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Baker Mayfield is one of the more exciting players in the coming draft. Fans are eager to see who will draft him. There are a handful of teams interested in his services, and he may have impressed some of them during the Combine. According to Sports Illustrated’s Robert Klemko, Mayfield says he “clicked” with the […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the more quarterback-heavy affairs in recent years. Headling the list of notable prospects is USC’s Sam Darnold. Darnold has been touted as a consensus No. 1 pick ever since his spectacular performance in the 2016 Rose Bowl against Penn State. However, head coach Clay […]

“The process” can be used for more than just Philadelphia 76ers basketball. When prospects leave the college ranks for the league that plays for pay, the NBA “process” suddenly appears like small potatoes. From scouting attributes on the field to figuring out what type of personality the kid has to hiring private investigators to see […]

It goes without saying that Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is one of the best prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. He put a stamp on that notion with arguably the most impressive performance in the combine. With players having gone through their strenuous training regimens to prepare for the combine, it is common […]

There have been plenty of impressive performances at this year’s NFL Combine. However, none have been as spectacular as the one Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin put on over the weekend. Despite having just one arm, Griffin has proven that he still has the physical intangibles of an NFL player. As a result, he has started […]

As with every NFL Combine, one of the most intriguing storylines will be which player runs the fastest 40-yard dash. Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross made history last year after breaking the record with a 4.22. However, this year’s combine saw a trio of defensive backs register the fastest times. LSU’s Donte Jackson, Tulane’s Parry […]

The Cleveland Browns capped off two decades of misery with one of the worst campaigns in NFL history. It goes without saying that their struggles go beyond the lackluster product that has been placed on the field for some time now. The Browns are in need of a serious culture change. Fortunately, they have some potential […]

One of the biggest storylines surrounding the 2018 NFL Draft are the reports regarding Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. Despite being the most decorated quarterback in his class, there is speculation as to whether or not his skill set translates to the next level. As a result, he has largely been dropped out of the conversation […]

The New York Giants are coming off a 3-win season after many pegged them a legitimate playoff team in the NFC. Injuries ripped through the team’s roster with superstar wideout Odell Beckham Jr. among the players that missed the majority of the 2017 campaign. During the NFL offseason thus far, the Giants have already made […]

Following a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine this past week, former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley has further strengthened his stock in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has also cemented the recognition as being arguably the best all-around talent in this year’s class that could have him in the running to be […]

If you ever watched Saquon Barkley play during his time at Penn State, then you already know that he is an incredible athlete. He’s been showing off that athletic ability at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis the last few days. Among his many impressive performances at the Combine was his vertical jump—an incredible 41 inches! […]

The NFL caused a small uproar when UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin was left off the initial list of players invited to this year’s Combine in Indianapolis. The former Knight eventually received his invitation. According to his test results, it safe to say that he certainly belongs there (and in the NFL). After opening eyes on […]

There’s no disputing the kid’s talent. It’s overwhelming. It’s amazing. It’s, at the risk of gushing all over the place, superhuman. The problem is obvious: Saquon Barkley plays running back, a devalued position that hurts all wishful NFL workhorses this time of year. This introduction invites us to an interesting scenario that could benefit beyond […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is expected to be one of the more quarterback-heavy affairs in recent years. Among the notable prospects is Wyoming’s Josh Allen. Allen is projected to go as high as No. 1 overall to the Cleveland Browns. However, according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, he cannot stop gushing about his […]

There has been plenty of talk about who’s the best player in the 2018 NFL Draft. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley have not been shy about giving themselves that distinction. N.C. State defensive end Nick Chubb has now added himself to that list. According to Charean Williams of Pro […]

Oklahoma left tackle Orlando Brown has not covered himself in glory during the Combine. Aside from a disappointing showing on his 225-lb. bench press test, the highly-touted offensive line prospect also had  a shockingly slow 40-yard dash, which he received a lot of flak for. However, the Sooners quarterback Brown protected so well in college – […]

Oklahoma’s Orlando Brown is considered one of the top left tackle prospects in this year’s draft. He had a terrific college career with the Sooners and also has a strong pedigree as his father played nine seasons in the NFL. However, Brown did not do his stock a lot of good during the Combine as […]

It’s an ageless Indianapolis topic: Throw or not throw at the NFL Scouting Combine. Each class of collegiate quarterbacks head to the combine with that very topic in mind. Most throw. Others opt to pass up on showcasing that golden arm. The 2018 variety brought one individual who opted not to throw and he’s loving […]

One of the most intriguing talents in the crop of quarterbacks heading into this year’s NFL Draft is Wyoming’s Josh Allen. He has progressively seen his stock continue to rise up the draft board over the last several months behind the promising potential and ability that he has displayed on the field. There have been […]

