SPORTS WRAP
BY WILLIAM HATHAWAY, JR.
Over the past weekend, the National Football League hosted its annual draft, and for the first time in Las Vegas. As predicted here last week, the Jacksonville Jaguars took Tavon Walker out of Georgia with the first pick, while the Detroit Lions took Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson with the second pick, and the Atlanta Falcons took cornerback Derek Stingley, Jr. out of LSU with the third pick.
Then, the New York Giants and Jets would dominate the draft from here on. First, the Jets took Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner with the 4th pick. The now-former University of Cincinnati cornerback did not allow a single touchdown in coverage last season. With the next pick, the Giants took edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux from Oregon. After the sixth pick went to Carolina, the Giants were up again thanks to the trade with Chicago last season which gave the Bears Justin Fields. This time, Big Blue took tackle Evan Neal from Alabama.
After picks from Atlanta and Seattle, the Jets were up again at #10. This time, Gang Green took Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Later on, the Jets jumped back into the 1st Round with the 26th pick, taking defensive end Jermaine Johnson II, out of Florida State.
Finally, Newark native Jahan Dotson was picked 16th overall by the Washington Commanders. Dotson played four years at Penn State, tallying 183 catches for 2,757 yards.
