2025 NFL Draft summer scouting: Is Abdul Carter the next Micah Parsons?
5 months ago

2025 NFL Draft summer scouting: Is Abdul Carter the next Micah Parsons?

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Read Dane Brugler’s previous summer scouting reports: Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends | Offensive tackles | Interior O-linemen During my summer scouting for the 2025 draft class, I was underwhelmed by the prospect groups on the offensive side of the ball. 2024 season/2025 NFL Draft outlook A four-star recruit out of North Carolina in the 2022 class, Pearce picked Tennessee over Georgia, Missouri, Texas and several other schools. 2024 season/2025 NFL Draft outlook A former five-star recruit, Williams hasn’t been the most consistent player over his first two seasons, but his flashes are impossible to ignore — which is why I made him the No. 2024 season/2025 NFL Draft outlook A native of College Station, Scourton was a first-team All-District defender in high school and a four-star recruit, yet somehow he went overlooked by the major Texas programs. 2024 season/2025 NFL Draft outlook One of the highest-ranked high school recruits in Ohio State’s storied history, Tuimoloau arrived in Columbus with plenty of hype.

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NFL mock draft, top 10 picks: Which QBs land with Raiders, Giants?
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NFL mock draft, top 10 picks: Which QBs land with Raiders, Giants?

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It’s the holiday season and the playoff race is in full tilt — as is the race for the No. 3 could be a great scenario for New England, one of the only teams toward the top of the current draft order that can confidently say it doesn’t need a quarterback. New England also could just take Hunter and make …

Best 2025 NFL Draft options for teams vying for No. 1 overall pick
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Best 2025 NFL Draft options for teams vying for No. 1 overall pick

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The annual race to the bottom of the NFL has several participants this season — 11 teams are at three wins or fewer heading into Week 11. Using The Athletic’s NFL projections model, here are the eight teams likeliest to land atop the draft: GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Travis Hunter takes No. 1, plus quarterback confidence rankings …

2025 NFL mock draft: Could Travis Hunter go No. 1? Who’s the top QB?
3 months ago

2025 NFL mock draft: Could Travis Hunter go No. 1? Who’s the top QB?

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The 2025 NFL Draft class won’t be a bad one. That’s not to say this class is lacking terrific prospects or players who can help NFL teams next season, but there might not be much of a consensus come April. GO DEEPER NFL player poll: Josh Allen for MVP; Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson as building blocks A junior classmate of …

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Carson Beck, Luther Burden III crack top 5, but defense rules early
4 months, 1 week ago

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Carson Beck, Luther Burden III crack top 5, but defense rules early

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As the college football season kicks off in earnest this week, it is the perfect time to collect data and information on some of the nation’s top prospects, with eyes on the 2025 NFL draft. — Dochterman Any team that truly needed an offensive tackle last year and didn’t take one in the top 60 will regret that choice. — …

Detroit Lions rookies: Where each 2024 draft pick could fit as roster takes shape
7 months, 1 week ago

Detroit Lions rookies: Where each 2024 draft pick could fit as roster takes shape

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The Detroit Lions’ 2024 draft class had its first taste of NFL action earlier this month at rookie minicamp in Allen Park. “We have a deep roster, so it’s gonna be a lot of competition here,” Lions assistant GM Ray Agnew told reporters a few weeks ago. You’re gonna have to earn everything you got.” With that in mind, let’s …

Caleb Williams, Dallas Turner and more: Our favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks at each position
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Caleb Williams, Dallas Turner and more: Our favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks at each position

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In a few years, when we dissect the 2024 NFL Draft for its hits and misses, it will be fascinating to break down the offensive-defensive disconnect. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings Offense This one was easy — the Bears have the best infrastructure of the six teams that took a …

Who improved the most after the 2024 NFL Draft? Outlook for all 32 teams
8 months ago

Who improved the most after the 2024 NFL Draft? Outlook for all 32 teams

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While teams still have ways to add to their 2024 rosters through the spring and summer, most of the work is done with the NFL Draft is behind us. Not only did he add one of the stars of the draft in wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., but he plugged several holes that contributed to last season’s 4-13 mark. — …

