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After months of speculation, rumors, and hear-say, the day is finally here. It’s NFL Draft week, folks! We’ve talked ourselves to death over these past few months about which prospects are going to have the best careers, which prospects are going to flame out and be a bust, which ones are unheralded now, but could […]

It has been widely speculated for months that the Arizona Cardinals are preparing to make quarterback Kyler Murray the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. With the draft quickly approaching, it appears that may no longer be the case. Rumors have been swirling about Arizona’s plans for quite some time now. According […]

Mississippi State defensive lineman Montez Sweat is considered one of the best pass-rushing prospects in this year’s NFL Draft class. However, a heart condition has made some teams bearish on Sweat, which has caused his stock to drop. Now, Sweat, who had initially planned to attend the draft next week, will be staying home for […]

ESPN’s Mel Kiper’s mock draft predictions are studied closely leading up to the draft as his insight is usually more or less very spot on. Kiper has the Green Bay Packers making some major moves to assess the offense next season. The first order of business is to draft an offensive lineman with their 12th […]

Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat is considered one of the top pass rushing prospects in this year’s NFL Draft class, but some teams are treading lightly with him. Doctors at the Scouting Combine diagnosed Sweat with a heart condition, which was said to be “low risk” and would not require any further testing. However, […]

In an NFL Draft class that includes Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins and Drew Lock, you wouldn’t think many teams would be high on Duke’s Daniel Jones, but apparently, one team feels he is the best signal-caller in the draft, according to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports. Robinson seems to know which team it is, but […]

With the 2019 NFL Draft less than a week away, most teams are finalizing their big boards and preparing to select the future players for their team. The Oakland Raiders, on the other hand, have sent all of their scouts home in a shocking turn of events. Sources: #Raiders coach Jon Gruden and GM Mike […]

The first round of the NFL Draft always garners the most attention, but what truly makes a Draft class great isn’t its talent at the top, but its overall depth. In 2018, 32.2% of NFL players weren’t even drafted, and another 32.2% were Day 3 selections, according to Over The Cap. Stars are found early […]

With the 2019 NFL Draft a week away, quarterback-needy teams are sure to take a signal caller early. That said, two teams with QB’s in the twilight of their careers should also take a look. The Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots have quarterbacks who are aging. Not necessarily breaking down, but much […]

With the hype surrounding the Draft just a few weeks away from its culmination in Nashville, it’s time for our final 2019 NFL Mock Draft of the season. Many pressing questions, such as how many quarterbacks will go in the first round, whether or not the New York Giants finally select a successor to Eli […]

It won’t be long before we finally know the Arizona Cardinals’ intentions. The draft process has seemingly been going on for ages, and we still don’t know what the Cardinals are going to do with the first overall pick. Fortunately, the draft is exactly one week away, so we should know much more very soon. […]

With three picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders have options, especially at the quarterback position. The Oakland Raiders have been anything but predictable. Since the return of Jon Gruden, the Silver and Black have been a riddle for fans and the NFL media at large. So don’t think the 2019 NFL Draft […]

Whether it’s because of the shoulder injury that forced him to miss time last year, or something else unrelated, Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com is reporting that “some teams have medical red flags” on Michigan defensive lineman Rashan Gary. Gary has already visited most of the teams at the top of the draft order, and while the […]

The Denver Broncos have a big draft coming up. Denver has slipped the past few years, with three straight seasons missing the playoffs after a long run of success. They have a new coaching staff led by Vic Fangio, and are armed with the 10th overall pick. Most Broncos talk has centered around their first […]

Aerial attacks are becoming more prevalent in the NFL, and defenses are responding by using three linebackers less and less, opting instead to use an extra safety to defend the pass. Safeties must be versatile, able to cover receivers and tight ends as well as provide support against the run. It’s why many will target […]

The Denver Broncos made a few major splashes this offseason while most notably acquiring veteran quarterback Joe Flacco from the Baltimore Ravens. Leading to such a decision, the Broncos previously turned to another veteran quarterback in Case Keenum ahead of last season — a decision that ultimately did not work out well and caused Denver […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in the market for a playmaker at wide receiver. They were major players in the Odell Beckham Jr. sweepstakes, and clearly understand the need to find an upgrade at a position that they are now unlikely to target until day two of the draft. With their top pick set to […]

With the NFL becoming more and more focused on throwing the football, every defense needs solid cornerbacks, and having just one won’t do. There are so many different types of wide receivers, all with different skill sets and different ways they can beat coverage. Corners have to be versatile in how they defend the pass, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have made splashes in past offseasons. However, it appears general manager Howie Roseman wants to take a different approach to the 2019 NFL Draft. The Eagles have indicated that they are focusing on shoring up depth for their roster. According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, Roseman will rely heavily […]

The Cleveland Browns have been the most talked team in the NFL this offseason. There was already a ton of excitement around the team following their strong close to the 2018 season. Then the blockbuster trade for Odell Beckham Jr. sealed the deal that they would be the most hyped team all year long. Beckham […]

