Roger Goodell on Laremy Tunsil NFL Draft controversy

Roger Goodell believes Laremy Tunsil's controversial evening is what makes the NFL Draft "so exciting".

Offensive lineman Tunsil was hotly tipped to be one of the first players picked at the annual Draft, where NFL teams select the best college players for their rosters.

However, shortly before proceedings began a video emerged of Tunsil on his Twitter account that appeared to show him smoking marijuana while wearing a gas mask.

The 21-year-old, who was eventually made the number 13 overall pick by Miami Dolphins, later claimed his account had been hacked.

Tunsil is reported to have lost $7.3million as a result of sliding down the picks and NFL commissioner Goodell feels the incident was all part of the drama of the Draft.

"I think it's all part of what makes the draft so exciting," he told ESPN radio.

"Clubs make decisions. Sometimes they take risks. Sometimes they do the right things. Sometimes they don't, and we'll see.

"Hopefully he is going to turn out to be a great young player."