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As a country, most places in America are closed to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. The disease did not stop the NFL from holding the annual draft. On Thursday, April 23, the National Football League held the first virtual draft in its history.
The 2020 draft is held in what is typically NFL Commissioner’s Roger Goodell’s man cave, in the basement of his New York home. Earlier Thursday, Goodell gave fans a tour of the new broadcasting room on his Twitter.
“Draft day 2020! Much different than we ever imagined, but its going to be fun,” Goodell said after concluding his tour.
In a time of social distancing and remaining six feet apart, many Americans can feel more distant than ever. Switching to a virtual draft gave the NFL the opportunity to bring people together without the risk of this disease spreading.
“But this year with all that’s going on in our society and around the globe, we need more experiences together,” Goodell said in an interview with Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts. “We need that ability to look forward and maybe have a distraction or diversion from all that we’re going through over the last couple of months, and this is a way to bring people together virtually.”
Starting of the night, former Louisiana State University quarterback, Joe Burrow was picked number one overall by the Cincinnati Bengals. Many expected Burrow to be number one overall, but for him, it was a victory that took fighting for.
“To jump up to number one overall is crazy to me,” the 2019 Heisman Trophy winner said in an interview with Suzy Kolber after being selected. “I wasn’t really good my junior year, its that simple. I worked really hard to get better. All my guys worked really really hard to get better, and we just gelled as a team this year to do exactly what we did.”
Today marks to day two of the 2020 NFL Draft. With Round One completed, there are now 6 more rounds left, with 223 more players to be drafted. The draft will air on ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network starting at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. On Saturday, the event will begin at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Below is a complete list of the first round draft picks from Thursday night. The list will continue to be updated as the draft continues.
Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow – LSU Washington Redskins: Chase Young – Ohio State Detroit Lions: Jeff Okudah – Ohio StateNew York Giants: Andrew Thomas – GeorgiaMiami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa – AlabamaLos Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert – OregonCarolina Panthers: Derrick Brown – AuburnArizona Cardinals: Isaiah Simmons – ClemsonJacksonville Jaguars: CJ Henderson – FLoridaCleveland Browns: Jedrick Wills – AlabamaNew York Jets: Mekhi Becton – Louisville Los Vegas Raiders: Henry Ruggs III – AlabamaTampa Bay Buccaneers: Tristan Wirfs – IowaSan Francisco 49ers: Javon Kinlaw – South CarolinaDenver Broncos: Jerry Jeudy – AlabamaAtlanta Falcons: A.J. Terrell – ClemsonDallas Cowboys: CeeDee Lamb – OklahomaMiami Dolphins: Austin Jackson – USCLos Vegas Raiders: Damon Arnette – Ohio StateJacksonville Jaguars: K’Lavon Chaisson – LSUPhiladelphia Eagles: Jalen Reagor – Texas Christian Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson – LSULos Angeles Chargers: Kenneth Murray – OklahomaNew Orleans Saints: Cesar Ruiz – MichiganSan Francisco 49ers: Brandon Aiyuk – Arizona StateGreen Bay Packers: Jordan Love – Utah StateSeattle Seahawks: Jordyn Brooks – Texas TechBaltimore Ravens: Patrick Queen – LSUTennessee Titans: Isaiah Wilson – GeorgiaMiami Dolphins: Noah Igbinoghene – AuburnMinnesota Vikings: Jeff Gladney – Texas ChristianKansas City Chiefs: Clyde Edwards-Helaire – LSU
On Friday, April 24 the Philadelphia Eagles picked the 2019 Heisman Trophy runner-up Jalen Hurts in the second round. The former University of Oklahoma Sooner quarterback transferred from the University of Alabama in 2019 where he led the Crimson Tide to two national championship games, before being replace by Tua Tagovailoa. Hurts left the world of college football with a 38-4 career record.
Below are the results from Friday night’s round two of the draft.
