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Follow live: Browns open second round as Sheduer Sander's wait continues
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(Apr 26 -- ESPN)

2025 NFL draft: Fantasy football analysis of Rounds 1-3
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2025 projections.
(Apr 26 -- ESPN)

Giants selected Oklahoma State CB Korie Black with the No. 246 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
A steady five-year contributor and three-year starter in Stillwater, Black brings ideal size (6'0", 192) and legit speed (4.35 forty) to the outside cornerback spot. His 8.42 RAS is headlined by elite vertical (39") and speed scores, showcasing his potential as a man-zone hybrid corner with closing burst. Black posted career highs as a senior--3 INTs, 9 PBUs--and was one of the few bright spots on a porous Oklahoma State defense. He plays with eye balance and flashes route anticipation, but his recovery agility (4.34 shuttle, 7.01 3-cone) is only average, making him vulnerable to sharp route breaks. Black can get grabby when beat and is late to locate the ball at times, but he's physical, competitive, and experienced in multiple coverages. He also brings special teams value as a former gunner. Black comes with CB4 potential and developmental starter tools in press or Cover 3 schemes.
(Apr 26 -- NBC Sports)

Cowboys selected Clemson RB Phil Mafah with the No. 239 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Mafah (6'1/234) is one of the bigger backs in this year's class. The former Clemson Tiger joins the pro ranks after four collegiate seasons, and led the team in rushing in each of his final two years, and leaves school with a career rushing line of 561-2,887-28. Despite his imposing size, Mafah is little more than an average back when it comes to creating yards after contact and breaking tackles. In his final season, he forced a missed tackle on just 16.3 percent of his carries, although that could be partially blamed on a shoulder injury he suffered late in the year. He's more of an early-down, between-the-tackles grinder than a back who will excel on runs to the outside, and he never caught more than 21 passes in a season. Mafah's single-season receiving yardage total tops out at 108 yards. His best chance at NFL success will be in an early-down role, but special teams will likely also be a factor. With only 117 special teams snaps on his resume and only one of them coming on kick coverage, Mafah could face an uphill battle to make a 53-man roster if he doesn't stand out amongst his backfield competition in camp.
(Apr 26 -- NBC Sports)

'I will die for you': Lions draft pick Ahmed Hassanein gets emotional on call with coach Dan Campbell
Hassanein is willing to do anything for the Lions
(Apr 26 -- CBS Sports)