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2026 NFL Draft picks by team: Full list of all 257 picks
Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and it was all about protecting the quarterback. While none were taken in the first eight picks, nine offensive linemen heard their names called among the first 32 selections, starting with Utah’s Spencer Fano going to the Browns at No. 9 and ending with his college teammate Caleb Lomu landing with the Patriots at No. 28. All in all, seven tackles and two interior linemen went on night one.
Elsewhere, the Raiders officially made Fernando Mendoza the No. 1 pick, the Cardinals made Jeremiyah Love the highest-drafted running back since Saquon Barkley, and the Titans surprised by taking Carnell Tate at No. 4. There were also trades, with the Chiefs moving up to No. 6 for Mansoor Delane and the Eagles dealing with the Cowboys to select Makai Lemon.
Now, Day 2 is underway, and we’ll track every selection as it happens, with analysis of the most notable picks and a full team-by-team breakdown of all 257 selections throughout the draft.
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NFL Draft picks by team
Arizona Cardinals (7 picks)
- Round 1, pick 3: Jeremiyah Love — RB, Notre Dame
- Round 2, pick 34: Chase Bisontis — IOL, Texas A&M
- Round 3, pick 65
- Round 4, pick 104
- Round 5, pick 143
- Round 6, pick 183
- Round 7, pick 217
Atlanta Falcons (5 picks)
- Round 2, pick 48
- Round 3, pick 79
- Round 4, pick 122
- Round 6, pick 215
- Round 7, pick 231
Baltimore Ravens (11 picks)
- Round 1, pick 14: Olaivavega Ioane — IOL, Penn State
- Round 2, pick 45
- Round 3, pick 80
- Round 4, pick 115
- Round 5, pick 154
- Round 5, pick 162
- Round 5, pick 173
- Round 5, pick 174
- Round 6, pick 211
- Round 7, pick 250
- Round 7, pick 253
Buffalo Bills (9 picks)
- Round 1, pick 35: T.J. Parker — EDGE, Clemson
- Round 3, pick 66
- Round 4, pick 101
- Round 4, pick 125
- Round 4, pick 126
- Round 5, pick 167
- Round 5, pick 168
- Round 6, pick 182
- Round 7, pick 220
Carolina Panthers (7 picks)
- Round 1, pick 19: Monroe Freeling — OT, Georgia
- Round 2, pick 51
- Round 3, pick 83
- Round 4, pick 119:
- Round 5, pick 158:
- Round 5, pick 159
- Round 6, pick 200
Chicago Bears (7 picks)
- Round 1, pick 25: Dillon Thieneman — S, Oregon
- Round 2, pick 57
- Round 2, pick 60
- Round 3, pick 89
- Round 4, pick 129
- Round 7, pick 239
- Round 7, pick 241
Cincinnati Bengals (7 picks)
- Round 2, pick 41
- Round 3, pick 72
- Round 4, pick 110
- Round 6, pick 189
- Round 6, pick 199
- Round 7, pick 221
- Round 7, pick 226
Cleveland Browns (11 picks)
- Round 1, pick 9: Spencer Fano — OT, Utah
- Round 1, pick 24: KC Concepcion — WR, Texas A&M
- Round 2, pick 39
- Round 3, pick 70
- Round 3, pick 74
- Round 4, pick 107
- Round 4, pick 146
- Round 5, pick 148
- Round 5, pick 149
- Round 6, pick 206
- Round 7, pick 248
Dallas Cowboys (6 picks)
- Round 1, pick 11: Caleb Downs — S, Ohio State
- Round 1, pick 23: Malachi Lawrence — EDGE, UCF
