NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Will Johnson, Abdul Carter lead Dane Brugler’s initial top 50
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Will Johnson, Abdul Carter lead Dane Brugler’s initial top 50

New York Times  

The initial top-50 draft board is one of my favorite articles every year. Photo: Kim Klement Neitzel / USA Today S Jr. 10 Will Campbell OT LSU Height: 6-6 Weight: 319 Class: Jr. One of the top recruits in Louisiana a few years ago, Campbell started the 2022 season opener as a true freshman left tackle and hasn’t looked back, starting all 26 games there the last two seasons. Photo: Joe Robbins / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images DT Jr. 18 Shedeur Sanders QB Colorado Height: 6-1 Weight: 198 Class: Sr. Sandersmania took over college football last September with Colorado’s explosive 3-0 start. 25 Ashton Jeanty RB Boise State Height: 5-8 Weight: 217 Class: Jr. After a promising freshman campaign, Jeanty announced himself as one of the nation’s top runners last season as a sophomore. Photo: Chris Williams / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images RB Jr. 26 Aireontae Ersery OT Minnesota Height: 6-6 Weight: 337 Class: Sr. A three-star recruit out of Kansas City, Ersery didn’t see much action his first two seasons on campus before earning the starting left tackle job in 2022.

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NFL Draft watch: Have college football’s top offseason transfers helped their stock?
2 months, 1 week ago

NFL Draft watch: Have college football’s top offseason transfers helped their stock?

New York Times  

Over the summer, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, Sam Khan Jr. and Manny Navarro did a great job compiling a list of the top 100 college football transfers from the offseason. It worked well last season for players like Adonai Mitchell, Keon Coleman, Braden Fiske and several others who transferred and were selected early in the 2024 NFL Draft. Three must-see …

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?

New York Times  

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 …

2024 fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, player projections, sleepers and more
4 months ago

2024 fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, player projections, sleepers and more

New York Times  

NFL training camps are underway, which can only mean, with apologies to Andy Williams, we’ve arrived at the most wonderful time of the year — fantasy football draft season! In this draft kit, you’ll find everything you need to prep for draft/auction day: rankings, projections, sleepers, stock watch, dynasty advice, player profiles and training camp reports from The Athletic’s NFL …

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

New York Times  

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. — …

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

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 …

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports
8 months, 1 week ago

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25 with eight picks over the three-day draft. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, picks and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Tashan Reed’s analysis Raiders draft Brock Bowers: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel Grade: B+ GO DEEPER NFL Draft …

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks
8 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks

Associated Press  

The 2024 NFL draft Catch up on the action from night one. Washington Commanders - Jayden Daniels, QB, 6-3, 210, LSU Jayden Daniels Jayden Daniels Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Scouting report: Accurate deep passer and explosive runner with a slender frame. New England Patriots - Drake Maye, QB, 6-4, 223, North …

NFL Draft Rounds 2 and 3 grades: Eagles earn A for DeJean, Commanders get mixed reviews
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Draft Rounds 2 and 3 grades: Eagles earn A for DeJean, Commanders get mixed reviews

New York Times  

Welcome to The Athletic’s pick-by-pick grades for Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Here’s how everyone did on Day 2 of the NFL Draft: NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, pick-by-pick grades and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Cleveland Browns: Mike Hall Jr., DT, Ohio State The fastest defensive tackle …

Pittsburgh Steelers draft Roman Wilson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pittsburgh Steelers draft Roman Wilson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected former Michigan receiver Roman Wilson with the 84th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday, addressing a key need in the third round. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, pick-by-pick grades and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate Rounds 2-3 Full …

NFL Draft 2024: It's a family affair for league legends Jerry Rice, Frank Gore, Marvin Harrison, Ed McCaffrey and Terrell Owens as their sons prepare to learn their fate
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Draft 2024: It's a family affair for league legends Jerry Rice, Frank Gore, Marvin Harrison, Ed McCaffrey and Terrell Owens as their sons prepare to learn their fate

Daily Mail  

The sons of NFL legends like Jerry Rice and Marvin Harrison are preparing to hear their names called in Thursday's draft in a year that looks set to be a family affair. Harrison's son, Marvin Harrison Jr., is the biggest name of the former pros' kin, and is expected to be taken within the first five picks after a stellar …

NFL draft: Top offensive players on the board
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL draft: Top offensive players on the board

Associated Press  

This is the wide receiver and offensive tackle draft. Fact: Third-team All-American last season and leader of a unit that won the Joe Moore Award as college football’s top offensive line. Amarius Mims-x, 6-7, 340, Georgia Scouting report: If an NFL offensive tackle could be designed in a lab, that player would have Mims’ combination of size and athleticism. Graham …

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?

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 …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rome Odunze cracks top 5, Packers move up for Cooper DeJean
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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

New York Times  

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 Draft Big Board: Who are the top 100 prospects in this year’s class?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NFL Draft Big Board: Who are the top 100 prospects in this year’s class?

New York Times  

Now that the Kansas City Chiefs have lifted the Lombardi Trophy, all 32 teams are full speed ahead to the 2024 NFL Draft. Photo: Ezra Shaw / Getty Images QB Jr. 2 Marvin Harrison Jr. WR Ohio State Height: 6-4 Weight: 205 Class: Jr. Photo: Andrew Dieb / USA Today WR Jr. 47 Cooper Beebe G Kansas State Height: 6-4 …

Which 2024 NFL Draft prospects could determine how Round 1 plays out?
11 months ago

Which 2024 NFL Draft prospects could determine how Round 1 plays out?

