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Coronavirus: how the NFL draft will change 1:57
(CNN) - The 2020 NFL Draft, first performed virtually, was held Thursday night and, as expected, the Cincinnati Bengals chose former Louisiana State University quarterback Joe Burrow, with the first general selection.
The Bengals' head office didn't need to think about it too much, as Burrow's spectacular final season at LSU positioned him as the best option.
Burrow's precision was on display throughout the season and ended the year with a 76.3 complete pass percentage while he threw for 5,671 yards and 60 touchdowns with just six interceptions.
Joe Burrow
And he did it while proving that he can shine on the big stages. In three postseason games in college football, Burrow shot for an absurd record of 1,305 yards, 16 touchdowns and zero interceptions while leading the Tigers to a National Championship over Clemson in the title game.
"Enough talking," Burrow wrote in a tweet, in response to the Bengals' welcome tweet. "It's time to get to work."
This is the first time in the common draft era that a Heisman Trophy winner was selected No. 1 overall in three consecutive drafts.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor spoke briefly to Burrow before being selected, and his message was clear: “You have brought all the teams you have played for a championship, and that expectation does not change now that you are a Bengal. , and I'm looking forward to going through that process with you. ”
"Ready to train," Burrow told Taylor. “I am tired of all the conversations. Ready to start working again. ”
The virtual draft replaced what was to be an outrageous event planned along the Las Vegas Strip, the famous avenue, with thousands of attendees. The league was to transport players by boat to a stage at the Bellagio Fountain.
However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, plans changed.
Players, coaches, general managers, analysts and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell connected live from their homes. The 32 teams also participated remotely.
With live sports canceled in the US In the USA, the virtual draft is the closest thing to an event hungry sports fans could see.
"Obviously we are organizing this event in a very different way than we anticipated when we started," said Goodell, who announced the picks from his basement, in an interview with ESPN before the draft. "Unfortunately, we are not in Las Vegas, but we are all in our homes and we do it remotely and we do it within regulations without exception."
Although Burrow was unable to shake Goodell's hand and cross what was supposed to be an extravagant stage in Las Vegas, the quarterback is still fulfilling his dream of making it to the NFL.
First round
1. Cincinnati Bengals: Louisiana State University quarterback Joe Burrow
2. Washington Redskins: Ohio State University defensive end, Chase Young
3. Detroit Lions: Ohio State University cornerback Jeffrey Okudah
4. New York Giants: University of Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas
5. Miami Dolphins: University of Alabama Field Marshal, Tua Tagovailoa
6. Los Angeles Chargers: University of Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert
7. Carolina Panthers: Auburn University defensive tackle Derrick Brown
8. Arizona Cardinals: linebacker for Clemson University, Isaiah Simmons
9. Jacksonville Jaguars: University of Florida cornerback CJ Henderson
10. Cleveland Browns: University of Alabama Offensive Tackle, Jedrick Wills
11. New York Jets: University of Louisville Offensive Tackle, Mekhi Becton
12. Las Vegas Raiders: University of Alabama Wide Receiver Henry Ruggs
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: University of Iowa Offensive Tackle, Tristan Wirfs
14. San Francisco 49ers: University of South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw
15. Denver Broncos: University of Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy
16. Atlanta Falcons: Clemson University cornerback AJ Terrell
17. Dallas Cowboys: University of Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb
18. Miami Dolphins: University of Southern California offensive tackle, Austin Jackson
19. Las Vegas Raiders: Ohio State University cornerback Damon Arnette
20. Jacksonville Jaguars: Louisiana State University defensive end, K'Lavon Chaisson
21. Philadelphia Eagles: Texas Christian University wide receiver Jalen Reagor
22. Minnesota Vikings: Louisiana State University Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson
23. Los Angeles Chargers: University of Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray
24. New Orleans Saints: University of Michigan Center, César Ruiz
25. San Francisco 49ers: Arizona State University wide receiver, Brandon Aiyuk
26. Green Bay Packers: Utah State University quarterback Jordan Love
27. Seattle Seahawks: linebacker from Texas Tech University, Jordyn Brooks
28. Baltimore Ravens: Louisiana State University linebacker Patrick Queen
29. Tennessee Titans: University of Georgia Offensive Lineman Isaiah Wilson
30. Miami Dolphins: Auburn University cornerback, Noah Igbinoghene
31. Minnesota Vikings: Texas Christian University cornerback Jeff Gladney
32. Kansas City Chiefs: Louisiana State University running back, Clyde Edwards-Helaire
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