NFL Draft Articles - Page 5

The Los Angeles Rams observed some future talent between Feb. 26- March 1 at the NFL Combine. Mansoor Delane of LSU is already rising as one strong Rams possibility. But he’s not the only talent linked to Sean McVay and company. Rams mock drafts have pointed to general manager Les Snead and McVay going offense […]

NFL Draft big boards are constantly evolving throughout the year, and that has been even more evident than normal in 2026. The 2025 NCAA season didn’t go the way anybody expected. Many of the players who were viewed as top prospects coming into the year either plummeted their draft stock with uninspiring seasons or returned […]

New England Patriots general manager Eliot Wolf has laid the groundwork for the 2026 offseason by emphasizing a notable strength in this year’s draft class. Speaking at the NFL Combine, Wolf highlighted the impressive depth of prospects at the edge rusher position, which aligns perfectly with the team’s primary roster goals. As the Patriots aim […]

Tight end is becoming a more important position each year in the NFL it seems like, and there isn’t a better one in the NFL Draft this spring than Kenyon Sadiq out of Oregon. Sadiq was a key part of an elite group of pass catchers for the Ducks and now he projects as the […]

The Detroit Lions could be in for a surprisingly exciting offseason. Lions head coach Dan Campbell owned up to the team’s failures in 2025 at the NFL Scouting Combine. He even suggested the team was complacent, which suggests the Lions may attempt to course correct and get more aggressive this offseason. Sadly, the Lions already […]

The Las Vegas Raiders find themselves at a crossroads after finishing the season with a 3-14 record. With the top pick secured in the NFL Draft, the franchise is expected to select Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza while retaining Geno Smith as a veteran bridge quarterback. However, there is a looming possibility of a trade […]

As the San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 NFL Draft, adding some premier talent to their wide receiver room will be amongst their top priorities. Luckily for the 49ers, the 2026 class features plenty of eye-catching pass catchers. Among them is Omar Cooper Jr. The Indiana receiver recently received a comparison to former 49ers receiver […]

The Miami Dolphins are widely expected to move on from Tua Tagovailoa this offseason, but experts are skeptical about whether Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson will be the replacement with the 11th overall pick. During a segment on the NFL on ESPN, analyst Jordan Reid argued that selecting Simpson at that position is too early, as […]

Quarterback Trey Lance’s tenure with the San Francisco 49ers didn’t go as planned after his No. 3 selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. However, he isn’t the only member of his family who can make an impact on the gridiron. Trey’s younger brother, wide receiver Bryce Lance, put together an impressive combine, highlighted by a […]

The 2026 NFL offseason really starts to take off during the month of March. The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up this weekend and showcased some of the best players ahead of April’s draft. One NFL insider proposed a pair of landing spots for one of the best defensive prospects in this year’s class. Albert […]

The 2026 NFL Combine marked a pivotal moment for former Arkansas football player Mike Washington Jr., whose impressive performance left him visibly emotional on the field. After five collegiate seasons, including a standout 2025 campaign where he rushed for 1,070 yards and averaged 6.4 yards per carry, Washington arrived in Indianapolis with a lot to […]

The NFL Combine looked ready to see KC Concepcion put on a show. But he instead needed to put critics in their place for this reason: His speech impediment. Concepcion speaks with a stutter, which became evident during his interview session in Indianapolis. Some fans began roasting his impediment while others mocked his speech deficiency. […]

A lot of the talk coming into this NFL Draft has been about Fernando Mendoza and then the perceived lack of star power behind the Heisman Trophy winner. The teams outside of Las Vegas have some tough decisions to make, with a lot of good prospects, but not many great ones expected to go in […]

The New York Giants are ready to make some big changes this offseason. New York started off strong by hiring John Harbaugh at head coach. Now the next step is making some roster upgrades before the 2026 season. One surprising prospect could be on New York’s radar in the first round. The Giants met with […]

The Georgia football program is looking to bounce back next year after their 2025 season ended in tough fashion with a loss against the Ole Miss Rebels in the Sugar Bowl. It was the second straight year that Georgia had seen its season come to an end in New Orleans, although this year, the Bulldogs […]

The 2026 NFL Draft cycle is highlighting the crucial importance of strong performances in the trenches, and Alabama’s football team, Kadyn Proctor, has emerged as one of the most polarizing athletes in this class. After declaring for the draft on January 7, the Crimson Tide standout has consistently been featured in first-round mock drafts, largely […]

The NFL Combine witnessed new records fall on Saturday. This time Taylen Green shattered three marks Anthony Richardson once held — adding to an already impressive offseason for the Arkansas quarterback. Green rewrote the quarterback combine record for the following: vertical jump (43’5″ to take first), broad jump (11’2″ in landing at the top) and […]

Ohio State safety Lorenzo Styles put his best foot forward at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis Friday. Styles ran a 4.27 40-yard dash, and that’s the fastest 40-yard time of any players who has ever competed in the drill for Ohio State. Styles has not been considered a dynamic draft prospect, but his performance in […]

The NFL Combine is underway, and a plethora of this year’s top prospects are in attendance, showing off their athleticism and skills. It’s a first opportunity for players, like Fernando Mendoza, to meet with teams across the league. On Friday, the former Indiana Hoosier revealed a bizarre suggestion he received from one of the organizations. […]

