NFL Draft Articles - Page 20

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 […]

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 […]