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 duo, Arnold has seen a ton of work playing opposite Kool-Aid McKinstry — and he has performed brilliantly. PUNT-RETURN HOUSE CALL FOR XAVIER WORTHY 🏠 pic.twitter.com/Tmq16Kj2XQ — SportsCenter October 28, 2023 Sanders is one of the country’s most productive receiving threats at his position — he ranks top 20 in total EPA as a receiver and in yards per route run.

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2025 NFL mock draft: Giants trade up for No. 1, Shedeur Sanders slides
2 weeks, 6 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, …

Falcons only have eyes for defense; which edge rushers should they be looking at?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Falcons only have eyes for defense; which edge rushers should they be looking at?

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Atlanta Falcons would have the perfect draft position — if this was the 2024 NFL Draft. So let’s play “Meet the edge rushers.” The best ‘safe’ pick — Jalon Walker, Georgia The 6-foot-2, 245-pounder has no red flags. NFL teams “see I’ve got that dog in me,” Williams said. He tried to answer them Wednesday, although this …

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

Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects could determine how Round 1 plays out?
1 month ago

Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects could determine how Round 1 plays out?

New York Times  

Welcome to the Baskin-Robbins draft. Here’s a look at a few of those key pivot-point players: GO DEEPER 2025 NFL Draft Big Board: Who are the top 100 prospects in this year’s class? His limited resume and the fact he’s spent more time in the box than on the edge also might scare teams, which means Walker’s potential draft range …

2025 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Travis Hunter maintains No. 1 spot, Tyler Warren rises
2 months ago

2025 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Travis Hunter maintains No. 1 spot, Tyler Warren rises

New York Times  

As the 2025 NFL Draft class continues to take shape, it’s time to take stock of which prospects are going to dominate the conversation for the next few months. Our consensus Big Board combines rankings from a wide range of NFL Draft experts to identify how the top prospects are viewed relative to the rest of their class. GO DEEPER …

2025 NFL Mock Draft, Rounds 1 and 2: How high does Travis Hunter go? Which teams take QBs?
2 months, 1 week ago

2025 NFL Mock Draft, Rounds 1 and 2: How high does Travis Hunter go? Which teams take QBs?

New York Times  

There are still plenty of unknowns at this point in the NFL calendar, including multiple teams with head coach, general manager and coordinator openings yet to be filled. Hunter would give New York an upgrade at corner — and he’d be a fun weapon for Brian Daboll to mix into the offense for the Giants’ TBD quarterback. The Seahawks’ issues …

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 …

Ten intriguing NFL Draft prospects to watch in non-Playoff bowl games
3 months ago

Ten intriguing NFL Draft prospects to watch in non-Playoff bowl games

New York Times  

With the advent of the 12-team College Football Playoff, and opt-outs now the norm, college football bowl season isn’t what it used to be. Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State Hawaii Bowl vs. South Florida, Dec. 24 If NFL grades were based only on production and character, Nash would be a top-10 pick. Gavin Bartholomew, TE, Pittsburgh GameAbove Sports Bowl …

2025 NFL mock draft: Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward go top 3 in polarizing class
3 months, 2 weeks ago

2025 NFL mock draft: Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward go top 3 in polarizing class

New York Times  

I have been covering the NFL Draft for almost two decades — and the 2025 class might be the most polarizing of them all. Some NFL scouts believe one or two quarterbacks are deserving of this year’s first round, while others think drafting any QB in Round 1 would be a mistake. “Hunter,” a second AFC scout told The Athletic, …

Twenty NFL draft prospects I hated leaving off my updated top-50 board
4 months, 1 week ago

Twenty NFL draft prospects I hated leaving off my updated top-50 board

New York Times  

Throughout the next six months, the 2025 NFL Draft class will take heat for its lack of true blue-chip prospects at the top, most notably at quarterback. Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss Harris isn’t going to wow with his athletic profile, which is the main reason he didn’t make my top 50, but his ability to play through contact and …

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

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
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 …

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. — …

NFL Draft 2025 Big Board: Will Johnson, Abdul Carter lead Dane Brugler’s initial top 50
7 months 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: Can Shedeur Sanders, Quinn Ewers emerge from muddled QB class?
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Caleb Williams, Dallas Turner and more: Our favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks at each position
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

New York Times  

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

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 …

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Raiders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Antonio Pierce’s culture shines through in this class
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Antonio Pierce’s culture shines through in this class

