NFL Draft Articles - Page 113

In recent news, the NFC East’s most hopeless team, the Philadelphia Eagles has apparently decided to place all of their faith in incumbent starting quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Eagles have decided to trade down in this year’s NFL Draft, opting to swap their pick (6th overall) with the 12th, which, belonged to the Miami Dolphins. […]

The buzz around BYU quarterback and top NFL draft prospect Zach Wilson is building after a sensational showing during his Pro Day. One scout told Dane Brugler of The Athletic the “Draft starts at 3” after seeing Wilson showcase his talent. Text from an NFL scout who was at the BYU pro day: "Draft starts […]

After the blockbuster trade between the San Francisco 49ers, the Miami Dolphins and then the Philadelphia Eagles, it has many left wondering what the future of Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco looks like. The 49ers acquired the No. 3 overall pick and in doing so, gave up three first rounders (including No. 12 this year) […]

The 49ers have made waves with their blockbuster trade for the number three overall pick in the upcoming 2021 NFL draft. They have been adamant that they do not have a player set-in-stone on the draft board. They have also been vocal that they are not trading Jimmy Garoppolo and that he is still expected […]

The Miami Dolphins had multiple blockbusters in store on Friday afternoon. Miami had only just finalized a deal to send the No. 3 pick to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the No. 12 pick, multiple future first-round picks and a 2022 third-round pick. General manager Chris Grier then turned around and used the […]

The NFL world is buzzing as a furry of trades have gone through within minutes of each other. After the Miami Dolphins traded with the San Francisco 49ers, moving back from three to 12, the Dolphins then conducted a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1375501683925651464 The Eagles move back […]

The Miami Dolphins are trading the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft to the San Francisco 49ers for the No. 12 pick, first-round picks in 2022 and 2023, and then a 2022 third-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 49ers are clearly in the mix for a quarterback after this trade with […]

The Denver Broncos are having a very nice offseason after a disappointing 2020 campaign, but the decision that will make or break the 2021 season has still yet to be made. Continuing our look at teams’ approach to NFL free agency, here’s what the Broncos still need to do. The Broncos won the first wave […]

With passing in the NFL increasing year after year, the wide receiver position has never been more important, and it showed this offseason. The receiving trio of Allen Robinson, Chris Godwin, and Kenny Golladay will all be paid handsomely next season. The next tiers of receiving weapons, which includes the likes of Will Fuller V., […]

Najee Harris has a case to be the first running back off the board in this year’s NFL Draft. After dominating at Alabama for multiple years, Harris will join a long list of Crimson Tide backs to make the leap to the NFL under head coach Nick Saban. While a running back isn’t expected to […]

Four weeks away from the 2021 NFL Draft, reigning Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith has a warning for those worrying about his smallish stature. Don’t. During a Monday media scrum, the former Alabama wide receiver revealed he’s officially 6-foot-1, 170 pounds, and any concerns could be considered comical. “I feel like it’s not going to […]

The Washington Football Team is coming off a sort of interesting season, but they hung tight with the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the playoffs and have one of the best defenses in the league. They’ve already added the fan-favorite journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick and speedster wideout Curtis Samuel, but they still have some […]

Let’s take a look at the offseason the Cincinnati Bengals have had so far. They’ve drafted their franchise quarterback, but now they need to help surround him with talent and make more moves to become a playoff team. However, the Bengals don’t really have a history of being aggressive. Here are some moves they should […]

The New England Patriots have been quite aggressive this offseason. After signing two new tight ends, two new receivers, and multiple others, it’s clear this franchise is doing everything they can to improve. This isn’t something we typically see from Bill Belichick’s front office. The Patriots are more known to sit back and make sleeper […]

Ohio State University’s Justin Fields is one of the top prospects in the 2021 NFL draft as analysts have him picked second or at least top five in this draft. He continues to impress and his latest video did just that once again where he claimed that he’ll be running 4.3’s by Pro Day.  In […]

After a stellar 2019 season with 2019 FCS national champion North Dakota State, and a one-game showcase in the fall of 2020, former Bisons starting quarterback Trey Lance announced his intentions to end his college career and enter the 2021 NFL Draft. Following his Friday afternoon Pro Day at NDSU in Fargo, North Dakota, it’s […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is right around the corner, with the event taking place next month. The Jacksonville Jaguars will be on the clock once the draft begins, and everyone is under the assumption that Trevor Lawrence will hear his name called with the No. 1 overall pick. After Lawrence, this year’s draft figures to have […]

The Green Bay Packers had their season cut short after a devastating loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game. Coming one game away from the Super Bowl again, the front office aims to build a roster capable of making it to the big game in 2021. Aaron Rodgers isn’t getting any […]

The quarterback coming out of Alabama, Mac Jones has been rising draft boards recently. Not only did he lead the Crimson Tide to a National Championship this season, but Mac Jones was also a stand-out at this year’s Senior Bowl. Jones is much more of a pocket guy, which could be why he’s projected to […]