- Round 3, pick 92
- Round 4, pick 112
- Round 4, pick 114
- Round 4, pick 137
- Round 5, pick 152
- Round 7, pick 218
Denver Broncos (7 picks)
- Round 2, pick 62
- Round 4, pick 108
- Round 4, pick 111
- Round 5, pick 170
- Round 7, pick 246
- Round 7, pick 256
- Round 7, pick 257
Detroit Lions (8 picks)
- Round 1, pick 17: Blake Miller — OT, Clemson
- Round 2, pick 50
- Round 4, pick 118
- Round 4, pick 128
- Round 5, pick 157
- Round 5, pick 181
- Round 6, pick 205
- Round 6, pick 213
- Round 7, pick 222
Green Bay Packers (8 picks)
- Round 2, pick 52
- Round 3, pick 84
- Round 4, pick 120
- Round 5, pick 153
- Round 5, pick 160
- Round 6, pick 201
- Round 7, pick 236
- Round 7, pick 255
Houston Texans (7 picks)
- Round 1, pick 26: Keylan Rutledge — IOL, Georgia Tech
- Round 2, pick 36: Kayden McDonald — DL, Ohio State
- Round 2, pick 59
- Round 4, pick 106
- Round 4, pick 117
- Round 5, pick 141
- Round 7, pick 243
Indianapolis Colts (7 picks)
- Round 2, pick 47
- Round 3, pick 78
- Round 4, pick 113
- Round 5, pick 156
- Round 6, pick 214
- Round 7, pick 249
- Round 7, pick 254
Jacksonville Jaguars (11 picks)
- Round 2, pick 56
- Round 3, pick 81
- Round 3, pick 88
- Round 3, pick 100
- Round 4, pick 124
- Round 5, pick 164
- Round 5, pick 166
- Round 6, pick 203
- Round 7, pick 233
- Round 7, pick 240
- Round 7, pick 245
Kansas City Chiefs (7 picks)
- Round 1, pick 6: Mansoor Delane — CB, LSU
- Round 1, pick 29: Peter Woods — DL, Clemson
- Round 2, pick 40
- Round 5, pick 109
- Round 5, pick 169
- Round 5, pick 176
- Round 6, pick 210
Las Vegas Raiders (10 picks)
- Round 1, pick 1: Fernando Mendoza — QB, Indiana
- Round 2, pick 38: Treydan Stukes — S, Arizona
- Round 3, pick 67
- Round 3, pick 91
- Round 4, pick 102
- Round 4, pick 134
- Round 5, pick 175
- Round 6, pick 185
- Round 6, pick 208
- Round 7, pick 219
Los Angeles Chargers
- Round 1, pick 22: Akheem Mesidor — EDGE, Miami
- Round 2, pick 55
- Round 3, pick 86
- Round 4, pick 123
- Round 6, pick 204
Los Angeles Rams (7 picks)
- Round 1, pick 13: Ty Simpson — QB, Alabama
- Round 2, pick 61
- Round 3, pick 93
- Round 6, pick 207
- Round 7, pick 232
- Round 7, pick 251
- Round 7, pick 252
Miami Dolphins (13 picks)
- Round 1, pick 12: Kadyn Proctor — OT, Alabama
- Round 1, pick 27: Chris Johnson — CB, San Diego State
- Round 2, pick 43
- Round 3, pick 75
- Round 3, pick 87
- Round 3, pick 94
- Round 4, pick 130
- Round 4, pick 138
- Round 5, pick 151
- Round 5, pick 177
- Round 5, pick 180
- Round 7, pick 227
- Round 7, pick 238
Minnesota Vikings (9 picks)
- Round 1, pick 18: Caleb Banks — DL, Florida
- Round 2, pick 49
- Round 3, pick 82
- Round 3, pick 97
- Round 5, pick 163
- Round 6, pick 196
- Round 7, pick 234
- Round 7, pick 235
- Round 7, pick 244
New England Patriots (10 picks)
- Round 1, pick 28: Caleb Lomu — OT, Utah
- Round 2, pick 63
- Round 3, pick 95
- Round 4, pick 131
- Round 5, pick 171
- Round 6, pick 191
- Round 6, pick 198
- Round 6, pick 202
- Round 6, pick 212
