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Thank goodness NFL teams don’t listen to Mel Kiper Jr. Therefore, the Miami Dolphins can rest easy, as can the Green Bay Packers. But Kiper still blares across the airwaves, and he’s still on one with his reaction trending over breathless Shedeur Sanders coverage. Kiper rages on about the quarterback, according to a post on […]

When Luther Burden III made his decision to leave college for the NFL, the first round seemed like his destination. Would he land with the Super Bowl champion Eagles? But Burden made his first move after falling out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Burden decided to work harder, according to a […]

The Dallas Cowboys still have to figure out the Micah Parsons contract. But in the 2025 NFL Draft, they got linked to two Alabama stars. And drafting one of them, another Tyler, earned a scolding from Mel Kiper Jr, according to espn.com. Dallas grabbed Crimson Tide offensive guard Tyler Booker at the No. 12 spot. […]

Perhaps the NFL Draft turned out as a surprise for Jaxson Dart. And one team impressed Mel Kiper Jr. However, here are the five biggest steals from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The league rolled out the red carpet for newcomers, with Cam Ward leading off the festivities by joining the Tennessee […]

Mel Kiper Jr. didn’t like what the Pittsburgh Steelers did in Round 1. Their move helped the slide of Shedeur Sanders. And Mike Tomlin gave an honest outlook for the team’s first-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft after passing on Sanders, according to a post on X by Nick Farabaugh. Mike Tomlin says Derrick […]

There were no surprises for the New York Giants at the top of the draft, but would they follow up with a trade? Also, Abdul Carter’s Lawrence Taylor post became prescient at the 2025 NFL Draft. Carter posted a photo of Taylor a couple of weeks before the draft, leading people to speculate he expected […]

While the Green Bay Packers finalized their draft plans, they could hold out hope that a receiver like Tetairoa McMillan would fall to them. And the Packers touted maximum capacity with the bonkers NFL Draft crowd, according to their post on X. pic.twitter.com/UCCQgYgDOy — Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 25, 2025 The NFL also posted […]

What happens in the draft is anybody’s guess, but maybe the Buffalo Bills will get lucky. Or maybe they’ll play it safe and trade down to acquire better depth. But here are three last-minute predictions in the 2025 NFL Draft for the Bills. The Bills will have to wait a while before their team’s name […]

Can the Pittsburgh Steelers find their way up the board in Round 1? Do they have an eye on Shedeur Sanders or not? Here are three last-minute predictions for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Steelers have been one of the mystery teams for this year’s draft. Nobody seems to know what their plan is. Are […]

These days, the Cincinnati Bengals are synonymous with star quarterback Joe Burrow who led them to a recent Super Bowl appearance. And they hope to return to the playoffs after a couple disappointing seasons. First, the Bengals are preparing to reload in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. So this seems like a great time to […]

Will the Kansas City Chiefs hunt for a Travis Kelce replacement? And will the 2025 team be as explosive as Patrick Mahomes predicted? Regardless, here are three last-minute predictions for the Chiefs in the 2025 NFL Draft. Kansas C66 (ity picks at No. 31 in the first round, followed by picks Nos. 63 (second round), […]

It’s finally here, and the Green Bay Packers might not pick as expected. Will they pick a defensive back or a receiver? Here are three Packers’ last-minute predictions for the 2025 NFL Draft. The needs for the Packers are the two aforementioned positions along with help at the edge rusher spot. If the Packers make […]

As the Chicago Bears look toward their future, they had a somber reminder of the past. And Walter Payton’s son posted an emotional tribute to former defensive tackle Steve McMichael. Jarrett Payton expressed his sorrow, according to a post on X. With deep sorrow, I share that Steve McMichael passed at 5:28 PM after a […]

In 1996, the Baltimore Ravens came into NFL existence. And they quickly earned a spot among the league’s best teams. Their franchise cornerstone player went out in a blaze of glory in their last Super Bowl year, and this season they grabbed a big-name running back to make another title charge. You probably know who […]

The Dallas Cowboys are still dealing with the anchor contract of Micah Parsons, and will head into the 2025 NFL Draft looking for that right fit. However, things may shake up more. The Cowboys are looking to make trades as draft day draws near, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. Cowboys owner […]

Who do the New York Giants prefer in the No. 3 overall spot? A lot of NFL observers believe it’s Abdul Carter, regardless of one concern. But the rest of the draft matters, too, and here is the Giants’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The Giants are coming off a 3-14 season and trying to […]

A unique franchise — in a part of the country where Jazz and Cajun cooking rule — the New Orleans Saints languished in anonymity for many years. They won a Super Bowl with a star quarterback in 2009, but these days aren’t considered title contenders. But maybe hiring Kellen Moore to be the Saints’ new […]

When making predictions about trades for the Houston Texans, it’s easy to hit the mark. And the Texans appear to be primed again for a trade up this year. The team has sniffed around about moving up in the 2025 NFL Draft to address the offensive line, according to espn.com. “It’s no secret that Houston […]

One of the big questions about the draft for the Los Angeles Rams is whether they would get a quarterback. But head coach Sean McVay poured cold water on the notion. So, where will the Rams look? Here is their perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade that could move them in the right direction. A playoff […]

