News-Gazette columnist Bob Asmussen started following the NFL draft before ESPN began its expansive coverage. Here are his picks for today's first round, which begins at 7 p.m. on ABC, ESPN, NFL Network from Nashville, Tenn:
1. Cardinals | Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
He will be third Sooner slinger taken No. 1 overall, following Sam Bradford and Baker Mayfield.
2. 49ers | Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Edge rusher gets draft bragging rights on older brother Joey, who went No. 3 to the Chargers in 2016.