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Vikings first-round recap: Trades yield QB, edge rusher
The Vikings traded up twice in the first round of the NFL draft and selected Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy at No. 10 and Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner at No. 17.
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Vikings trade up twice in NFL draft. They take Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Alabama edge Dallas Turner
The Minnesota Vikings traded up twice in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, jumping one spot to No. 10 for Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy to ensure they didn't miss out on their most dire need and making a six-spot leap to No. 17 for Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner.
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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.
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Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft
Caleb Williams swiftly walked on stage, looked out and screamed ''Woooo! Yeah!''
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Five things to know about new Vikings edge rusher Dallas Turner
The Vikings traded up for Dallas Turner, the freakishly athletic reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year at Alabama, who said he molds his game after Danielle Hunter among others.
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2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks
The players selected in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night in Detroit.
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NFL Draft Latest: Caleb Williams to Bears, record six QBs taken in first 12 picks
No. 29 pick: Tyler Guyton to the Cowboys
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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 Thursday night, going No. 15 overall to Indianapolis to snap a record streak of 14 straight offensive players selected.
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Falcons provide first NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick
The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night.
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Bears banking on Caleb Williams after taking the 2022 Heisman winner with No. 1 pick in NFL draft
Caleb Williams, welcome to Chicago.
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Roger Goodell envisions more overseas games, more streaming and more cities hosting the NFL draft
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday night at the draft that he envisions a dramatic increase in international games in the coming years.
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Eagles agree to three-year, $96 million extension with WR AJ Brown, AP source says
The Philadelphia Eagles and wide receiver A.J Brown have agreed to a three-year contract extension that includes $84 million in guaranteed money, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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Is this the most important draft pick in Vikings history?
The Vikings have never chosen a quarterback with a top-10 pick. It feels like they will do so tonight, which gives strength to the argument.
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NFL draft attendees down for 3rd straight year. J.J. McCarthy among those who didn't go to Detroit
There's no place Drake Maye would rather be.
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Vikings draft-day newsletter: Sign up to receive it later today
A special edition of our Week in Sports newsletter will be published later this afternoon with highlights of the Star Tribune's coverage leading up to tonight's NFL draft. Here's how to get it.
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LSU's Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he'd be 'blessed' to go No. 2 overall
Jayden Daniels handled the media with the same poise and command he displays in the pocket.
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From your basement to U.S. Bank Stadium: How to follow the draft
No matter where you are over the next three days, there will be ways to keep up with the NFL draft. Here's how.
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NFL to open academy in Australia to identify and develop young prospects
The NFL will expand its international search for talent by opening an academy in rugby-mad Australia to develop promising teenagers in the Asia-Pacific region into college and pro prospects.
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Vikings mock draft: seven rounds, eight picks and, yes, one quarterback
Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Ben Goessling predicts how the team will use its nine draft picks and secure a quarterback of the future.
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Scoggins: Worried about costly trade to draft a quarterback? Don't be.
Which one, at what pick, for what cost? If the Vikings draft a quarterback who becomes a star, you won't remember what they paid to get him.
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