New York Times  

In life and the NFL Draft, the only thing for sure is nothing’s for sure. % of 3rd down pass attempts that resulted in a 1st down in 2023: 48.21 – Jayden Daniels 48.10 – J.J. McCarthy 43.82 – Bo Nix 42.31 – Caleb Williams 39.29 – Drake Maye 37.93 – Michael Penix pic.twitter.com/P867fU48dH — Dane Brugler February 5, 2024 …

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?

New York Times  

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 Mock Draft: Bears take Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels crashes top 10
1 year, 1 month 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 …

NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Drake Maye over Caleb Williams at No. 1? Top 50 prospects
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Drake Maye over Caleb Williams at No. 1? Top 50 prospects

New York Times  

With two months of new tape since my initial 2024 NFL Draft board dropped in August, there are plenty of fresh updates in this latest top 50 — including some shuffling in the top three. That’ll get him drafted top seven.” Photo: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images TE Jr. 5 Olu Fashanu OT Penn State Height: 6-6 Weight: 321 …

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 …

Which 2023 NFL Draft picks have excelled so far? Our early All-Rookie Team
1 year, 3 months ago

Which 2023 NFL Draft picks have excelled so far? Our early All-Rookie Team

New York Times  

It’s impossible to hand out complete NFL Draft grades the day players are picked, as full context — multiple seasons’ worth — is needed for an exercise like that. — Baumgardner Honorable mention: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Lukas Van Ness, Keion White, Colby Wooden, Myles Murphy, Zach Harrison Anderson has made Houston’s aggressive trade to acquire him look like a worthy investment. …

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?

New York Times  

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?

New York Times  

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: 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

New York Times  

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 …

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

New York Times  

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 …

Mueller: How to determine NFL Draft fits and which players may work best on their new teams
1 year, 7 months ago

Mueller: How to determine NFL Draft fits and which players may work best on their new teams

New York Times  

The best NFL drafts I have ever been a part of meet at the confluence of team positional need and best player available, but they also include hitting a home run with a player who precisely fits a scheme or organizational philosophy before said player ever gets off the bus. GO DEEPER The 10 best scheme and roster fits from …

Best available players left in 2023 NFL Draft: Emil Ekiyor, Sean Tucker and more
1 year, 8 months ago

Best available players left in 2023 NFL Draft: Emil Ekiyor, Sean Tucker and more

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL Draft has 259 picks, and this list started with 41 more. Grade: Fifth-sixth round GO DEEPER Syracuse’s Sean Tucker is the gospel truth and if you blink, you’ll miss him 196. Grade: Seventh round GO DEEPER Meet Tyson Bagent, record-setting NFL Draft hopeful and son of an arm-wrestling legend 269. Grade: Priority free agent #MSUBobcatsFB’s Ty Okada …

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.
1 year, 8 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 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

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 big board: 40 players, starting with QBs and featuring a lot of speed
1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers big board: 40 players, starting with QBs and featuring a lot of speed

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Edge Will McDonald IV, Iowa State: The 6-4, 241-pound McDonald tied the Big 12 career record with 34 sacks in five seasons, while matching the Cyclones’ all-time mark with 10 forced fumbles. But he’s a good route runner and strong when attacking the football — two qualities which could make him …

Defensive players again rising to top of NFL’s draft class
1 year, 10 months ago

Defensive players again rising to top of NFL’s draft class

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Will Anderson Jr. believes he’s the best defensive player in this year’s NFL draft. Still, Anderson recognizes this week’s big stage only adds a new chapter to what could be a potentially special journey, hearing commissioner Roger Goodell calling his name first on April 27. Wilson has been climbing fast on some draft boards, something Anderson also has …

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?

New York Times  

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 …

NFL All-Rookie Team: Garrett Wilson, Aidan Hutchinson and the best of the ’22 class
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL All-Rookie Team: Garrett Wilson, Aidan Hutchinson and the best of the ’22 class

New York Times  

The lack of an obvious star quarterback tempered expectations for the 2022 NFL Draft class, but this year’s rookies wasted little time making an impact on the league. @Brockpurdy13 📺: #SFvsLV on FOX 📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/AWLwvE0huJ pic.twitter.com/cTYZIxCCd1 — NFL January 1, 2023 Running back Dameon Pierce, Texans; Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks* Honorable mention: Tyler Allgeier, Falcons; Isiah Pacheco, …

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?

New York Times  

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 …

Tracking the 2023 NFL Draft: Rising prospects at each position on offense
2 years, 3 months ago

Tracking the 2023 NFL Draft: Rising prospects at each position on offense

New York Times  

With most teams at or near the midway point of their 2022 campaigns, it’s time to reflect. RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama The former Georgia Tech standout answered the bell in a big way last week at Arkansas, rushing 18 times for 206 yards and two touchdowns to help calm the Tide after Bryce Young’s injury. October Showers Bring Zay Flowers …

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, …

Top 300 NFL Draft 2022 prospect rankings by Dane Brugler
2 years, 8 months ago

Top 300 NFL Draft 2022 prospect rankings by Dane Brugler

New York Times  

Most NFL teams’ draft boards are 125 or 150 players deep — some smaller, maybe a few larger. Overall, Dotson isn’t a tackle-breaker, and his marginal play strength will be more noticeable vs. NFL defenders, but his dynamic speed, route instincts and ball skills make him a difficult player to cover one-on-one. Overall, Ebiketie needs to improve his refinement as …

Updated Top-100 NFL Draft board: A new RB1 emerges in a talent-rich group
5 years ago

Updated Top-100 NFL Draft board: A new RB1 emerges in a talent-rich group

New York Times  

This year’s wide receiver draft class has historic potential with the volume of pass-catchers who tease impact-level talent. Jordan Love, QB3, Utah State Although his 2019 season didn’t go as planned, Love’s raw traits give evaluators hope that he can develop into an impact NFL player. *Grant Delpit, DS1, LSU Despite winning the Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive …

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