NFL draft: Top offensive players on the board
11 months, 1 week 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 Barton, 6-5, 313, Duke Scouting report: Controls opponents with strong, quick hands, but seems most likely among the top tackle prospects to move inside. Cooper Beebe, G, 6-3, 322, Kansas State Scouting report: Plays with balance and power and saw game time at every position on the line but center.

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Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects have most to gain in College Football Playoff semifinals?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects have most to gain in College Football Playoff semifinals?

New York Times  

And then there were four. GO DEEPER CFP semifinals first look: Previewing Notre Dame-Penn State, Ohio State-Texas Orange Bowl: Penn State vs. Notre Dame Penn State’s best offensive prospect: Tyler Warren, TE There will be plenty of debate the next four months over how high Warren should be drafted. Prospects who could benefit most from a productive game: Penn State …

Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, Tyler Booker, Jihaad Campbell enter NFL Draft
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, Tyler Booker, Jihaad Campbell enter NFL Draft

New York Times  

By Kennington Smith III, Nick Baumgardner and Dane Brugler Three of Alabama’s most prominent players — quarterback Jalen Milroe, offensive lineman Tyler Booker and linebacker Jihaad Campbell — declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday. At 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, Milroe might be the most physically gifted quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft class. — Nick Baumgardner, NFL Draft …

Dylan Sampson declares for NFL draft: How does Tennessee star stack up in RB class?
3 months ago

Dylan Sampson declares for NFL draft: How does Tennessee star stack up in RB class?

New York Times  

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson announced on his Instagram account on Friday morning that he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2025 NFL Draft running back class is outstanding. Even though Sampson entered the year decidedly behind most of this year’s top running backs, the breakout junior is probably a tick faster than former …

Heisman finalist Travis Hunter is AP Big 12 defensive player of year and 1st-team pick as receiver
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heisman finalist Travis Hunter is AP Big 12 defensive player of year and 1st-team pick as receiver

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Players at all positions are listed alphabetically with name, school, class, height, weight and hometown; “u-” denotes unanimous selections: First team Offense WR — Travis Hunter, Colorado, Jr., 6-1, 185, Suwanee, Georgia. OG — Luke Kandra, Cincinnati, Sr., 6-4, 320, Cincinnati, Ohio Center — Leif Fautanu, …

2025 NBA Draft Big Board: Does Cooper Flagg have competition for No. 1 spot?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

2025 NBA Draft Big Board: Does Cooper Flagg have competition for No. 1 spot?

New York Times  

Now that Feast Week has passed and most of the best college basketball players in the country have played real games against significant competition, it’s time to release a 2025 NBA Draft Big Board. Edgecombe Baylor G 19 6-3 7 Nolan Traore Saint-Quentin G 19 6-3 8 Asa Newell Georgia F/C 19 6-9 9 Kon Knueppel Duke W 19 6-7 …

NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Travis Hunter takes No. 1 spot, 4 QBs in updated top 50
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NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Travis Hunter takes No. 1 spot, 4 QBs in updated top 50

New York Times  

“I don’t envy you.” That was the text response from an NFL scout when I asked how he would stack the 2025 NFL Draft’s quarterback prospects. Photo: Michael Wade / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Edge Jr. 18 Kelvin Banks Jr. OT Texas Height: 6-4 Weight: 325 Class: Jr. Photo: Michael Wade / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images OT Jr. …

NFL Draft watch: ‘The Beast’ early tidbits; 3 prospects to track this weekend
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NFL Draft watch: ‘The Beast’ early tidbits; 3 prospects to track this weekend

New York Times  

“The Beast” will return this upcoming spring. • Although he doesn’t receive a ton of national attention, West Virginia left tackle Wyatt Milum is one of the better offensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft class.. GO DEEPER Heisman Trophy odds: Travis Hunter, Cam Ward co-favorites in a tight race • Tennessee edge defender James Pearce Jr. put himself on …