Cincinnati Bengals: Tee Higgins – ClemsonIndianapolis Colts: Michael Pittman – USCDetroit Lions: D’Andre Swift – GeorgiaNew York Giants: Xavier McKinney – AlabamaNew England Patriots: Kyle Dugger – Lenor-RhyneCarolina Panthers: Yetur Gross-Matos – Penn StateMiami Dolphins: Robert Hunt – Louisiana-LafayetteHouston Texans: Ross Blacklock – Texas ChristianIndianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor – WisconsinJacksonville Jaguars: Laviska Shenault Jr. – ColoradoChicago Bears: Cole Kmet – Notre DameCleveland Browns: Grant Delpit – LSUTampa Bay Buccaneers: Antoine Winfield Jr. – MinnesotaDenver Broncos: K.J. Hamler – Penn StateAtlanta Falcons: Marlon Davidson – AuburnSeattle Seahawks: Darrell Taylor – TennesseePittsburgh Steelers: Chase Claypool – Notre DameChicago Bears: Jaylon Johnson – UtahDallas Cowboys: Trevon Diggs – AlabamaLos Angeles Rams: Cam Akers – Florida StatePhiladelphia Eagles: Jalen Hurts – Oklahoma Buffalo Bills: A.J. Epenesa – IowaBaltimore Ravens: J.K. Dobbins – Ohio StateMiami Dolphins: Raekwon Davis – AlabamaLos Angeles Rams: Van Jefferson – FloridaMinnesota Vikings: Ezra Cleveland – Boise StateNew York Jets: Denzel Mims – BaylorNew England Patriots: Josh Uche – Michigan Tennessee Titans: Kristian Fulton – LSUGreen Bay Packers: A.J. Dillon – Boston CollegeKansas City Chiefs: Willie Gay Jr. – Mississippi StateCarolina Panthers: Jeremy Chinn – Southern Illinois
Below is a list of players drafted in the third round on Friday night.
Cincinnati Bengals: Logan Wilson – WyomingWashington Redskins: Antonio Gibson – MemphisDetroit Lions: Julian Okwara – Notre DameNew York Jets: Ashytn Davis – CaliforniaSeattle Seahawks: Damien Lewis – LSUMiami Dolphins: Brandon Jones – TexasBaltimore Ravens: Justin Madubuike – Texas A&MArizona Cardinals: Josh Jones – HoustonJacksonville Jaguars: DaVon Hamilton – Ohio StateNew Orleans Saints: Zack Baun – WisconsinDetroit Lions: Jonah Jackson – Ohio StateTampa Bay Buccaneers: Ke’Shawn Vaughn – VanderbiltDenver Broncos: Michael Ojemudia – Iowa Atlanta Falcons: Matt Hennessy – TempleNew York Jets: Jabari Zuniga – FloridaLos Vegas Raiders: Lynn Bowden – KentuckyLos Vegas Raiders: Bryan Edwards – South CarolinaDallas Cowboys: Neville Gallimore – OklahomaDenver Broncos: Lloyd Cushenberry – LSULos Angeles Rams: Terrell Lewis – AlabamaIndianapolis Colts: Julian Blackmon – UtahBuffalo Bills: Zack Moss – UtahNew England Patriots: Anfernee Jennings – AlabamaCleveland Browns: Jordan Elliot – Missouri Minnesota Vikings: Cameron Dantzler – Mississippi State Houston Texans: Jonathan Greenard – FloridaNew England Patriots: Devin Asiasi – UCLABaltimore Ravens: Devin Duvernay – TexasTennessee Titans: Darrynton Evans – Appalachian StateGreen Bay Packers: Josiah Deguara – Cincinnati Denver Broncos: McTelvin Agim – ArkansasKansas City Chiefs: Lucas Niang – Texas ChristianCleveland Browns: Jacob Phillips – LSUBaltimore Ravens: Malik Harrison – Ohio StateNew York Giants: Matt Peart – ConnecticutLos Vegas Raiders: Tanner Muse – ClemsonNew England Patriots: Dalton Keene – Virginia TechPittsburgh Steelers: Alex Highsmith – CharlottePhiladelphia Eagles: Davion Taylor – ColoradoLos Angeles Rams: Terrell Burgess – UtahNew Orleans Saints: Adam Trautman – DaytonBaltimore Ravens: Tyre Phillips – Mississippi State
Below is the list of players selected in the fourth round of the draft; the first round premiered Saturday afternoon.