Where Shedeur Sanders will land remains to be seen. But it looks like Cam Ward found his place. However, Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Sanders over Ward on his final big board. Weird, huh? Sometimes it seems like Kiper does things to make himself stand out. The NFL consensus clearly has Ward above Sanders. But Kiper […]

Like several other NFL teams, the Houston Texans may be in the market to move up in the draft. But what will the seven-round results be? It may hinge on whether they can pull off the perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. Charging toward the 2025 season, the Texans have Super Bowl stars in their eyes. […]

Will the Cleveland Browns give up the No. 2 overall pick in a trade? And the New York Giants face a similar decision at No. 3. Both teams are taking trade calls after getting stiffed by the Titans when they tried to move into the No. 1 spot, presumably to grab quarterback Cam Ward. The […]

All signs point in one direction for the Tennessee Titans. After ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Titans shut down trade efforts from the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants for the No. 1 pick, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed the plan to stay at the top of the 2025 NFL Draft and take […]

So, the Cincinnati Bengals are going to deal Trey Hendrickson. And the Bengals are not going to trade the All-Pro defensive end. Yep, sounds like the back-and-forth, who-knows NFL. However, here is the Bengals’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The Bengals find themselves in an interesting situation heading into the draft. They missed the playoffs […]

The Houston Texans may be a team willing to deal in the 2025 NFL Draft. How things will play out for all seven rounds remains to be seen. However, NFL insider Adam Schefter predicts trades all over the board. Schefter said he thinks Texans general manager Nick Caserio will be aggressive, according to espn.com. “No […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Chargers need a wide receiver in the first round. This is true even though they’ve considered the possibility of bringing back Keenan Allen. But here is the Chargers’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The Chargers have 10 picks, but five of them are in the sixth and seventh […]

It’s a little tricky to rank the 10 greatest Tennessee Titans of all time. Does that mean the ones who played in Tennessee, or does it include the Houston Oilers’ days? For this exercise — gotta keep stretching those NFL muscles in the summer time! — we’ll include the guys from Houston, too. Houston won […]

It seems like 2025 could be a turning point season for the Baltimore Ravens and their head coach. They already have one tough situation to handle. But they must win the NFL Draft, at least from their point of view. And here is the perfect draft trade for the Ravens. Baltimore’s roster isn’t perfect, but […]

The Baltimore Ravens need to sort things out, including a possible extension for a key player. Also, will they seek a tight end in the upcoming draft? While they work on these issues, here is the Ravens’ 2025 NFL mock draft. We used the ESPN simulator, allowing it to pick for the other teams while […]

The Washington Commanders have already made offseason strides. And they could wind up with more wheeling and dealing in the draft. Also, the Commanders are linked to a rising UCLA star linebacker, along with the Bills, according to espn.com. On the list of guys who could get drafted earlier than most observers expect is Carson […]

It hasn’t been much fun for the Washington Commanders’ fans over the last, oh, three decades or so. The franchise has struggled to engage the fan base thanks to poor play, mediocre coaching, and a stadium nobody seems to like. But new owners have taken over, they drafted a new quarterback with the No. 2 […]

It didn’t take long for the Carolina Panthers franchise to earn an NFL playoff berth. They made it to postseason play in the second season of the franchise. These days, they are trying to rebuild the franchise around quarterback Bryce Young and hoping to build on a strong finish to 2024. And there is a somewhat […]

The Washington Commanders have been urged to be aggressive in the draft. As for the Patriots, there seems to be a wide range of outcomes. Those two things could meet in the middle, as an NFL insider suggested an aggressive trade between the Commanders and Patriots. This doesn’t have anything to do with the first […]

There are two questions the Carolina Panthers face in the offseason. Was the strong 2024 finish by quarterback Bryce Young real? And what should they do with the No. 8 overall pick? To get a glimpse of the answer for the latter, here is the Panthers’ 2025 NFL mock draft. We’re using the ESPN mock […]

It seems like the buzz is getting louder for the New England Patriots to pick this lineman at No. 4 overall. Everybody seems to be on the bandwagon. Count ESPN on the list as it says this bold No. 4 pick would match need with value. The Patriots played the 2024 season with one of […]

There is speculation about the Philadelphia Eagles trading Dallas Goedert. Also, they could make a move up or down the draft board. And an NFL insider proposed an intriguing 2025 NFL Draft trade between the Eagles and the Jaguars. The defending Super Bowl champions are trying to reload for a run at another title. How […]

There’s plenty of talk about who the New England Patriots will draft. But there’s one player they might not pass on, if given the chance. However, the Will Campbell buzz got louder with the ESPN mock draft pick. The Patriots have long been rumored to have their eye on the brute-force offensive tackle. And with […]

Folks around the NFL are debating the wisdom of the San Francisco 49ers trading either Brandon Aiyuk or dealing quarterback Brock Purdy. That could weigh heavily on what they do in the draft. And here is the San Francisco 49ers 2025 NFL mock draft. Slotted at No. 11 in the first round, the 49ers have options […]

Depending on who you listen to, the Las Vegas Raiders may be all in on Ashton Jeanty. Or they might be swayed to go with defense. But a scout gave a Marshawn Lynch reason for the first-round pick in the new ESPN mock draft. The Raiders hope to have solved their quarterback need by trading […]