Clunky at times, poignant at others, and exceptionally entertaining in spots, the NFL draft entered its third and final day with Cincinnati selecting an Appalachian State linebacker on Saturday.
Commissioner Roger Goodell has insisted the sporting world needed the draft to be held on time. Sure, it's been remote/virtual/digital; make your own choice.
But the amount of eyeballs watching has been, well, an eye-opening number. And through Friday's third round, the accompanying telethon had raised more than $5 million for six organizations battling the coronavirus pandemic. “That work continues today,” Goodell said, “and the NFL will again match every dollar donated by fans.” The league even awarded the 2022 draft to Las Vegas after all events