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New on Sports Illustrated: Bucs Select Florida QB Kyle Trask With Second-Round Pick

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Trask was a Heisman Trophy finalist as a senior at Florida and could potentially replace Tom Brady after the future Hall of Famer retires.
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Three months after hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, the defending champs might have just nabbed their quarterback of the future.
The Buccaneers selected <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/scouting-reports/kyletrask">Florida quarterback Kyle Trask</a> with the final pick of the second round, acquiring a potential replacement for 43-year-old Tom Brady.
Trask put together a banner senior season at Florida, throwing for 4,283 yards with 43 touchdowns and eight interceptions, leading the country in scoring passes. He was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, <a href="https://www.si.com/college/2021/01/06/alabama-devonta-smith-heisman-trophy-2020-win">finishing fourth in the voting</a> behind DeVonta Smith, Trevor Lawrence and Mac Jones.
Florida coach Dan Mullen wished Trask well on Twitter, calling Trask "the true definition of perseverance and grit."
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After five quarterbacks were selected in the top 15, none were taken until Trask's selection at pick No. 64. Trask will compete with Blaine Gabbert and Ryan Griffin for the backup quarterback job behind Brady.
Brady will turn 44 in August and is set to begin his 22nd season in the NFL. Last year, he completed 65.7% of his passes for 4,633 yards, 40 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He threw 10 touchdown passes in the playoffs, <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/02/08/tom-brady-buccaneers-top-chiefs-super-bowl-lv">including three in the Super Bowl</a> to win Super Bowl MVP honors for the fifth time in his career.
Brady is currently under contract with the Bucs through the 2022 season after <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/03/12/tom-brady-buccaneers-one-year-extension-contract">signing a contract extension in March</a>.
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New on Sports Illustrated: Bucs Select Florida QB Kyle Trask With Second-Round Pick

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New on Sports Illustrated: LeBron James to Return From Sprained Ankle Friday vs. Kings

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James hasn't played since March 20 after suffering a sprained ankle, and returns after a 20-game hiatus.
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At long last, the king has returned.
Lakers star LeBron James will return to action Friday night against the Kings, the team announced more than an hour before tip-off. James has been <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2021/03/20/lebron-james-injury-right">out since suffering a sprained ankle against the Hawks on March 20</a>.
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James has missed the team's last 20 games, during which the Lakers have posted an 8-12 record. The stretch marks the longest absence of James's 18-year career.
Speaking to reporters before the game, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said James would not have a hard cap on his minutes tonight, with the only guiding edict to "be responsible, <a href="https://twitter.com/billoram/status/1388294456009400321">per Bill Oram of The Athletic</a>. Star big man Anthony Davis recently returned from injury and was limited to 17 minutes in his first game back. Since returning, Davis played in four games and averaged 16.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.
Prior to his injury, James had been among the frontrunners for the MVP award. In 41 games, he's averaging 25.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game while shooting 51.3% from the field and 36.8% on 3-point attempts.
With 10 games left in the regular season, the Lakers currently hold the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, one game ahead of the Mavericks for the No. 6 seed and two ahead of the Trail Blazers for the No. 7 seed.
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New on Sports Illustrated: LeBron James to Return From Sprained Ankle Friday vs. Kings

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Veteran Anderson Varejão Reunites with Cavaliers

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Varejão spent 12 seasons with the Cavaliers before going to play with the Warriors. He hasn't appeared in the NBA since 2017.
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Former Cavaliers and Warriors center Anderson Varejão plans to reunite with Cleveland for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, according to the <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1388271317531598848?s=20">Athletic's Shams Charania.</a> 
The 14-year NBA veteran spent 12 seasons with the Cavaliers before <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/video/2016/02/22/cavaliers-anderson-varejao-agrees-sign-warriors-1">being acquired by the Warriors</a> in 2016. Varejão has not played in a NBA game since 2017. 
In Cleveland, Varejão averaged 7.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game while shooting 51.2 percent from the floor. Varejão played in only 36 games across two seasons with the Warriors.
His most productive NBA seasons came in the 2011-12 (10.8 points, 11.5 rebounds) and 2012-13 (14.1 points, 14.4 rebounds) seasons where he averaged double figures in points and rebounds. Varejão was also named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2010. 
Varejão was drafted at No. 30 by the Magic in the second round of the 2004 NBA draft. However, he along with Drew Gooden and Steven Hunter were traded to the Cavaliers in exchange for Tony Battie and two future second-round picks. 
Currently, Cleveland (21-41) sits two spots from the bottom in the Eastern Conference standings.
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New on Sports Illustrated: Broncos Trade Up to Steal North Carolina RB Javonte Williams at No. 35

