Falcons select Vic Beasley at No 8 to bolster defense
FLOWERY BRANCH GA Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff traded up to land Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley with the No 8 pick in the NFL draft. Beasley projects as a double digit sack force, pairing with Dan Quinn to improve a weak 2014 defense that totaled 22 sacks. Beasley, from Adairsville GA, set Clemson’s career sack mark with 33 and had 12 as a senior in 2014.
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Panthers select Shaq Thompson with No 25 pick
Charlotte Panthers draft Washington linebacker Shaq Thompson at No 25, a versatile defender who earned the Paul Hornung Award and scored six touchdowns in 2014. Thompson, 6-foot 228 pounds, could be long-term replacement for Thomas Davis as Carolina aims to reinforce a top-10 defense after selecting multiple first rounders in recent years.
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Rams select Todd Gurley with 10th overall pick
St Louis Rams chose Georgia running back Todd Gurley with the 10th overall selection to bolster the backfield for quarterback Nick Foles. Gurley returns from knee surgery and a four game NCAA suspension amid prior strong seasons, as Rams shift focus from line depth.
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Draft sparks talk of learning and community ties in Tampa Bay
Quotes from coach Winston and players highlight the draft’s impact on the Buccaneers and broader community. Lovie Smith and Mike Alstott cited as fixtures, while Mariota faces questions about experience. NFL picks include Fowler, Amari Cooper, and Brandon Scherff. Williams to Bears fills void after Marshall trade.
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