From underdogs to draft day dreams, meet the unranked college football players ready to shine in the 2023 draft
1 year, 8 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 an NFL team. NFL Draft 2023 Bryce Young is one such player; before leading Alabama to the College Football Playoff and winning the Heisman Trophy, he was just a five-star college football recruit ranked No. Devon Witherspoon Another unheralded recruit, Witherspoon, didn't start playing football until his junior year of high school. However, his talent was recognized by Brent Browner, head coach at top high school power Bishop Gorman, who said Kincaid "was able to create mismatches with his length and athleticism."

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

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

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft is over, and now all 257 picks begin the process of settling in with their new teams and preparing for rookie camp next month. — Jeff Zrebiec | More Ravens takeaways The Bills’ top pick joins a depth chart in desperate need of someone with his talent level, one that Josh Allen told general manager Brandon …

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
7 months, 4 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 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 …

National recruiting big board: The 10 most impactful uncommitted 2025 prospects
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Which 2023 NFL Draft picks have excelled so far? Our early All-Rookie Team
1 year, 2 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. …

2024 NFL Draft Watch: Which Group of 5 prospect can make a statement?
1 year, 3 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: 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: Who are the top interior offensive linemen?
1 year, 4 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, 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 …

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

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

New York Times  

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

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Zay Flowers, add more receiving options for Lamar Jackson Round 2 No picks Round 3 No. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Trenton Simpson, adding questions about Patrick Queen’s future in Baltimore Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 4 No. 157: Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford Dane Brugler’s …

Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Bo Wulf’s analysis: Eagles draft Jalen Carter, add another Georgia standout to their defense Scott Dochterman’s grade: A No. Zach Berman’s analysis: Eagles draft Nolan Smith: Talented edge rusher continues Georgia-to-Philly pipeline Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 2 No picks Round 3 No. Zach Berman’s analysis: Eagles draft Tyler Steen: Alabama …

2023 NFL Draft Day 2 winners and losers: Patriots, Steelers add studs; Panthers, Jags fail to deliver
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 NFL Draft Day 2 winners and losers: Patriots, Steelers add studs; Panthers, Jags fail to deliver

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft picks, grades and trades. GO DEEPER Titans select Kentucky QB Will Levis after trade New England Patriots – A day after seeing the top cornerback in the draft drop into their laps, Bill Belichick & Co. get another highly-rated defender in Georgia Tech defensive end Keion White. GO DEEPER Lions select …

2023 NFL draft: Know about top 10 overall picks who got selected in round one
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 NFL draft: Know about top 10 overall picks who got selected in round one

Hindustan Times  

Round one of 2023 NFL draft got concluded with much fanfare on Thursday night in Kansas City. With the No.1 overall pick, Carolina Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. Round one of 2023 NFL draft took place with much fanfare on Thursday night in Kansas City. Here is the list of top 10 overall picks who got selected in the …

NFL draft dominated early by QBs, including top pick Young
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL draft dominated early by QBs, including top pick Young

Associated Press  

— Finding a franchise quarterback is the quickest path to success so it’s no surprise teams made them a priority in the NFL draft. Stroud and Anthony Richardson were among the top four picks Thursday night, an expected result in a rich draft class that’s been anticipated since last year. 3 pick and selected Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. …

Ravens draft Zay Flowers: More receiving options added for Lamar Jackson
1 year, 7 months ago

Ravens draft Zay Flowers: More receiving options added for Lamar Jackson

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2023 tracker:Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis For the third time in the past five years, the Ravens used a first-round pick on a wide receiver, ignoring their lack of success in addressing the position early in drafts. Boston College’s Zay Flowers, who the Ravens selected at No. 22 on Day 1 of the NFL Draft, is the latest …

Alabama’s Bryce Young selected first in 2023 NFL Draft: Will he be star QB Panthers need?
1 year, 7 months ago

Alabama’s Bryce Young selected first in 2023 NFL Draft: Will he be star QB Panthers need?

New York Times  

By Joseph Person, Dane Brugler and Larry Holder The Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. GO DEEPER Dane Brugler's final 2023 NFL mock draft: Bryce Young at 1, then all bets are off The Athletic’s instant analysis: Young impresses Panthers Ohio State quarterback C.J. — Jake Ciely Panthers’ QB blues The Panthers last received stable quarterback play …

2023 NFL draft: Who will Chargers pick first? There is depth behind the 21st choice
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 NFL draft: Who will Chargers pick first? There is depth behind the 21st choice

LA Times  

Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers is one player who has been connected with the Chargers. “You’d like to construct it where, going into the draft, you feel like you’re solid across the positions to where you don’t really feel forced to take a certain position,” he said. But I feel like our roster is at a point where we’re …

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

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

New York Times  

With the 2023 NFL Draft set to get underway Thursday, the timing was right to get our beat writers together one last time to see how they’d represent the team they cover with their first selection. New coach Shane Steichen’s track record with QBs — most recently Eagles dual-threat superstar Jalen Hurts — gives the team confidence that he can …

NFL 2023 Beat Writer Mock Draft: QBs go quickly, surprise trade, Aaron Rodgers stalemate
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL 2023 Beat Writer Mock Draft: QBs go quickly, surprise trade, Aaron Rodgers stalemate

New York Times  

With a new team picking No. — Alec Lewis GO DEEPER Thoughts on the Vikings' draft plans after the first wave of free agency The Falcons proved with last year’s No. — Bo Wulf The Titans could look elsewhere here after signing Andre Dillard, who should get first crack at being the team’s new left tackle. The Jets can plug …

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

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

2023 NFL Draft preseason rankings: The top 50 prospects in college football
2 years, 3 months ago

2023 NFL Draft preseason rankings: The top 50 prospects in college football

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City is eight months away, but you have to start somewhere. *Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State Last season, Smith-Njigba shared a wide receiver depth chart with the 10th and 11th selections in this past NFL Draft, along with several other future draft picks at the position. Stroud called him “the best route runner I’ve …

2023 QB class may influence Falcons’ direction in NFL draft
2 years, 8 months ago

2023 QB class may influence Falcons’ direction in NFL draft

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The talent of the quarterbacks who might be available to the Atlanta Falcons in 2023 could impact decisions by general manager Terry Fontenot with the No. The Falcons’ leadership could be weighing their grades of Willis and Pickett against the more highly regarded 2023 class that includes Alabama’s Bryce Young and Ohio State’s C.J. Former Tampa …

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