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It’s often said that NFL draft second-round picks are the best value in draft classes. They represent almost as much potential and upside as first-round selections without the big contracts. However, after the 2025 NFL Draft, many second-rounders remain unsigned, and that could be because the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns gave their second-round selections […]

The 2025 NFL schedule release is a big day in the football world. Teams’ social media departments go all out trying to one-up each other to create the funniest, most viral schedule release videos. That’s where some get into trouble, though. For example, the Indianapolis Colts had to take down their schedule release video for […]

The Buffalo Bills brought in nine players in the 2025 NFL Draft, and several will likely make an impact this season. The most likely candidates to make some noise this year are first- and second-round picks Maxwell Hairston and T.J. Sanders. However, sixth-round pick Dorian Strong is the rookie sleeper who could surprise Bills Mafia. […]

The Travis Hunter effect is real. As the two-way sensation prepares to enter the NFL, other defensive difference-makers apparently want to get into the offensive act as well. Los Angeles Rams pass rusher and 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse admits he asks his coach, Sean McVay, for the opportunity all the time. […]

Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns football program are poised for a big 2025 season as they are ranked in the top three of most preseason polls. However, the coaching staff is thinking about the future as well as they continue to build their 2026 recruiting class. The latest addition is a 4-star cornerback from […]

The New York Liberty may have lost 94-86 in their preseason game against the Connecticut Sun, but the franchise did have one winner on the court as the team’s mascot, Ellie the Elephant, aka Big Ellie, stole the show on the jumbotron. Big Ellie rocked the Barclays Center crowd with her stellar dance moves as […]

The 2025 NFL offseason is, for all intents and purposes, basically over. The NFL draft has come and gone and there are almost no meaningful free agents left on the market. So, heading into the (relatively) quiet summer for pro football, the Buffalo Bills roster is pretty much set for the upcoming season. That said, […]

The Seattle Seahawks were one of the biggest winners of the 2025 NFL Draft as they filled needs and got incredible value throughout the three-day event. One of their best picks was South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori in the second round. Now, the DB is ready to step up and help try to lead the […]

The Buffalo Bills has a near-flawless NFL Draft. Over the course of three days and nine picks, the team took players who filled needs and who should be able to contribute right away. However, there is one glaring mistake that general manager Brandon Beane made, and it was the most predictable misstep possible, as he’s […]

The Cleveland Browns started the 2025 NFL Draft by trading out of the No. 3 overall pick. They then made the biggest splash of the weekend by trading up in Round 5 to take the draft’s most talked-about quarterback, Shedeur Sanders. As the dust settles on this year’s draft, we’re learning more about exactly how […]

The Baltimore Ravens are annually one of the best teams in the NFL Draft. Each year, they seem to get incredible value and select impact players no matter what number pick they have. That’s not by accident, either. After the 2025 NFL Draft, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta shared his intriguing draft philosophy with the […]

The Buffalo Bills came into the 2025 NFL Draft with 10 picks and over the course of three days, general manager Brandon Beane wheel-ed and deal-ed around the board and ultimately made nine selections in seven rounds. And here, we’ll give out all our Bills 2025 NFL Draft grades for every pick. Full seven-round Bills […]

As the 2025 NFL Draft wraps up, it’s time to look at the winners and the losers, the reaches and the steals. Here, we’ll deal with the latter and take a look at the five biggest 2025 NFL Draft steals. An NFL draft steal is, of course, subjective, but there is some math behind it […]

The New England Patriots took Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. It’s safe to say that former superstar wideout Steve Smith Sr. likes the pick. How do we know? Because Smith compared Williams to his favorite all-time wide receiver: himself. “He’s my number two or three […]

The 2025 NFL Draft produced an interesting Day 2, filled with reaches, steals, and a historic slide for Shedeur Sanders. But who won the day? With three picks in Rounds 2 and 3, the Seattle Seahawks absolutely nailed Day 2 of the draft, filling needs and getting incredible value. Seahawks win Day 2 of the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have made a move to beef up their quarterback depth chart on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft by making a Sam Howell trade with the Seattle Seahawks. “Vikings news: Minnesota acquires Sam Howell in draft day trade with Seahawks,” NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday. Howell was a […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here! Mock draft season is over, and so is Round 1. The Day 2 festivities kick off at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday from Green Bay, Wisconsin. ClutchPoints has you covered with live NFL draft grades for all the selections. Check back after every pick to see how your […]

The Buffalo Bills are an original AFL team that started play in 1960 and joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. Since then, they are best known for their four straight losses in the Super Bowl from 1990-03. However, during that time, their early AFL championship days, and even today, there […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here! Mock draft season is over, and the Round 1 festivities kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET from Green Bay, Wisconsin, and ClutchPoints has you covered with live NFL draft grades for all 32 selections. Check back after every pick to see how your team and all the league […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here! On Thursday, April 24, at 8:00 pm ET, the Green Bay-based event kicks off. So, without further ado, let’s dive right into our final ClutchPoints 2025 NFL mock draft 5.0, which includes our predictions for trades as well as picks. 1. Tennessee Titans — QB Cam Ward, Miami […]

