I was all over new Jaguars DT Tyson Alualu going in the first-round a week ago (though admittedly, I expected it to happen in the 20s via a trade down, and not Jacksonville at 10th overall).

Time for more behind-the-scenes flavor from Radio City Music Hall, with a look at who’s behind the music.

Sometimes, it’s the light-hearted moments off the cameras that leave an impression at an event such as the draft. And what better team to provide such a comical diversion off-stage than the New York Jets.

The Rams are fielding multiple trade offers for the 33rd overall draft pick, and some proposals include a 2011 first-round selection, league sources confirmed to NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi.

Smaller video, aligns right … NEW YORK — It was only appropriate. On the day that he is being honored for his five decades of being so closely associated with the draft, Gil Brandt was interrupted Friday during his live NFL.com chat by a phone call from Al Davis. Naturally, the Oakland Raiders’ Hall of Fame owner was calling to ask Brandt’s opinion about some prospects he was considering for Rounds 2 and 3. “Just wanted to ask me about some guys,” Gil wrote in the chat after a short break. “Would love to share that with you, but some things are privileged information.” Earlier in the cht, Brandt also shared some information he received in the form of a […]

Team and league sources remain convinced that the Redskins will trade DT Albert Haynesworth on Friday, most likely to the Titans for a third-round draft pick.

As part of the continuing celebration of the NFL draft’s 75th anniversary, some of the teams’ picks on Friday will be announced by a legend from that franchise.

With the Rams closer to being on the clock Friday, executives and agents sense that tackles and pass rushers will be more in demand and QBs Jimmy Clausen and Colt McCoy could fall into the middle of the second round.

Here is your chance to go where the television cameras don’t take you — backstage at Radio City Music Hall.

The Bills, who hold pick No. 41 Friday, are unlikely to move up to take a quarterback early in the second round.

With day two of the draft, and 66 more picks, in the immediate future, here’s a look at some of the top names still on the board.

Get an all-access inside look on draft day with Eric Berry, as he meets his football idols, walks the red carpet and gets selected fifth overall by the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The Panthers are interested in Texas QB Colt McCoy, according to a league source.

It has become an annual first-round tradition. Commissioner Roger Goodell steps up to the podium and announces: “The Patriots have traded their pick.”