While Heisman Trophy and national championship-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza has deservedly gotten much of the attention as a top NFL Draft prospect, Alabama’s Ty Simpson may not be too far behind the Indiana standout. Evident by Dan Orlovsky’s claim that “Ty Simpson’s tape from Alabama, through the first eight games of the season, is significantly […]

The Ohio State football program has the potential to dominate the upcoming NFL Draft. The defense has all of the attention, but Carnell Tate will be the best player on the Buckeyes’ offense to get drafted after he declared in January. Tate is projected to be drafted in the top 10. One team that has […]

Garrett Nussmeier began the 2025 college football season as the potential No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, only to have the worst season of his LSU career and watch his stock drop each week. Nussmeier battled injuries all season, which he said left him with a “stabbing pain” on every pass attempt. The […]

The New York Giants are daydreaming of quarterback Jaxson Dart completing passes to wide receiver Malik Nabers when both are healthy. Adding another top flight receiver to the mix would only make the Giants’ passing attack scarier. Top 2026 WR prospect Carnell Tate is making his pitch to come to New York. He too has […]

Holding the No. 1 overall pick is both a blessing and a trap. For the Las Vegas Raiders, it represents hope after another humiliating season. At the same time, the pick also represents the kind of pressure that can define a regime before it truly begins. With minority owner Tom Brady observing closely and a […]

In an NFL where wide receivers are making boatloads of money on their second and third contracts, drafting instant impact pass-catchers in the first round has become the best way to build an elite group of receivers. It also feels like there are more and more great wide receiver prospects coming into the draft each […]

Penn State football sent out nine players to the NFL Combine including star quarterback Drew Allar. But defensive tackle Zane Durant emerged as the surprise breakout performer Thursday. Including beating a previous Patrick Mahomes mark. Durant took his field work seriously inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis by posting these uncanny numbers: Penn State DT […]

The NFL Draft is the next big focus for the league, weeks after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60. The NFL Combine is in action in Indiana, and many teams are prepping to bring in the future. LSU football did not have the 2025 season it had hoped for […]

Football is a game that is won and lost in the trenches. Offenses cease to function when they are constantly subjected to pressure. Look back to Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl 55 for a prime example that these fundamental football laws apply even to elite players. Similarly, defenses that are constantly pushed off the line […]

One of the most talented players in the upcoming NFL Draft is Ohio State football safety Caleb Downs, who declared for the NFL Draft. However, despite his talent, Downs plays safety, and that position has lost some importance in the modern NFL. At the NFL Combine, Downs addressed that question directly and sought to differentiate […]

The NFL Draft is just about two months away, with the Las Vegas Raiders holding the number one overall pick. This draft class isn’t necessarily viewed as being a deep one in terms of quarterbacks, but the Raiders are widely expected to take quarterback Fernando Mendoza out of Indiana after his Heisman Trophy-winning season in […]

The New York Jets have not been shy about shaking up the roster early in Aaron Glenn’s regime. New York made two massive trades at the deadline in 2025, which suggests this rebuild is just beginning. The Jets agreed to another surprising trade on Thursday on the defensive side of the ball. The Jets traded […]

The HBCU Legacy Bowl certainly showed its purpose this year as several HBCU prospects are getting NFL looks. Tennessee State defensive lineman James Stewart spoke with four teams at the Legacy Bowl, per a report by Easton Butler. Stewart met with the Lions, the Titans, the Ravens, and the Jets. Stewart is a talented defensive […]

One Dallas Cowboys legend “looked” at rumblings involving Jeremiyah Love. But it didn’t involve the rumored interest the Washington Commanders have. Dez Bryant captured the New York Giants and Love attached together. The Cowboys legend posted this reaction to the report that the Giants are “high” on the Heisman Trophy finalist. .@tonythecloser_ 👀 https://t.co/Jvfx5HTCJz — […]

Running backs have seen their NFL Draft stock as a whole fall in recent years as teams have found ways to get solid production out of that position without spending valuable draft resources on it. However, there are still plenty of examples of backs that were drafted high who are now making a huge impact. […]

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the Washington Commanders, like all the other teams, will likely be more diligent in their research, scouting, and evaluation over the next few weeks. The Commanders currently hold the seventh overall pick, and there is plenty of talent to choose from. An intriguing question: Do they take the best […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were the worst team in the NFL by a comfortable margin last season, limping to a 2-15 finish and the No. 1 overall pick. The Geno Smith gamble didn’t work out, and the Pete Carroll tenure is now over after one disastrous season. Of course, the reward for sitting through such […]

Without a solidified No. 2 prospect behind Fernando Mendoza, the New York Jets could go in any direction with the second pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. The conundrum gives general manager Darren Mougey a lot of flexibility, but an equal amount of pressure. Jets fans want to see the team select a quarterback at […]

Ohio State football brings 11 representatives into the NFL Combine this week. Arvell Reese is garnering buzz as the possible second overall pick. But what position does the defender hope to play ahead of the NFL Draft? Reese presents uncanny athleticism into the festivities held at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium. Draft experts, though, have categorized […]

The Las Vegas Raiders own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the team just so happened to need a quarterback. Many expect Fernando Mendoza to be the first quarterback taken off the board, but it’s not yet clear if he’ll be the top selection. Either way, it sounds like new […]