Buffalo Payments first-round draft decide Dalton Kincaid speaks to reporters through the NFL soccer workforce’s information convention in Orchard Park, N.Y., Friday April 28, 2023. Jeffrey T. Barnes, Related Press
Ready for a name from an NFL workforce through the draft is nerve-racking for NFL prospects.
When that decision comes, with NFL workforce officers telling them they are going to be picked, it’s the payoff of a lifelong dream for a lot of.
Right here’s the second when former Utah and BYU gamers obtained their name within the 2023 NFL draft this week.
Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah — Buffalo Payments, Spherical 1, No. 25 total.
Buffalo common supervisor Brandon Beane, after buying and selling up, instantly stated “Get Kincaid.” The Payments traded as much as nab Kincaid earlier than the Dallas Cowboys, who have been seeking to draft a good finish with the twenty sixth decide.
“We’re going to make you a Buffalo Invoice,” Beane stated on a cellphone name with Kincaid. “You’re going to suit our offense rather well.”
Dream come true. 😍#NFLDraft | #BillsMafiapic.twitter.com/5VHhrg4GzB
— Buffalo Payments (@BuffaloBills) April 28, 2023
Blake Freeland, T, BYU — Indianapolis Colts, Spherical 4, No. 106 total.
Though the Colts social media workforce didn't put up video of administration’s cellphone name with Freeland to inform him they’d be drafting him, common supervisor Chris Ballard spoke slightly glowingly of Freeland throughout his post-draft press convention.
“Getting Freeland at deal with we thought was essential,” Ballard stated. “We predict he’s obtained actually good upside.
“He’s a really gifted athlete. In fact he wants work like all guys do, however we’re excited to get his potential within the constructing and have him compete.”
Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah — Atlanta Falcons, Spherical 4, No. 113 total.
The Falcons have been thrilled to get Phillips III within the fourth spherical, and he may very well be a starter in his rookie season.
“We will’t wait to get you down right here. We all know the way you’re going to go to work, man. You’re going to be part of one thing particular, alright?” Falcons GM Terry Fontenot advised Phillips III.
“We’re fired as much as get you down right here. We love all the things you’re about, you match all the things we preach and we’re simply excited for you,” Falcons head coach Arthur Smith stated.
Let’s make it occur, @ClarkPhillips21pic.twitter.com/v4u25Gqfcg
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 29, 2023
Braeden Daniels, G/T, Utah — Washington Commanders, Spherical 4, No. 118 total.
Daniels crammed a necessity for Washington, which is attempting to rebuild its offensive line.
Whereas the Commanders didn’t put up a cellphone name with Daniels, they did share a video of their thought course of earlier than their decide.
“You bought to take the lineman, man,” Marty Hurney, Washington’s government vice chairman of soccer/participant personnel stated.
“We take Braeden after which we try to transfer up,” Commanders GM Martin Mayhew stated.
Making strikes within the room @BIG100Radio | #HTTCpic.twitter.com/r2ELBJZD8k
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 29, 2023
Jaren Corridor, QB, BYU — Minnesota Vikings, Spherical 5, No. 164 total.
Corridor will compete for the backup quarterback job in Minnesota behind Kirk Cousins.
“We’re pumped to get you. Sorry it took so lengthy. I got here and noticed your final sport and I’m excited. That is meant to be. Can’t wait to share the hallways with you,” Vikings common supervisor Kwesi Adofo-Mensah advised Corridor.
“Every little thing occurs for a cause. You simply went to a terrific place. You’ve obtained an extremely shiny future. We simply can’t wait to get you right here, get you working” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell stated. “You’re an NFL quarterback now. Now we get to go to work day-after-day and determine what all of it seems like, what’s your truest potential.
"You prepared to come back and be a Minnesota Viking?"
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 29, 2023
4 life-changing calls have been made at present. pic.twitter.com/put3sJH7gE
Puka Nacua, WR, BYU — Los Angeles Rams, Spherical 5, No. 177 total.
Nacua will compete to be a weapon for Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.
He obtained the decision from Rams common supervisor Les Snead.
“Doing good, life is sweet,” Nacua stated.
“What if we draft you with the forty third decide right here within the fifth spherical, would that make your day just a little higher?” Snead advised Nacua.
“That may be wonderful,” Nacua stated.
“We’re fired up. We love the best way you compete. There’s so many issues you are able to do and the methods we are able to make the most of you. We’re excited. We predict you’re going to be a terrific match. You’ll be capable to study from among the best in (vast receiver) Cooper Kupp,” Rams head coach Sean McVay stated.