New York Times  

If you close your eyes, you can picture Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco in pre-NFL Draft meetings. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, picks and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? School 1 13 Brock Bowers TE Georgia 2 44 Jackson Powers-Johnson C Oregon 3 77 Delmar Glaze …

Cleveland Browns NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Cleveland Browns NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Cleveland Browns entered the 2024 NFL Draft with six picks but just two in the top 150. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, picks and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Dane Brugler’s analysis A two-year starter at Ohio State, Hall was interchangeable at one- and three-technique in defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ four-man …

2024 NFL Draft fantasy football spin: Winners, losers, analysis on Caleb Williams, Xavier Worthy and more
10 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NFL Draft fantasy football spin: Winners, losers, analysis on Caleb Williams, Xavier Worthy and more

New York Times  

We’ve known for a while Caleb Williams would be the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft — now it’s time for the rest of the skill position picks. This obliterates Michael Mayer’s value for fantasy — in redraft and dynasty — he now rivals Penix for biggest fantasy loser from the first round. NFL Draft Round 4 Ja’Tavion Sanders, …

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks
10 months, 3 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 …

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 …

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

Pittsburgh Steelers draft Payton Wilson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

New York Times  

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected NC State linebacker Payton Wilson with the 98th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday, adding a potential future starter 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 …

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 …

Patriots draft Drake Maye: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
11 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

New York Times  

The Beast, Dane Brugler’s expansive guide to the NFL Draft, is here. Eagles’ draft picks Round Pick Overall Notes 1 22 22 2 18 50 From Saints 2 21 53 4 20 120 From Steelers, via Rams 5 26 161 From Buccaneers 5 36 171 Compensatory pick 5 37 172 Compensatory pick 6 34 210 Compensatory pick Full draft order …

2024 NFL Draft rankings: Dane Brugler breaks down the top 300 prospects
11 months ago

2024 NFL Draft rankings: Dane Brugler breaks down the top 300 prospects

New York Times  

Most NFL teams’ draft boards are 125 or 150 players deep — some smaller, maybe a few larger. Team Air Force Falcons Alabama Crimson Tide Arizona Wildcats Arkansas Razorbacks Auburn Tigers BYU Cougars Baylor Bears Boise State Broncos Boston College Eagles British Columbia Cincinnati Bearcats Clemson Tigers Colorado Buffaloes Colorado State Rams Connecticut Huskies Duke Blue Devils Eastern Kentucky Colonels …

2024 NFL analytics mock draft: Using projection model, consensus big board to make best picks
11 months ago

2024 NFL analytics mock draft: Using projection model, consensus big board to make best picks

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL Draft Rounds 4-7. Here, I’ll be using our consensus big board to make selections based on premier positions and positional needs based on my NFL Projection Model as if I were the general manager of every team. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings Williams …

Evaluating Baltimore Ravens’ 9-player draft haul in Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock
11 months ago

Evaluating Baltimore Ravens’ 9-player draft haul in Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock

New York Times  

Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s lead NFL Draft analyst, checked most of the boxes for the Baltimore Ravens in his seven-round mock draft on Wednesday. In the middle rounds, he attacked two of the Ravens’ biggest remaining needs, adding secondary help with Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha in the third round and Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson in the fourth — and …

NFL projection model: Ranking all 32 rosters ahead of the draft
11 months ago

NFL projection model: Ranking all 32 rosters ahead of the draft

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL Draft Rounds 4-7. GO DEEPER Dane Brugler's 7-round 2024 NFL mock draft: Predicting all 257 picks I’ve used my NFL Projection Model to rank each roster ahead of next week’s draft. Last year’s Super Bowl runner-up sits atop the list due to having a good quarterback, incredible offensive skill talent — though it …

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 …

7-round NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 257 picks
11 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 …

NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings

New York Times  

I’m thrilled to share this year’s draft guide with everyone. Those puzzle pieces include everything from the player’s physical traits to his mental makeup to the details of his upbringing — and everything in between. Over the last 18 months, I’ve collected as many puzzle pieces as I could dig up, through countless hours of tape study and conversations with …

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 …

National recruiting big board: The 10 most impactful uncommitted 2025 prospects
1 year ago

National recruiting big board: The 10 most impactful uncommitted 2025 prospects

New York Times  

The 2024 class is in the books, and the next crop of prospects has already taken center stage. 1 offensive tackle Height/weight: 6-6, 270 pounds Considering: Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, South Carolina and Tennessee The buzz: Sanders is a can’t-miss offensive line prospect who is being pursued by an impressive list of elite programs. 8 quarterback Height/weight: 6-5, 215 …

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 …

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