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AP Pro Football WriterShaquem Griffin finally hears his name at NFL draftBy BARRY WILNERARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Shaquem Griffin came back. The crowd loved it.Players in attendance not selected in the first two days of the NFL draft usually head out of town before the fourth through seventh rounds.Griffin,...

Patriots pick QB for 9th time in Brady era during busy draftFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Add LSU's Danny Etling to the list of quarterbacks drafted by the New England Patriots since they took Tom Brady 18 years ago.As a seventh-round pick, odds favor him joining the previous eight who...

AP Sports WriterJets fill needs on Day 3, but Darnold will define NY's draftBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets kicked off the NFL draft by getting their quarterback of the future - who might actually be the face of the franchise right now.After...

Associated PressTexans address needs in draft, add competition to rosterBy JOSHUA KOCHHOUSTON (AP) In Brian Gaine's first draft as the general manager of the Houston Texans, he wanted to add three things to the offensive and defensive side of the ball - speed, athleticism and explosiveness.In doing that...

Associated PressRams get busy after slow start, add depth as draft concludesBy DAN GREENSPANTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams made one pick through the first two days of the NFL draft.They made 10 picks on Day 3, continuing their active offseason by making five trades Saturday,...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders draft DT Maurice Hurst despite heart concernsBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders finished the NFL draft by taking another risk, although this one could come with an extremely high payoff.The Raiders traded up in the fifth round on Saturday to take talented...

The Latest: Chiefs draft the son of Raiders GM McKenzieARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Latest on the NFL draft Saturday (all times local):4:30 p.m.The Chiefs should have been quite familiar with their final selection in this year's NFL draft.His dad calls the shots for their biggest rival.The Chiefs traded...

Associated PressTexans address needs in draft, add competition to rosterBy JOSHUA KOCHHOUSTON (AP) First-year Houston Texans general manager Brian Gaine showed through his first draft exactly what the team's game plan was - adding competition to the roster.Gaine used four of his eight picks to add depth at...

AP Sports WriterChiefs load up on defense on final day of NFL draftBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Brett Veach thought he was in good shape offensively after adding wide receiver Sammy Watkins in free agency, and that the Kansas City Chiefs' most pressing needs were entirely on...

Associated PressBills go for big change at NFL draftBy MARK LUDWICZAKORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Offensive lineman Wyatt Teller doesn't need a scouting report to see what's happening with the Buffalo Bills.He knows his newest team made a splash to open the draft, with a potential franchise quarterback and...

AP Sports WriterIrsay: Indianapolis turned down trade offers to get LuckBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Jim Irsay says the Indianapolis Colts turned down trade offers to acquire quarterback Andrew Luck.The Colts owner made the comments on the third and final day of draft weekend.While Irsay declined to say what...

AP Sports WriterPersistent Lions again put focus on running game in draftBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have been nothing if not persistent in the NFL draft.The Lions picked an offensive lineman in the first round for the fourth time in seven years. Then they...