Early 2025 NFL mock draft: Carson Beck or Shedeur Sanders? Two Michigan prospects in top 5
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Early 2025 NFL mock draft: Carson Beck or Shedeur Sanders? Two Michigan prospects in top 5

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If you think it is too early for a 2025 NFL mock draft, you would be right. GO DEEPER 2024 NFL Draft team-by-team rankings: Best and worst classes, from 1 to 32 At this time last year, it was easy to put together the top of my mock, with stars like Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. GO DEEPER Full …

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players
8 months, 1 week ago

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players

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The 2024 NFL Draft is over, and now all 257 picks begin the process of settling in with their new teams and preparing for rookie camp next month. — Jeff Zrebiec | More Ravens takeaways The Bills’ top pick joins a depth chart in desperate need of someone with his talent level, one that Josh Allen told general manager Brandon …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Could quarterbacks go 1-2-3-4 atop Round 1?
9 months ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Could quarterbacks go 1-2-3-4 atop Round 1?

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Let the trading begin. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings Another new era in Chicago begins, this time with the best playmaker in the draft. Arizona Cardinals : Jer’Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois The Cardinals could trade one of these picks — remember, we now have them holding three first-round selections after …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Before the combine, our college football writers project Round 1
10 months, 1 week ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Before the combine, our college football writers project Round 1

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The 2024 NFL Draft is eight weeks away, and the arrival of the combine this week in Indianapolis gives The Athletic’s college football staff a chance to discuss how some of the 2023 college football season’s standout performers will become impact professionals in 2024 and beyond. Below, ten members of The Athletic’s college football staff offer their insight and projections …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers
11 months, 1 week ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers

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Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs A dramatic NFL Conference Championship Weekend wrapped Sunday night with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers headed to Super Bowl LVIII. Here’s an updated guess at how Round 1 might play out: Williams should hold pole position in every mock draft until we …

One 2024 NFL Draft prospect to watch on each college football bowl team
1 year ago

One 2024 NFL Draft prospect to watch on each college football bowl team

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Editor’s note: This article will be updated throughout bowl season, ahead of each day’s games. Arkansas State hasn’t produced a draft pick in almost a decade, and the program is not expected to be represented in the 2024 NFL Draft class. “I’ll be taking that” – Trey Taylor pic.twitter.com/eVTEOxpHnN — Air Force Football November 18, 2023 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl …

2024 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Is Marvin Harrison Jr. this year’s top prospect?
1 year ago

2024 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Is Marvin Harrison Jr. this year’s top prospect?

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As the 2024 NFL Draft class continues to take shape, it’s time to take stock of which prospects are going to dominate the early-round conversation for the next four months. The Athletic’s consensus Big Board combines rankings from a wide range of draft experts to identify how the top prospects are viewed relative to the rest of their class. You’ll …

2024 NFL Draft order projections: Chargers, Commanders fading; Bears locked in at No. 1?
1 year ago

2024 NFL Draft order projections: Chargers, Commanders fading; Bears locked in at No. 1?

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How did Week 14 of the NFL season shake up the possible 2024 NFL Draft order? The simulation then runs 100,000 times after each day of games to give us, in this case, our projected top-10 draft order, plus each team’s projected win total and playoff chances. GO DEEPER 2024 NFL Draft: Ranking the top prospects on each College Football …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Bears; Broncos nab Drake Maye
1 year, 2 months ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Bears; Broncos nab Drake Maye

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Read the latest 2024 NFL mock draft from The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler The 2024 NFL Draft looks like it’ll be loaded at the top with elite talent, including a couple of highly coveted quarterbacks. — Nick Baumgardner GO DEEPER Jahns: A Bears reporter’s scouting report on USC QB Caleb Williams Although Fashanu might have been the top-ranked offensive …

NFL Draft order 2024 projections: Broncos, Giants settle into top 5 as Titans slide
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Draft order 2024 projections: Broncos, Giants settle into top 5 as Titans slide

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Read The Athletic’s latest NFL Draft order projections. The simulation then runs 100,000 times after each day of games to give us, in this case, our projected top-10 draft order, plus each team’s projected win total and playoff chances. Fields dislocated the thumb on his right hand in Sunday’s 19-13 loss to Minnesota, and Chicago coach Matt Eberflus already declared …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Is there a first-round LB in this versatile group?
1 year, 4 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Is there a first-round LB in this versatile group?