NFL Draft watch: Have college football’s top offseason transfers helped their stock?
4 months, 4 weeks 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 Draft: Top 5 prospects to watch at every position this season
6 months, 4 weeks ago

2025 NFL Draft: Top 5 prospects to watch at every position this season

New York Times  

Over the past several weeks, we’ve rolled out draft rankings for more than 300 prospects across 11 positions. 1 Ashton Jeanty Boise State Jr. 5-8 217 2 Ollie Gordon II Oklahoma State Jr. 6-1 215 3 Omarion Hampton North Carolina Jr. 6-0 219 4 Quinshon Judkins Ohio State Jr. 5-11 219 5 TreVeyon Henderson Ohio State Sr. 5-10 206 After …

NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Will Johnson, Abdul Carter lead Dane Brugler’s initial top 50
7 months, 1 week 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, …

2025 NFL Draft summer scouting: Elite talents Will Johnson, Travis Hunter pace CB class
7 months, 2 weeks ago

2025 NFL Draft summer scouting: Elite talents Will Johnson, Travis Hunter pace CB class

New York Times  

Read Dane Brugler’s previous summer scouting reports: Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends | Offensive tackles | Interior O-linemen | Edge rushers | Defensive tackles | Linebackers The 2025 NFL Draft is shaping up as a defense-heavy class, and cornerback might be its strongest position. He is one of the few college corners who had successful …

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

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks
11 months 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 …

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

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

2024 NFL Draft roundtable: Bears have a banner night, Falcons stun with Penix pick
11 months ago

2024 NFL Draft roundtable: Bears have a banner night, Falcons stun with Penix pick

New York Times  

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft was all about the quarterbacks. 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? Beyond grabbing Williams at the top, Poles was able to get one of the draft’s top receivers in Odunze, who’ll offer an immediate spark to Chicago’s …

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
11 months 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 2024 Round 1 grades: Falcons, Broncos get C’s for Penix, Nix; Bears earn two A’s
11 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 Round 1 grades: Falcons, Broncos get C’s for Penix, Nix; Bears earn two A’s

New York Times  

The Athletic is grading all picks in Round 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Here’s how everyone did: 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? Grade: A GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings It’s a new day …

Patriots draft Drake Maye: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
11 months ago

Patriots draft Drake Maye: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

After weeks of deliberation, the New England Patriots opted to hold onto the No. 3 pick in Thursday’s first round of the 2024 NFL Draft and select Drake Maye, the quarterback they hope helps usher in a new era in Foxboro. The Patriots are hoping Maye can bring stability to the quarterback position, something they haven’t witnessed since Tom Brady …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Daily Mail  

The 2024 NFL Draft is only a few weeks away and while the top overall pick seems to be locked in, there are questions surrounding the rest of the class. Alex Raskin USC quarterback Caleb Williams 1) Chicago Bears : Caleb Williams 2) Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels 3) New England Patriots: J.J. McCarthy 4) Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr. 5) …

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

Which NFL Draft prospects will show off at the Combine? Revisiting Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List
1 year, 1 month ago

Which NFL Draft prospects will show off at the Combine? Revisiting Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List

New York Times  

With the NFL Scouting Combine kicking off this week, a jaw-dropping show is expected in Indianapolis. He’s clocked 23.6 MPH in practice and vertical jumped 44 inches and went 10-8 in the broad jump last year. Last year, BYU’s Blake Freeland created buzz at the combine, when at 6-8, 302 pounds, the left tackle ran a 4.98 40 and posted …

2024 NFL Draft Big Board: Who are the top 100 prospects in this year’s class?
1 year, 1 month 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 …

2024 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Is Marvin Harrison Jr. this year’s top prospect?
1 year, 3 months 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 …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Ranking the top 2024 NFL Draft prospects in each College Football Playoff matchup

