NFL Scouting Combine: Quarterbacks top of mind for more than half the league
2 years 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 prospects like Alabama’s Bryce Young, Ohio State’s C.J. There’s a chance Rodgers and fellow former MVP Lamar Jackson could be available via trade, and former Raiders longtime starter Derek Carr is already a free agent after Las Vegas released him earlier this month. — Josh Kendall GO DEEPER 2023 Beat Writer Mock Draft: QBs go fast in Round 1 and Aaron Rodgers finds new home Until there’s some resolution to a situation that’s gone on for over a year now, this offseason for the Ravens is going to be all about Lamar Jackson. — Jon Machota I’m interested to gain perspective from coaches and executives around the league about Sean Payton and what the Broncos’ new head coach can do with a moribund offense in Year 1.

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2025 NFL mock draft: Giants trade up for No. 1, Shedeur Sanders slides
2 weeks, 5 days ago

2025 NFL mock draft: Giants trade up for No. 1, Shedeur Sanders slides

New York Times  

Normally for my post-combine mock, I like to propose a few trade ideas. Those teams hold picks 2 and 3, respectively, and I believe the Titans want to stay somewhere in the top three so they can nab Penn State’s Abdul Carter or Colorado’s Travis Hunter. Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State The Browns want to draft a quarterback, …

NFL Combine 2025: How to watch, top prospects & must-see workouts
3 weeks, 3 days ago

NFL Combine 2025: How to watch, top prospects & must-see workouts

India Today  

NFL combine workouts kick off Thursday and here’s how to watch Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and more The NFL scouting combine has kicked off this week. The league invited 329 college football standouts to be evaluated, starting on Thursday when defensive linemen and linebackers are on the clock at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is …

Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects have the most to prove at this year’s combine?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects have the most to prove at this year’s combine?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NFL Combine. Arian Smith, WR, Georgia A strong candidate to run this year’s fastest 40-yard dash, Smith was a high-level track athlete in high school and nationally ranked as a sprinter and leaper. According to Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List,” he posted a broad jump of 11 feet, 4 inches and a 42-inch …

NFL Draft 2025 underclassman tracker: Which college football stars have declared early?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NFL Draft 2025 underclassman tracker: Which college football stars have declared early?

New York Times  

As the college football season winds down and the 2025 NFL Draft process lurches into gear, impact players across college football have big decisions to make about their future: go pro, or return to school for another season? Underclassmen had until Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, to file declaration papers with the league seeking “special eligibility,” though players participating in the …

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

NFL Draft watch: ‘The Beast’ early tidbits; 3 prospects to track this weekend
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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, 3 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 …

2024 fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, player projections, sleepers and more
6 months, 2 weeks 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 Draft: Top 5 prospects to watch at every position this season
6 months, 3 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 …

Dane Brugler’s NFL Draft watch: 10 games NFL scouts will be watching closely in Week 1
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dane Brugler’s NFL Draft watch: 10 games NFL scouts will be watching closely in Week 1

New York Times  

College football is back in full with a marathon of games Thursday through Monday this Labor Day weekend. Here are 10 games in particular that will have the eyes of the NFL: GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Which prospects cracked Dane Brugler's initial top 50? The 6-foot-8 senior right tackle didn’t allow a sack last season and has …

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Carson Beck, Luther Burden III crack top 5, but defense rules early
6 months, 3 weeks 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. — …

Steelers roster bubble: 18 players with the most to prove in the preseason finale
7 months ago

Steelers roster bubble: 18 players with the most to prove in the preseason finale

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — As Joey Porter Jr. ascended into a starting role last season and quickly established himself as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most reliable cornerback, the rookie was often tasked with shadowing the opponent’s top receiver. pic.twitter.com/MEjJU2CC1j — Mike DeFabo August 20, 2024 Wide receiver The top four receivers on Pittsburgh’s depth chart are locks to make the team: George Pickens, …

2020 QB draft class cashes in with more than $1.2 billion in contract extensions
7 months, 3 weeks ago

2020 QB draft class cashes in with more than $1.2 billion in contract extensions

Associated Press  

The 2020 quarterback draft class is well on its way to being the highest-paid group of QBs from any draft in NFL history. With Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love being the final two quarterbacks to cash in on big-money extensions just hours apart on Friday, the five QBs taken in the first two rounds four years ago have agreed to …