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Dane Brugler has released his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft outlook Every program in the country wanted Mondon out of high school, even after missing most of his senior year at Paulding County with a knee injury. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft outlook A four-star recruit out of high school, Colson was highly-recruited, but he wasn’t the …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: How many DTs can ascend into Round 1?
1 year, 5 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: How many DTs can ascend into Round 1?

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Dane Brugler has released his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft outlook Over the past two drafts, five Illinois players have been selected within the top five rounds — all five are Florida natives. Newton was dominant against the run and the pass last season, and many around the league expected him to declare for the 2023 …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Who are the top interior offensive linemen?
1 year, 5 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Who are the top interior offensive linemen?

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Dane Brugler has released his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board. Read Dane’s previous summer scouting reports here: Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends | Offensive tackle However, the depth among the senior class — especially at guard — is very encouraging, with several players currently profiling as potential Day 2 or mid-round picks and future NFL …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye lead loaded QB class
1 year, 5 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye lead loaded QB class

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Dane Brugler has released his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board. GO DEEPER Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr. lead college football's QB tiers 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft outlook As a sophomore, Williams deservedly took home the Heisman Trophy after setting school marks for passing yards and total touchdowns. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft outlook In his first season as a …

2021 NFL redraft: Zach Wilson falls out of Round 1, Micah Parsons rises
1 year, 6 months ago

2021 NFL redraft: Zach Wilson falls out of Round 1, Micah Parsons rises

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When does a young player stop being, well, young? New York Jets: Micah Parsons, Edge, Penn State Original pick: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU Even after considering what Lawrence has shown through two years, you still could make the case for Parsons at No. Philadelphia Eagles: Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia Original pick : Parsons With two years’ worth of hindsight, the …

2024 NFL Draft: Frank Gore Jr. and the top prospects from non-Power 5 teams
1 year, 7 months ago

2024 NFL Draft: Frank Gore Jr. and the top prospects from non-Power 5 teams

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As an early primer for the 2024 NFL Draft, The Athletic will be taking a look at the prospects you need to know from each of the Power 5 conferences plus a few more names from the Group of 5. ʀᴇᴡʀɪᴛɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴇᴄᴏʀᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴋ Zakhari Franklin hauls in his 13th TD of the season, breaking his own school record of …

2023 NFL best UDFA fits: One undrafted prospect to watch on each roster
1 year, 8 months ago

2023 NFL best UDFA fits: One undrafted prospect to watch on each roster

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At some point during NFL Draft weekend, the dreaded “maybe it’ll be better if you don’t get picked” discussion begins for a few overlooked prospects. Another big, powerful receiver from Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss offense, Heath also played in Mike Leach’s system — he transferred from Mississippi State in ’22. GO DEEPER Beat writers’ favorite NFL Draft picks: One intriguing …

Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 8 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

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The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Bo Wulf’s analysis: Eagles draft Jalen Carter, add another Georgia standout to their defense Scott Dochterman’s grade: A No. Zach Berman’s analysis: Eagles draft Nolan Smith: Talented edge rusher continues Georgia-to-Philly pipeline Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 2 No picks Round 3 No. Zach Berman’s analysis: Eagles draft Tyler Steen: Alabama …

Five Broncos predictions for 2023 NFL Draft: Sean Payton trades up, keeps top WRs
1 year, 8 months ago

Five Broncos predictions for 2023 NFL Draft: Sean Payton trades up, keeps top WRs