- Round 7, pick 247
New Orleans Saints (8 picks)
- Round 1, pick 8: Jordyn Tyson — WR, Arizona State
- Round 2, pick 42
- Round 3, pick 73
- Round 4, pick 132
- Round 4, pick 136
- Round 5, pick 150
- Round 5, pick 172
- Round 6, pick 190
New York Giants (8 picks)
- Round 1, pick 5: Arvell Reese — EDGE, Ohio State
- Round 1, pick 10: Francis Mauigoa — OT, Miami
- Round 2, pick 37: Colton Hood — CB, Tennessee
- Round 4, pick 105
- Round 5, pick 145
- Round 6, pick 186
- Round 6, pick 192
- Round 6, pick 193
New York Jets (9 picks)
- Round 1, pick 2: David Bailey — EDGE, Texas Tech
- Round 1, pick 16: Kenyon Sadiq — TE, Oregon
- Round 1, pick 30: Omar Cooper Jr. — WR, Indiana
- Round 2, pick 44
- Round 4, pick 103
- Round 4, pick 140
- Round 7, pick 228
- Round 7, pick 242
Philadelphia Eagles (8 picks)
- Round 1, pick 20: Makai Lemon — WR, USC
- Round 1, pick 28
- Round 2, pick 54
- Round 3, pick 68
- Round 3, pick 98
- Round 4, pick 114
- Round 4, pick 137
- Round 5, pick 178
- Round 6, pick 197
Pittsburgh Steelers (12 picks)
- Round 1, pick 21: Max Iheanachor — OT, Arizona State
- Round 2, pick 53
- Round 3, pick 76
- Round 3, pick 85
- Round 3, pick 99
- Round 4, pick 121
- Round 4, pick 135
- Round 5, pick 161
- Round 6, pick 216
- Round 7, pick 224
- Round 7, pick 230
- Round 7, pick 237
San Francisco 49ers (7 picks)
- Round 2, pick 33: De’Zhaun Stribling — WR, Ole Miss
- Round 2, pick 58
- Round 3, pick 90
- Round 4, pick 127
- Round 4, pick 133
- Round 4, pick 139
- Round 5, pick 179
Seattle Seahawks (4 picks)
- Round 1, pick 32: Jadarian Price — RB, Notre Dame
- Round 2, pick 64
- Round 3, pick 96
- Round 6, pick 188
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7 picks)
- Round 1, pick 15: Rueben Bain Jr. — EDGE, Miami
- Round 2, pick 46
- Round 3, pick 77
- Round 4, pick 116
- Round 5, pick 155
- Round 6, pick 195
- Round 7, pick 229
Tennessee Titans (9 picks)
- Round 1, pick 4: Carnell Tate — WR, Ohio State
- Round 1, pick 31: Keldic Faulk — EDGE, Auburn
- Round 3, pick 69
- Round 5, pick 142
- Round 5, pick 144
- Round 5, pick 165
- Round 6, pick 184
- Round 6, pick 194
- Round 7, pick 225
Washington Commanders (6 picks)
- Round 1, pick 7: Sonny Styles — LB, Ohio State
- Round 3, pick 71
- Round 5, pick 147
- Round 6, pick 187
- Round 6, pick 209
- Round 7, pick 223
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Nelly Korda made some changes. Now, she’s running away with a major
O’Keefe recalled her caddie in Scotland, who preached positivity and its power on the golf course. “He just kept saying, happy days. Every time we end up in a bunker, happy days. We’re good. I think that positivity, if you beat down on yourself, really if you’re negative in any way, it hurts you.”
That has been her guide this week.
The amateur will arrive at Memorial Park on Saturday facing a big deficit but believing Nelly Korda can be reeled in — that if she refuses not to blink, and smiles along the way, she’ll be right there with the LPGA’s marquee star come Sunday.
