After a wild first night of the NFL draft that saw a record number of offensive players chosen teams emphasized defense Friday night during the second and third rounds. Among the franchises in the spotlight: the Washington Commanders, who took defensive tackle Jer’zhan Newton at No. 36, cornerback Mike Sainristil at No. 50, tight end Ben Sinnott at No. 53, guard Brandon Coleman at No. 67 and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey at No. 100.
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End of carouselAfter the first round was the most lopsided in NFL history, with a record 23 offensive players chosen in the first 32 picks, the pendulum swung back to the defense with 20 second-round picks and 17 third-round selections.
Six quarterbacks were taken in the first 12 picks Thursday, but no signal-callers went off the board during the second and third rounds Friday.
Rounds 4-7 will be held Saturday starting at noon Eastern.
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Skip to end of carousel
End of carouselAfter the first round was the most lopsided in NFL history, with a record 23 offensive players chosen in the first 32 picks, the pendulum swung back to the defense with 20 second-round picks and 17 third-round selections.
Six quarterbacks were taken in the first 12 picks Thursday, but no signal-callers went off the board during the second and third rounds Friday.
Rounds 4-7 will be held Saturday starting at noon Eastern.
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