Orlando Magic fans have seen some of the best and most dominant players in NBA history. These stars have never brought a championship to the Sunshine State, but for brief moments in time, there were few better in the league. But who are the best and greatest Magic players in history? We’ll try to figure […]

The Buffalo Bills have 10 picks in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, which means they will be a big player on the weekend of April 28, either making their selections or moving around the board. Ahead of the upcoming festivities in Green Bay, we asked the Pro Football Network 2025 NFL Mock Draft simulator what […]

The Buffalo Bills have the 30th pick of the first round in the 2025 NFL Draft, but loaded with 10 total picks this year, reports are that general manager Brandon Beane is ready to be “aggressive” about trading up to fill the team’s biggest needs on defense. “With 10 picks, including the two second-rounders, expect […]

The Buffalo Bills pick 30th in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and with that pick, we’ve examined which players they should consider taking and which prospects they should stay away from. As the draft moves into Day 2 and 3, though, who are the players Bills Mafia should keep an eye on? […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and as it nears, we’ve already talked about three players the Bills should pick in the first round. Now, though, let’s look at the flip side and discuss the three players the Bills must avoid in this draft. DT Walter Nolen, Ole Miss Let’s start out by saying […]

New York, New Jersey, and Brooklyn fans have seen some of the best players in basketball history, although not always at their peaks. These stars have thrilled the tristate area crowds and won two ABA titles, but never brought an NBA championship to New York City’s other franchise. But who are the best and greatest […]

Bill Self and the Kansas basketball program know that the transfer portal isn’t all about who you bring in. It’s also about who you keep from leaving. After Jayhawks’ freshman center Flory Bidunga put his name in the portal, Self was able to keep the big man in Lawrence for next season. “Sources: Coveted big-man […]

There is no question that Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer assembled one of the most talented teams in college basketball history this season, led by freshman sensation Cooper Flagg. However, the team choked up a seven-point lead with 1:26 to play in one of the biggest Final Four collapses ever. And just a […]

The last time the city of Chicago had two professional football teams was in 1959, when both the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cardinals called the Wind City home. Now, with both the Cincinnati Bengals’ and the Bears’ stadium situation in flux, NFL insider Mike Florio suggests that now may be the time to try it […]

Houston Rockets fans have seen some of the best (and biggest) players in NBA history. Some of these players were the first to bring an NBA title to the Lone Star State, while others simply dominated and entertained in their era. But who are the best and greatest Rockets players in history? We’ll try to […]

The Seattle Seahawks are entering a new era after trading quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver DK Metcalf this offseason. Now, the team needs to restock on both sides of the ball to turn the page on the Pete Carroll era and go full-on Mike Macdonald. How will they do this in the 2025 NFL […]

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi will be on his own on the sideline from now on as MLS has banned his personal bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, from the field of play. While Cheuko can still be in the locker room and in “mixed zones,” he will not be on the field scanning the crowd for potential […]

Manchester City fans got bad news on Tuesday with an Erling Haaland injury update they did not want to hear. After leaving City’s 2-1 FA Cup quarterfinals win over Bournemouth on Saturday in a walking boot, Pep Guardiola now says that the team’s star striker will be out for up to seven weeks with an […]

The Clevland Browns-Atlanta Falcons trade for quarterback Kirk Cousins is heating up, and at least one NFL insider believes it is likely to happen before the season starts. Dianna Russini of The Athletic is hearing more buzz that a deal for the embattled veteran QB could happen. “I don’t know how far along it is […]

The Miami Dolphins have 10 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, tied for second-most in the league. So, what will they do with these selections as they try to dethrone the Buffalo Bills as perennial AFC East champs? We asked the Pro Football Focus NFL mock draft simulator that question, and here is what it […]

The Buffalo Bills will look to restock their roster with young, cheap talent as they head into the 2025 NFL Draft with 10 picks, the second most of the weekend. How will they spend this draft capital? That’s what we asked the Pro Football Focus 2025 NFL Mock Draft simulator, and this is what it […]

It now seems like a foregone conclusion that Miami quarterback Cam Ward will be the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. However, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders seems to be moving in the opposite direction, as an ESPN insider reveals that some front office executives no longer consider the signal-caller a Round 1 […]

New York Knicks fans have seen some of the best, most entertaining players in NBA history. They’ve all played at “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and thrilled Madison Square Garden crowds. But who are the best and greatest Knicks players in history? We’ll try to figure that out here with the all-time top-10 Knicks player […]

Kara Lawson and the Duke women’s basketball team are now in the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament, and the former star player in her own right says she never would have gotten to where she has without the lessons learned from legendary Tennessee Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt. “I took a lot […]