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• De Washington Wizards hebben op 10 mei 2026 de nummer 1 overall pick veiliggesteld in de 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, waarmee zij bovenaan de volledige draft-volgorde staan die op die dag werd gepubliceerd. • De volledige volgorde plaatst de Utah Jazz op nr. 2, Memphis Grizzlies op nr. 3, Chicago Bulls op nr. 4, LA Clippers op nr. 5, Brooklyn Nets op nr. 6, Sacramento Kings op nr. 7, met de Atlanta Hawks op nr. 8 en de Dallas Mavericks op nr. 9. • Deze overwinning geeft Washington het eerste selectierecht in een cruciale draft, waardoor zij mogelijk een franchise-veranderend talent kunnen binnenhalen te midden van hun wederopbouwpogingen.

• The Big Ten ended the SEC's reign as the conference with the most first-round NFL draft picks, leading with 10 selections—the first time since 2015 the SEC did not have the most players taken in round one. • Recent national champions Indiana and Ohio State powered the Big Ten's historic performance, while the SEC dropped to only seven first-round picks, its lowest total since 2015. • The SEC had previously set a record with 87 players picked across the entire three-day draft, demonstrating the conference's overall depth despite losing first-round dominance.

• Dallas Cowboys' first-round draft pick signed his rookie contract on May 3, as tracked in the 2026 NFL free agency updates. • The deal, worth an estimated $35 million over four years, resolves a key holdout amid offseason roster building. • This signing bolsters Dallas' defense, pairing the rookie with stars like Micah Parsons for Super Bowl contention.

• Pittsburgh Steelers' 'Asked and Answered' session on April 28 addressed fan concerns over recent first-round offensive line selections. • The discussion referenced past misses like Jamain Stephens and quarterback records such as Mason Rudolph's 5-4-1 mark. • Injuries highlight the risks of drafting linemen, impacting team strategy for upcoming seasons.

Fred Beyer shocked NFL Draft fans after sneaking onto the stage and announcing a fake Pittsburgh Steelers pick. Using fake credentials, he entered a restricted area before security stopped him. The NFL later gave him an indefinite league-wide ban and warned he could be arrested if he attends future events.

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• The Los Angeles Rams selected University of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. • Simpson represents the Rams' strategic investment at the quarterback position during the draft's opening round. • The selection reflects the Rams' ongoing efforts to address their roster needs through the draft.