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The NFL announced on Tuesday that it will give 32 compensatory picks to 15 NFL franchises for the 2020 draft. The Houston Texans were one. The league gives between one and four compensatory picks to any team, such as the Texans, that loses more compensatory (unrestricted) free agents than they gained in the previous offseason. […]

The NFL announced the 15 teams that have been awarded compensatory picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears the New England Patriots will have the most capital to work with. The Patriots were given a league-high four picks in the upcoming draft, according to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. More specifically, they were […]

After suffering a season-ending hip injury during Alabama’s week 9 game against Mississippi State on November 16, Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been on the road to recovery. Per Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine, the highly touted quarterback prospect has now been cleared to start NFL Draft workouts. Tagovailoa received surgery shortly after […]

There are quite a few quarterbacks that have had their name mentioned as a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but Jalen Hurts isn’t one of them. With a little over a month until this year’s draft, Hurts has a strong message for teams that need a quarterback. Talk that talk, @JalenHurts. pic.twitter.com/0VlNdhRM0U — […]

Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa were once on the same college team at Alabama, with Hurts transferring to Oklahoma in 2019. Ahead of the NFL Draft, Hurts was asked about his relationship with Tagovailoa, Hurts revealed that he’s rooting for him to succeed. “That’s a relationship that will never go away, die down. Talked to […]

Following the NFL Combine, there were many critics that began to question the talent of Derrick Brown as an NFL prospect. Just two months until the 2020 NFL Draft is set to take place, Brown has a message for his doubters. “Well, you know, if you care about the three-cone drill as much as handling […]

The NFL Combine is a fantastic opportunity for prospects to show off their athleticism in a controlled environment, in the hopes of securing or increasing their draft stock. Unfortunately, not every player is able to do himself a favor. Here are ten prospects who were unable to perform as well as they had hoped. 10. […]

The Atlanta Falcons rank in the bottom 10 in the league in passing yards allowed per game, passing touchdowns allowed, opposing quarterback completion percentage, and a whole host of other pass-defense statistics. And while Atlanta has multiple needs they need to address in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft (edge rusher, defensive line, […]

It was a bad year to be a Green Bay Packers receiver not named Davante Adams in 2019. Even with the mediocre unit, the Packers managed to finish the season 13-3 and in the NFC Championship Game. They hold the 30th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and it is looking like they will use […]

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love has seen his 2020 NFL Draft stock sky-rocket him into not only first-round conversations but early first-round conversations. That’s fluctuated at times. There are points where he’s suddenly a top-five pick, with team’s trading up to get their quarterbacks. And there are others that have him falling deep into the first. […]

Another NFL Combine has come and gone, and now attention turns to free agency and the Draft. Some prospects did not perform as well as they hoped, but here are 10 players who helped themselves over the past week. 10. Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois Playing for an FCS school, Chinn was often the best […]

The Los Angeles Rams are set to usher in a new era at SoFi Stadium in the 2020 NFL season. It seems that will not be the only change the team makes before then. The Rams have also revealed that they will be going with a two-part unveil for their new uniforms. They plan on […]

It wasn’t a great season for the New York Jets offensive line. As a unit, the Jets allowed 52 sacks which ranked fourth-worst mark in the league. Additionally, New York ranked dead last in total yards per game and put up just 17.2 points per game in 2019. With that being said, it’s clear that […]

LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson solidified his status as a bona fide blue-chip prospect by running a 4.44 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine. It seems even he was somewhat surprised by his speed. There had been plenty of speculation regarding how Jefferson’s speed would translate to the NFL. He was admittedly impressed with his […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has established himself as one of the preeminent players in the 2020 NFL Draft. Despite that fact, the Detroit Lions, who currently hold the No. 3 selection come April, “there is no chance the Lions take Tua Tagovailoa in the draft,” per Matthew Berry of ESPN, who further […]

The NFL Combine is now behind us and teams around the NFL are beginning to inch closer to what they want to do in the 2020 NFL Draft. While some prospects helped their cause in Indianapolis, some could see a drastic decline in their draft stock after the combine. Some teams appear to be already […]

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love had a strong NFL Draft Combine, which has many believing he could have made a big jump up the draft board. Love really impressed during his on the field workouts and he proved he might have the best arm strength of anyone in this year’s draft. Joe Burrow and Tua […]

The Washington Redskins own the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. While they are expected to take Ohio State EDGE rusher Chase Young, it is possible the Redskins could throw teams for a loop by selecting Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported newly-appointed head coach Ron Rivera met […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is right around the corner and it’s been well-documented how talented this year’s incoming group of wide receivers are. Due to the depth at the position, Tee Higgins out of Clemson could see himself become a popular pick in the latter part of the first round or early in the second […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are among the teams in the NFL that are heading into the 2020 NFL Draft with multiple first-round selections. As the team relocates to a new city next season, the Raiders should take Jerry Jeudy with the No. 12 pick in the NFL Draft. Last offseason, the Raiders thought they hit […]

