GMT

By The Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It’s Day 2 of the NFL draft! Will Levis has finally come off the board after being picked in the second round by the Tennessee Titans. The standout Kentucky quarterback was the biggest name on the board when the second round kicked off from Kansas City’s Union Station.There were seven trades in the second round, including the Titans moving up eight spots to select Levis.Bryce Young went first overall to the Carolina Panthers followed by C.J. Stroud to the Houston Texans for a 1-2 quarterback combo at the top of the draft Thursday. The second round can be viewed on NFL Network and ESPN. Follow for live updates from Associated Press reporters across the country (all times EST).QB HENDON HOOKER SELECTED IN THIRD ROUNDTennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker had an outside chance of going in the first round, but the second round appeared the likely destination.Until it wasn’t.Hooker’s wait finally ended in the third...

Fast facts: Learn more about Dolphins’ second-round pick in the NFL draft, cornerback Cam Smith

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:21 GMT

The Miami Dolphins made the unexpected move of going cornerback with their first 2023 pick in the NFL draft, taking South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith at No. 51; here are some things to know about the Dolphins’ second-round pick:Pos./round: Cornerback/Second (No. 51)School: South CarolinaYear: Redshirt juniorHt.: 6-1 Wt.: 180Hometown: Blythewood, S.C.Comment: Smith has length as well as press coverage skills but the scouting reports say he’s better suited for zone coverage, which is what new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio likes to play. …Smith is aggressive with good ball skills. …He’s not afraid to come up and make tackles. …Smith started nine of 11 games last year and recorded 27 tackles, one interception and five pass breakups. …In 2021, he made seven starts and had 41 tackles after missing fall camp due to foot surgery. …Smith has the skills to be a starting cornerback. …This year he’ll be playing alongside starters...

Chicago Bears in the 2023 NFL draft: Three prospects, including DT Gervon Dexter, added to the defense of Night 2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:21 GMT

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is off and running with his draft weekend to-do list, looking to improve a last-place roster and accelerate the team’s return toward playoff contention.In a demanding and busy offseason, Poles has expressed eagerness to do his heaviest lifting through the draft. That process began in Thursday night’s first round and will continue through Saturday evening.Bears remaining picks in 2023 NFL draft (April 27-29)Round 4: Nos. 103 and 133Round 5: No. 148Round 7: Nos. 218 and 258As Poles and the Bears navigate the weekend, we will offer you a comprehensive look at each of the players the team selects.Catch up on our draft coverageBears trade down again and select Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the No. 10 pick in the NFL draftColumn: Drafting Darnell Wright the latest item on the checklist so the Bears can better evaluate Justin FieldsColumn: The Panthers made Bryce Young the No. 1 pick. Here’s why it matters to Ryan ...

Miami Hurricanes’ Tyrique Stevenson picked by Chicago on second day of draft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:21 GMT

Tyrique Stevenson left Miami because he and his mother thought it was the best decision for him. But two years later, his career brought him back to South Florida, which propelled him to the NFL.Stevenson, a Miami Southridge graduate and two-year Hurricanes starter, was the first Miami player to be selected in the 2023 NFL draft, going at No. 56 in the second round to the Chicago Bears on Friday night.“I just know that my whole life, I put in the work,” Stevenson said at Miami’s Pro Day in March. “I stayed the course. I did everything that was possible for me to get here. I won’t have no regrets on draft day, depending on where I get picked, I will have no regrets because I know that I woke up every day and put my best foot in front of me, and even if I couldn’t pick it up, I [dragged] it in front of me.”Stevenson was a star in high school, earning a top-40 ranking in 247Sports’ composite ranking. But the Miami-Dade star said his mothe...

House erupts in flames in East County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:21 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Firefighters on Friday battled a single-family home fully engulfed in flames near Dehesa, first responders said.The incident occurred around 6:13 p.m. in the 4900 block of Dehesa Road, Cal Fire San Diego told FOX 5.The blaze spread to vegetation around the structure, according to the fire agency. This popular spring German festival is within driving distance of San Diego Cal Fire confirmed there were no reports of people inside the house.Multiple units responded to the scene to help extinguish the fire in the brush and structure.Check back for updates on this developing story.

St. Louis officer shot during mental health welfare check

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis police officer was shot and wounded Friday afternoon during a welfare check for a man whose relatives were concerned about his mental health, law enforcement officials said.The 44-year-old officer suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his arm and shoulders but was conscious and alert, St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy said at a news conference Friday evening outside the hospital where the 15-year veteran was being treated.“These injuries could have been worse,” Tracy said. “And thank God they weren’t.”The shooting unfolded around 4:30 p.m. at an apartment complex west of downtown. Officers were called there to check on a 71-year-old man who, according to relatives, wasn’t taking his medications and was experiencing delusions, the police chief said.At some point during the welfare check the man pulled out a handgun hidden inside his clothing and opened fire, striking one of the officers, Tracy said. Other officers struggled with the man as the...

DL Zacch Pickens is the Bears' third round selection

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:21 GMT

LAKE FOREST — Ryan Poles was working very quickly on Friday night late in the second round and early in the third on Friday night.After selecting at No. 53 and then No. 56 after a trade, the general manager was back on the clock at No. 64 in the third round.But Poles stayed consistent with his selections on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft, once again taking a defender with this third selection. For a second time, he added to the defensive line, taking defensive lineman Zacch Pickens from South Carolina. Bears select Florida DT Gervon Dexter Sr. with 53rd pick in 2nd round The 6-foot-4, 305 pound lineman played four seasons with the Gamecocks, finishing with 7 1/2 sacks, 11 1/2 tackles for loss, four passes deflected in 47 collegiate games. Pickens is the third defensive player taken by the Bears on the second day of the draft, with the team picking another defensive lineman - Florida's Gervon Dexter Sr.- with the 53rd overall pick. After a trade with the Jaguars to move up to the 56t...

10-minute drill: Can you find fans for all 32 teams at the NFL Draft?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:21 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Tens of thousands of fans have come to Kansas City for the 2023 NFL Draft. On Thursday, organizers said there were 125,00 fans in attendance at the draft site, and many of those fans traveled hundreds of miles from across the county to attend. Jonas Brothers drop new single during NFL Draft From Seattle to Philadelphia, there are NFL fans representing every team in Kansas City. So on Friday, Day 2 of the NFL Draft, FOX4 went to the fan experience with a challenge: Talk to a fan for each of the NFL’s 32 teams. For added difficulty, there was also a 10-minute time limit.Were we successful? Check out the video above to find out.

Severe storm threat ends; cooler, windy weather behind the rain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Following numerous hail and high wind reports, our threat of severe weather is over. Cooler than normal April weather blows in on Saturday with wind gusts over 30 miles per hour.Jollyville and Granger saw the biggest hail in our viewing area Thursday evening with 1.5"-diameter (ping pong ball size hail) reported. There were numerous reports of quarter size or smaller hail from the Hill Country through Travis and Williamson counties. RAIN TOTALS: See how much rain your neighborhood recorded This quick-moving line of severe storms exited our eastern counties just after sunset Thursday, leaving behind gorgeous and rare mammatus clouds in their wake.Sunset through mammatus clouds on April 28, 2023, as seen from the KXAN 360 weather cam. (KXAN Photo)Cooler than normal weather blows in behind this storm system with highs in the lower 70s Saturday and northwesterly wind gusts over 30 miles per hour.Temperatures warm Sunday into the first week of May with relatively calm ...