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With the 2025 NFL Draft Combine rapidly approaching, it seems like every scout, professional or amateur, is looking to identify the next Tom Brady, the next Justin Jefferson, and the next Micah Parsons, who is about to be in the conversation of the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL when his contract comes due. While […]

The Las Vegas Raiders went offense heavy per our last mock draft. Pete Carroll added two towering wide receivers, then gave Chip Kelly a pair of Ohio State Buckeyes he coached through the PFF mock draft simulator. Now we’ve given the Pro Football Network simulator a spin for the Silver and Black. But the stakes […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had another fairly successful season in 2024, but just making the playoffs and being a punching bag for the true contenders in the AFC has to be getting old for them at this point. Pittsburgh was unable to make any inroads in the Wild Card Round as the Baltimore Ravens swiftly blew […]

The Dallas Cowboys are projected to take a major swing for Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett in the latest mock draft. It’s no secret that the future Hall-of-Fame defensive end wants to be traded this offseason. Meanwhile, Dallas is trying to rebound off a disappointing season that saw multiple stars like Dak Prescott and Micah […]

The Los Angeles Rams last pulled in a future replacement for Cooper Kupp per the last mock draft. Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden arrived at No. 26, before the Rams went with defense and offensive line help to complete the first three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. That was through the PFF mock draft […]

As the NFL Draft nears, Colorado star Sheduer Sanders appears to be poised to be one of the first players selected, if not the first pick in the NFL Draft to the Tennessee Titans. But, per NFL Insider James Palmer, some teams are expressing concerns about Sanders. “With Shedeur Sanders I’ve talked to a couple […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL calendar year, if there’s one position New England Patriots fans desperately want to see addressed, it’s left tackle. All things considered, it makes sense, right? The Patriots’ offensive line was brutal in 2024, with Drake Maye producing at Pro Bowl replacement levels despite being constantly under pressure from opposing rushers. […]

With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror and free agency a few weeks away, Howie Roseman and company have their eyes firmly placed on the 2025 NFL Draft Combine, where they will look to scour the next generation of Philadelphia Eagles players. Soon, fans will get to see which players exceed expectations, which players […]

As the Chicago Bears enter the offseason looking to answer plenty of questions, new head coach Ben Johnson’s vision will lead the charge. That includes how Chicago handles their running back position. The Bears have D’Andre Swift of course. But the team is interested in adding another running back to their roster, via Dan Graziano […]

The Detroit Lions had a complicated 2024 NFL season. It featured incredible highs, including a 15-2 record and a second consecutive NFC North division title. The Lions also secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Lions fans had plenty of reason to cheer in 2024. Unfortunately, […]

The New York Jets have hired a new head coach, Aaron Glenn, and general manager Darren Mougey. They decided to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason, leaving a massive hole in their roster. But the rest of the roster is not very good either, which means they need a great draft to compete […]

The Houston Texans will have three picks in the first three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. With these picks, they could shore up the offensive line, add weapons to the offense, or beef up the defense. Which way will they go in April? We asked the PFF NFL mock draft simulator what the Texans […]

Miami football superstar quarterback Cam Ward bluntly warned any NFL team that is giving any validity to the quitting allegations against him. The decorated college quarterback sat out the second half of the team’s loss to Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. While Mario Cristobal has already shut down the “false narrative” around this mutual […]

As the owners of the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans are in an interesting position, given the top prospects and their team’s biggest needs. And now that the NFL offseason is in full effect, fans are busy at work, creating the world’s best mock drafts to improve the Titans’ […]

The Tennessee Titans are currently in possession of the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, this isn’t the best year to have that pick. There isn’t a player that stands out and is sure to be selected first, and this isn’t a very good quarterback class either. The Titans definitely need a […]

Following the conclusion of Super Bowl LIX, the NFL offseason is officially among us, causing football fans to get creative on how their favorite teams will improve over the next few months. In PFF’s ‘Offseason Dream Scenarios‘ article, one of their NFL analysts — Mason Cameron — detailed the best moves each franchise can make […]

The Cleveland Browns are walking towards a roster blowup this offseason. Head coach Kevin Stefanski is heading into his most scrutinized and pulsating NFL Draft yet. Perennial Pro Bowl edge rusher Myles Garrett wants out. Quarterback DeShaun Watson has his own name attached to trade chatter. Stefanski himself is on the hot seat. He’ll surely […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enjoyed newfound success before their 50th season. They’ve won a franchise first four straight division titles and own a 2020 Super Bowl victory. Head coach Todd Bowles, Baker Mayfield and company can continue their rare success streak through the 2025 NFL Draft. The Buccaneers have scored through the first three […]

Following a 2024 season that might’ve caught some fans off guard, the Denver Broncos made a playoff push with their rookie quarterback Bo Nix. However, after a first-round exit to the Buffalo Bills, the Broncos’ postseason ended early, directing their attention to getting better for the 2025 season and preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs tasted humble pie eight days ago. They go from thinking about a three-peat to now resetting after their 40-22 Super Bowl debacle. They now have the 2025 NFL Draft to turn to. The Philadelphia Eagles exposed some flaws on the Chiefs’ side. Head coach Andy Reid must find help for Patrick […]