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Broncos trade their picks (40 and 114) for Falcons' pick 35 and 219, leap-frogging Miami to steal UNC's Javonte Williams.
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Broncos fans, meet your new running back—Javonte Williams. 
In an early second-round trade, Denver sent its No. 40 and 114 picks to the Falcons in exchange for their No. 35 and 219 picks. In doing so, the Broncos leap-frogged Miami to snag the North Carolina star, who the Dolphins were rumored to have their eyes set on. 
Williams had a breakout season in 2020 as he and teammate Michael Carter formed the top running back duo in the country. They set an NCAA record against the Hurricanes, rushing for a total of 544 rushing yards between them (236 for Williams, 308 for Carter).
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Williams finished the season ranked third in the FBS with 19 rushing touchdowns and sixth with 1,140 rushing yard. Williams ended the season ninth in the FBS by averaging 7.3 yards on his 157 carries.
He's the third running back off of the board, following <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/04/30/najee-harris-draft-party-homeless-shelter">Najee Harris</a> and Travis Etienne from the first round on Thursday. 
Williams fills a gap for the Broncos left by Phillip Lindsay, <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/broncos-rb-phillip-lindsay-one-year-texans-contract-details">who signed with Houston during free agency</a>. The franchise does still have Melvin Gordon, who rushed for 986 yards and nine touchdowns last season. 
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New on Sports Illustrated: 2021 NFL Draft: Breaking Down First Round Picks' Fantasy Potential