“I think it’s a dream,” O’Keefe said. “You know, it’s something that you think about every once in a while and hope for, but I wouldn’t — I feel like I’m trying to stay composed. There is a lot more golf left to be played. The job is not done and I’m just going to keep doing what I have been doing because it just happens to be working.
“I’m not going to force anything. Try not to get too flustered. Just keep playing my game.”
And see if the golf gods open the door for her on the weekend.
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Mitchell Starc joins Delhi Capitals camp: Will he play against Punjab Kings today? | Cricket News
Delhi Capitals have received a major boost as their star overseas pacer, Mitchell Starc, has officially joined the camp ahead of their clash against Punjab Kings.Starc’s arrival was delayed in IPL 2026 due to ongoing shoulder and elbow injuries. These issues stemmed from a high workload during the Ashes series (where he bowled over 153 overs) and were compounded by a heavy fall while diving for a catch during the Big Bash League (BBL) in late January. Starc experienced persistent soreness when he attempted to return to bowling in February, necessitating a longer rehabilitation period in Sydney.Following his recovery, Cricket Australia officially cleared him to join Delhi Capitals on 23 April 2026. In his absence, Delhi Capital’s pace attack was led by Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, and Lungi Ngidi.In IPL 2025, Starc represented Delhi Capitals after being bought for Rs 11.75 crore in the mega auction. He was one of the franchise’s standout performers, finishing with 14 wickets in 11 matches. He also claimed his maiden IPL five-wicket haul (5/35) against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam, becoming the first overseas pacer in DC’s history to achieve the feat. However, he did not complete the season, opting to return to Australia to prepare for the World Test Championship Final.
Will he play against Punjab Kings today?
Starc is unlikely to feature in the immediate home game against Punjab Kings on 25 April. Instead, he is expected to play his 1st match of IPL 2026 for Delhi Capitals on 1 May against Rajasthan Royals. Before returning to match action, he will undergo a brief training and acclimatisation phase with the DC support staff to gradually build up his bowling intensity after a three-month injury layoff.Barring any setbacks, Starc is expected to be available for the remainder of the season, including the final league matches and the playoffs. In the meantime, Delhi Capitals’ pace attack will continue to be led by Ngidi, who has taken seven wickets in the first six matches.
Shubman Gill did not shy away from pinpointing where the game slipped for the Gujarat Titans after their five-wicket defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 34th match of the Indian Premier League (2026) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. “Definitely. From the 16th to the 19th, those three overs, we couldn’t get any boundaries. Those overs were crucial for us. At the end of the Powerplay, we were in a good situation. We needed to take wickets,” he said. “I mean, when a batsman gets dropped on nought, it’s always tough on the fielder. But it’s about how you come back in the game. We had our moments. But we weren’t able to hit the right lengths consistently, which was important. But they batted very well in the middle overs.”
The dropped chance he referred to allowed Virat Kohli to flourish, and the veteran made GT pay with a commanding 81 off 44 balls.
Alongside him, Devdutt Padikkal produced a stunning 55 off 27, dismantling the attack through the middle overs. Their partnership ensured RCB stayed ahead of the asking rate, even as GT’s bowlers searched for control. Gill admitted there was some assistance in the pitch, particularly from Krunal Pandya’s bowling: “When we were batting, the balls that Krunal bowled, it was gripping a bit. I thought if we could get a few wickets, we would come back in the game.”
Earlier, the Gujarat Titans had posted a formidable 205/3, powered by a superb century from Sai Sudharsan, who struck 100 off 58 balls and became the fastest to 2000 IPL runs. Contributions from Gill and Jos Buttler added heft, but the total ultimately proved insufficient.
Despite a brief wobble when Rashid Khan and Manav Suthar removed Jitesh Sharma and Rajat Patidar in quick succession, Krunal’s late flourish sealed the outcome. His unbeaten 23 off 12 balls, including a decisive 18th over assault, shut the door on GT.
