Premier League players drafted

The NFL Draft takes place in Chicago on Thursday night, when the best players in collegiate football will find out which NFL team they will end up representing.

That led us to thinking what might happen if another sport’s players were also subject to a draft before they entered the league.

So, with a little bit (okay, a lot!) of artistic licence, let’s take a look at which Premier League players would be selected if the National ‘Football’ League drafted association footballers.

1. Los Angeles Rams select Riyad Mahrez (FW – Leicester Foxes) – The Rams need an exciting playmaker, and who better than the PFA/Heisman Player of the Year with his 17 goals and 11 assists. He’ll fit in well in Hollywood as well.

2. Philadelphia Eagles select Mesut Ozil (MF – Arsenal Gunners) – Another team needing an offensive spark, and he will create chances galore for the Eagles offense – at a record level, perhaps?

3. San Diego Chargers select Harry Kane (FW – Tottenham Hotspurs) – They need a points scorer and there is no one better available in this draft.

4. Dallas Cowboys select Wes Morgan (DF – Leicester Foxes) – Nobody’s stock has risen more in the last 12 months than Big Wesley. He’s ideal for the Cowboys who need a stopper in the heart of …

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