New York Times  

The College Football Playoff matchups are set, and though there’s not an obvious top-five draft prospect in the four-team field, there is a ton of talent split between the rosters of Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Dane Brugler’s midseason top 50 prospects 3. Terrion Arnold, CB One half of Alabama’s outstanding outside corner …

College football Freshman All-America teams 2023: Noah Fifita, Kevin Concepcion and more
1 year, 3 months ago

College football Freshman All-America teams 2023: Noah Fifita, Kevin Concepcion and more

New York Times  

On Wednesday, The Athletic unveiled its All-America teams. OT Earnest Greene III, Georgia: Georgia’s coaches trusted Greene to succeed first-round pick Broderick Jones as their starting left tackle, and the 6-foot-4, 320-pound redshirt freshman played up to expectations with a strong debut season. G Wendell Moe, Arizona: Moe started all 12 games at left guard during his redshirt freshman season …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears take Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels crashes top 10
1 year, 4 months 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, 4 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 …

What is Jordan Travis’ NFL Draft stock? Florida State QB lights up Wake Forest
1 year, 5 months ago

What is Jordan Travis’ NFL Draft stock? Florida State QB lights up Wake Forest

New York Times  

Despite a stellar first two months of the season, Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis has been unable to climb toward the top of the Heisman race. Travis' career stats Comp Att Pass Yds Rush Yds Total TDs 2018* 4 14 71 40 1 2019 6 11 79 228 3 2020 72 131 1056 559 13 2021 122 194 1539 530 …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Bears; Broncos nab Drake Maye
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 Big Board: Dane Brugler’s top 50 rankings for the upcoming season
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Dane Brugler’s top 50 rankings for the upcoming season

New York Times  

The Athletic has published their first 2024 NFL Mock Draft. — Nick Baumgardner Photo: Carmen Mandato / Getty Images Strengths + Big frame, huge catch radius Big frame, huge catch radius + Extremely savvy route runner Extremely savvy route runner + Quick, athletic movements Must improve - Pad level WR Jr. 3 Drake Maye QB North Carolina Height: 6-4 Weight: …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Kamren Kinchens and other safeties to watch
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Kamren Kinchens and other safeties to watch

New York Times  

Dane Brugler has released his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board. On this interception against Purdue’s Aidan O’Connell last season, he shows his vision, athletic twitch and ball skills: Must improve: Securing his tackles Nubin graded well in run support last season. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft Outlook Growing up just outside of Chicago, Nubin didn’t move to safety full-time until his …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Kool-Aid McKinstry and the class’ top cornerbacks
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Kool-Aid McKinstry and the class’ top cornerbacks

New York Times  

Dane Brugler has released his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft Outlook In recent years, Cass Tech in Detroit has been a feeder program for Michigan, sending talented recruits like Donovan Peoples-Jones, Jourdan Lewis and Michael Onwenu to Ann Arbor. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft Outlook The state of Georgia is a hotbed for football recruiting, which explains …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Is there a first-round LB in this versatile group?
1 year, 7 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: Who are the top interior offensive linemen?
1 year, 8 months ago

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

New York Times  

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, 8 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, 9 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 …

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.
1 year, 11 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 …

From underdogs to draft day dreams, meet the unranked college football players ready to shine in the 2023 draft
1 year, 11 months ago

From underdogs to draft day dreams, meet the unranked college football players ready to shine in the 2023 draft

Hindustan Times  

The 2023 NFL draft is set to take place soon, and scouts are combing through college games to find the best prospects. One of the most interesting aspects of the draft is always the "diamond in the rough" stories – those athletes who weren't highly touted coming out of high school but who worked hard and earned their way onto …

2023 NFL Draft Consensus Big Board, 4.0: Which prospects are rising up the top 100?
2 years ago

2023 NFL Draft Consensus Big Board, 4.0: Which prospects are rising up the top 100?

New York Times  

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 this class. For version 4.0 of the 2023 NFL Draft Consensus Big Board, Austin Mock gives us a look at the top 100 prospects as we move beyond the combine and head into …

