From April 27th to the 29th, the NFL celebrated one of the most anticipatedevents of year in Philadelphia: the NFL Draft!Ben Westby and Kimberly Knausz, top producing Estate Agents from the ONE Sotheby's Sports and Entertainment Division, shared the most important highlights fromthis year's event that had a record-breaking turnout with more than 250,000 attendees.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: The Miami Dolphins select Charles Harris from Missouri with the 22nd pick at the 2017 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Following its main objective, to add talent to the professional NFLs teams, there were 253 players selected from schools from all the country, with this year's draft breaking arecord for most selections traded.
The University of Michigan had the most draft selections with 11, followed by the University of Alabama with 10.
Representing South Florida and with a total selection of seven rookie players, The Miami Dolphins went defense-heavy in the draft by taking a Defensive End, Linebacker and Cornerback intheir first 3 selections. The 2017 NFL Draft set a record for the most defensive backs picked, further solidifying the NFL is a passing league.
The long awaited debate on whether the Cleveland Browns would take a Quarterback came to an end when they selected Myles Garrett, Defensive End from Texas A&M, with the first pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Now that the Draft is over, Ben explains that NFL Rookies will now start the process of moving to their new cities and teams and transitioning into NFL off-season workouts, practices and mini-camps." This is where the Sports & Entertainment Division comes in to specially cater to the real estate needs of these clients and to provide them with the best home purchasing experience.
Congratulations to all the 2017 NFL Draft picks! ONE Sotheby's wishes you nothing but the best in this new chapter of your athletic career.
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