AP NFL Mock Draft: Panthers take Alabama’s Bryce Young No. 1
1 year, 7 months ago

AP NFL Mock Draft: Panthers take Alabama’s Bryce Young No. 1

Associated Press  

It took the Carolina Panthers until this week to decide which quarterback they’ll select with the No. Arizona Cardinals: WILL ANDERSON, EDGE, ALABAMA New coach Jonathan Gannon benefited from having a dominant defensive line last season as a defensive coordinator for the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. New England Patriots: BRODERICK JONES, OFFENSIVE TACKLE, GEORGIA The Patriots get an athletic left tackle to protect the QB’s blindside. Los Angeles Rams : MATTHEW BERGERON, OFFENSIVE TACKLE, SYRACUSE Rams move up to get an offensive lineman with their first first-round pick since Jared Goff in 2016. Kansas City Chiefs: MAZI SMITH, DEFENSIVE TACKLE, MICHIGAN In a draft stocked with interior d-linemen, Chiefs get a big man with freakish athletic skills.

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Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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

New York Times  

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 …

Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early

Associated Press  

Defense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round. The Commanders then took Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton and a total of 20 defensive players went in a round that saw seven trades as teams were wheeling and dealing to get their guy. After Florida State …

Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft

Associated Press  

Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 NFL draft. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner kicked off an historic NFL draft Thursday night that had five other teams selecting quarterbacks among the top 12 picks, setting a record with five in the top 10 and tying a record for the most in the first round. The Washington Commanders followed up by …

Sam Farmer’s final 2024 NFL mock draft: Quarterbacks 1-2-3 after big trade?
8 months ago

Sam Farmer’s final 2024 NFL mock draft: Quarterbacks 1-2-3 after big trade?

LA Times  

UCLA’s Laiatu Latu and USC’s Caleb Williams should be selected in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday. LAS VEGAS: QB Michael Penix, Washington — A second wave of QBs is going to go, and the Raiders might need to start that wave instead of risking Penix being gone in second round. SEATTLE: OLB Chop Robinson, Penn State — …

7-round NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 257 picks
8 months, 1 week ago

7-round NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 257 picks

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL Draft Rounds 4-7. Las Vegas Raiders *: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, “the whispers are getting louder” that the Raiders might draft Penix at No. Los Angeles Chargers: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan It will feel like an upset if the Chargers don’t draft either Jenkins, Junior Colson …

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP’s final mock draft
8 months, 1 week ago

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP’s final mock draft

Associated Press  

The NFL draft madness begins early in the final edition of the AP’s 2024 mock draft. Tennessee Titans: JOE ALT, OFFENSIVE TACKLE, NOTRE DAME The 6-9, 321-pound Alt is an athletic, versatile player widely considered the best blocker in a strong draft class. New York Jets: BROCK BOWERS, TIGHT END, GEORGIA After addressing the offensive line in free agency, the …

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

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

New York Times  

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 …

Vikings mock draft 2.0: Creatively filling holes at quarterback and defensive tackle
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings mock draft 2.0: Creatively filling holes at quarterback and defensive tackle

New York Times  

We published our first Minnesota Vikings mock draft two months ago. This mock draft leans into what might happen if Minnesota is unable to trade up, or if head coach Kevin O’Connell prefers a quarterback option who might be available at a later pick. Add him alongside a proven run stuffer in Harrison Phillips, and pair his penetration ability with …

Panthers’ 7-round mock: A trade, a playmaker for Bryce Young and defensive help
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Panthers’ 7-round mock: A trade, a playmaker for Bryce Young and defensive help

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers filled several holes in free agency but created a rather large one by trading two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants. 1 spot last year, the Panthers traded their first-round pick this year to the Chicago Bears, who will pick first overall as a result of Carolina’s 2-15 record …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rome Odunze cracks top 5, Packers move up for Cooper DeJean
9 months, 1 week ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rome Odunze cracks top 5, Packers move up for Cooper DeJean

New York Times  

Team needs could change in a hurry once NFL free agency opens this week. Before pen can meet paper on most of the official deals, though, let’s take one more look at how the 2024 NFL Draft’s first round could play out. GO DEEPER 15 of the most intriguing early-entry 2024 NFL Draft prospects Titans GM Ran Carthon mentioned at …

NFL GMs, execs mock 2024 NFL Draft’s top 10 picks: Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL GMs, execs mock 2024 NFL Draft’s top 10 picks: Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye?