Gill also hinted at expectations from his top order moving forward: “He was quite upset with the way he got out in the previous game. But in the upcoming games, hopefully, he gives me some more strike in the Power-play.” It was a telling note from a captain whose side had their chances, but were ultimately outplayed in the moments that mattered most.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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While Nottingham Forest struck the first blow of the weekend on Friday, Tottenham and West Ham – unusually – both play at the same time on Saturday.
The Hammers host Everton and former manager David Moyes, with Spurs visiting already relegated Wolves.
Tottenham boss De Zerbi, whose side conceded a last-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with Brighton in their previous fixture, said “a win can change this part of the season”.
“We are suffering, they are suffering because it is not easy to play in Tottenham in this condition of the table, but I said they have to be stronger,” he added.
“We have to live every part of the day waiting for a win and preparing for a win.”
Tottenham and West Ham have to contend with similar run-ins, with Spurs arguably facing the slightly easier of the two. The average position of the teams they still have to play is 11th, while for the Hammers it is 10th.
What West Ham do have which Tottenham do not, however, is some semblance of form.
Nuno’s team have won two and lost just one of their past five matches. Spurs have not won since last year.
“The players are improving their levels and the standards,” said Nuno. “We have been solid in defence, good in attack… sometimes not so good. Finding that balance in the remaining matches is going to be crucial for us.”
LUCKNOW: Former Ranji player from Lucknow, Tanmay Srivastava, is set to make his debut as an on-field umpire in the IPL during the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match at Mullanpur on April 28.Srivastava, who made his IPL debut as a player for Punjab Kings in 2008, will return in a new role after 18 years in a match of the same team.He became the first umpire from Uttar Pradesh to officiate an IPL match as an on-field umpire. Last year, he made his IPL debut as a fourth umpire.
He has been assigned four matches as an on-field umpire this season: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (April 28), Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings (May 5), Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians (May 10), and Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 18). He will also serve in several matches as a fourth umpire and TV umpire.A member of India’s Under-19 World Cup-winning team, Srivastava began his cricket journey in the lanes of Lucknow. He initially played at Chowk and KD Singh Babu Stadium before moving to Green Park Hostel, where he progressed from Under-14 cricket to first-class cricket while representing Kanpur.Srivastava also worked as a scout with RCB and later moved into coaching and cleared the Level 2 coaching examination. He also served as fielding coach of the Jammu & Kashmir Ranji team and was part of the National Cricket Academy set up as batting coach of the Under-16 side.He then turned to umpiring and has been involved in officiating over the past three years. Srivastava, a former India Under-19 captain, played 90 first-class matches and scored 4,918 runs.
The Jonathan Greenard era in Minneapolis lasted two seasons, and the rumors since early March were accurate. The Minnesota Vikings did business with the Philadelphia Eagles, extracting a pair of 3rd-Rounders for the Pro Bowl outside linebacker.
Minnesota wanted more, but the final deal still gives interim general manager Rob Brzezinski some ammunition.
The Vikings allegedly wanted nothing less than a 2nd-Rounder for Greenard, but that stance did not work out.
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The Vikings will probably need another depth OLB.
Eagles Nab Greenard from Vikings in Trade
It’s a done deal. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert and Tim McManus wrote Friday night, “The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings and agreed to a lucrative new deal with the star linebacker. The Eagles sent two third-round draft picks — the No. 98 pick in this year’s draft and a third-rounder next year — to the Vikings for Greenard, who then agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with Philadelphia, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.”
“The new deal also includes $50 million in guaranteed money, according to his agents. Philadelphia also received a 2026 seventh-rounder in the trade, which was announced Friday. Greenard had been one of the Vikings’ top defensive players over the past two seasons. He spent the first four years of his career with the Texans before signing a four-year, $72 million contract with the Vikings in 2024.”
Greenard was scheduled to earn $19 million in Minnesota next season. Instead, he gets a ticket to Philadelphia and $50 million in guaranteed cheddar.