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

NFL Scouting Combine: Quarterbacks top of mind for more than half the league
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL Scouting Combine: Quarterbacks top of mind for more than half the league

New York Times  

The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off today in Indianapolis and, whether it’s the formal conversations at the podiums inside the Indiana Convention Center or the casual chats late at night at any of the city’s various steakhouses, quarterbacks figure to dominate the conversation. There’s also a uniquely high number of options available this offseason, and not just the top draft …

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Who our college football writers think each NFL team should select
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Who our college football writers think each NFL team should select

New York Times  

The NFL Draft is 10 weeks away. Eight members of The Athletic’s college football staff who covered these athletes for several years have lent insight into pulling together their NFL mock draft: Nicole Auerbach, Max Olson, Chris Vannini, Grace Raynor, Audrey Snyder, Justin Williams, Antonio Morales and Scott Dochterman. — Olson Anderson was the best defensive player in college football …

2023 NFL Draft: Standouts, observations from NFLPA Collegiate Bowl practices
2 years, 2 months ago

2023 NFL Draft: Standouts, observations from NFLPA Collegiate Bowl practices

New York Times  

PASADENA, Calif. — Draft season is here, with the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl serving as the all-star game opener ahead of the Shrine Game and Senior Bowl. Another one for @UCLAFootball 💪 Michael Ezeike with the TD 🐻 pic.twitter.com/xPheGdy0KK — FOX College Football November 6, 2022 Defense: David Perales, Edge, Fresno State On the defensive end, I’ll give it to Perales. …

2023 NFL Draft Bowl Primer: A prospect to watch for every non-playoff team
2 years, 3 months ago

2023 NFL Draft Bowl Primer: A prospect to watch for every non-playoff team

New York Times  

With millions of dollars potentially on the line, I don’t fault NFL prospects for opting out of bowl games to begin their draft prep. Here is one pro prospect worth watching from an NFL Draft perspective for each of the 78 teams participating in bowl season: Friday, December 16 Bahamas Bowl UAB vs. Miami UAB third-year RB DeWayne McBride, the …

2023 NFL Draft Watch: Best prospects, matchups for weekend’s top-25 showdowns
2 years, 5 months ago

2023 NFL Draft Watch: Best prospects, matchups for weekend’s top-25 showdowns

New York Times  

It will be a fun slate of college football games this Saturday, including six matchups between ranked opponents. GO DEEPER Scouting Will Anderson Jr.: What to know about Alabama edge ahead of NFL Draft Prospect with the most to gain: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee Entering the season, there were a handful of prospects competing to be the next senior quarterback …

NFL Draft 2023 prospect tracker: Profiles, news and analysis of the top players by position
2 years, 6 months ago

NFL Draft 2023 prospect tracker: Profiles, news and analysis of the top players by position

New York Times  

The NFL Draft is never too far away. Stroud, Ohio State Bryce Young, Alabama Running back Devon Achane, Texas A&M Zach Evans, Ole Miss Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama Bijan Robinson, Texas Jordan Addison won the Biletnikoff Award last season while at Pitt. Wide receiver Jordan Addison, USC Kayshon Boutte, LSU Quentin Johnston, TCU Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State Tight end Arik Gilbert, …

2022 Heisman Fantasy Draft: 36 players, from Ohio State and Alabama to Kansas State and Houston
2 years, 7 months ago

2022 Heisman Fantasy Draft: 36 players, from Ohio State and Alabama to Kansas State and Houston

New York Times  

The Athletic’s Heisman draft returns, and once again, redemption is on everyone’s minds. David Ubben WRITER ROUND 1 ROUND 2 ROUND 3 ROUND 4 Matt Fortuna QB CJ Stroud, Ohio State QB Clayton Tune, Houston TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame RB Mo Ibrahim, Minnesota Ari Wasserman QB Bryce Young, Alabama QB Quinn Ewers, Texas QB Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss RB …

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