The Oakland Raiders have gone through some drastic changes since Jon Gruden returned to the struggling franchise to not only take over as head coach but also play a significant role in the team’s decisions for the foreseeable future. Along with trading away two of the team’s best players last season in Khalil Mack and […]

According to Jordan Dajani of 247Sports.com, the Washington Redskins have two more meetings scheduled before the NFL Draft. Those meetings are with West Virginia quarterback Will Grier and Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell. Two of the biggest needs for the Redskins are at quarterback and wide receiver. Therefore, these meetings shouldn’t come as a surprise. […]

Some teams may not hold them in as high regard as in the past, but the linebacker position is still incredibly valuable in today’s NFL. Players are being asked to do more and more as offenses become more creative. Here are the five best LB prospects in this NFL Draft class: 5.  Te’von Coney, Notre […]

The 2019 NFL Draft is sure to offer its fair share of surprises in the first round. In a year where ”can’t miss” quarterbacks seem limited, and the talk continues to be centered on the potential of Kyler Murray, expect a sleeper to sneak into opening night. Note that the sleeper could be quarterback Will […]

Interior pressure is becoming more and more important in today’s NFL, and teams are always in search of their own Aaron Donald. The 2019 Draft presents the deepest defensive tackle class in a very, very long time, and the first round will be filled with big men. Here are the five best in an absolutely […]

Pass rushing is at an all-time premium in today’s NFL, and fortunately for many teams picking high in the 2019 Draft, this class is loaded with DL talent. Here are the five best edge rushers this year. Honorable mention: Rashan Gary, Michigan Gary was hyped as the next great defensive player coming out of high […]

South Carolina Deebo Samuel has a big couple of weeks ahead of him. In less than two weeks, Samuel will know where he’s headed to begin his pro career as he continues preparing for the NFL Draft he’s taking a bunch of pre-draft visits, including one with the New England Patriots last week. Samuel apparently […]

The Green Bay Packers have had a chaotic couple of weeks. They’ve been engulfed in controversy ever since Bleacher Report published Ty Dunne’s expose of what went wrong during the Mike McCarthy era in Green Bay. Aaron Rodgers wasn’t portrayed too kindly in the article, and he took issue with it. Rodgers went on the […]

Everybody might need to pump the brakes. The Kyler Murray to the Cardinals hype train has gotten a bit out of control, as most people have been acting like it’s a foregone conclusion Arizona will take Murray with the first overall pick. That’s apparently not the case, as Peter King of NBC Sports writes that […]

‘Tis the season where everyone tries to predict what their favorite NFL team will do in the NFL Draft. You can check out my first installment of the Rams seven-round mock draft right here. Okay, a lot has happened since my first mock draft was published. First, the Rams kicked off their offseason by signing […]

With the 2019 NFL Draft getting closer and closer, it’s interesting to look back at the 2018 draft class. It was a productive class, with many players who started plenty of games. Look at the Denver Broncos as an example. In an article for The Athletic, Nicki Jhabvala talked about how the Broncos had a […]

The Indianapolis Colts are way ahead of schedule in regards to how their current roster has come together so quickly. All of their past draft picks are panning out, most notably offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and linebacker Darius Leonard. For a team that looks to be borderline complete prior to the 2019 season, what exactly […]

LSU cornerback Greedy Williams is highly regarded as the best player at his position heading into this year’s NFL Draft, but oddly enough no team’s are reaching out for a closer look at Williams. A rarity: #LSU CB Greedy Williams has had no visits and it appears no private workouts, either. Some dinners and meetings, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are being pegged as a team that could target a running back early in the 2019 NFL Draft, according to James Park of 247Sports.com. At first thought, many people might not think this is a good move. The Atlanta Falcons have one of the most dangerous running backs in football in Devonta […]

Following the conclusion of the 2018 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers experienced something very foreign to them… change. After 13 seasons, the team will be rolling out a new head coach following the dismissal of head coach Mike McCarthy after Week 13. That job is now held by former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt […]

Former Stanford Cardinal running back Bryce Love tore his ACL in the final regular season game of last season and that is going to make his draft stock fall, but he is hoping that teams take a close look at his film because he knows it will speak for itself. Love was on hand for […]

Both the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers hold early picks in the 2019 NFL Draft. It appears They have each expressed interest in Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa. Bosa is pegged as one of the highest-rated prospects in the draft. According to Matt Maiocco and Scott Bair of NBC Sports, he made his […]

The Indianapolis Colts are continuing to do their homework on running backs. A couple days after hosting free agent Spencer Ware, the Colts are turning their attention to the running backs available in this year’s draft. Former @AlabamaFTBLRB Josh Jacobs has his next pre-draft visit today with the #Colts, per his reps. — Adam Caplan […]

[This is the first in an eight-part series detailing one question that every NFL team will face as it heads into the NFL Draft. Broken down by divisions, we begin with the AFC North] The NFL has been drafting college players since 1936. Over that time, nearly everything about how players are scouted, evaluated and, […]