The Arizona Cardinals feel like a team that could take a huge leap forward in the 2025 NFL season. Arizona was a surprisingly frisky team in 2024. They finished the regular season with an 8-9 record and were alive in the NFC West playoff hunt late into December. Unfortunately, the Cardinals blew their playoff chances […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a pick in each of the first three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, and Jerry Jones could go several ways with each one. The Cowboys have needs on both sides of the ball, but obviously, it would be the most fun for fans if Jones went all-out on offensive weapons […]

After a season that earned them a spot in the Wild Card round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs, the Green Bay Packers aren’t a team without needs. All rosters have some type of need — maybe aside from the Philadelphia Eagles — and the Packers are certainly one of those teams. However, they have their […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hold the 21st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and this year is shaping up to be a potentially definitive year that could determine the team’s success for the next half-decade or longer. We recently ran an NFL draft simulation through the Pro Football Focus simulator, and the Steelers’ picks for […]

The Miami Dolphins have a roster to reset. Head coach Mike McDaniel will need to make some changes to rebound from missing the playoffs. The 2025 NFL Draft comes in handy for McDaniel and Miami. While the head coach will have say on some of the personnel decisions, we’re doing something different here. We’re channeling […]

The Carolina Panthers showed promise in their 5-12 campaign of 2024. Head coach Dave Canales, quarterback Bryce Young and company helped create a three-win improvement. Carolina now has the 2025 NFL Draft to turn to. The franchise has historically found their biggest franchise stars via the draft. Young and Cam Newton are past top overall […]

With the 2025 NFL offseason underway, the New England Patriots have a lot of work to do under new head coach Mike Vrabel. In 2024, the Patriots ended with a 4-13 record, replicating their 2023 season that earned them the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, with expectations rising under Vrabel, well-known […]

The Seattle Seahawks have a prime opportunity to reclaim the NFC West in 2025. Head coach Mike Macdonald led a 10-7 campaign in year one, showing they’re capable of becoming a playoff contender post Pete Carroll. Year two of Macdonald has to excite fans in the Pacific Northwest ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. But […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Jacksonville only won four games in 2024 after completely collapsing down the stretch during the 2023 regular season. As a result, the Jaguars decided to fire both Doug Pederson and GM Trent Baalke. Now the Jaguars must enter […]

The 2025 NFL Draft class has been under the microscope for months, but one glaring issue is already surfacing: a lack of true first-round quarterbacks. Despite the hype surrounding Cam Ward (Miami) and Shedeur Sanders (Colorado), a top NFL talent evaluator has revealed that neither passer carries a true Round 1 grade heading into the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have long been known for their dominant defensive line play, but that reputation has suffered in recent years. Since selecting Nick Bosa with the second overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the 49ers have struggled to develop homegrown talent on the defensive front. Their selections—Javon Kinlaw, Drake Jackson, Kalia Davis, and […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, one of the biggest questions surrounding the top of the class is what position should Colorado’s Travis Hunter play: wide receiver or cornerback? Now granted, part of Hunter’s appearance is this position versatility, as he played both cornerback and wide receiver at an elite level in college and could […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the surprise stories of the 2024 NFL season since they were expected to battle the Chicago Bears for third place in the NFC North. Instead of fighting to stay out of the division’s cellar, the Vikings battled the Detroit Lions for the division title and the No. 1 seed […]

Although the Indianapolis Colts didn’t have massive expectations in 2024, they ended the season 8-9, finishing second in the AFC South. With Anthony Richardson’s development in mind for the Colts’ 2025 NFL Draft plans, there’s an expectation that Chris Ballard will use picks on offensive weapons for their soon-to-be third-year quarterback. Through the first two […]

The Atlanta Falcons have long constructed their roster through the NFL Draft. Franchise legends Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, even past greats Jamal Anderson and Deion Sanders came via the draft. Now they have April’s event to nail — as Atlanta builds around last year’s top 10 pick Michael Penix Jr. But before the Falcons send […]

Although the Cincinnati Bengals almost made a heroic end-of-season push to make the NFL Playoffs, they fell just short after the Kansas City Chiefs lost 38-0 in Week 18 against the Denver Broncos. However, the Bengals are a team that has holes in their roster. So, with the 2025 NFL Draft coming up, specific parts […]

The New York Giants have three 2025 NFL Draft picks in the first three rounds. They pick third in Round 1, second in Round 2, and first in Round 3. With those three selections, the G Men should be able to get impact players who help them climb out of the NFC East basement. We […]

The New England Patriots have a new coach, and a new mission. That mission is to return to the postseason, where they haven’t been in quite a while. Entering 2025, New England has had three head coaches over the last three seasons. Mike Vrabel is the new man in charge. With a new coach, comes […]

The Buffalo Bills have three picks in the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, meaning they have a real chance of adding a trio of impactful starters for next season to improve the roster. Who will they pick? We asked the PFF NFL mock draft simulator what general manager Brandon Beane would do, […]