On The Clock: Medill makes its mock picks 16-31 of the first round
In the second part of our mock draft series, Jordan, Peter and Tolly go through picks 16-31. Peter especially takes a lot of flak in
NFL Draft prospects are bigger than ball at Shriners Hospital
By Hannah Gebresilassie The NFL Draft is more than contract negotiations and draft picks. It’s a time for the top players in the country to
What to watch for on Day One at the NFL Draft
By Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow In advance of day one of the 2016 NFL Draft, Medill’s Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow discuss the top
NFL Draft Town: Fans line up for three days of football fun
By Nicole Sedivy NFL fans lined up to get inside Draft Town Thursday. Located in Grant Park, the gates to the football playground opened around
Before the business of the NFL draft, prospects hang with elementary school kids
By Caley Chelios The NFL and United Way Worldwide team up to tackle character education for kids. Commissioner Roger Goodell, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and many
On The Clock: Medill’s 2016 NFL Draft podcast makes its mock picks 1-15 of the first round
Will North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz or Cal’s Jared Goff be selected No. 1 overall? Will any wide receiver be drafted in the top-15? How
Northwestern’s Bob Christian: From 12th round to NFL’s best fullback
By Tolly Taylor Bob Christian and his parents were huddled in his Sargent Hall dorm room at Northwestern when he finally got the call. The
NFL Draft: Carson Wentz ‘the best servant-leader I’ve ever been around’
By Tolly Taylor North Dakota State offensive coordinator Tim Polasek directed a unit that averaged 432 yards per game as the school won its fourth
As NFL Draft host, Chicago seems lame duck, but is not dead one
By Julia Cardi “Chi-Town is on the clock,” reads the cobalt-blue-and-white signs bearing the NFL’s shield. They are affixed to light poles throughout downtown Chicago
Medill Reports Newscast: NFL Draft Edition
By Jasmine M. Ellis With the NFL Draft in town, Chicago expects a huge turn out from fans. Watch our team coverage on what to
On the Clock: Medill’s 2016 NFL Draft podcast looks at defensive back prospects the Bears might choose
Jordan, Peter and Tolly continue their draft preview series by taking a look at the defensive back prospects in this year’s NFL draft. First, they
Could 2016 NFL Draft Produce Next Endorsement Star?
By Alex Valentine The 2016 NFL Draft initially looked devoid of high picks who would be immediate marketing stars. With offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil projected to