Draft was light on glamour, heavy on intrigue

Minnesota went all in with three first-round picks.

Draft was light on glamour, heavy on intrigue

San Diego Chargers draft pick Manti Te'o, from Notre Dame, speaks at a news conference held at the Chargers facility Saturday in San Diego.

Bears take LB Bostic in 2nd round

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears acted to address the loss of linebacker Brian Urlacher in free agency by selecting Florida linebacker Jonathan Bostic in the second round of Friday's NFL draft.

Colts take Werner with No. 24 pick in NFL draft

INDIANAPOLIS | The Colts selected defensive end Bjoern Werner of Florida State with the No. 24 pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, bringing in a potential pass-rushing replacement for Dwight Freeney, the franchise's career sacks leader who remains a free agent.

Bears take Oregon's Long with 20th pick

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears selected Oregon guard Kyle Long with the 20th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, hoping to shore up an offensive line that has ranked among the worst in recent years.

Bring on beef in draft, starting with OT Fisher

Tackle Eric Fisher from Central Michigan stands with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected first overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Bring on beef in draft, starting with OT Fisher

NEW YORK | NFL teams bought in bulk early in Thursday night's draft.

Zac Stacy credits Vandy's success for NFL chance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. | Vanderbilt has sent plenty of players to the NFL from the Southeastern Conference's smallest and only private university. The Commodores have produced defensive backs, linebackers, offensive lineman and even some first-round selections such as quarterback Jay Cutler.

Te'o lowers his 40-yard time at Notre Dame pro day

SOUTH BEND | Former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o ended a trying three months by putting up a respectable 40-yard dash time Tuesday.

Te'o lowers his 40-yard time at Notre Dame pro day

Linebacker Manti Te'o, center, gestures while sitting with teammates during Notre Dame's pro day for NFL scouts on Tuesday in South Bend.

Five to be inducted into East Chicago Sports Hall of Fame

Orlando Magic guard E'Twaun Moore and future NFL draft pick Kawaan Short are among the five chosen for the 2013 East Chicago Sports Hall of Fame induction class.

Pro Football: Philadelphia Eagles pick Marian grad and Purdue OL Dennis Kelly in fifth round

Marian Catholic grad and Purdue offensive tackle Dennis Kelly spent a good deal of time on the phone Saturday afternoon.

Bears beef up backfield with draft picks

LAKE FOREST | A trade for Brandon Marshall and the addition of free agents Eric Weems and Devin Thomas did not stop the Bears from trying to provide quarterback Jay Cutler with more weapons.

Colts add Stanford TE to Luck's new toy collection

INDIANAPOLIS | It didn't take Andrew Luck long to start calling the shots in Indianapolis.

No trading down for Rams in second day of draft

NEW YORK | Fleener's name on the second day of the NFL draft, Oregon running back LaMichael James picked up the phone with a call from San Francisco, Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson was selected by Seattle and Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw was picked by Baltimore.

Colts take Luck with top pick in the NFL draft

NEW YORK | Forget the comparisons, the predecessor and the hype. Andrew Luck can't wait to start playing football in Indianapolis.

Bears pick DE McClellin at No. 19

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | Shea McClellin grew up chasing chickens on a farm in Idaho. Now, he'll get paid to track down the likes of Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford.

Trades again part of the NFL draft

NEW YORK | Once the NFL draft got past quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, it was like a day on Wall Street. Everybody wanted to make a trade.