NFL Draft 2016: The memories in pictures
By Hannah Gebresilassie and Aishwarya Kumar Lakshminarayanapuram The 2016 NFL Draft came to an end, but the memories are still fresh. From Ezekiel Elliott’s selfie with Commissioner Roger Goodell to the first European player to be drafted in the NFL straight from the European league, the three-day event had it all. Here are some pictures […]
Matt Bowen: Bears, Pace addressed defensive needs in 2016 NFL Draft
By Tolly Taylor and Shane Monaghan Ryan Pace and the Chicago Bears front office were not apprehensive during the 2016 NFL Draft. The team made multiple trades en route to drafting nine players, seven of which were defenders. ESPN NFL staff writer Matt Bowen spoke with Medill Reports about why he felt the Bears addressed […]
NFL Draft Day 2: Bears put it all on the line
A Medill Sports Production On day two of the NFL Draft in Chicago, the Medill NFL Draft team was out in the field reporting on all the action of the day. Hall of Famers took to the red carpet, NFL Draft Town was abuzz with fanatic fans and top prospects got picked up in Rounds […]
Superman, Denzel Washington and Michael Jackson rule the NFL Draft red carpet
By Tolly Taylor and Hannah Gebresilassie Current players were joined by Hall of Famers, turning out in the unseasonably cold weather for diehard fans at the 2016 NFL Draft red carpet. Stars such as Ronde Barber, Brandon Carr and Ryan Kerrigan talked to Medill Reports about their favorite superheroes, musicians and actors. [vimeo=164798118 w=474]
NFL Draft Day 2: Bears 3rd round pick
By Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow The Chicago Bears have made their third and final pick of the evening. With the No. 72 pick overall, the Bears selected a Jonathan Bullard, a defensive lineman from Florida. [vimeo 164792463 w=474]
NFL Draft Day 2: Bears trade down for Whitehair
By Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow After two separate second round trades, the Chicago Bears finally picked up their second player of the 2016 NFL Draft. With pick No. 56 overall, the Bears selected guard Cody Whitehair of Kansas State. The Bears were originally slated to pick at No. 41 overall. Then the trades started […]
Treadwell excited to join the Vikings after emotional NFL draft week
By Adam Rossow Laquon Treadwell waited until pick No. 23 to hear his name called in the 2016 NFL Draft. The opening night delay didn’t bother Treadwell, who was excited to finally be selected after a hectic and emotional week in his hometown. The former suburban Chicago prep football star was taken by Minnesota, where […]
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 […]
Wide receivers go 21, 22 and 23 at NFL Draft
By Adam Rossow and Chris Hayre For the first time ever in the opening round, three wide receivers were picked consecutively. The Texans pick Will Fuller from Notre Dame, Washington picks Josh Doctson from TCU and Vikings pick Laquon Treadwell from Ole Miss.
NFL Draft Update – Tunsil falls, Bears trade up
By Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow Halfway through the first round of the NFL Draft, some unexpected turns took fans by surprise. The Chicago Bears made a big trade from the eleventh slot up to nine to pick up a big name linebacker from Georgia. The biggest storyline of the night so far involves top […]
