NFL Draft Articles - Page 147

ESPN’s resident draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. currently has Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen going No. 1 overall to the Cleveland Browns in his latest mock draft. But according to Pat McManamon, Kiper sees a scenario where the Browns spring a bit of a surprise by taking running back Saquon Barkley with the top pick. “It […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is shaping up to be quite quarterback-heavy with all the elite prospects in this class. Among the notable names is former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. However, Hall of Fame front office executive Bill Polian made headlines after suggesting Jackson would be better off making the switch to wide receiver in the NFL. […]

Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield may potentially enter the 2018 NFL Draft as a prime darkhorse candidate to be the first quarterback taken off the board. Unfortunately, he has had a difficult time shaking the comparisons to former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel. Both Mayfield and Manziel have acknowledged that despite their similarities, they have completely different approaches […]

One-hundred-and-ten million dollars. That number represents the conservative projection for what the Cleveland Browns have at their disposal this offseason. More accurately, it’s a total of $110.113 million, according to Over the Cap. It’s not a bad starting point for a team coming off a winless season. Interestingly enough, for these Browns and their pursuit […]

Arguably the best quarterback in the draft—now and at other times as soon as a month ago—UCLA’s Josh Rosen now finds himself in uncharted territory. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. revealed his latest mock draft and it has Rosen surprisingly outside of the top 10. Baker Mayfield is in and Josh Rosen is out in Mel […]

The Cincinnati Bengals could soon be looking at rebuilding the roster, or at least they should if they have another lackluster season under Marvin Lewis. If the team decides to do so, chances are they will not get offered a ‘rebuild-friendly” trade package the New Orleans Saints tried to give them back in 1999. It […]

In the years that have followed the 2005 NFL Draft, there has been much made about Aaron Rodgers dropping in the first round down to the 24th overall pick with the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers was thought to be in contention for the No. 1 pick as he was dubbed one of the best players […]

After working basically their entire lives to become good enough to be selected to play in the NFL, one would think not attending the draft would be the last thing a potential NFL first-round pick would do. But it appears that is what 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield planning to do. The former Oklahoma […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, one of the most intriguing prospects that will be on the board is former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. There have been plenty of questions about whether the former Heisman Trophy winner can still be an effective player at the next level. During an interview on ESPN’s “Golic and Wingo” […]

The Buffalo Bills have an interesting offseason ahead in terms of their quarterback situation. They appear set to move on from Tyrod Taylor as their starter and will likely turn to the draft to find their QB of the future. The Bills obviously won’t get the top QBs in the class when they pick at […]

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has emerged as a serious darkhorse candidate to be the first signal-caller taken in the 2018 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, lingering concerns about his height have seemingly prevented him from becoming a bonafide No. 1 overall pick. Needless to say, Mayfield has taken offense to the doubts surrounding his game due to a lack of size. According to Steve Serby of the New York Post, he feels height is hardly a […]

With the NFL now in offseason mode, all eyes are now on the upcoming draft. That is still two months away, but discussions are beginning to heat up, especially when it comes to ranking the NFL prospects. As always, the quarterback group is receiving the most attention, but it seems that there is an even […]

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is widely regarded as one of the top players available in the 2018 NFL Draft class. Despite that being the case, Barkley recently told SiriusXM NFL Radio that he plans on participating in the NFL scouting combine that will take place early next month. (h/t Josh Alper of Pro […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is a couple of months away with a lot of speculation about which quarterbacks could be taken in the first round. UCLA’s Josh Rosen is expected to be one of the first two quarterbacks taken with plenty of teams interested in his services, including the Buffalo Bills. According to Optimum Scouting’s Eric […]

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield lit up the 2017 college football season. However, his boisterous personality on and off the field has drawn him comparisons to troublesome quarterback Johnny Manziel. As a result, Mayfield’s stock may have taken a bit of hit for teams looking for low-risk, high-reward players. Despite their similarities, Manziel acknowledged during […]

Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley has been touted as being one of the talented players in the 2018 NFL Draft class. Ahead of the start of his NFL career, Barkley has reportedly agreed to sign an endorsement deal with Nike, according to Mark Wogenrich of The Morning Call. Barkley signed a shoes and […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, one of the most intriguing prospects at the quarterback position is former Louisville star, Lamar Jackson. The 20-year-old is a uniquely talented player with his ability to profoundly impact the game with both his legs and arm that has led to NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks to compare him to former Pro […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have indicated that they will move forward with quarterback Blake Bortles for the 2018 NFL season. That said, they have not ruled out the prospect of bringing in another quarterback for him to compete with. Fortunately, the 2018 NFL Draft is chalk-full of young gunslingers looking to take that next step. Among […]

During the 2017 NFL season, the New England Patriots made some trades that left many wondering what the motivation was behind the moves. The team traded away both of their talented backup quarterbacks sending Jacoby Brissett to the Indianapolis Colts and Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers. After parting ways with Garoppolo, who was thought […]