UCLA’s Josh Rosen is undoubtedly one of the best quarterback prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, the biggest knock on him thus far has been questions about his character off the field during his time in college. Rosen has never been shy about speaking his mind on a number of wide-ranging topics. Now he is […]

Storylines surrounding the 2018 NFL Draft have been headlined by the prospect of Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson potentially switching positions to wide receiver. It was facilitated by reports that teams had requested he participate in drills with the wideouts at the NFL Combine. However, it seems even Jackson is hearing this for the first time. […]

In the last few days, one of the biggest storylines surrounding the NFL Scouting Combine and the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft has been USC quarterback Sam Darnold expected to not throw at the event. This has placed more scrutiny on his throwing ability that will now only be showcased in his school’s Pro Day in […]

One of the more intriguing prospects in this year’s draft has been former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson due to the larger amount of concern about whether he could have success at that position at the next level. Much of this has centered around his ability to throw the ball with accuracy and his mechanics in […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is poised to be one of the more quarterback-heavy affairs in recent years. As of right now, the fight to be No. 1 overall has come down to a few gunslingers. Among the notable names is former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen. With the interview process underway at the NFL combine, players like […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns hold the luxury of possessing the first overall selections, which will give them the first pickings of the entire crop of talented prospects available. There is a growing sentiment that the Browns may be leaning toward bringing aboard of the top quarterbacks. Among those players at […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn is fully aware of what his current quarterback situation is heading into the 2018 NFL Draft. Although longtime Chargers starting quarterback Philip Rivers had a very good season last year for Los Angeles, Lynn and the front office have to start planning for the future at some point. According […]

The Cleveland Browns currently own the first and fourth overall picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. Although it is seemingly a foregone conclusion that they will use their top pick on a potential franchise quarterback, little has been said about their options at the No. 4 spot. It goes without saying that the Browns lack serious weapons […]

Following a highly successful first full season as the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay has quickly become one of the highly respected offensive minds in the NFL. He has also earned the strong reputation as being a highly impactful coach in regards to the development of quarterbacks. Among of this year’s crop of […]

The Cleveland Browns have the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft as well as a glaring need for a quarterback. Conventional wisdom suggests that they use that pick to get their QB of the future. However, Browns GM John Dorsey did not wed himself to the idea of exclusively taking a quarterback No. 1 […]

The Cleveland Browns are a unique position of holding the first and fourth overall picks in the 2018 NFL draft that has put them in play to add a promising young quarterback to the mix. There will be several intriguing options on the board for the organization at either of those top selections. This has […]

One of the more intriguing quarterback prospects from this year’s NFL Draft class has been Louisville’s Lamar Jackson. There have been constant questions concerning whether he can truly have success under center at the next level or should seriously consider making a position change to wide receiver to maximize his abilities on the field. There […]

The future of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry has been the team’s biggest storyline going into the offseason. Although Miami announced the decision to franchise tag him, it comes with the presumption that they will be looking to move the Pro Bowl wideout at some point before the 2018 NFL Draft. There is even […]

Following a disappointing 2017 season, the New York Giants find themselves in a unique position of holding the second overall pick in this year’s draft. This has immediately placed a plethora of options in front of the front office to choose to do with the high draft selection come late April. New York has an […]

The Miami Dolphins hoped they had drafted their quarterback of the future when they selected Ryan Tannehill. But after five seasons (he was injured for the sixth) there is no guarantee that they still see him as their quarterback of the future. How deep could the detachment be? According to the rumor mill, they may […]

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. Early reports suggest he can even go as high as No. 1 overall to the Cleveland Browns. While it is still way too soon to tell, it seems the Browns are not the only ones impressed with Mayfield […]

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, marks the first official day of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. For many professional and amateur football talent evaluators, it’s the equivalent to baseball’s “is this heaven?” quote from a classic sports film set in Iowa. It’s where dreams come true for so many young ones ready to make their mark […]

The NFL Combine is just a few days away, with many of the top prospects are expected to participate in the various drills. Just like the many years prior, the bulk of the focus on the event will fall on the group of quarterbacks in the 2018 crop, which is filled with attractive talent, like […]

Former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen has been widely regarded as being one of the overall top talents in this year’s draft class. This has put him in the position of possibly being selected with the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns, who are in need of upgrading under center. However, there has been constant […]

One of the more intriguing prospects in this year’s draft class is former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen. In the last few months, he has quickly risen up the ranks as possibly receiving heavy consideration to not be the first quarterback taken in late April, but the No. 1 player in the entire pool Allen has a made […]