On Thursday night, history was made during the NFL Draft in Detroit as six quarterbacks were picked in the first 12 selections for the very first time. To add to the historic moment, each of the first 14 picks were offensive players. This trend reflects the current emphasis on offense in the NFL, with quarterbacks being more valuable than ever due to rule changes and the evolution of the passing game.
Among the top 12 picks, there were several offensive players including wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. (No. 4 to the Cardinals), Malik Nabers (No. 6 to the New York Giants), and Rome Odunze (No. 9 to the Bears). Additionally, there were offensive tackles Joe Alt (No. 5 to the Chargers), JC Latham (No. 7 to the Titans), Olumuyiwa Fashanu (No. 11 to the Jets) and Taliese Fuaga (No. 14 to