Ty Simpson and Jeremiyah Love headline early selections in NFL Draft first round

11 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 24

The Arizona Cardinals picked running back Jeremiyah Love third overall, while the Los Angeles Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13, both considered unexpected early picks.
Other notable surprises included Carnell Tate going fourth to the Titans and Caleb Banks being drafted 18th by the Vikings despite injury concerns. Multiple first-round trades, including one between the Cowboys and Eagles, also occurred.
These selections reflect teams' willingness to take risks on high-upside prospects, with some players chosen earlier than projected and others, like Caleb Downs, falling out of the top 10. The draft's unpredictability may shape team strategies moving forward.

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Is Ty Simpson truly the future, or did the Rams just make a first-round gamble?

Was drafting a running back third overall a franchise-altering mistake for the Cardinals?

Does this draft signal a trend of prioritizing raw traits over proven college production?

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Can the Vikings' medical team salvage the career of their high-risk defensive tackle?