New York Times  

One year ago, NFL executives emerged from the scouting combine thinking the Chicago Bears were open to trading the first pick in the draft. GO DEEPER Ten NFL Draft prospects to watch in bowl games: J.J. McCarthy's big opportunity “I think that whole quarterback thing between McCarthy and Maye is yet to play out,” a former GM said. “I think …

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP’s final mock draft
9 months, 2 weeks ago

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP’s final mock draft

Associated Press  

The NFL draft madness begins early in the final edition of the AP’s 2024 mock draft. Tennessee Titans: JOE ALT, OFFENSIVE TACKLE, NOTRE DAME The 6-9, 321-pound Alt is an athletic, versatile player widely considered the best blocker in a strong draft class. New York Jets: BROCK BOWERS, TIGHT END, GEORGIA After addressing the offensive line in free agency, the …

Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 1.0: Falcons could go all in with a trade to No. 3
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 1.0: Falcons could go all in with a trade to No. 3

LA Times  

Many NFL teams are looking for quarterbacks, and there are plenty of enticing prospects out there this season. Minnesota: Edge Dallas Turner, Alabama — For the first time since 2014, when they took UCLA’s Anthony Barr, the Vikings use their top pick to bolster their pass rush. Jacksonville: DT Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois — The Jaguars got just 3½ sacks from …

NFL beat writer mock draft 2024: Trades shake up top 10 picks and QB landscape
10 months ago

NFL beat writer mock draft 2024: Trades shake up top 10 picks and QB landscape

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft is just over two months away, and the jockeying for quarterbacks is just beginning. The dynamic Daniels is worth the price because of what The Athletic’s Dane Brugler wrote in his most recent Big Board: “Daniels forces opponents to defend him like Lamar Jackson.” — Josh Kendall % of 3rd down pass attempts that resulted in …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

New York Times  

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 …

Jets mock draft reaction: Olu Fashanu could help O-line, but will another team nab him?
11 months, 1 week ago

Jets mock draft reaction: Olu Fashanu could help O-line, but will another team nab him?

New York Times  

It is no secret what the New York Jets need to do in the NFL Draft. In Brugler’s mock, three quarterbacks, three wide receivers, a tight end, a defensive end and an offensive tackle get selected before the Jets pick. GO DEEPER What the Jets can learn from last year's offseason mistakes, and how to fix them More about Fashanu …

Falcons mock draft reaction: Is Jayden Daniels the right pick for QB-needy Atlanta?
11 months, 1 week ago

Falcons mock draft reaction: Is Jayden Daniels the right pick for QB-needy Atlanta?

New York Times  

Things don’t often fall into place for the Atlanta Falcons, which is why Dane Brugler’s latest 2024 mock draft is such a rare treat. They aren’t near the range necessary to take Southern California’s Caleb Williams or North Carolina’s Drake Maye, but Brugler thinks they can get LSU’s Jayden Daniels at their current spot. Washington wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk would …

2024 NFL mock draft: Falcons, Bears pull off big trade; Caleb Williams goes No. 1
11 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 NFL mock draft: Falcons, Bears pull off big trade; Caleb Williams goes No. 1

New York Times  

Read the latest 2024 NFL mock draft from The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler How badly do you want a franchise quarterback? It’s officially NFL Draft season and, we’ll find out how several teams answer that question come spring, when USC quarterback Caleb Williams and North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye come off the board — possibly with the top two …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears take Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels crashes top 10
1 year ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears take Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels crashes top 10

New York Times  

Read the latest 2024 NFL mock draft from The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler The college football regular season is complete and the draft order is starting to take shape, making it a perfect time to unveil my first mock draft of the 2024 NFL Draft process. GO DEEPER Morales: Caleb Williams' USC career may be done, and road ahead …

Bears mock draft reaction: Is Caleb Williams the right call at No. 1? Is a QB?
1 year ago

Bears mock draft reaction: Is Caleb Williams the right call at No. 1? Is a QB?

