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The story of the 2025 college football season has been the Indiana football season. The Hoosiers have been dominant all year, are on the verge of winning a national championship after beating Alabama in the Rose Bowl, and are preparing to face Oregon in the Peach Bowl. The key is Fernando Mendoza, who won the […]

Well, this isn’t where we usually see the Kansas City Chiefs at this time of the year. Usually, KC fans at this point of the season are preparing for their first-round matchup, or, more often, enjoying their first-round bye. This year, though, the Chiefs are preparing their mock drafts for the 2026 NFL Draft after […]

For years, the Kansas City Chiefs were picking near the bottom of each round in the NFL Draft because they produced an elite record year in and year out. In fact, heading into the 2025 season, the Chiefs had played in five of the last six seasons, meaning they were solidified as a dynasty. It […]

The Ohio State season just came to an end, as the Buckeyes were upset by Miami, 24-14, in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. Now, players are making decisions about their futures. Carnell Tate recently declared for the NFL Draft. Now, star safety Caleb Downs will join him, as he too has declared for the NFL […]

The College Football Playoff Peach Bowl obviously has huge implications for college football. The winner of Oregon vs. Indiana will be playing in the national championship. Indiana is on a hunt to become the first team of the modern era, which dates back to 1932, to go 16-0 in a season. Oregon, meanwhile, is coming […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ season is still going, and we don’t know exactly where their own 2026 NFL Draft pick will land. However, we do now know that they will also select 16th overall as they own the Atlanta Falcons pick, thanks to a draft-day trade in 2025. So, let’s look at what the Rams […]

Alabama Crimson Tide’s offensive line will look very different in the 2026 season. On Tuesday, All-American offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor officially announced that he is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, bringing his Crimson Tide career to a close. Proctor shared the news via social media, confirming what many around college football had expected given […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are once again sending elite talent to the NFL, as wide receiver Carnell Tate officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft amid growing top-10 buzz. The decision became public on Tuesday when ESPN insider Pete Thamel reported Tate’s intentions, noting both his production and draft stock. “Sources: Ohio State wide receiver […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter the 2026 offseason in an uncomfortable but familiar place. They are competitive enough to matter, yet flawed enough to miss January. The post–Tom Brady years were always going to test the organization’s patience and vision. 2025 reinforced that reality. Tampa Bay didn’t collapse, didn’t bottom out, and didn’t tank. It […]

For the New Orleans Saints, the 2026 NFL Draft isn’t just another annual exercise in roster building but a referendum on direction. Years of cap gymnastics, aging stars, and short-term fixes have finally given way to something resembling a reset. That’s even if the organization would never publicly label it as such. They have a […]

As the Oregon Ducks prepare for its College Football Playoff semifinal showdown in the Peach Bowl, quarterback Dante Moore is making it clear that outside noise, including NFL Draft projections, is not his focus. Instead, Moore is centering his attention on the task at hand — leading the Ducks against Indiana and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback […]

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 NFL Draft caught between the frustration of a lost season and the urgency of maximizing a championship window. A year derailed by injuries and inconsistency has forced Cincinnati to confront uncomfortable truths about its depth and long-term protection plan for its franchise quarterback. This draft isn’t about blowing things […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a solid 2025 season despite facing plenty of adversity. Minnesota finished the regular season at 9-8 and riding a five-game winning streak. Unfortunately, the Vikings could not make the playoffs due in large part to their inconsistent quarterback play. Minnesota still has superstar Justin Jefferson and a ferocious defense to build […]

The Baltimore Ravens opened the NFL season with a backbreaking loss to the Buffalo Bills and closed it with an even more crushing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, after all that trauma, it’s time for the Ravens to turn their attention to the 2026 NFL Draft. Baltimore is historically one of the best drafting […]

The Miami Dolphins finished 7-10 on the 2025 NFL season, which isn’t good, but when you consider they started 1-6, there were some positives down the stretch to build on next year. So, with that, the Dolphins turn their attention to the 2026 NFL Draft. With Mike McDaniel seemingly staying and a new general manager […]

For the first time in years, the New York Giants enter an offseason with something far more valuable than cap space or draft position. They have clarity. Well, apart from who their head coach will be. The 2025 season didn’t end with a playoff berth, but it delivered something arguably more important, which is a […]

At some point, losing seasons stop being a phase and start becoming an identity problem. For the Tennessee Titans, the 2025 NFL season crossed that line. Another 3-14 finish, another coaching change, and another year spent watching the playoffs from the outside forced the franchise into a familiar but uncomfortable place. This is a rebuild […]

Rock bottom has a way of forcing clarity. For the Arizona Cardinals, the 2025 season was historically, franchise-alteringly bad. A 3-14 finish, the worst of the modern era, didn’t merely cost games. Italso cost jobs, credibility, and any illusion that this roster was close to contention. With a new regime incoming and the third overall […]

There is no spinning it, reframing it, or softening the language anymore. The Las Vegas Raiders hit rock bottom in 2025. Sometimes, though, that’s exactly where a franchise needs to be before it can rebuild with clarity. Armed with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Raiders finally control their own […]

