NFL Draft 2019 LIVE - Every first round pick, grades and more as Kyler Murray goes first overall
The Arizona Cardinals took the Oklahoma quarterback on a dramatic opening night in Nashville
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Your support makes all the difference.The NFL Draft is finally here with the first round complete in Nashville.
The Arizona Cardinals took Kyler Murray with the first overall pick, meaning Josh Rosen's future lies elsewhere.
The Oakland Raiders enjoyed a busy night with three first round picks, while the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks all made big moves.
"There's nobody more excited than me, nobody will work harder than me," Daniel Jones after being drafted by the Giants at No 6.
"My goal is to get to work, can't wait to be part of the team. I'm so grateful for this opportunity."
The Seahawks have made a few trades to get here...
And with the 29th pick they take LJ Collier, a DE from TCU.
Maybe their second first round pick will see some help for Russell Wilson.
The New England Patriots take N'Keal Harry with the 32nd pick and last of the first round.
Tom Brady has a new weapon, with the Arizona State receiver joining the Super Bowl champions.
After a risky pick last night with Jeff Simmons, the Titans have added free agent Brent Urban.
What to watch tonight?
DK Metcalfe is still there, the enormous wide receiver with a frankly unbelievable one percent body fat, could he tumble further towards the third round after some mocks initially had him in the first dozen or so picks?
Drew Lock leads the quarterbacks left on the board; Carolina, Denver, Cincinnati, Detroit, LA Chargers are all in the market.
Here we go... The Arizona Cardinals get us underway.
And with the 33rd pick and first of the second round, they take: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington.
The Indianapolis Colts, with Reggie Wayne announcing it, are up next.
And with the 34th pick, they take: Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple.
Next up is Jacksonville with the 35th pick.
The Jaguars send Kevin Hardy to the stage, and with their second overall pick, via the Raiders, they take: Jawaan Taylor, T, Florida.
The Niners are up now, with the 36th pick.
Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina.
The third receiver of the draft, after Marquise Brown and N'Keal Harry.
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