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Durant Drafted Last, Local Talent Shines

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Zane Durant, a Penn State defensive tackle from Lake Nona, was selected as the last pick in the NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills. Despite earlier projections placing him in the third to fifth round, Durant remained patient and confident in his abilities. Meanwhile, Reggie Virgil from Mount Dora Christian Academy was drafted earlier in the fifth round by the Arizona Cardinals. Durant, now heading to Buffalo, is eager to contribute to their championship pursuit, while several other local players secured undrafted free agent deals with various teams.

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Durant Drafted Last, Local Talent Shines

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Durant Drafted Last, Local Talent Shines. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 26th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. Zayn Durant, the Penn State defensive tackle from Lake Nona, finally heard his name called in the NFL Draft as the Buffalo Bills 100, 81st overall pick, the very last selection in the 5th round. Earlier this week, projections had him going anywhere from the 3rd to 5th rounds, but he waited 3 full days at his family's party in Kasimi. Before getting that call from Bills GM Brandon Bean, a new head coach Joe Brady, meanwhile, another central floor to stand out, Reggie Virgil from Outdoor Christian Academy playing at Texas Tech, went earlier in the 5th round at, number 143 to the Arizona Cardinals. Durant stayed cool through the weight, knowing his 6 foot 1-290 pound frame might be seen as undersized, but he trusted his tape and work ethic would shine through no frustration, just patience for a shot. Now he's packing up in State College, Pennsylvania, heading to Buffalo with fire in his eyes for

that championship chase, while for other local. Products like Anthony Dunn Jr., from Seminoe, and Brian Thomas Jr., from Foundation Academy, landed undrafted free agent deals with teens including. The cheese and jaguar is proof, central floor to talent is stacking up in the league.

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