The New Orleans Saints are positioned with the No. 24 pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and could use a wide receiver alongside Michael Thomas. With that being said, Brandon Aiyuk out of Arizona State is a name to watch in the first round for the Saints. The Saints boast one […]

Laviska Shenault has cemented himself as one of the best wide receiver prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft, but he may have a hiccup in his draft process. Following a strong showing in Indianapolis, Shenault is going to undergo surgery after the NFL Combine. The surgery that Shenault is receiving is to help with a […]

This 2020 NFL Draft class may lack a prototypical top prospect at linebacker, but there are still plenty of good players slated to be taken in the first three rounds. Athleticism is the selling point for many of these prospects, and there’s no better place to show it off than at the NFL Combine. Here […]

Stefon Diggs has turned himself into a remarkable receiver in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, but his brother Trevon Diggs welcomes the challenge of covering him. As he prepares to improve his draft stock at the NFL Combine, Trevon says that it would be “easy” to cover his brother Stefon Diggs. “I feel like […]

There are less than two months until the 2020 NFL Draft and some teams are still considering their options in the first round. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders, and Indianapolis Colts could all be looking to trade up to select a quarterback. From @NFLTotalAccess pre-Combine show: A look […]

When you think dominant defensive tackle from the SEC in the 2020 NFL Draft, most would think of Auburn’s Derrick Brown, who has a chance to be a top-five pick in April. However, beyond Brown is another dominant SEC player that has the chance to be just as disruptive and one of the biggest steals […]

Injuries derailed the Philadelphia Eagles season in 2019. Still, the team managed to go 9-7 and make the playoffs for the third-straight season. As a result, the Eagles are slotted with the 21st pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. However, per sources told to NFL reporter Benjamin Albright, Philadelphia is not only looking to draft […]

With the NFL now a full-fledged passing league, teams are looking for versatile safeties who can do a variety of things for the defense. This Draft class features quite a few players who have a lot of potential at the next level, and the NFL Combine is their chance to show some of it off. […]

The NFL Combine is beginning to wrap up, but there are still some position groups yet to perform. Ohio State’s Jeffrey Okudah gets most of the attention, but there are some other solid CB prospects this year who will get to show off their physical abilities during the on-field drills. Here are five to watch […]

The New England Patriots are one of the most successful franchises in sports history becuase they are careful about what players they add to their roster. During the week of the NFL Combine, Jared Pinkney claimed that New England blasted him for his mentality. “It’s interesting, because (with) a team that’s been winning for as […]

For months, the Miami Dolphins have been regarded as a team that could be looking to select Tua Tagovailoa in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, it appears that the Dolphins botched their first interaction with the Alabama quarterback. During the NFL Combine, Tagovailoa ‘felt weird’ in his meeting with Miami. Throughout the week of the […]

Leading up to the NFL Draft, nearly every incoming prospect will be likened to a player already in the league, and Joe Burrow should be content with his comparison. The presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft has drawn comparisons to Tom Brady. Over the course of the 2019 season, Burrow received plenty […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. is among the shortlist of players in the 2020 NFL Draft that comes from a family that has experience in the NFL. While he was exposed to football at an early age, Winfield Jr. watched film of the Minnesota Vikings when he was 11 years old. #Gophers S Antoine Winfield Jr. recalls […]

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera has acknowledged that quarterback Dwayne Haskins is understanding of the team exploring all options with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears the Redskins could be planning on doing more than just their due diligence. According to Mike Silver of Spots Illustrated, they are seriously […]

Another Oklahoma quarterback has made a big impression, as Jalen Hurts was the fastest signal-caller at the 2020 NFL Draft combine. Plenty of eyes were locked in Indianapolis as the next crop of potential NFL talent sold their abilities to coaches, scouts, and GMs in attendance. Hurts helped grow his stock by posting an impressive […]

NFL teams are constantly in search of the next freak athlete on the defensive line, and the Combine is a fantastic opportunity for defensive line prospects to show off their athleticism. Some premier talents are sitting out the on-field drills this year because of the new schedule, but that just opens up the door for […]

Former LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss will undergo foot surgery after suffering a Jones fracture in his right foot. According to the NFL Network, Moss’s recovery will take six to eight weeks, however, the injury will not affect his draft stock. Moss, the son of Hall of Famer Randy Moss, played phenomenal at LSU last season. He […]

The Green Bay Packers might be looking to add to their pass rush in the 2020 NFL Draft. Green Bay is among the teams that have met “multiple times” with Alabama EDGE rusher Terrell Lewis, per Trevor Sikkema of The Draft Network: #Alabama edge rusher Terrell Lewis said he has met with the Giants, Falcons […]

The Washington Redskins own the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and Chase Young made it clear that he would love to be selected by them. During his NFL Combine interview, Young was candid about his relationship with Dwayne Haskins. “Me and Dwayne, we talk all the time,” Young said, via NBC Sports Washington. “I’ve […]