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1. operations.nfl.com › the-history-of-the-draftThe History of the Draft | NFL Football Operations

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   Learn how the NFL Draft evolved from a small event in 1936 to a spectacle with millions of fans and media coverage. Discover the origins of scouting, the combine and the battle for the best players in the league.

2. NFL draft videos

   

   • Robert Saleh on signing Tarik Cohen, Jets receiver and running back depth

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     Jets head coach Robert Saleh discusses the team signing running back and return specialist Tarik Cohen and how hard it can be for defenses to prepare to face him. Saleh also speaks about the depth the team has one offense after signing Mike Williams this offseason and selecting two running backs in the NFL draft.

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     Robert Saleh on signing Tarik Cohen, Jets receiver and running back depth

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     Jets head coach Robert Saleh discusses the team signing running back and return specialist Tarik Cohen and how hard it can be for defenses to prepare to face him. Saleh also speaks about the depth the team has one offense after signing Mike Williams this offseason and selecting two running backs in the NFL draft.

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     Local businesses learn how they can become vendors for NFL Draft

     WFRV Green Bay

     Local businesses learn how they can become vendors for NFL Draft

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     Diverse businesses hoping to work with Packers as vendors for 2025 NFL Draft

     WGBA - Green Bay Scripps

     Diverse businesses hoping to work with Packers as vendors for 2025 NFL Draft

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     Clemson RBs Coach thrilled that Will Shipley landed in Philly with Saquon

     NBC Sports Philadelphia

     C.J. Spiller, Clemson RBs coach and former 9th-overall NFL draft pick, spoke with Ashlyn Sullivan about Will Shipley's opportunity to learn behind Saquon Barkley in Philadelphia. Clemson RBs Coach thrilled that Will Shipley landed in Philly with Saquon originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

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     Will Pittsburgh be ready to host 2026 NFL Draft?

     CBS-Pittsburgh

     Pittsburgh is still buzzing with the news that it will host the 2026 NFL Draft.

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     Gainey talks about hosting the 2026 NFL Draft

     CBS-Pittsburgh

     KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer talked to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey about hosting the 2026 NFL Draft.

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     Daniel Jones on Giants considering Round 1 QB in 2024 draft: 'I wasn't fired up about it'

     NFL Highlights

     New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones explains why he "wasn't fired up" about the idea of the Giants taking a quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

     7 days ago
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     NFL announces Pittsburgh to host 2026 NFL Draft

     WKBN Youngstown

     NFL announces Pittsburgh to host 2026 NFL Draft

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     NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh

     WHTM Harrisburg

     NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh

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     Pittsburgh ready to welcome 2026 NFL Draft

     CBS-Pittsburgh

     The Steelers along with several elected leaders on Thursday addressed what to expect when the 2026 NFL Draft rolls into town. Even though there's still two years until the event, there's already plans in the works. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman has more.

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     Steelers, local leaders hold press conference on 2026 NFL Draft

     CBS-Pittsburgh

     Steelers, local leaders hold press conference on 2026 NFL Draft

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     How does Kyren Williams' injury affect his fantasy value?

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     Yahoo Fantasy analyst Matt Harmon examines the Rams backfield after the third-year running back suffered a foot injury and the team added Michigan RB Blake Corum in the 2024 NFL draft. 

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     Steelers fans excited about hosting 2026 NFL Draft

     CBS-Pittsburgh

     KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer caught up will many passionate Steelers fans who shared their excitement about the 2026 NFL Draft being hosted in the Steel City.

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     City of Pittsburgh to host 2026 NFL Draft

     WTAJ Altoona

     City of Pittsburgh to host 2026 NFL Draft. 5/22/24

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     Pittsburgh officially to host 2026 NFL Draft

     CBS-Pittsburgh

     The NFL made it official on Wednesday - the NFL Draft will be in Pittsburgh in 2026.

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     Evers promotes passenger train line to Green Bay for 2025 NFL Draft

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     Gov. Tony Evers also called for a release of $10 million in tourism money during a visit to Lambeau Field for National Travel and Tourism Week.

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     Detroit businesses win big after NFL Draft

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     Over 700,000 people were in attendance for the NFL Draft in Detroit. You don't have to imagine what a boon that was for the businesses along Woodward that serviced them; FOX 2 asked them ourselves.

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     Detroit students, community members, artists begin mural for Joe Louis Greenway

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     Ahead of the historic 2024 NFL draft in Detroit, the city hit the ground running on beautification projects: cleaning alleyways, adding new signs, and sprucing up parks.

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     Countdown to 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay begins after ceremonial handoff

     WFRV Green Bay

     Countdown to 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay begins after ceremonial handoff

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NFL_DraftNFL draft - Wikipedia

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   The first draft was held in 1936, and has been held every year since. Certain aspects of the draft, including team positioning and the number of rounds in the draft, have been revised since its creation, but the fundamental method has remained the same. Currently, the draft consists of seven rounds.

4. www.profootballhof.com › nfl-draft-historyNFL Draft History | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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   Learn how the NFL draft evolved from a college player draft in 1936 to a unified league draft in 2010. Explore the key changes, trends, and stories of the draft over the decades.

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     The history of the NFL Draft explained in about 2 minutes

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     History of the NFL Draft as 2024 Addition Approaches

     Apr 23, 2024

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     Evolution of the Draft: From 30 Rounds to Compensatory Picks Explained! | NFL Explained

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6. www.pro-football-reference.com › draftNFL and AFL Draft History | Pro-Football-Reference.com

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   NFL and AFL Draft History. NFL and AFL draft picks from 1936 to 2024. Search for players by draft status and other criteria in the Season Finder or see yearly totals by position.

7. www.footballdb.com › draft › indexNFL Draft History | The Football Database

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   NFL Draft History and Past Draft Results by season and team. Listings of the top prospects for the NFL Draft.

8. www.profootballhof.com › news › 2018History of NFL Draft Host Cities | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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   Only eight cities have hosted the NFL draft since it was first established in 1936. Those cities alphabetically include Chicago (1938, 1942-1943, 1951, 1962-1964, 2015-2016), Dallas (2018), Los Angeles (1956), Milwaukee (1940), New York City (1937, 1939, 1944-1947, 1952, 1955, 1965-2014), Philadelphia (1936, 1944, 1949-1961, 2017), Pittsburgh ...

9. www.freep.com › story › sportsNFL draft history: Event's evolution from 1936 to this year ...

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   Apr 20, 2024 · The first draft of the common NFL draft era was 1967 after the NFL and AFL merged. Before then, both leagues held separate drafts and often engaged in bidding wars since players came from the...