The annualNFLDraft usually spawns weeks of rumors, speculation, and mock drafts that move players up and down.
USCs quarterbackCaleb Williamswent No.
1 to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night, a move that has been expected for months.
(L-R) Caleb Williams celebrates with NFL Commissioner Roger GoodellGregory Shamus/Getty Images
2, and the New England Patriots followed with North CarolinasDrake Mayeat No.
It previously happened in 1971, 1999 and 2021.
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Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. went to the Arizona Cardinals at No.
4, another expected pick.
Harrison is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison.
The Los Angeles Chargers had the No.
The New York Giants went with Malik Nabers at No.
7, the Tennessee Titans took Alabamas Jerome JC Latham, a 6-foot-6, 359-pound offensive tackle.
The Atlanta Falcons had the first stunner of the draft, selecting Washingtons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
But Atlanta has under-performed at quarterback, and guaranteed Kirk Cousins $100 million to presumably fill its needs.
Now Penix might fill that hole sooner than later.
The drafts first trade came at No.
The New York Jets cut a deal with the Minnesota Vikings, who traded up to nab what else?
To move up, the Vikings traded their No.
The Los Angeles Rams drafted in the No.
19 position, its first top draft choice since 2016 thanks to various deals.
In Hollywood, it was also a big night for CAA Sports.
The agency represents five of the first 12 picks, including Maye, Alt, Penix Jr., No.
11 Olu Fashanu and No.