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones’ draft stock is on the rise. Jones has mostly been regarded as a mid to late first-round pick this April. However, ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum said Monday on “Get Up” Jones’ floor could be the Carolina Panthers at the No. 8 pick. "Mac Jones, University of Alabama, his floor is No. 8 […]

Clemson star quarterback and presumptive No. 1 overall draft pick Trevor Lawrence officially underwent successful surgery on his non-throwing shoulder. Lawrence acknowledged he needed a procedure after his pro day last week. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that the procedure “went great,” adding Lawrence is expected to be at full strength by the time […]

Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the presumptive No. 1 pick for the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft, will undergo surgery on his left shoulder to repair the labrum, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Presumptive No. 1 pick #Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence will have labrum surgery on his left shoulder on Tuesday, source said, and noted […]

The NFL Draft is the most exciting segment of the offseason, depending on where one’s team is selecting and the talent of the draft class. For the Jacksonville Jaguars, the draft could not come any sooner given they’re armed with the No. 1 pick and will almost certainly be drafting Clemson star Trevor Lawrence to […]

The New York Jets are in a prime spot to get better under the leadership of general manager Joe Douglas. You can point to the Jamal Adams trade with the Seattle Seahawks as proof. Trevor Sikkema and Ben Solak, hosts of the daily Locked On NFL Draft podcast, talked about a killer move that Douglas […]

The Detroit Lions will have to make a choice this offseason on who will be their next quarterback, especially with Matthew Stafford out of the picture. They need to select Justin Fields out of Ohio State. On the daily Locked On Lions podcast, host Matt Dery talked about how huge it would be for the […]

The New Orleans Saints should draft former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones in the upcoming NFL Draft. On the daily Locked On Saints podcast, Ross Jackson discussed a prospect that is getting predicted to the Saints on a ton of mock drafts. Jones is a perfect fit to replace Drew Brees as the next quarterback in […]

With the 2020 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, and those picks helping teams in the middle of the playoffs, this is as good a time as ever to discuss the best draft picks for each team in the NFL. One team that’s had an expansive amount of home run draft picks is the Los […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide took down the Ohio State Buckeyes in Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship, 52-24, winning their 18th national title and regaining their status as the top college football team in the country. Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith put on a show with 12 catches for 215 yards and three touchdowns in […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Ohio State Buckeyes will square off Monday night in the College Football Playoff National Championship, and there will be plenty of star power on the field. Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith leads the Crimson Tide’s offense, along with fellow stars Mac Jones and Najee Harris. Meanwhile, Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields and […]

The Matt Ryan era in Atlanta may be coming to an end. The Atlanta Falcons are positioned in a prime situation with the fourth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and all signs point to them cashing it in on their next passer. Trevor Sikkema and Ben Solak, the hosts of the daily Locked On […]

Despite losing on the field, the Jacksonville Jaguars felt like winners as they clinched the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft over the weekend. The Jaguars are 1-14 on the season, while the New York Jets won a second straight game to get to 2-13. Assuming he decides to forgo the rest of his […]

Yes, Jacksonville Jaguars fans, it’s going to get better. With the New York Jets pulling off their second consecutive win, the Jags have secured the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. With another loss, the Jaguars head into Week 17 with only 1 win and the tiebreaker with the Jets to have the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have found their quarterback of the future. The next step is to get him some help. The Chargers should look to take care of their franchise quarterback by making an upgrade on the offensive line. On Locked On NFL Draft, Benjamin Solak and Trevor Sikkema conducted a mock draft where they […]

A ton of Green Bay Packers fans have been very critical of how the team handled the 2020 NFL Draft earlier this year. Peter Bukowski, the host of the daily Locked On Packers podcast, broke down why it should not matter: Bukowski: I think it’s easy to look around the league and look at what […]

The 2020 college football season is going through some growing pains nearly every other sport is facing due to the global pandemic. Due to the unforeseen situation, the ability for star players to opt-out throughout the 2020 college football season has added some flair to news cycles, even making an impact on several teams. On […]

Mock Drafts are starting to be a staple on sports websites, with player comparisons beginning to be thrown out left and right. There will be few player comparisons that garner more praise than those for Florida tight end Kyle Pitts. You don’t throw out names like Rob Gronkowski or Randy Moss lightly, after all. Pitts […]

The Dallas Cowboys have no plans to bail on Dak Prescott, even if they wind up with a top-three selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. Cowboys VP Stephen Jones gave the injured Prescott his full support on Monday: On the possibility of having a top 3 pick and taking a QB: Stephen Jones said Dak […]

Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence is widely expected to leave school after this season and enter his name in the 2021 NFL Draft. However, in a surprise turn of events, Lawrence has seemingly opened the door for a senior year return: “My mindset has been that I’m going to move on,” Trevor Lawrence said, via Pete […]

The Miami Dolphins will enter the 2021 offseason with an early NFL Draft pick from the struggling Houston Texans. If the Texans were to continue to lose and the Dolphins enter the 2021 NFL Draft with the first pick overall, would they draft a quarterback to play over their most recent first-round pick, Tua Tagovailoa? […]