A first-round pick in 2011, he made five Pro Bowls and five All-Pro teams while racking up 101 sacks for the franchise.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/10/watch-watt-family-reunites-ahead-of-steelers-vs-texans-game/

A first-round pick in 2022, Elam had four passes defensed with two interceptions in 13 games with six starts as a rookie.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bills-activate-kaiir-elam-off-of-injured-reserve

A first-round replay that was broadcast came with a £32,500 purse, while a live second-round showing had £60,000 worth of TV money attached.

Source: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/the-prize-money-tv-income-and-extras-that-await-blackpool-if-neil-critchley-decides-4373970

After a decisive first-round win, No. 7 Milford (5-6) is hoping to continue the momentum into the 1A quarterfinals against No. 2 seed Duchesne (9-1) this Friday.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/23/23924503/high-school-football-3a-2a-1a-quarterfinal-playoff-previews

After a first-round exit from the NWSL playoffs last season under first-year coach Chris Petrucelli, the Red Stars are well-positioned to improve with Swanson as the centerpiece of the attack.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/soccer/ct-chicago-red-stars-2023-season-preview-20230325-mn3m4ger5zbodlflcg3crn3eli-story.html

After missing Game 2 of Memphis' first-round NBA playoff series against the with an injury to his right hand suffered in the fourth quarter of Game 1, Grizzlies star will start Game 3 on Saturday, the team announced.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/ja-morant-injury-update-grizzlies-star-pg-back-for-game-3

Albert Rusnák scored a first-half goal and Stefan Frei made one save in picking up his second clean sheet of the best-of-3, first-round MLS Cup series as the Seattle Sounders eliminated FC Dallas in the rubber match with a 1-0 victory on Friday night.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-11-10/sounders-eliminate-dallas-1-0-in-rubber-match-will-host-lafc-in-semifinal

Alcaraz won three titles on clay this year before his shock third-round exit from the Italian Open, but the Spaniard will be expected to resume normal service in his French Open first-round match against Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli on Monday.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/djokovic-begins-french-open-bid-injury-free-and-sights-number-23-3521841?cid=cna_flip_070214

Alex Eala returns to action with a stunning first-round victory in Slovakia.

Source: https://mb.com.ph/2023/03/08/alex-eala-stuns-seeded-rival-advances-to-second-round-of-w60-trnava-tourney/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alex-eala-stuns-seeded-rival-advances-to-second-round-of-w60-trnava-tourney

Alex Leatherwood, a former first-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders claimed by the Bears off waivers last September, also has gotten a lot of work on the interior in practice.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-teven-jenkins-injury-20230821-6k3jep4b3bd47hwohvlt7jnykq-story.html

Among his other notable moves was signing forward Johnny Gaudreau out of college in 2014, and trading Calgary's first-round pick in the 2022 NHL entry draft to Montreal to get Tyler Toffoli.

Source: https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/calgary-flames-mutually-part-ways-with-brad-treliving-following-playoff-elimination-1.6358838

And a year from now Rodgers will be gone, the Jets will have fallen short, out their first-round pick staring at Zach Wilson and calling for Joe Douglas’ head.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/04/26/packers-get-short-term-cap-relief-with-minor-adjustment-to-aaron-rodgerss-contract/

And with either Jordan Thompson or Max Purcell to progress after their duel on Tuesday, Australian tennis will be able to celebrate four first-round winning men, along with Storm Hunter in the women’s draw.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/05/30/kubler-can-de-minaur-hails-young-gun-as-four-aussie-men-set-for-french-open-second-round-in-23-year-first/

AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo breaks down all 31 first-round picks.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/28/2023-nfl-draft-who-are-the-top-players-for-day-3/

A potential first-round pick, he dropped in the draft after concerns about his character.

Source: https://deadspin.com/bengals-rb-joe-mixon-not-guilty-in-road-rage-case-1850747726

At 6 feet 3 and 208 pounds, he offers the best combination of height, weight and speed of the potential first-round picks, recording the second-best athleticism score of any wide receiver at the NFL scouting combine.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/06/ravens-draft-preview-wide-receiver-is-a-must-but-who-are-the-best-options/

At the time, New York had used a first-round selection on Daniel Jones, which was initially met with criticism by fans and media.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/baker-mayfield-daniel-jones-contract-reactions/

Avalanche Journal: Should Avs trade their 2023 first-round pick at deadline?

Source: https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2023/01/20/avalanche-trade-deadline-2023-first-round-draft-pick/

A win for the Lions could have catapulted them to the top of the NFC standings and put them in a position to get a first-round bye.

Source: https://www.wgmd.com/lions-cowboys-game-ends-in-controversy-as-penalty-thwarts-detroits-go-ahead-2-point-conversion/

Baltimore placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on the 2019 NFL MVP, meaning an interested team can attempt to sign him if it would be willing to fork over two first-round draft picks.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/03/ex-patriots-wide-receiver-reportedly-signing-with-ravens/