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Tyler Shough isn’t your typical NFL Draft prospect. Standing 6-foot-5, 225 pounds, with a huge arm and NFL athleticism, Shough is one of the more well-traveled players in college football history, appearing in three games for Oregon before transferring to Texas Tech in 2021, and finally finishing out his career at Louisville as a seventh-year […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made some big changes this offseason as the team hopes to return to the playoffs after a three-year absence. The Raiders figure to be a run-first team under new head coach Pete Carroll, which has prompted many analysts to assume Las Vegas would target Boise State standout Ashton Jeanty with the […]

The Houston Texans hope to make a deeper run in the playoffs next season after being bounced out in the divisional round by the Kansas City Chiefs in a 23-14 loss. In an effort to improve the depth of the roster ahead of the NFL Draft, Houston agreed to reunite with a tight end in […]

With the NFL Draft on the horizon, it’s not entirely clear what the Dallas Cowboys will do. However, many speculate that the team will select a running back at some point with all eyes on former Boise State star Ahston Jeanty. However, the latest draft prediction for Dallas has the team selecting a different running […]

The Philadelphia Eagles don’t have a lot of needs heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Sure, they could use depth at safety, right guard, wide receiver, plus on the defensive line, and are potentially in the market for a new starting tight end if they trade away Dallas Goedert, but outright holes? Right now, the […]

The Green Bay Packers’ draft plans are difficult for experts to predict as the team boasts a strong roster. While the Packers have several positions that would warrant a first-round selection the team isn’t facing a significantly pressing need that makes their draft strategy obvious. However, in a recent ESPN draft analysis that explores team […]

The NFL Draft is just six days away and teams are finalizing their last few visits and making some last-minute adjustments to their draft boards. On the flip side, prospects are scrambling to raise their draft stock any way they can before Thursday night’s first round. Georgia football is always one of the top programs […]

As the New England Patriots prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft, as they have the No. 4 overall pick, the team is going to, no doubt, get an elite prospect. While some believe the Patriots should go offensive line to further protect quarterback Drake Maye, one draft expert believes they should take star running back […]

As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, the odds of the Las Vegas Raiders taking Ashton Jeanty at No. 6 continue to rise. However, with the Raiders also in need of secondary help, former Texas star Jahdae Barron could sneak into the conversation. Though many view Michigan’s Will Johnson as the best pure cornerback of the […]

After missing out on their 2024 first-round pick, the Carolina Panthers are back in the Top 10 of the 2025 NFL Draft. However, despite holding on to the No. 8 pick, the Panthers are viewed as one of the top teams most likely to trade back in the draft. If the Panthers trade back, they […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is less than one week away, and North Carolina football running back Omarion Hampton is going to be one of the first RBs off the board. Hampton has been with the Tar Heels each of the last three seasons, and he has rushed for over 1,500 yards in each of the […]

The Washington Commanders have been urged to be aggressive in the draft. As for the Patriots, there seems to be a wide range of outcomes. Those two things could meet in the middle, as an NFL insider suggested an aggressive trade between the Commanders and Patriots. This doesn’t have anything to do with the first […]

There are two questions the Carolina Panthers face in the offseason. Was the strong 2024 finish by quarterback Bryce Young real? And what should they do with the No. 8 overall pick? To get a glimpse of the answer for the latter, here is the Panthers’ 2025 NFL mock draft. We’re using the ESPN mock […]

With the NFL Draft approaching, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to reload and compete for another Super Bowl Championship in 2025. The Eagles have been linked to South Carolina football safety Nick Emmanwori. ESPN NFL Draft Analysts Matt Miller and Jordan Reid are confident the Eagles should take Emmanwori in this year’s draft. Miller believes […]

It seems like the buzz is getting louder for the New England Patriots to pick this lineman at No. 4 overall. Everybody seems to be on the bandwagon. Count ESPN on the list as it says this bold No. 4 pick would match need with value. The Patriots played the 2024 season with one of […]

The Chicago Bears are looking to make a statement in the first year of the Ben Johnson era and they plan to do so via the NFL Draft. They are looking to add some instant-impact pieces to their roster, including Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren and Michigan tight […]

In next week’s NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints pick feels like one of the potential hinge points. Two competing visions from ESPN’s Matt Miller and Jordan Reid demonstrate the divide over which direction they’ll head in with the first of the Kellen Moore era. In an ESPN intel piece, Field Yates and Matt Miller […]

One month after taking a big swing on Michael Penix Jr., the Atlanta Falcons are in another interesting draft position. With just five picks in their arsenal, many view the Falcons as one of the top candidates to trade back in the 2025 NFL Draft to acquire more assets. Given the team’s low volume of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers immediately turned into a different team with Jim Harbaugh at head coach. Los Angeles won 11 games during the regular season and earned a playoff berth in his first season with the team. Unfortunately, the suffered an ugly loss against the Texans in the first round. LA’s 2024 season is impressive […]

There is speculation about the Philadelphia Eagles trading Dallas Goedert. Also, they could make a move up or down the draft board. And an NFL insider proposed an intriguing 2025 NFL Draft trade between the Eagles and the Jaguars. The defending Super Bowl champions are trying to reload for a run at another title. How […]