The Eagles’ & Vikings’ New-Look Defensive Lines
While the Vikings’ draft is still unfolding, and they could land mid- or late-round EDGE as a Greenard replacement, here’s a look at the current defensive line:
OLB: Andrew Van Ginkel
DT: Jalen Redmond
DT: Caleb Banks
NT: Levi Drake Rodriguez
OLB: Dallas Turner
OLB: Bo Richter
It’s unclear if Richter is ready to handle an OLB3 workload in Greenard’s absence. Perhaps, perhaps not.
In Philadelphia, the defensive line has these names:
OLB: Jonathan Greenard
DT: Jalen Clark
DT: Moro Ojomo
NT: Jordan Davis
OLB: Jalyx Hunt
OLB: Nolan Smith
Adding Greenard solves the Eagles’ problem — they need one more dependable EDGE. That’s Greenard.
USA Today‘s Tyler Nettuno opined on the swap, “Greenard may be coming off a down season, but if he can stay healthy, he could be due for a major bounce-back campaign as he becomes the latest addition to a talented Eagles defense.”
“Now, he could give that unit, which had just one player with more than five sacks last season, a true pass-rushing threat. Two third-rounders isn’t an awful price to pay, but there is some added risk involved with the extension. Still, Greenard will be just 29 by the start of the season, and if he can get back to playing at a high level, this move will pay immediate dividends.”
Value = Mid-3rd-Rounder
While Minnesota maintained a posture that suggested a 2nd-Rounder in return, it settled on a puny package, at least compared to trades involving Maxx Crosby (nullified) and Dexter Lawrence in the last couple of months.
On most trade charts, the sum of the Vikings’ trade haul is the equivalent of the 73rd pick in the draft. Brzezinski basically got a solid 3rd-Rounder for Greenard.
Go Birds Go host Eliot Shorr-Parks tweeted from an Eagles perspective, “Wow. This is a major, major investment in Greenard. More than usual for Howie when it comes to an EDGE, who prioritizes the position but also doesn’t usually pay this kind of money. They clearly love him as a player.”
On the other hand, Vikings fans were led to believe Minnesota would land a 2nd-Rounder for Greenard and were hence disappointed that it didn’t pan out.
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Looking for solace? Well, the Vikings can rather easily sign a pass rusher or two from free agency, especially after freeing up cap space from the Greenard trade.
These men are available on the open market:
- Denico Autry
- Derek Barnett
- Joey Bosa
- Jadeveon Clowney
- Michael Danna
- A.J. Epenesa
- Dante Fowler Jr.
- Leonard Floyd
- Anfernee Jennings
- Cameron Jordan
- Von Miller
- Haason Reddick
- Kyle Van Noy
Clowney especially makes sense as a reliable veteran.
Greenard tallied 3 sacks in 12 games last season. Minnesota signed him instead of Danielle Hunter, who joined the Houston Texans in 2024 free agency. In hindsight, keeping Hunter probably would’ve been the wiser move.
The Vikings’ end of the bargain all depends on the fruits of the 3rd-Round picks. If they draft duds, the trade will look silly. And vice versa.
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Earlier this month, Michigan defeated UConn in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship game.
Shortly after the Wolverines captured the program’s first title since 1989, Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. announced he would enter the NBA Draft.
Despite declaring for the NBA Draft, Johnson has maintained his NCAA eligibility throughout the process. However, he has until May 27 to withdraw if he plans to return for his junior season.
Johnson played for Illinois during the 2024-25 season before transferring to Michigan last offseason.
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Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. walks on the court against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis April 6, 2026. (Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated)
After joining Michigan, Johnson quickly emerged as a key contributor, averaging the second-most points on the team. He also led the Wolverines in rebounding, averaging 7.3 per game.
Michigan head coach Dusty May eventually dubbed Johnson “The Enforcer” and “Junkyard Dog,” a nod to his tenacity on the defensive end. Johnson was named to the Big Ten’s All-Defensive Team.
