The NFL Draft is the culmination of a lifetime’s work for 262 young talents lucky enough to get selected, but amidst the bright lights of Las Vegas and the celebrations is a stark reminder from pros: the work begins now.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who won Offensive Player of the Year honours in 2021 following a stellar season, took to social media to offer his two cents to the stars of tomorrow. The receiver - drafted in the third round by the Rams - wrote: “The draft is not the arrival, it’s the departure. Go to work!”
The sentiment is shared by British defensive end Jack Crawford, who was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2012. He has carved out a career spanning 10 years since the iconic franchise decided to spend the 158th pick on a Penn State prospect.
