NFL Draft day 2: Big names still on the board
By Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow Day 2 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 6pm CT and some of the top prospects are still on the selection board. Among those are three standout former Alabama players. Medill Reports’ Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow are inside Auditorium Theatre with a preview of tonight’s […]
Looking good! Local shop helps NFL prospects suit up
By Adam Rossow Hundreds of college prospects are in Chicago this weekend for the NFL Draft. Many will put on a special draft-day suit to make sure they look sharp for their big moment. ESQ Clothing, which specializes in customized and tailored menswear, has found a niche with athletes of all shapes and sizes over […]
Chicago fans at Soldier Field welcome Leonard Floyd
By Caley Chelios Chicago Bears fans came out to Soldier Field in full force to welcome their new draft pick outside linebacker from Georgia Leonard Floyd. The Bears traded up from pick eleven to pick number nine to land Floyd. Fans at the draft party are excited the Bears are building their defense, and hopeful […]
Medill Reports Newscast: NFL Draft
By EmmaKate Austin Watch the Medill Reports News Update. Our reporters take a closer look at what a bigger and better Chicago NFL Draft means to fans and players. [vimeo 164756513 w=474] Photo at top: Local children participate in a football clinic with 2016 NFL Draft prospects in Grant Park. (Chris Hayre/Medill)
O brother, where art thou? In NFL with J.J., Derek Watt hopes
By Erin Barney WAUKESHA, Wis. — NX Level gym is one of the few places Derek Watt finds separation from big brother J.J. Watt. In a town tucked 20 miles west of Milwaukee, away from analysts and coaches comparing him to the NFL’s three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Derek usually can focus on himself […]
Moving on? The windy city hosts the 2016 NFL Draft
By Nicole Sedivy In 2015, the NFL Draft moved to Chicago after its 50 year run in New York City. Now in its second year in Chicago, the draft celebration is bigger and better than last year. But NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said a change may be made. [vimeo 164719576 w=474] Photo at top: NFL […]
Medill NFL Draft Update – Day 1
A Medill Sports Production The Medill NFL Draft team covers all the angles of the NFL Draft on Day 1 in Chicago. From the most stylish suits on the red carpet to the surprising jumps and falls of the prospects inside the Auditorium Theatre, the Medill team breaks it all down. [vimeo 164679535 w=474] Photo at […]