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But Johnson’s offensive prowess didn’t take a back seat to his defensive strengths. His shooting from beyond the 3-point line showed improvement as the season progressed.
Morez Johnson Jr. of the Michigan Wolverines cuts down the net after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the 2026 NCAA national championship game in Indianapolis April 6, 2026. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Many early NBA projections gave Johnson a first-round grade. It’s unclear how much name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation he would command if he returns to Michigan or transfers elsewhere.
Johnson has been active on social media, interacting with teammates as they consider returning to Michigan for another championship push.
Morez Johnson Jr. of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after scoring in the second half against the UConn Huskies during the 2026 NCAA national championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis April 6, 2026. (Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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Michigan added a key piece this week, with Jalen Reed transferring from LSU, On3 reported. Reed was limited during the 2025-26 season by an Achilles injury.
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Six-division world champion and Golden Boy Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has not fought since 2008 but has revealed that he would be willing to make a return for one man.
De La Hoya is a modern pound-for-pound legend, being one of just two six-division champions in the history of the sport – joined by Filipino fan-favourite Manny Pacquiao, who reached eight, in that extremely elite club.
Whilst De La Hoya has moved into the promotional side of the sport, ‘Pac Man’ recently made his professional comeback, as he challenged Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title last July in an attempt to break his own record as boxing’s oldest 147lbs ruler.
Pacquiao could only muster a draw in that fight, but is now set for an even bigger fight – at least in terms of money – having signed for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, who famously defeated him in ‘The Fight of the Century’ back in 2015.
It remains to be seen whether that bout could impact Mayweather’s famous 50-0 record or not, with ‘TBE’ seemingly looking to change the fight contract to an exhibition bout despite signing for a sanctioned contest.
Should that fight go ahead in September and Mayweather come out on top once again, De La Hoya told FightHype that he would also be willing to rematch Mayweather.
“I am a fighter. I will always be a fighter. If Mayweather beats Pacquiao, Floyd, you owe me a rematch! Let’s go!”
Mayweather defeated De La Hoya via split-decision to claim the WBC super-lightweight world title in 2007, with De La Hoya still maintaining that he deserved the victory in that fight.
Devdutt Padikkal’s comeback continued to gain steam as his impressive 55 off 27 balls set the stage for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. Reflecting on his return to form, Padikkal emphasised the effort behind the scenes. “Feels great. I’ve been working hard to get where I am, and I’m glad it’s paying off. I think a lot of this is thanks to the self-belief that the management has given me. At the same time, I’ve made some technical changes over the past few years. You have to stick to those changes. Now I am seeing the results.”
Chasing a tough target of 205, RCB needed a strong start, and Padikkal delivered just that. He took on the pace of Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj with confidence, hitting boundaries and maintaining the required run rate. One shot stood out – a beautiful lofted drive over extra cover – which he highlighted: “It was probably my favourite shot of the day for sure.”
Padikkal approached the innings with a clear strategy rather than recklessness. “At the end of the day, I need to play according to the situation and assess what’s happening out there. We were chasing 210, so we needed to make the most of the Powerplay and keep the momentum going for the next few overs,” he explained. This clarity showed as he dominated the middle overs, taking apart Prasidh Krishna and applying pressure on Rashid Khan with a mix of sweeps and lofted shots.
While Virat Kohli steadied the chase with a smooth 81, Padikkal’s aggressive innings ensured RCB stayed ahead of the required rate. Even after his dismissal, bowled by a clever googly from Rashid, the foundation he laid proved crucial.
Looking ahead, Padikkal expressed his desire to contribute more significantly. “I want to help finish games, so hopefully I can do that soon,” he said, while also recognising the depth of talent that gives him freedom at the top. “We’ve seen what Tim, Romario, and Jitesh can do down the order, so with that kind of firepower, you can feel free to go out and express yourself.”
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