As we approach the 2018 NFL Draft, UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen remains one of the most highly-coveted prospects available at the position. He’s expected to go early in the first round, but some scouts and general managers still have their doubts. Questions about his brash personality and quality as a teammate continue to persist […]

Given the current landscape of the league, the 2018 NFL Draft is expected to be quite quarterback-heavy early on. Among the notable names is UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen. Although Rosen is one of the best prospects in his class, he is often the odd man out when it comes to who will be taken first overall. […]

With the 2017 NFL season officially in the books, the time for mock drafts has already begun. One common name at the top of the draft projections is USC quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold seems to be the early favorite to be the first gunslinger taken by the Cleveland Browns. At least, that is how ESPN’s Todd […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, the quarterbacks at the top of nearly every projected draft board have been USC’s Sam Darnold and UCLA’s Josh Rosen. The two are widely viewed as being not only the first two players at their position taken but also being the first two selections of the night. During a recent […]

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is perhaps the top darkhorse candidate in the 2018 NFL Draft. Given his questionable height, Mayfield has been vocal about modeling his game after New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. It goes without saying that he is still as confident a player as they come. However, Mayfield says he would […]

With the 2017 season coming to a close this Sunday, the next course of action for many teams is preparing for the 2018 NFL Draft. Among its most notable prospects is USC quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold is projected to go as high as No. 1 overall in this year’s draft due to the bevy of […]

The Cleveland Browns are in the prime position to get their next potential franchise quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft with either the first or fourth overall pick. Reports have swirled around Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield possibly moving up the board as a candidate to be drafted as the top overall selection by the Browns. According to […]

The Cleveland Browns will once again enter the offseason with serious questions concerning their quarterback situation. The Browns currently possess the first and fourth overall pick in this year’s draft, which will put them in prime position to land a promising QB prospect at that position. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com in a […]

The Denver Broncos are coming off a disappointing 2017 campaign that saw them finish with one of worst records in the league while missing the playoffs for the second straight campaign. John Elway is determined to get it fixed. One of their biggest needs is a viable option under center to lead the charge in […]

With the 2018 Senior Bowl officially in the books, NFL teams have a better idea of which potential prospects to keep an eye on. Among the notable names leading up to the game has been Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. Although Mayfield was one of the most exciting players in college football this season, there has […]

It is absolutely true what they say. The kids who venture to West Point after high school are, indeed, special. Army offensive lineman Brett Toth is just the latest to exemplify that sentiment as no matter the NFL Draft situation, his two-year military service commitment comes first. Toth, a 6-foot-6, 305-pound right tackle out of […]

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is one of the most intriguing prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft, and he’s expected to be selected in the first round. He could go anywhere, but the New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins have made their interest known. With the Senior Bowl set to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers played much better than expected in their first season in the post-San Diego era. Philip Rivers and company may have ultimately missed the playoffs, but they exceeded expectations while making the difficult transition to the Los Angeles market. With the Chargers showing promise for the future, the team may be planning […]

Welcome to the National Football League, the league Jerry Glanville, the very same Atlanta Falcons head coach who purchased a Georgia Dome ticket for Elvis every home game, dubbed “Not For Long.” It’s why all 32 organizations need to make hay immediately. There’s no rebuilding. This isn’t the NBA that features tanking and silly phrases […]

When it comes to character concerns about former University of Oklahoma star quarterback Baker Mayfield, there are already scouts who are comparing him to former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel. However, Browns general manager John Dorsey is not one of those people who is making that connection. According to an article published by Mary Kay […]

The 2017 NFL season for the Denver Broncos was plagued by their lackluster quarterback play. As a result, the Broncos have made it clear where their point of emphasis will be this offseason. Denver already got a head start with a visit to Senior Bowl practice to take a look at two of the 2018 NFL […]

Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield may have just received his top recommendation up to his point of the 2018 NFL Draft process. With Mayfield preparing for the Senior Bowl this week, former NFL general manager, Charley Casserly, is paying close attention and in fact, already believes the 2017 Heisman Trophy recipient is ahead of 2016’s No. 1 overall […]

Despite the tumultuous 2017 season for the New York Giants, general manager David Gettleman confirmed quarterback Eli Manning will return under center next year. However, that does not mean the Giants’ quarterback situation has been completely resolved. There has been speculation that New York could potentially bring in another quarterback to learn under Manning. According to […]

The Cleveland Browns have a big offseason ahead of them. Fortunately, one of the few benefits of enduring a winless 2017 NFL season, is that there is nowhere else to go but up. The biggest task for the Browns will be their continued hunt for a franchise quarterback. As a result, it seems Cleveland will be […]

Newly appointed as the GM of the Cleveland Browns, John Dorsey enters the 2018 offseason with a bag full of weapons envied by peers through the league; 12 picks in the NFL Draft, over $110 million in cap space (2nd in the league after the San Francisco 49ers), and extremely low expectations. The most glaring […]