What does it take to be an NFL Draft prospect?
By EmmaKate Austin One of the highlights of Draft Town this year is the opportunity for fans to show off their skills in NFL combine drills. EmmaKate Austin of Medill Reports put her talents to the test in the 40-yard dash and the vertical jump. [vimeo 164793045 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]
In NFL Draft Town, the Cheeseheads stand alone … or at least act that way
By Erin Barney Living in Chicago as Packers fans conditioned the Banaszak family to defend itself. “We grew up riding past Soldier Field and giving the finger as a salute,” said Dave Banaszak, 27, the youngest of three siblings. “I trained my kids good,” said Larry Banaszak, 58, the family patriarch. But all fingers remained […]
NFL stars signing autographs draw crowds at Day 2 of Draft Town
By Julia Cardi The much-hyped first round of the NFL draft may have ended the night before, but football fans still gathered in droves at Draft Town in Grant Park on Friday for their fill of mock combine drills, player autographs, and Chicago cuisine. Surprisingly, the Windsor Ice Cream Shoppe saw plenty of business despite […]
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 […]
Trivial pursuit: Draft fans show their Round One knowledge
By Lena Blietz Fans hanging out at Draft Town on Friday answered trivia questions about yesterday’s first round picks. A few were Draft geniuses while others just came for the games. [vimeo 164788080 w=474]
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 […]
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 […]