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Unsurprisingly, the 2020 NFL Draft proved to be ratings gold for the league and its TV partners. The league said that more than 55 million viewers watched over the course of the three day event, with an average of 8.4 million viewers tuning in. …
The 2020 NFL Draft was carried on multiple networks due to the extenuating circumstances surrounding the event, and that allowed for a heartwarming moment between Daniel Jeremiah and Chris Mortensen. Jeremiah is a former NFL scout who now works for …
Tee Higgins was the first player taken in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, and one of the things ESPN chose to highlight about the former Clemson star was his mother’s troubled past. While many were outraged over the …
Fans desperate for live sports on television propelled the NFL Draft to another ratings record on its second day. ESPN’s broadcast of the second and third rounds of the draft on Friday across all platforms drew 8.2 million viewers, a 40 percent …
This year’s NFL Draft was significantly different in format compared to past years due to the virtual emphasis. So far, the results have been positive, and that has the NFL thinking about adopting elements from this year’s draft for …
The virtual NFL Draft has gone better than many expected, with virtually no technical difficulties. One coach thinks it’s gone so well that future drafts can take some cues from this one. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said that some …
Those watching the 2020 NFL Draft may have noticed there was an unusual focus on negative stories for most prospects, which hung a dark cloud over what is an otherwise joyous time for players. Each time a player was drafted, ESPN shared information …
The NFL insisted on proceeding with its draft as scheduled despite all major sporting events in the United States being canceled or postponed indefinitely, and the result was a massive jump in television ratings over previous years. The first round …
Coaches and executives took part in the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday night from a wide variety of locations, and we’ll give you one guess as to whose was the most lavish. While Roger Goodell was announcing draft picks from his basement and other …
The first round of the NFL Draft is finished, with a handful of surprises spreading across the round. Some teams benefited from players who slid, while others made bold picks that could make or break the franchise for years to come. There’s a …
The 2020 NFL Draft was unlike anything we have ever experienced before. The social distancing efforts resulted in a television production that featured reporters, analysts, and draft picks being recorded at their homes. Even NFL Commissioner Roger …
The first round of the virtual NFL Draft went off without any technological hitches on Thursday, and the only big blunder came from the commissioner himself. Prior to announcing the Las Vegas Raiders’ selection at No. 19, Goodell made an …
The NFL Draft may have been a virtual affair this year, but the NFL did not let that get in the way of an annual tradition. Commissioner Roger Goodell conducted the draft from the basement of his home. Since fans weren’t around to boo him like …
There are a lot of concerns about Tua Tagovailoa’s health heading into Thursday night’s NFL Draft, but teams apparently do not need to worry about the former Alabama star’s surgically repaired hip. All indications are that …
Dave Gettleman has never traded down in the first round of a draft in his eight years as an NFL general manager, but that run may come to an end on Thursday night. The New York Giants currently hold the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, but numerous …
Joe Burrow has been waiting a long time to hear his name called during the NFL Draft, but he may not be looking quite as dapper as he had hoped when that moment finally comes. Like millions of others across the world, Burrow has not been able to …