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus presented the game ball to the entire team after its 12-10 win against the Minnesota Vikings on “Monday Night Football.” “A new beginning right here,” he said. In Dane Brugler’s first mock draft, he has the Bears taking USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first pick. Poles, the Bears’ scouting staff …

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

New York Times  

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 …

Jets rookie camp takeaways, Aaron Rodgers’ impact and a Corey Davis update
1 year, 7 months ago

Jets rookie camp takeaways, Aaron Rodgers’ impact and a Corey Davis update

New York Times  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The Jets held their first day of rookie camp on Friday. I’m excited to work with him.” McDonald said he’s gotten a chance to meet some of his new Jets teammates and called them “goofy people” — specifically cornerback D.J. “I’ve never been around a quarterback quite like him, personally,” Saleh said, citing Rodgers’ communication and …

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams
1 year, 7 months ago

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and now 259 players will begin to settle in with their new teams. “You’ve gotta make the quarterback look good.” — Joe Person | More Panthers takeaways Chicago Bears: Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas It’s rare to hear anyone praise a player the way Bears area scout John Syty did for running back …

49ers add more help to already stout defense in NFL draft
1 year, 7 months ago

49ers add more help to already stout defense in NFL draft

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Already armed with a defense that ranked No. 1 overall a year ago, the San Francisco 49ers surprisingly used the NFL draft to strengthen the depth of that unit, taking defensive players with five of their nine picks. With three picks in the seventh round, San Francisco chose Oklahoma tight end Brayden Willis, Michigan wide receiver …

2023 NFL Draft | Who are the top players for Day 3?
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 NFL Draft | Who are the top players for Day 3?

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TOP PICKS ON DAY 2 OF THE NFL DRAFT - Joey Porter Jr. was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the first pick of the second round. I’m excited to be a part of it.” FAMILY FIRST FOR WILL LEVIS Levis left the NFL draft in …

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Draft grades: Scott Dochterman on Round 1 Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? NFL Draft Round 1 winners and losers: Mike Jones’ analysis ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Lions provided plenty of …

NFL Draft Round 1 winners and losers: Panthers, Texans, Cardinals shine; Levis left waiting
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Draft Round 1 winners and losers: Panthers, Texans, Cardinals shine; Levis left waiting

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft picks, grades and trades. They then traded back up into the top 10 and got the top offensive lineman in the draft in Ohio State tackle Paris Johnson Jr. to help better protect quarterback Kyler Murray. Jalen Carter – The Georgia defensive tackle, one of the top defensive players in the …

Consensus NFL Mock Draft Big Board: Experts’ predictions
1 year, 7 months ago

Consensus NFL Mock Draft Big Board: Experts’ predictions

New York Times  

The NFL Draft is finally here! 17 Dane Brugler: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon The Athletic beat writer mock draft: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon Betting market: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon GO DEEPER Feldman's NFL Draft confidential: Coaches on 'Draft Dinging' Stroud, weak WRs, sleeper QBs Josh Kendall: Peter Skoronski, G/T, Northwestern Dane Brugler: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas The Athletic beat writer …

Final 2023 NFL Mock Draft by Dane Brugler: Bryce Young at 1, then all bets are off
1 year, 7 months ago

Final 2023 NFL Mock Draft by Dane Brugler: Bryce Young at 1, then all bets are off

New York Times  

I say it every year: I am perfectly fine going 0-for-32 in my final mock draft, because that means it was an exciting, unpredictable draft. GO DEEPER ‘The Beast’ 2023 NFL Draft guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports, player rankings Although his rail-thin body type might scare off some teams, Forbes consistently gets his hands on the football — something the …

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1
1 year, 7 months ago

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

New York Times  

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 …

Panthers 7-round mock draft: A trade, 2 edge rushers and 2 weapons for rookie QB
1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers 7-round mock draft: A trade, 2 edge rushers and 2 weapons for rookie QB

New York Times  

You might not know it based on the pre-draft media coverage, but the Panthers have other positional needs besides quarterback. Stroud have dominated the headlines since the Panthers traded up for the top overall pick on March 10, but general manager Scott Fitterer has other areas he’d like to address over the 258 picks that will follow No. In The …

Panthers set to go with a QB with 1st overall pick in draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers set to go with a QB with 1st overall pick in draft

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Decision time is fast approaching for the Carolina Panthers. Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer downplayed any concerns about Young’s size — the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner was measured at 5-foot-10 and 204 pounds at the NFL scouting combine in February — being a consideration in the team’s decision. We want to keep this process open all the …

Falcons look to draft to augment big free agency moves
1 year, 8 months ago

Falcons look to draft to augment big free agency moves

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons finally had some money to spend, and they used it to make a big splash in free agency. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. took note of that, projecting the Falcons to take Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith at No. “The thing we really want to focus on when we’re bringing players in is making sure …

Giants 7-round mock draft: Surrounding Daniel Jones with talent takes priority
1 year, 8 months ago

