Record-Breaking Attendance in Detroit
DETROIT — The NFL draft continued with the second and third rounds, drawing a massive crowd of over 275,000 fans in Detroit. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the city is closing in on Nashville’s record attendance of 600,000 set in 2019.
Defensive Dominance on Day Two
Day two of the draft was marked by a strong showing of defensive talent, with twenty defensive players selected in the second round. Among the standout picks were cornerback Cooper DeJean to the Philadelphia Eagles and Kool-Aid McKinstry to the New Orleans Saints.
Keon Coleman, the first pick of the second round, brought excitement to Buffalo Bills fans with his impressive speed and agility. The Eagles, Saints, and other teams made strategic defensive picks to strengthen their rosters.
The Rise of “Mr. Irrelevant”
“Mr. Irrelevant,” the title given to the final player selected in the draft, gained attention when the 2022 recipient, Brock Purdy, led the San Francisco 49ers to the NFC Championship game. The upcoming day three of the draft will reveal this year’s “Mr. Irrelevant.”