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The long wait for the 2023 NFL Draft is over for the Broncos. Most likely, the Broncos will first get into the action Friday, when head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton are scheduled to make their first pick early in the third round, at No. Denver will be closer to whole from a draft capital perspective next …

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1

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With the 2023 NFL Draft set to get underway Thursday, the timing was right to get our beat writers together one last time to see how they’d represent the team they cover with their first selection. New coach Shane Steichen’s track record with QBs — most recently Eagles dual-threat superstar Jalen Hurts — gives the team confidence that he can …

NFL Draft oddities and agonies: College football streaks and storylines to watch
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL Draft oddities and agonies: College football streaks and storylines to watch

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The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. GO DEEPER Breaking down Iowa State's NFL Draft projections Iowa State had endured bad luck with five second-rounders since the Houston Oilers selected running back George Amundsen with the 14th selection 50 years ago. GO DEEPER Six Big 12 mid-round sleepers to watch in the 2023 NFL Draft Stacking QBs With …

Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects have been invited to the scouting combine?
1 year, 10 months ago

Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects have been invited to the scouting combine?

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The NFL has invited 319 draft prospects to this year’s scouting combine in Indianapolis, which will begin with player arrivals on Feb. 26. Here are the 2023 NFL Draft hopefuls headed to the event: Quarterbacks Player School Tyson Bagent Shepherd Stetson Bennett Georgia Malik Cunningham Louisville Max Duggan TCU Jake Haener Fresno State Jaren Hall BYU Hendon Hooker Tennessee Will …

Dane Brugler’s NFL mock draft 2023, 1.0: Where do Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud land?
2 years, 1 month ago

Dane Brugler’s NFL mock draft 2023, 1.0: Where do Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud land?

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Mock draft season is back! 💪 pic.twitter.com/rI2MqsaMdh — FOX College Football November 26, 2022 General manager Howie Roseman won’t need any convincing to target a defensive lineman, especially a prospect like Bryan Bresee, who has the athletic traits and intangibles worthy of the top 10. Detroit Lions: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State* Joey Porter Jr. is a long, physical …

What the Broncos can accomplish in 2023 NFL Draft with new first-round pick
2 years, 2 months ago

What the Broncos can accomplish in 2023 NFL Draft with new first-round pick

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When the Broncos struck the deal to acquire quarterback Russell Wilson in March, Denver was staring at two straight NFL drafts without a first-round pick. After Paton agreed to send outside linebacker Bradley Chubb to the Miami Dolphins just before the league’s trade deadline Tuesday, the Broncos are now equipped with a first-round pick in April’s draft. …

2023 NFL Draft roundtable: Reacting to the initial Heisman Trophy straw poll
2 years, 3 months ago

2023 NFL Draft roundtable: Reacting to the initial Heisman Trophy straw poll

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Earlier this week, our college football team released its first Heisman straw poll of the season. Stroud, followed by USC QB Caleb Williams, Georgia QB Stetson Bennett, Alabama QB Bryce Young and Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. How did The Athletic’s NFL Draft experts feel about that early voting? NFL teams don’t draft who is most popular or who was …

2023 NFL Draft RB class: Is Bijan Robinson the best prospect since Saquon?
2 years, 5 months ago

2023 NFL Draft RB class: Is Bijan Robinson the best prospect since Saquon?

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This is part two of Dane Brugler’s Summer Scouting series, which will take a position-by-position look at the top prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. 2022 season/2023 NFL Draft outlook Over the last four NFL Drafts, no running back has been selected in the top-23 picks. 2022 season/2023 NFL Draft outlook After playing second fiddle to Spiller the last two …

What’s next in college basketball recruiting for Class of 2023? What you need to know
2 years, 6 months ago

What’s next in college basketball recruiting for Class of 2023? What you need to know

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Transfer portal season has given way, finally, with Emoni Bates’ surprise commitment to Eastern Michigan the last major announcement of the offseason. Now it’s time for traditional high school recruiting in men’s college basketball, with college coaches hitting the road this month to watch the best Class of 2023 prospects in action at the major grassroots recruiting events Here The …

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