What We Learned From Round 1 of the N.F.L. Draft The Carolina Panthers surprised no one by selecting Bryce Young of Alabama. The Houston Texans began building their future. And a highly regarded quarterback wasn’t chosen at all.
Why the N.F.L. Draft Is About Much More Than Football It’s an awards presentation, a Hallmark Channel-style TV drama, a beauty pageant and a reality show. And the N.F.L. really knows how to sell.