The NFL officially kicked off its brand new season as the fresh pool of talent entered the league via the 2023 draft. At the end of the three-day event, the league recorded a grand total of 259 selections. While the analysts, fans, and legends gave their reviews on the draft picks, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell spotted a heartwarming moment amid the busy event. The Cavs star shared the heartening father-son moment on his social media.?
The US sporting world is arguably in its busiest month of the year, with NBA and NHL playoffs running in full throttle. Amid the exciting contest, the 2023 NFL draft further lifted the ante. The drafting event occurred at the defending champions, Kansas City Chiefs’ home.
Donovan Mitchell shares a touching video clip
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The Cavs star took to his Instagram story and shared a video clip of the Dallas Cowboys? scout Chris Vaughn, calling his own son, Deuce Vaughn, to inform about his selection. Vaughn Sr. seemed to be holding up his tears as he said, ?Look here man, you want to come to work with me next week?? The entire room full of Cowboys officials burst into laughter when his son replied, ?I wouldn?t mind that at all.??
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Following his dad, the Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones welcomed the youngster into the team with an emotional message. He said, ?When I’ve been speaking, everybody that’s really in the hearts of the Cowboys is standing here with a tear in their eyes… there is something magical about this moment… You is now a Dallas Cowboy.??
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The proud father feeling of Vaughn resembled the Cavs star’s father, Donovan Mitchell Sr. He is currently the director of player relations for the New York Mets. He proudly posts photos of his son on his Instagram often.??
Top picks of the 2023 draft
The Carolina Panthers picked Alabama?s rising star Bryce Young as the No.1 overall selection. This is the first No.1 overall pick for Alabama since the common draft in 1967. The Houston Texans picked C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. as the No.2 and No.3 overall picks, respectively. At the end of the event, it is evident that the quarterbacks have dominated the draft picks. However, the fans have to wait to witness the true outcome of the selections in the coming season.?
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