Cincinnati Bengals: Akeem Davis-Gaither – Appalachian StateWashington Redskins: Saahdiq Charles – LSULos Vegas Raiders: John Simpson – ClemsonNew York Giants: Darnay Holmes – UCLAMiami Dolphins: Solomon KIndley – Georgia Los Angeles Chargers: Joshua Kelley – UCLACarolina Panthers: Troy Pride – Notre DameArizona Cardinals: Leki Fotu – Utah Cleveland Browns: Harrison Bryant – Florida AtlanticJacksonville Jaguars: Ben Bartch – St. John’s (Minn.)Minnesota Vikings: D.J. Wonnum – South CarolinaDenver Broncos: Albert Okwuegbunam – MissouriAtlanta Falcons: Mykal Walker – Fresno StateNew York Jets: La’Mical Perine – FloridaDetroit Lions: Logan Stenburg – KentuckyIndianapolis Colts: Jacob Eason – WashingtonDallas Cowboys: Reggie Robinson II – TulsaPittsburgh Steelers: Anthony McFarland – MarylandNew York Jets: James Morgan – Florida InternationalHouston Texans: Charlie Heck – North CarolinaPhiladelphia Eagles: K’Von Wallace – ClemsonBuffalo Bills: Gabriel Davis – UCFNew York Jets: Cameron Clarke – CharlotteMinnesota Vikings: James Lynch – Baylor Arizona Cardinals: Rashad Lawrence – LSUMinnesota Vikings: Troy Dye – OregonSeattle Seahawks: Colby Parkinson – StanfordAtlanta Falcons: Jaylinn Hawkins – CaliforniaPittsburgh Steelers: Kevin Doston – Louisiana-LafayetteLos Angeles Rams: Brycen Hopkins – PurdueJacksonville Jaguars: Josiah Scott – Michigan StateKansas City Chiefs: L’Jarius Sneed – Louisiana TechLos Vegas Raiders: Amik Robertson – Louisiana TechJacksonville Jaguars: Shaquille Quarterman – Miami (Fla.)Houston Texans: John Reid – Penn StateWashington Redskins: Antonio Gandy-Golden – LibertyBaltimore Ravens: Ben Bredeson – MichiganSeattle Seahawks: DeeJay Dallas – Miami (Fla.)Philadelphia Eagles: Jack Driscoll – AuburnDallas Cowboys: Tyler Biadasz – Wisconsin
Below is the list of players drafted in the fifth round.
Cincinnati Bengals: Akeem Kareem – Notre DameSeattle Seahawks: Atlon Robinson – SyracuseIndianapolis Colts: Danny Pinter – Ball StateNew York Giants: Shane Lemieux – OregonLos Angeles Chargers: Joe Reed – VirginiaCarolina Panthers: Kenny Robinson – West VirginiaSan Francisco 49ers: Colton McKivitz – West VirginiaMiami Dolphins: Jason Stowbridge – North Carolina Chicago Bears: Trevis Gipson – Tulsa Washington Redskins: Keith Ismael – San Diego StateJacksonville Jaguars: Daniel Thomas – Auburn New York Jets: Bryce Hall – VirginiaNew England Patriots: Justin Rohrwasser – MarshallCleveland Browns: Nick Harris – WashingtonTampa Bay Buccaneers: Tyler Johnson – MinnesotaWashington Redskins: Khaleke Hudson – Michigan Chicago Bears: Kindle Vildor – Georgia SouthernMiami Dolphins: Curtis Weaver – Boise StateJacksonville Jaguars: Collin Johnson – TexasDetroit Lions: Quintez Cephus – WisconsinBuffalo Bills: Jake Fromm – GeorgiaPhiladelphia Eagles: John Hightower – Boise StateMinnesota Vikings: Harrison Hand – TempleBaltimore Ravens: Broderick Washington – Texas TechHouston Texans: Isaiah Coulter – Rhode Island Detroit Lions: Jason Huntley – New Mexico StateChicago Bears: Darnell Mooney – TulaneTennessee Titans: Larrell Murchison – North Carolina StateGreen Bay Packers: Kamal Martin – MinnesotaMinnesota Vikings: K.J. Osborn – Miami (Fla.)Kansas City Chiefs: Michael Danna – MichiganDenver Broncos: Justin Strnad – Wake ForestDallas Cowboys: Bradlee Anae – Utah
Below is the complete list of players selected by NFL teams in the sixth round.