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SI Fantasy expert Michael Fabiano breaks down the fantasy situations for all the relevant first round picks from the 2021 NFL Draft
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</a><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021-draft-tracker">2021 NFL Draft</a> wrapped up on Thursday night, and it came with its share of surprises. The San Francisco 49ers didn't take Mac Jones, bitter division rivals the Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles made a trade (to block another rival, the New York Giants), and the Bears made a big move to try and remove the bad taste of the 2017 NFL Draft. In all, a total of 13 offensive skill position players were selected, including five quarterbacks, two running backs, five wide receivers, and a tight end.
With at least part of the 2021 roster puzzle no longer a mystery, let's take a look at the fantasy impact of a first-round that saw some good, some bad, and some ugly picks.
1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
<a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/04/30/urban-meyer-trevor-lawrence-pressure-is-on">Everyone knew Lawrence was going to the Jaguars</a>, and now he'll have a chance to be a hero in Duval County. Maybe the best quarterback prospect to come out of the collegiate ranks since Andrew Luck, Lawrence is an athletic player with an accurate arm who will be under center in Week 1. It'll be tough to expect a Justin Herbert level of production, but Lawrence has top-15 potential. He'll also make all of the Jaguars' pass catchers, including D.J. Chark and Marvin Jones Jr., more attractive in fantasy drafts.
2. New York Jets: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
Wilson was tremendous in his final collegiate season, throwing 33 touchdown passes with just three interceptions and rushing for 10 scores. He had just one great season though, and the Jets don't have great weapons on the offensive side of the ball. That could hinder his development into a viable fantasy option. New York traded Sam Darnold to the Panthers, so Wilson will take over as the No. 1 quarterback for Gang Green in 2021. <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/04/30/nfl-jets-zach-wilson-the-one-quarterback-infrastructure">The question is, will he suffer the same fate as many Jets first rounders?</a>
3. Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State 
The Niners moved up to third overall to grab a quarterback, and <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/04/30/kyle-shanahan-49ers-legacy-trey-lance-draft-pick">Lance was the pick</a> after weeks of Mac Jones speculation. Despite playing against lesser competition, his numbers in his final full collegiate season (2019) were bananas good. He threw for 28 touchdowns without a single interception, and his 1,100 rushing yards were impressive. He might not have a ton of redraft value if the Niners ease him into a starting role behind veteran Jimmy Garoppolo, but his fantasy (dynasty) future is bright indeed.
4. Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
The Falcons didn't need a tight end, but <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/04/30/kyle-pitts-florida-falcons-2021-nfl-draft-first-round">Pitts is a generational talent</a>. A wideout in a tight end's body, he produced over 1,400 yards and 17 touchdowns in his final two seasons at Florida. He might not have elite fantasy value as a rookie in a crowded Falcons pass attack, but Pitts should emerge into one of the five best tight ends in fantasy football once he's in the prime of his career. He'll be picked as a borderline No. 1 tight end in 2021 drafts, but I'd temper expectations in Year One despite the talent.
5. Cincinnati Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSU
The last time we saw Chase on the gridiron, he put up 84 catches, 1,780 yards, and 20 touchdowns at LSU. Oh, and he was on the receiving end of some accurate Joe Burrow passes. <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/04/30/jamarr-chase-lsu-2021-nfl-draft-first-round-cincinnati-bengals">Guess who'll be throwing him the football at the next level?</a> That's huge, as the two already possess a tremendous rapport that makes Chase the favorite to lead all Bengals wideouts in targets as a rookie. I'm not sure he'll be Justin Jefferson, but Chase is without question the top fantasy wideout in re-drafts and dynasty formats. 
6. Miami Dolphins: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
<a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/04/30/jaylen-waddle-dolphins-2021-nfl-draft-alabama">Waddle gets to reunite with Tua Tagovailoa</a>, his former Alabama teammate, in South Beach. He was a dynamic playmaker with the Crimson Tide, averaging nearly 19 yards per catch while splitting targets with studs like Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs III, and DeVonta Smith. Waddle might not make a major impact as a rookie with DeVante Parker, Will Fuller, and Mike Gesicki in the passing attack, but he will be worth a middle to late pick in re-drafts and a first-rounder in most dynasty formats.
10. Philadelphia Eagles (trade with Cowboys): Devonta Smith, WR, Alabama
The Eagles traded up with the Cowboys (of all teams) to land Smith, who might have gone to the Giants otherwise. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner doesn't have great size but could still produce big totals during his collegiate career. I think he'll come right in and start opposite Jalen Reagor, and I wouldn't be shocked if Smith is the first Eagles wideout picked in re-drafts. He'll also be a first-round pick in dynasty drafts.
11. Chicago Bears (trade with Giants): Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State 
<a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/nfl/bears/news/justin-fields-showing-he-can-take-some-heat">The Bears thrilled their fans by moving up the draft board to acquire Fields</a>, who many saw as the second-best quarterback in this class. An accurate passer in college who can also find success on the ground, <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/04/30/chicago-bears-justin-fields-second-chance-new-life">Fields has the tools to make a real fantasy impact at the next level</a>. Even if he opens next season behind Andy Dalton, it shouldn't be long before Fields gets his shot to take the reins of the Bears' offense. My No. 2 rookie field general, his presence under center is good for Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney. 
15. New England Patriots: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
<a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/04/30/with-mac-jones-patriots-post-brady-era-begins-now">Jones had been linked to the 49ers and Patriots</a>, but he fell into New England's lap when San Francisco took Lance. It might be a good thing, as Jones will have a shot to be the franchise quarterback for coach Bill Belichick. An extremely accurate passer, he completed 77 percent of his attempts while throwing 44 touchdowns with just four picks last season. Cam Newton's presence atop the depth chart could keep Jones from being picked in re-drafts, but he'll be a popular dynasty draft and stash under Belichick.
20. New York Giants (trade with Bears): Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
The selection of Toney might be peculiar since the Giants just signed Kenny Golladay to a big deal and also have Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton at wide receiver. The Florida product was a dynamic playmaker in college, recording nearly 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns last season as the Gators' main slot receiver. His 70 catches were tied for the seventh-most in the nation, too. However, consistent targets could be tough to come by as a rookie, so don't expect Toney to be worth much more than a late rounder.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama 
From a fantasy perspective, <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/04/30/najee-harris-draft-party-homeless-shelter">this was the best pick of the first round</a>. A three-down back, Harris averaged nearly six yards per attempt in his final collegiate season and put up a ridiculous 26 rushing touchdowns. That led the nation. He also proved he could handle a featured workload, seeing 251 carries and nearly 300 touches. The Steelers do have many questions on their offensive line, but Harris projects to start and could become the next great runner in the Steel City. He'll be worth a top-30 pick in re-drafts and is very likely to be the first rookie running back off the board in all long-term fantasy formats.
25. Jacksonville Jaguars: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
Fantasy fans love Harris going to the Steelers, but Etienne landing in Jacksonville isn't as appealing. After all, James Robinson came out of nowhere to produce an RB7 year while averaging nearly 18 fantasy points a game in 2020. As a result, Etienne won't have a clear path to touches as a rookie. What's more troubling is that coach Urban Meyer said he envisions Etienne as a third-down back behind Robinson and Carlos Hyde. That is an odd quote for a player you took in the first round, but ultimately I see Etienne emerging as the Jaguars' top runner in a projected committee in 2021. He'll be a tough player to project until the summer months, but his ceiling doesn't look great.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota 
The Ravens run the football a ton, and their wide receivers ranked dead last in routes run and targets a season ago. That's bad news for Bateman, who lands in a crowded Baltimore pass attack. Marquise Brown, Miles Boykin, and Devin Duvernay remain on the roster, and the team also added Sammy Watkins into the mix. Oh, and let's not forget the target machine, Mark Andrews. I wouldn't expect much in terms of production from Bateman as a rookie, but he'll be worth a late-round look in dynasty drafts.
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New on Sports Illustrated: 2021 NFL Draft: Breaking Down First Round Picks' Fantasy Potential

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