He begins to speak. "The Washington Commanders select - ", then breaks into a coughing fit.
After recovering, he tries again.
"The Washington (cough) Commanders sel - ". He goes into another coughing fit, so strong that he collapses to the ground. Some TV production workers carry him off, and his Vice President John Tyler takes the stage in his absence.
Tyler waves out into the crowd and proudly says, "I see my grandson out there!"
He then unfurls the small scroll in his hand.
"The Washington Commanders select Ryan Flournoy, WR, Southeast Missouri State."