5-at-10: Merry Draft eve with pressure and possibilities, Group of 5 playoff, Clark’s monster Nike deal

An NFL football draft cleat is displayed near the Spirit of Detroit statue, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Detroit. The draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities around the country a chance to be in the spotlight. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) An NFL football draft cleat is displayed near the Spirit of Detroit statue, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Detroit. The draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities around the country a chance to be in the spotlight. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

By Jay Greeson April 24, 2024 8 min read

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Feeling the draft

Merry Draft Eve everyone. What did you get me?

This is easily my favorite non-game sporting event of the year, and by a wide margin.

Heck, we’ve had a great run of sports, right? The Final Four with Caitlin Clark. The men’s Final Four. Augusta. MLB started. The NBA and NHL playoffs are gearing up.