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The Las Vegas Raiders made history by selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This milestone moment launches the young athlete into professional football's biggest stage.
Five Ohio State football players will attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, more than any other college program and matching the entire SEC. The secret isn't just talent—it's a culture of focus, competition, and motivation that transforms good athletes into elite professionals.
During the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, organizers will try to train 4,000 people in CPR in just one hour. Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who survived cardiac arrest on the field in 2023, is leading the effort to save more lives.
A British tight end became the first graduate of the UK's NFL Academy to be drafted by a professional American football team. His journey from playing in London as a teenager to the Miami Dolphins proves international pathways to the NFL are working.
NFL teams are using artificial intelligence to analyze college game film and make smarter draft decisions. The technology provides speed ratings and performance data that once took weeks to gather.
When his son felt crushed by expectations, NFL rushing king Emmitt Smith shared simple wisdom that changed everything. Now EJ Smith awaits his own NFL draft call armed with his father's game-changing perspective.
The American Heart Association and NFL player Damar Hamlin are attempting to break a world record for CPR training during this year's NFL Draft. The initiative aims to equip thousands with life-saving skills after Hamlin's own cardiac arrest survival story.
The NFL, American Heart Association, and Damar Hamlin will attempt to set a world record by teaching 4,000 people lifesaving CPR in just one hour at the Pittsburgh NFL Draft. The free event aims to close a critical gap: more than half of cardiac arrest victims outside hospitals don't receive the CPR that could double or triple their survival chances.
Up to 700,000 football fans are flooding Pittsburgh this week for the NFL Draft, potentially bringing $200 million to local businesses. It's the largest single event the city has ever hosted.
Over 805,000 football fans flooded Pittsburgh across three days, shattering the NFL Draft attendance record and proving that good weather isn't required when a city has heart. Even Saturday's rain couldn't dampen the turnout as the Steel City crushed the previous record set in Detroit by 30,000 people.
Former Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate is expected to be drafted in the first round this week, joining an elite group of Buckeye receivers in the NFL. Despite following legends like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Chris Olave, Tate is focused on carving his own path while honoring the "Receiver U" legacy.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is teaming up with the American Heart Association to train 4,000 people in CPR during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The world record attempt comes after cardiac arrest nearly took his life in 2022.
The Atlanta Falcons made the 2026 NFL Draft unforgettable for the Terrell family, selecting cornerback Avieon Terrell to join his older brother A.J. on the same team. What started as smart drafting turned into a heartwarming family reunion on the football field.
Fernando Mendoza went from being ranked 2,149th out of high school to winning college football's highest honor, crediting his wheelchair-using mom who has MS as his greatest inspiration. The 22-year-old quarterback led Indiana to its first national championship and is now favored to be the #1 NFL draft pick.
American football is crossing the Atlantic with a multi-year commitment. Spain's capital will host NFL regular season games starting in 2026, expanding the league's European footprint.
Fresh off breaking the NFL sack record, Cleveland Browns defender Myles Garrett traveled to Italy to support girlfriend Chloe Kim as she pursues her third consecutive Olympic gold medal in snowboarding. The power couple is proving that champions lift each other up.
Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller stayed calm on the phone with Detroit Lions coaches, but his family erupted with joy the moment he hung up. The first-round pick's emotional draft night moment reminds us why sports matter.
Former Texas A&M star KC Concepcion turned criticism of his speech at the NFL Combine into a powerful message for millions living with stuttering. His response is inspiring people to embrace what makes them different.
Nearly 1,300 football fans learned lifesaving CPR in just one hour at the NFL Draft, setting a world record while helping double cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030. The Pittsburgh event turned sports fans into everyday heroes ready to save lives.
A teenager who beat cancer got the chance of a lifetime to announce a draft pick for the Kansas City Chiefs. The moment brought together resilience, youth, and the excitement of professional football.
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