All articles tagged with #second round picks
The Chicago Bears have signed all three of their second-round selections from the 2025 NFL Draft: wide receiver Luther Burden III, offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo, and defensive lineman Shemar Turner, each with impressive college careers and accolades.
After a prolonged signing delay, the San Francisco 49ers signed their second-round rookie Alfred Collins to a fully guaranteed four-year deal worth $10.3 million, setting a new benchmark for guarantees in the second round and likely prompting other unsigned second-rounders to secure similar guarantees as training camp approaches.
The article discusses the delay of second-round NFL draft picks in taking a stand on guaranteed pay, highlighting that they should have coordinated earlier to maximize their leverage, and emphasizes the urgency for the NFL Players Association to organize a strategy to unify the players' efforts amid ongoing negotiations.
Most second-round NFL rookies, 30 out of 32, have yet to sign their contracts, with only two having fully guaranteed deals. The delay stems from the NFL's historical reluctance to offer fully guaranteed contracts to second-round picks, leading to a tense situation as teams and players negotiate. The unresolved contracts involve a wide range of players from various teams, highlighting ongoing challenges in NFL rookie contract negotiations.
The article discusses the ongoing issue in the NFL where most second-round rookies, including Chargers rookie Tre Harris, remain unsigned due to disagreements over the percentage of guaranteed money in their contracts, leading to potential disruptions in training camp.
The article highlights the promising prospects Tristan Brunicke and Harrison Broz in the Pittsburgh Penguins' pipeline, emphasizing Brunicke's strong development and potential to join the NHL roster soon, and Broz's recent success and potential to make an impact at the NHL level, despite some setbacks.
The Boston Celtics traded back from the No. 32 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to acquire four second-round picks, which they used to select Amari Williams and Max Shulga, aiming to increase future assets and flexibility for trades, despite ongoing financial considerations.
The Boston Celtics traded the No. 32 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to the Orlando Magic in exchange for multiple second-round picks in 2026 and 2027, as part of their strategy to stockpile future assets. The Magic selected Noah Penda with the 32nd pick, who will join Orlando, while the Celtics acquired additional picks to bolster their roster and future trade options.
The Portland Trail Blazers hosted six prospects for a pre-draft workout, focusing on potential second-round picks for the 2024 NBA Draft. The prospects include Melvin Ajinca, Cam Christie, Thierry Darlan, Malik Hall, Harrison Ingram, and Keshad Johnson, each bringing unique skills and potential to the table, though most may need further development or time in the G League before making an impact in the NBA.
Several second-round picks from the 2023 NBA Draft have been impressing in the Summer League, including Leonard Miller of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Andre Jackson Jr. of the Milwaukee Bucks, Jalen Pickett of the Denver Nuggets, Emoni Bates of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Toumani Camara of the Phoenix Suns. These players have showcased their skills and potential, making them early candidates for draft steals.
The Boston Celtics are expected to acquire Jordan Walsh, the No. 38 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, as part of a flurry of draft night trades. Walsh, a 6-foot-7 wing from the University of Arkansas, is a raw talent with a strong defensive skill set and plenty of upside. The Celtics also gained four future second-round picks in the trades. Walsh is expected to participate in the NBA Summer League in two weeks.
The Boston Celtics turned their first-round pick from the Marcus Smart trade into five assets, including a second-round pick used to select Jordan Walsh and four future second-round picks. With an abundance of second-round picks, the Celtics are in a strong position from a draft capital perspective and have assets to dangle on the trade market.
The 2023 NBA Draft is expected to have Victor Wembanyama as the first pick, but there are several college basketball players who could exceed their projected draft status. Among them are UCLA's Amari Bailey, Eastern Michigan's Emoni Bates, UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kansas State's Keyontae Johnson, UConn's Adama Sanogo, Baylor's Adam Flagler, Gonzaga's Julian Strawther, and Arizona's Azuolas Tubelis. These players are currently projected as second-round picks or may not get picked at all, but they have the potential to be pleasant surprises for teams willing to overlook their shortcomings and play the long game.
While it is uncommon for NFL teams to have no picks in the first or second round of the draft, it has happened 29 times in the past 40 years. The Denver Broncos have been in this situation twice, in 1986 and 1995. In the 2022 draft, four teams had no picks in the top 64. Despite having no picks in the first three rounds, some teams have found value in later rounds, such as the 2018 Rams who got three multi-year starters. The 2023 Broncos have only five picks, with their first not until the 67th, leaving fans wondering how many starters they will draft.