Giants 7-round mock draft: Surrounding Daniel Jones with talent takes priority

New York Times  

Joe Schoen was armed with cap space in his second offseason as Giants general manager, so he made some splashy moves, re-signing quarterback Daniel Jones, trading for tight end Darren Waller and signing linebacker Bobby Okereke. GO DEEPER New York Giants NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs To get a feel for how the draft could play …

Sam Farmer’s crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2.0 after big trade for top pick
1 year, 8 months ago

Sam Farmer’s crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2.0 after big trade for top pick

LA Times  

Everybody knows Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson can throw the deep ball. Arizona: Edge Will Anderson Jr., Alabama — J.J. Watt and Zach Allen are gone, and Jonathan Gannon is looking to shore up the NFL’s second-worst scoring defense. Detroit: Edge Nolan Smith, Georgia — Having addressed their need at corner with their first pick, the Lions circle back and bolster …

Seahawks mock draft: Two Georgia pass rushers, LB help and a Heisman finalist QB
1 year, 9 months ago

Seahawks mock draft: Two Georgia pass rushers, LB help and a Heisman finalist QB

New York Times  

The Seahawks use the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to answer questions they have about prospects based on earlier evaluations. GO DEEPER Seahawks mock draft 1.0: 2 trades, 3 first-round picks and a boatload of talent added On Feb. 21, Seattle re-signed right guard Phil Haynes to a one-year, $4 million deal and fullback/linebacker Nick Bellore to a two-year contract …

Sam Farmer’s crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2023 version 1.0
1 year, 9 months ago

Sam Farmer’s crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2023 version 1.0

LA Times  

Quarterback mobility is a big deal in the NFL, and you can expect that a lot of teams are going to get mobile to land a quarterback. Detroit: Edge Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech — The Lions badly need help at cornerback but with two picks in the top 18 might wait and grab a quality pass rusher here. Philadelphia: CB …

Wide receiver high on Commanders’ list going into NFL draft
2 years, 8 months ago

Wide receiver high on Commanders’ list going into NFL draft

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS LAST SEASON: A season that started with high expectations coming off an NFC East title ultimately became more of a rebuilding year than coach Ron Rivera expected when he took the job in early 2020. In the aftermath of his surprise playoff performance against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round the previous season, …

2022 NFL mock draft: Which players will go 1-2-3 this year?
2 years, 9 months ago

2022 NFL mock draft: Which players will go 1-2-3 this year?

LA Times  

Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson runs a drill during the NFL scouting combine on March 5 in Indianapolis. New York Jets: Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon — Coach Robert Saleh wants to keep building on that defensive front, and the former Westlake Village Oaks Christian standout would be an ideal puzzle piece. New York Giants: T Charles Cross, Mississippi State — …

Jets mock draft reaction: Derek Stingley Jr. and Garrett Wilson fill needs, but are there better options elsewhere?
2 years, 11 months ago

Jets mock draft reaction: Derek Stingley Jr. and Garrett Wilson fill needs, but are there better options elsewhere?

New York Times  

Dane Brugler released his second mock for the 2022 NFL Draft on Wednesday. 2021 stats : 8 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 forced fumble Dane says: The Jets could go in a number of different directions here. Stingley’s draft stock is extremely volatile right now, and his interviews and medicals will ultimately determine whether he is drafted this high or falls …

Jaguars take NC State tackle Ikem Ekwonu with No. 1 pick in Dane Brugler’s latest NFL mock draft
2 years, 11 months ago

Jaguars take NC State tackle Ikem Ekwonu with No. 1 pick in Dane Brugler’s latest NFL mock draft

New York Times  

With the first pick in The Athletic’s latest NFL mock draft from expert Dane Brugler, the Jacksonville Jaguars select North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu. Reacting to Dane Brugler's mock draft Bengals picks GO DEEPER Mock draft reaction: Steelers take a quarterback in Round 1, but should they? GO DEEPER Lions mock draft reaction: Aidan Hutchinson, Chris Olave and …

2021 NFL mock draft: QBs go 1-2-3 as Panthers, 49ers, Patriots go big on trades
3 years, 9 months ago

2021 NFL mock draft: QBs go 1-2-3 as Panthers, 49ers, Patriots go big on trades

New York Times  

Buckle up, because it’s about to get wild in the NFL. 114 overall 2022 first-round pick 2022 fourth-round pick Carolina Panthers — Zach Wilson, QB, BYU Our Panthers beat writer, Joseph Person, predicted last week that Deshaun Watson would be the Panthers’ Week 1 starter. 4 overall 2022 third-round pick Atlanta Falcons — Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State It always …

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