NFL Draft for the first time during it's seventy five year history went prime time. ESPN family of networks including ESPN2 and ESPN3.com were the primary telecast partners of the three day event Thursday April 22ND - Saturday April 24Th. NFL Network broadcast the draft as well. The location was New York City, at Radio City Music Hall. 75Th NFL Draft featured seven rounds, 255 draft picks, 1st pick was quarterback Sam Bradford from University of Oklahoma and 255Th pick was wide receiver Tim Toone from Weber State University. Bradford was selected by St. Louis Rams, while Toone was selected by Detroit Lions. Philadelphia Eagles had the most selections during 2010 draft with 13, while New York Jets had the fewest selections during 2010 draft with 4. Tim Tebow quarterback from University of Florida, former Heisman Trophy winner and two time National Champion was selected in round one by Denver, Broncos utilized their 25th pick on him. Nate Allen defensive back from University of South Florida, will forever be known as the McNabb pick. Why, 37Th pick of second round was traded to Philadelphia when the Eagles dealt Donovan McNabb to Washington Redskins. Jason Campbell former Redskins starting quarterback prior to McNabb was shipped on draft weekend to Oakland Raiders. Also for the first time, first round draft selections were decided by the final finish the previous season, regular and postseason, both played roles on where teams selected. Non playoff teams selected 1-20, wild card round elimination 21-24, divisional playoff elimination 25-28, conference championship elimination 29-30, Superbowl loser and winner 31-32 respectively.
Monday, April 26, 2010
2010 NFL DRAFT GOES PRIMETIME
NFL Draft for the first time during it's seventy five year history went prime time. ESPN family of networks including ESPN2 and ESPN3.com were the primary telecast partners of the three day event Thursday April 22ND - Saturday April 24Th. NFL Network broadcast the draft as well. The location was New York City, at Radio City Music Hall. 75Th NFL Draft featured seven rounds, 255 draft picks, 1st pick was quarterback Sam Bradford from University of Oklahoma and 255Th pick was wide receiver Tim Toone from Weber State University. Bradford was selected by St. Louis Rams, while Toone was selected by Detroit Lions. Philadelphia Eagles had the most selections during 2010 draft with 13, while New York Jets had the fewest selections during 2010 draft with 4. Tim Tebow quarterback from University of Florida, former Heisman Trophy winner and two time National Champion was selected in round one by Denver, Broncos utilized their 25th pick on him. Nate Allen defensive back from University of South Florida, will forever be known as the McNabb pick. Why, 37Th pick of second round was traded to Philadelphia when the Eagles dealt Donovan McNabb to Washington Redskins. Jason Campbell former Redskins starting quarterback prior to McNabb was shipped on draft weekend to Oakland Raiders. Also for the first time, first round draft selections were decided by the final finish the previous season, regular and postseason, both played roles on where teams selected. Non playoff teams selected 1-20, wild card round elimination 21-24, divisional playoff elimination 25-28, conference championship elimination 29-30, Superbowl loser and winner 31-32 respectively.
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