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The Cleveland Browns have the second overall pick in this week’s NFL Draft. It is their first pick in the Top 50 since making the Deshaun Watson trade in 2022. They could change their franchise trajectory with a quarterback there, but this class does not have the elite QBs they need. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is […]

The New York Giants are putting together their final preparations for the 2025 NFL draft, and easily the biggest question surrounding the team involves the No. 3 overall pick. The Giants have several different paths they could take, but they continue to be heavily linked to Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Just days ahead of […]

The week of the NFL Draft is here, and the Tennessee Titans still hold all the cards. The Titans own the top pick in the draft, and while it has seemed obvious that they will be picking Miami quarterback Cam Ward for a while now, other teams have tried to step in and take a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in an awkward position with their quarterbacks. Atlanta signed Kirk Cousins to a massive $180 million contract in free agency last year. Then they shocked the world by drafting Michael Penix Jr. in the first round. Penix Jr. is clearly the future in Atlanta, which begs the question of what will […]

The Arizona Cardinals remain stuck in the middle of a rebuild that hasn’t quite taken flight. With head coach Jonathan Gannon heading into another season and quarterback Kyler Murray expected to be healthy and fully engaged, the 2025 NFL Draft looms large. Over the past two years, Arizona has quietly stockpiled young talent. They have […]

The NFL Draft is just days away, and the New Orleans Saints hold the ninth and 40th overall picks to start. Heading into the day, every team owns its first-round pick, a rarity in pro sports drafts. But trades are going to happen during the later rounds, starting on Friday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that […]

For the New York Jets, the 2025 NFL Draft is more than just another stop on the offseason calendar—it’s a lifeline. After years of underachievement and mounting frustration, the pressure is peaking in Florham Park. The Aaron Rodgers drama loomed large over the previous season, but the real damage came after: a roster full of […]

There’s a fresh breeze blowing through Foxborough. It indicates a full-on reset for the New England Patriots. For the first time in more than twenty years, the franchise is focused not on preserving legacy. Now, they need to build something entirely new. Drake Maye is now the face of the team. The front office is […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t traditionally been known for headline-grabbing moves or high-risk decisions. However, 2025 has brought a noticeable shift. With a front office finally showing a more aggressive hand, the Steelers are no longer waiting for success—they’re going after it. The high-profile trade for DK Metcalf didn’t just make waves—it marked the beginning of […]

The Atlanta Falcons loaded up on offensive weapons the last four seasons during April. Atlanta built its roster with a quartet of top 10 picks, all skill position guys. Will Raheem Morris and company pull something similar for the 2025 NFL Draft? This time Atlanta will wait until selection No. 15 to draft. Atlanta is […]

The Denver Broncos selected Bo Nix in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. That decision led to them breaking into the playoffs for the first time since they won Super Bowl 50 in 2016. The team lost their lone postseason matchup against the Buffalo Bills, but with a season of experience under his […]

The Indianapolis Colts are in an awkward position as a franchise. Shane Steichen is entering his third years as head coach in Indy and he must be feeling the pressure. Anthony Richardson has not worked out for the Colts and if the 2025 season is not a success, big changes could be coming. Indianapolis has […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have entered a new era with Liam Coen and James Gladstone at the helm. Jacksonville has already made some excellent moves during the offseason, including the additions of Patrick Mekari and Robert Hainsey on the offensive line. The Jaguars are off to a good start, but they need to nail the NFL […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are still flying high after winning Super Bowl 59. Philadelphia has done everything they can to try to improve the roster ahead of another run at the Super Bowl in 2025. One Eagles employee may be the team’s secret weapon ahead of next week’s 2025 NFL Draft. Dom ‘Big Dom’ DiSandro is […]

The Buffalo Bills approach the 2025 NFL Draft at an interesting time. They have a ton of picks but are also now contending with roster turnover, cap constraints, and a reloaded AFC East. Josh Allen still anchors the franchise, but the supporting cast around him is shifting. This draft represents a chance to inject youth […]

When the Cincinnati Bengals are firing on all cylinders, they thrive on a dynamic offense balanced by a defense that makes just enough plays to stay competitive. However, over the past few seasons, vulnerabilities have surfaced. From uncertainty surrounding key players to a defense beginning to show its age, Cincinnati now faces a crucial 2025 […]

With the 2025 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, quarterback-needy teams are internally debating whether they should draft a player like Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, or Jaxson Dart in the first round, or if they can wait until the second round, when a player like Tyler Shough or Jalen Milroe could be available. With as many a […]

Incoming head coach Kellen Moore begins constructing his first New Orleans Saints rookie class on April 24. Multiple questions arise in the Bayou ahead of the NFL Draft. The most pressing are what becomes of Derek Carr? Will Shedeur Sanders come on board and potentially push him out? Sanders is labeled a strong possibility at […]

When the Philadelphia Eagles traded CJ Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans for Kenyon Green and a pick swap, it left fans with one major question: How would Howie Roseman replace the star safety in Vic Fangio’s defense? Sure, he could go with an internal option, giving a player like Sydney Brown or Tristian a chance […]

When Tyreek Hill requested a trade immediately following the end of the 2024 regular season, many expected the Miami Dolphins to be in for a strenuous offseason. Yet, three months later, general manager Chris Grier leads the Dolphins into the 2025 NFL Draft under extenuating circumstances, but not those any fans could have foreseen. The […]

After a disastrous season, the Dallas Cowboys’ path forward is relatively unclear. While Dak Prescott will be the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, he has yet to get a suitable backfield counterpart. But that may change if Dallas drafts Ashton Jeanty. The Boise State standout dominated college football and is projected to be the first […]

After nailing most of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos return to the well one year later with seven more picks to add to the Sean Payton regime. With a quarterback now firmly in place, general manager George Paton is already teasing big moves at the April 24 draft in Green Bay. Following a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are a franchise trying to find success once again. Las Vegas has long struggled, going back to the team’s time in Oakland. Pete Carroll is the new head coach tasked with fixing it. Carroll is getting help from the team’s general manager, John Spytek. Spytek is being honest about the difficulty […]

Change is once again in the air for the New York Giants. Following another disappointing season that left the fan base searching for answers, the 2025 NFL Draft represents not just a chance to restock talent. It can also be a critical opportunity to redefine the team’s future. They have a front office under pressure […]

The Houston Texans entered 2025 riding the momentum of another fruitful campaign—one that saw them firmly established as legitimate playoff contenders. Of course, this was behind the steady hand of quarterback CJ Stroud and the culture reset brought by head coach DeMeco Ryans. However, in the NFL, success is fragile. Few things undermine it faster […]

The Kansas City Chiefs understand that in the NFL, standing still is the fastest way to fall behind. With Patrick Mahomes still operating at the peak of his powers, Kansas City approaches the 2025 NFL Draft with a rather unfamiliar mindset. They need to reset and rediscover their competitive edge over the rest of the […]

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 […]