2017 NFL draft
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The 2017 NFL draft was the 82nd annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible American football players. It was held in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27–29, returning to Philadelphia for the first time since 1961.
The stage for the 2017 NFL draft on Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
First overall pick Myles Garrett won the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award and has earned three First-Team All Pro and five Pro Bowl selections.
Running back Christian McCaffrey, taken 8th overall by Carolina, has already broken several NFL and franchise all-purpose yards records before being traded to San Francisco
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has won two NFL MVP awards, four AFC Championships and three Super Bowls as well as three Super Bowl MVPs all within seven seasons of being drafted 10th overall.
2008 NFL draft
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The 2008 NFL draft was the 73rd annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible American football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so. Of the 252 selections, 220 were regular selections in rounds one through seven, and 32 were compensatory selections, distributed among rounds three through seven. As of the end of the 2018 season, 27 players have been selected to the Pro Bowl.
Quarterback Joe Flacco, drafted 18th overall, led the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl win and holds many team passing records.
Cornerback Aqib Talib, drafted 20th overall, has made 5 Pro Bowls and was named an All-Pro twice.
24th overall pick Chris Johnson holds the NFL record for most yards from scrimmage in a single season, and is one of eight members of the 2,000-yard club.