Bernhard Raimann was the first Austrian to be selected for the National Football League (NFL) draft. The 24-year-old offensive tackle was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round in 77th position.
Raimann has played for Central Michigan University in the USA since 2018. With his new team, which narrowly missed the playoffs last season, he meets the newly signed quarterback veteran Matt Ryan.
The NFL draft in Las Vegas, which distributes the sport’s greatest talents in the league before the start of the season, lasts several days. The day before Raimann’s election, defensive player Travon Walker (University of Georgia) was drawn as a top pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
For most teams, the focus in the first round of the draft was on defense. The first five picks were all defenders. The Pittsburgh Steelers secured the first quarterback, they moved Kenny Pickett to position 20. He is to follow Ben Roethlisberger, who has ended his great career.