2025 NFL Draft summer scouting: Can Shedeur Sanders, Quinn Ewers emerge from muddled QB class?
8 months, 1 week ago

2025 NFL Draft summer scouting: Can Shedeur Sanders, Quinn Ewers emerge from muddled QB class?

New York Times  

With high-level prospects like Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, we knew last summer that the 2024 quarterback draft class was going to be special. The Georgia offense didn’t demand creativity from its quarterback last season, but more will be expected of the senior now that three of his top four pass catchers are in the NFL A good-sized passer, Beck …

Who are the 2025 NFL Draft’s top underclassman prospects? Travis Hunter leads stacked class
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Who are the 2025 NFL Draft’s top underclassman prospects? Travis Hunter leads stacked class

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft was hardly a bad one in terms of depth, but compared to the 2025 class it was generally viewed as less than by NFL scouts. GO DEEPER A guide to scouting the 2025 NFL Draft: How our experts start the process Will Johnson, CB, Michigan Michigan’s most complete cornerback prospect since Charles Woodson, Johnson is still …

Revisiting Dane Brugler’s initial 2024 NFL Draft top 50 board
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Revisiting Dane Brugler’s initial 2024 NFL Draft top 50 board

New York Times  

As part of my post-draft wrap up, I like to revisit my initial top-50 draft board from August to examine the trajectory of prospects. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State Final ranking: N/A After posting 74 receptions for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022, Egbuka entered last season as a projected top-25 pick, according to NFL scouts. Final ranking: N/A …

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players
10 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 …

Top 100 prospects already scooped up but Saturday still stocked with NFL difference-makers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Top 100 prospects already scooped up but Saturday still stocked with NFL difference-makers

Associated Press  

The top 100 prospects are off the board but plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft ‘s final four rounds. The Washington Commanders then took Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton and a total of 20 defensive players went in a round that had seven trades as teams were wheeling and dealing to get …

2024 NFL Draft roundtable: Bears have a banner night, Falcons stun with Penix pick
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

2024 NFL Draft Round 1 by the numbers: How much of a reach for Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NFL Draft Round 1 by the numbers: How much of a reach for Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix?

New York Times  

Plenty of superlatives and interesting factoids resulted Thursday night through some surprising and eye-popping moments the Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate the selections 4 — It’s the fourth time in NFL Draft history within the Super Bowl era where teams selected quarterbacks in the first three picks. 2024: Caleb Williams, …

NFL Draft 2024 Round 1 grades: Falcons, Broncos get C’s for Penix, Nix; Bears earn two A’s
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

NFL beat writer mock draft 3.0: Vikings, Bills, Saints shake things up with trades into top 10
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL beat writer mock draft 3.0: Vikings, Bills, Saints shake things up with trades into top 10

New York Times  

After months of building the hype with speculation and opinions from around the league, the moment we’ve anxiously awaited has finally arrived. — Nick Kosmider GO DEEPER Broncos aim to build Zach Wilson up, but trade doesn't change NFL Draft outlook Well, we didn’t lose our minds and take Michael Penix Jr. at 13. — Joe Rexrode Verse was the …

NFL draft: Top offensive players on the board
11 months 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?
11 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 …

Cowboys draft buzz: Dane Brugler on possibilities for Dallas’ biggest positions of need
1 year ago

Cowboys draft buzz: Dane Brugler on possibilities for Dallas’ biggest positions of need

New York Times  

As expected, the Dallas Cowboys haven’t been very active in free agency. To get a better idea of what could be available for Dallas at various positions of need in next month’s NFL Draft, we recently caught up with The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler. I think one of the reasons they might not be all in on a player …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rome Odunze cracks top 5, Packers move up for Cooper DeJean
1 year 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: Trades shake up Round 1; QBs, WRs dominate early
1 year ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Trades shake up Round 1; QBs, WRs dominate early

New York Times  

After a week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, we are left with information overload. GO DEEPER Russini: What I'm hearing at the NFL combine on the Bears, Kirk Cousins and more General manager Joe Schoen won’t be able to hide his smile if Nabers is still available at No. And one league source told me that de facto …

NFL combine QB rankings: How do executives, coaches view the top 6 prospects?
1 year ago

NFL combine QB rankings: How do executives, coaches view the top 6 prospects?