The 2025 NFL Draft class is not particularly deep in most positions, but it is full of talented running back prospects. After losing Najee Harris to the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers are projected to take one of them. The Steelers have “done a ton of work” scouting the incoming running […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into the 2025 NFL Draft in a familiar position—retooling, not rebuilding. With a battle-tested locker room and a front office known for uncovering draft-day gems, the Buccaneers are well-equipped to fortify their roster. They should remain a serious player in the NFC. The draft strategy this year? Target high-impact pass […]

The Cleveland Browns are in an awkward position as a franchise. Cleveland has superstar players like Myles Garrett, who got paid a huge contract extension this offseason. However, they also have a mysterious quarterback situation and are in salary cap trouble because of Deshaun Watson’s fully-guaranteed contract. ESPN’s Jordan Reid connected Jalen Milroe to the […]

The NFL Draft tends to be full of day-of trades that do not typically make much noise until they happen. However, days ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs are stirring up potential trade interest. After a relatively uneventful free agency period, the Chiefs could be looking to make waves in the […]

The Los Angeles Rams are ready for the 2025 NFL Draft. Los Angeles nearly made it to the NFC Championship in 2024 but fell just short. Now the Rams are ready to add more talent in the draft before another run at the playoffs this fall. LA will be drafting from a new location this […]

Each year quarterback-needy teams boost the draft value of passing prospects and analysts are forced to reevaluate the available signal callers in the upcoming class. While Cam Ward separated himself as the obvious top QB this year, several other passers are bound to jump up draft boards. One potential riser is former Syracuse standout Kyle […]

In Cleveland, optimism often walks hand-in-hand with caution. The Browns have long teased potential, only to be undone by inconsistent quarterback play, roster imbalances, and a parade of untimely injuries. Yet every spring, the NFL Draft provides an annual shot at reshaping the franchise’s future. In 2025, armed with a full arsenal of picks, the […]

Colorado football is witnessing two milestones involving Travis Hunter. One is the Heisman Trophy winner’s jersey retirement ceremony for Colorado’s Saturday spring game. Then it’s the NFL Draft the following week. Several mock drafts, however, don’t envision the two-way star landing No. 1 overall. Signs are pointing to Cam Ward of Miami heading to the […]

The Seattle Seahawks will allow Sam Darnold to unleash his arm soon. Drew Lock is back in Seattle. But John Schneider dropped a revealing hint ahead of the NFL Draft about the QB room. The general manager isn’t acknowledging the Seahawks have a crowded signal-caller department. Schneider sounds open to add one more to the […]

Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders continues to gain watchful eyes ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Even past QB stars like Michael Vick are taking notice. And have something to say about Sanders’ game. Yet, Vick admits he wishes he had some traits Sanders possesses. The former top overall pick made this revelation on ESPN […]

There’s plenty of talk about who the New England Patriots will draft. But there’s one player they might not pass on, if given the chance. However, the Will Campbell buzz got louder with the ESPN mock draft pick. The Patriots have long been rumored to have their eye on the brute-force offensive tackle. And with […]

Folks around the NFL are debating the wisdom of the San Francisco 49ers trading either Brandon Aiyuk or dealing quarterback Brock Purdy. That could weigh heavily on what they do in the draft. And here is the San Francisco 49ers 2025 NFL mock draft. Slotted at No. 11 in the first round, the 49ers have options […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a fanbase to re-energize come April 24. Jerry Jones made the questionable hire of Brian Schottenheimer as head coach this offseason. Now both must nail this NFL Draft class to galvanize a restless group of fans. Jones and company now have more picks at their disposal. Dallas held eight picks in […]

Depending on who you listen to, the Las Vegas Raiders may be all in on Ashton Jeanty. Or they might be swayed to go with defense. But a scout gave a Marshawn Lynch reason for the first-round pick in the new ESPN mock draft. The Raiders hope to have solved their quarterback need by trading […]

One of the biggest unknowns in the 2025 NFL Draft is what direction the Green Bay Packers will take. Will they get a wide receiver in Round 1? To get an idea, here is the Packers’ 2025 NFL mock draft. We will use the ESPN mock draft simulator to find out what the other teams […]

Like most players in the 2025 NFL Draft pool, Ole Miss football prospect Jaxson Dart‘s dreams are days away from coming true. However, getting drafted would only be the start of Dart’s childhood dreams of winning a Super Bowl. Dart, who is currently projected to be a late-first or early second-round pick, opened up about […]

The Chicago Bears have already had an exciting offseason and the 2025 NFL Draft is still a week away. The Bears got off the a strong start, hiring former Lions OC Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Chicago also made a series of trades and free agency moves to completely rebuild their offensive line. […]

Rumors are flying about who the Chicago Bears will pick in the first round. Could it be a running back? However, a curveball came in the form of a scout making a shocking pick in ESPN’s new mock draft. With running back Ashton Jeanty off the board, the anonymous scout said the Bears should go […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is just one week away. Most NFL general managers have given their pre-draft press conferences and are putting the finishing touches on their draft boards. Now that the draft is so close, rumors are popping up left and right. One NFL rumor that emerged on Thursday surrounds on veteran Eagles player. […]