Cincinnati Bengals: Hakeem Adeniji – KansasDenver Broncos: Netane Muti – Fresno StateNew England Patriots: Michael Onwenu – MichiganNew York Giants: Cameron Brown – Penn StateCarolina Panthers: Bravvion Roy – Baylor Miami Dolphins: Blake Ferguson – LSULos Angeles Chargers: Alohi Gilman – Notre DameCleveland Browns: Donovan Peoples-Jones – MichiganBuffalo Bills: Tyler Bass – Georgia SouthernJacksonville Jaguars: Jake Luton – Oregon StateSan Francisco 49ers: Charlie WoernerNew York Jets: Braden Man – Texas A&MGreen Bay Packers: Jon Runyan – MichiganIndianapolis Colts: Rob Windsor – Penn StateTampa Bay Buccaneers: Khalil Davis – NebraskaNew England Patriots: Justin Herron – Wake ForestPhiladelphia Eagles: Shaun Bradley – TempleDetroit Lions: John Penisini – UtahPittsburgh Steelers: Antoine Brooks Jr. – MarylandLos Angeles Rams: Jordan Fuller – Ohio StatePhiladelphia Eagles: Quez Watkins – Southern MississippiBaltimore Ravens: James Proche – Southern MethodistArizona Cardinals: Evan Weaver – CaliforniaMinnesota Vikings: Blake Brandel – Oregon StateNew England Patriots: Cassh Maluia – WyomingMinnesota Vikings: Josh Metellus – MichiganJacksonville Jaguars: Tyler Davis – Georgia TechBuffalo Bills: Isaiah Hodgins – Oregon StateGreen Bay Packers: Jake Hanson – OregonGreen Bay Packers: Simon Stepaniak – IndianaPhiladelphia Eagles: Prince Tega Wanogho – AuburnIndianapolis Colts: Isaiah Rodgers – MassachuesettsIndianapolis Colts: Dezmon Patmon – Washington StateIndianapolis Colts: Jordan Glasgow – Michigan Seattle Seahawks: Freddie Swain – Florida
Below is the list of all the players selected in the last round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Cincinnati Bengals: Markus Bailey – PurdueWashington Redskins: Kamren Curl – ArkansasSan Francisco 49ers: Jauan Jennings – TennesseeNew York Giants: Carter Coughlin – MinnesotaBaltimore Ravens: Geno Stone – IowaLos Angeles Chargers: K.J. Hill – Ohio StateCarolina Panthers: Stantley Thomas-Oliver – Florida InternationalArizona Cardinals: Eno Benjamin – Arizona StateJacksonville Jaguars: Chris Claybrooks – MemphisTennessee Titans: Cole McDonald – HawaiiMinnesota Vikings: Kenny Willekes – Michigan StateChicago Bears: Arlington Hambright – Colorado Chicago Bears: Lachavious Simmons – Tennessee StateAtlanta Falcons: Sterling Hofrichter – SyracuseWashington Redskins: James Smith-Williams – North Carolina StateNew England Patriots: Dustin Woodard – MemphisDallas Cowboys: Ben DiNucci – James MadisonPittsburgh Steelers: Carlos Davis – NebraskaPhiladelphia Eagles: Casey Toohill – StanfordLos Angeles Rams: Clay Johnston – BaylorDetroit Lions: Jashon Cornell – Ohio StateGreen Bay Packers: Vernon Scott – Texas ChristianKansas City Chiefs: Bopete Keyes – Tulane New York Giants: T.J. Brunson – South CarolinaBuffalo Bills: Dane Jackson – PittsburghNew Orleans Saints: Tommy Stevens – Mississippi StateTampa Bay Buccaneers: Chapelle Russell – TempleGreen Bay Packers: Johnathan Garvin – Miami (Fla.)Tennessee Titans: Chris Jackson – MarshallMinnesota Vikings: Nate Stanley – IowaTampa Bay Buccaneers: Raymond Calais – Louisiana-LafayetteMiami Dolphins: Malcolm Perry – NavyNew York Giants: Chris Williamson – MinnesotaLos Angeles Rams: Sam Sloman – Miami (Ohio)Minnesota Vikings: Brian Cole II – Mississippi StateLos Angeles Rams: Tremayne Anchrum – ClemsonSeattle Seahawks: Stephen Sullivan – LSUDenver Broncos: Tyrie Cleveland – FloridaMinnesota Vikings: Kyle Hinton – WashburnDenver Broncos: Derrek Tuszka – North Dakota StateNew York Giants: Tae Crowder – Georgia
Tae Crowder was the 255th pick of the 2020 NFL draft, which is known as “Mr. Irrelevant.” The term was coined by Paul Salata and was officially used in the NFL in 1976.
“Its about championing the underdog in all of us,” Salata’s daughter, Melanie Fitch said before the 2020 selection.
This is not the New York Giants first go-around with Mr. Irrelevant. In 1983, John Tuggle was the last player to be drafted to the Giants. After finding out that he had a rare form of cancer and died during his first season with the franchise. In Super Bowl XXI (1987), Bill Parcells and the New York Giants won their first franchise victory in honor of Tuggle.
“He had those attributes you couldn’t see,” Parcells said during “The Irrelevant Giant” ESPN documentary. “He was an inspiration of sorts to me because you always wonder if you could do what he did, if you could endure and still have that ‘Let’s have a drink’ (mentality). You wonder. I don’t know the answer whether I could or not. I don’t know, but he inspired me.”