The Dallas Cowboys need a reset. After another season that never found its footing, the franchise heads into the 2026 NFL Draft searching for stability, youth, and upside at premium positions. According to the PFF mock draft simulator, Dallas takes a measured approach. The Cowboys must invest in the trenches and the secondary. Dallas must […]

The New York Jets aren’t just rebuilding but excavating. After a season that managed to be historically bleak even by franchise standards, the 2026 NFL Draft represents more than talent acquisition. It’s an attempt to restore credibility and long-term direction. According to the PFF mock draft simulator, the Jets’ approach is blunt but intentional. They […]

The Cleveland Browns enter the 2026 NFL Draft at a defining inflection point. Years of patchwork solutions, short-term bets, and offensive uncertainty have collided with the reality of a roster that is elite on one side of the ball and painfully unreliable on the other. Now, Kevin Stefanski is gone, and a new era begins. […]

The 2025 Georgia football season is over after Ole Miss shocked the Bulldogs to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Since the Georgia season ended, the Bulldogs have seen a handful of players put their names in the NFL Draft. The biggest name was Zachariah Branch in the receiving corps, but linebacker CJ Allen […]

Miami (FL) football last delivered consecutive top 10 NFL Draft picks in 2004 and 2005. Rueben Bain wrecked Ohio State to dethrone the defending national champions. And that masterclass should become enough to command high draft praise. Top five chatter at that for the edge rusher. Bain pummeled Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin for 1.5 […]

The 2025 regular season is over, so that means it’s time for the first ClutchPoints 2026 NFL mock draft. With more than half the teams now done with football for a year, organizations and fans alike turn their attention to the league’s annual selection meeting in April. So, here is an early look at how […]

The Alabama football team’s journey through the College Football Playoff came to an abrupt and painful end at the Rose Bowl, falling 38–3 to the Indiana Hoosiers. While the lopsided score made headlines, much of the postgame conversation focused on the health of quarterback Ty Simpson. The fourth-year junior, who started all 15 games this […]

The Alabama football team is entering a challenging offseason of transition following a lopsided 38-3 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. The defeat, which saw the offense limited to just 193 total yards, has triggered immediate movement within the roster. Right tackle Wilkin Formby became a significant departure after entering the transfer […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s season is over after falling 38-3 to the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl. Quarterback Ty Simpson is considered a potential top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft, and it sounds like he plans to evaluate every possible avenue before making a final decision on his future. Reports indicate that the […]

College football players are making some big decisions right now with the transfer portal open and the 2026 NFL Draft just months away. On Friday, it was announced that one of Arch Manning’s top weapons for the Texas Longhorns is leaving the program to go pro. Reports indicate that Jack Endries officially declared for the […]

College football is built on singular, incandescent moments that permanently alter reputations. On Thursday night at the Sugar Bowl, Trinidad Chambliss didn’t just have a moment. He authored a legacy-defining masterpiece. Against the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs, in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal dripping with pressure and NFL talent, the Ole Miss quarterback delivered. It […]

The Denver Broncos won the AFC West for the first time since their Super Bowl run in 2015. And Denver can secure the No. 1 seed with a win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18. The Broncos have now reached the playoffs in back-to-back seasons after drafting Bo Nix in 2024. Nix appears […]

Oregon football entered the College Football Playoff with an NFL Draft distraction potentially hovering above. Dante Moore is hearing first round chatter before facing Texas Tech. Talks of Moore’s potential grew after shredding James Madison. Duck fans will love Moore’s mindset, though, involving the draft talk. He revealed where his mental state is via Erik […]

Penn State football is officially turning the page on a historic era in Happy Valley. Star running back Kaytron Allen has announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft. The announcement marks the end of one of the most productive careers in Penn State football history. The senior […]

Oregon football witnessed Evan Stewart ascend in coming over via Texas A&M during 2024. He’s now a senior eligible to enter the 2026 NFL Draft and add to a growing wide receiver class. All despite dealing with a season-ending 2025 injury. Or will he run it back in Eugene? Stewart’s words regarding his future will […]

The Green Bay Packers are riddled with injuries. They were blown out in their Week 17 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, but the team still clinched a postseason berth on Christmas Day because the Detroit Lions lost. Green Bay’s most detrimental injury happened when Micah Parsons tore his ACL. The star edge rusher who was […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are closing in on landing the top pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Vegas took the embarrassing loss to the Giants 34-10 to position itself for No. 1 come April. But will Pete Carroll help make that pick or no? Carroll’s future remains in flux. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed […]

The Las Vegas Raiders now hold the worst record in the NFL after falling 34-10 to the New York Giants in Week 17. The only upside about being 2-14 is that the Raiders are now in pole position for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. If they were to lose in […]

The New Orleans Saints walked into the 2025 NFL Draft needing a quarterback. Now Kellen Moore must build around Tyler Shough. Especially with the head coach giving Shough a glowing review Sunday. The franchise is now 5-4 with Shough taking snaps — and shredded Tennessee with 333 yards and two touchdowns in Week 17. Shough […]

The New York Jets’ 2025 season has been over for a while, but in a Week 17 division game against the New England Patriots, it’s become even more obvious just how bad things are. Within minutes of the game’s start, Drake Maye and company rolled down the field and scored. Brady Cook did not respond […]