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — With NFL Draft quarterback prospects set to take the field today at Lucas Oil Stadium and a good portion of the scouting process in the books, here’s a rundown of intel from the week at the scouting combine. GO DEEPER Caleb Williams meets the media: QB unfazed by attention, questions, Bears history Williams didn’t post a great statistical …

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

NFL beat writer mock draft 2024: Trades shake up top 10 picks and QB landscape
1 year, 1 month 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 Draft consensus Big Board: Who’s rising, falling ahead of the combine?
1 year, 1 month ago

2024 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Who’s rising, falling ahead of the combine?

New York Times  

As the 2024 NFL Draft class continues to take shape, it’s time again to take stock of which prospects are dominating the early-round conversation. 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. GO DEEPER 2024 NFL Draft Big Board: …

What are the biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams? O-line, QB, edge rushers top list
1 year, 1 month ago

What are the biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams? O-line, QB, edge rushers top list

New York Times  

Most NFL teams focused their sights on next season a while ago. — Paul Dehner Jr. Biggest offseason need: Wide receiver The Browns are only going to become one of the AFC’s elite teams if Deshaun Watson plays like an elite quarterback. — Colton Pouncy Biggest offseason need: Safety The Packers’ top three safeties from 2023, Darnell Savage Jr., Jonathan …

Which 2024 NFL Draft prospects could determine how Round 1 plays out?
1 year, 1 month 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 Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers
1 year, 1 month 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 …

2024 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Could Brock Bowers, Malik Nabers land in top 5?
1 year, 2 months ago

2024 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Could Brock Bowers, Malik Nabers land in top 5?

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. Given …

One 2024 NFL Draft prospect to watch on each college football bowl team
1 year, 2 months ago

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

New York Times  

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, 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 …

2024 NFL Draft order projections: Chargers, Commanders fading; Bears locked in at No. 1?
1 year, 3 months ago

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

New York Times  

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 …

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

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears take Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels crashes top 10
1 year, 3 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 …

2024 NFL Draft: Dane Brugler answers your questions about this year’s QBs, top prospects
1 year, 4 months ago

2024 NFL Draft: Dane Brugler answers your questions about this year’s QBs, top prospects

New York Times  

We received well over 100 questions for this mailbag, but obviously, I could only answer a fraction of them. — Derek J. Let’s eliminate Drake Maye and Caleb Williams from the discussion and assume the cost to move up will be far greater than what the Vikings would be willing to pay. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Dane …

2024 NFL Draft Watch: Which Group of 5 prospect can make a statement?
1 year, 6 months ago

2024 NFL Draft Watch: Which Group of 5 prospect can make a statement?

New York Times  

This Saturday’s college football slate is missing a marquee matchup like Texas–Alabama provided last week. Stat of the Week Quarterback Sam Hartman has received most of the praise for Notre Dame’s 3-0 start, as he’s leading an offense that is averaging almost 500 yards per game. Featuring a talented defense and an offense that’s currently averaging 43.0 points per game, …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: How many DTs can ascend into Round 1?
1 year, 7 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: Who are the top interior offensive linemen?
1 year, 7 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 …

Brugler: Revisiting my initial 2023 NFL Draft top 50 board from last summer
1 year, 9 months ago

Brugler: Revisiting my initial 2023 NFL Draft top 50 board from last summer

New York Times  

It isn’t where you start, it’s where you finish. From my preseason top 50 article: “In terms of recognition and consistency, Levis isn’t yet a finished product, but the talent and intangibles are why he warrants this lofty ranking.” GO DEEPER Titans' Will Levis, the real-life version, lost his mentor but not his 'very rare' intensity Because of several contributing …

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 …

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams
1 year, 10 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 …

Falcons post-draft depth chart: Where the draft picks fit in on revamped roster
1 year, 10 months ago

Falcons post-draft depth chart: Where the draft picks fit in on revamped roster

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — After adding six players in the NFL Draft, the Falcons had 83 players on their roster. Ridder started four games last season and finished 26th in passer rating, 34th in EPA per dropback and with the second-worst off-target rate among quarterbacks with more than 100 pass attempts, according to TruMedia. If Graham comes back healthy from …

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