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The Cleveland Browns have often been known for the NFL Draft over the entirety of the 21st century, often for all the wrong reasons. The team has become notorious for selecting massive draft busts. They’ve owned the first overall pick on numerous occasions, too, and they’ve had varying results with the top selection. Their draft […]

The Arizona Cardinals are firmly inside a state of rebuild. After another season derailed by injuries and inconsistency, the 2026 NFL Draft looms as a defining inflection point for the franchise. With a roster in need of an identity reset, Arizona’s draft strategy must balance immediate talent infusion with long-term flexibility. Using the PFF mock […]

For the Miami Dolphins, the 2026 NFL Draft represents more than roster building. It’s a referendum on direction. After an uneven 2025 season, Miami enters the draft cycle at a crossroads. With cap space tight and expectations still high inside the building, the Dolphins must rely on the draft to stabilize key positions and define […]

For the Cincinnati Bengals, the 2026 NFL Draft isn’t about tweaking a contender. It’s about course correction. They were once considered annual Super Bowl threats behind Joe Burrow. Now, the Bengals find themselves staring at a third straight year outside the postseason. They have been undone by injuries, defensive collapses, and a roster that has […]

The Tennessee Titans are past the point of pretending the margins will save them. This is no longer about a tweak here or a veteran stopgap there. After another season spent buried in the AFC South cellar, the Titans look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft needing identity as much as talent. Using the PFF […]

The New York Jets are once again staring at the wreckage of a failed quarterback experiment. This time, there’s no ambiguity about what comes next. After cycling through Justin Fields, Brady Cook, Tyrod Taylor, and desperation itself, the Jets are no longer pretending they can duct-tape the position together. The 2026 NFL Draft represents a […]

At this point in the season, New York Giants fans have nothing but looking forward to but the 2026 NFL Draft. Even though the official order has yet to be set, it is almost officially mock draft season, and experts cannot come to a consensus on which direction the Giants will take. As one of […]

When the Cleveland Browns started Shedeur Sanders late in the season, there was a question left hanging in the air. “Is Shedeur Sanders the answer to the Browns’ prayers for a franchise quarterback?” The rookie quarterback has a lot of hype around him, but there were also noticeable gaps in his game. The last few […]

Things hit rock bottom this season when the Miami Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa. The subsequent poor performance against the Cincinnati Bengals leaves many looking toward the 2026 NFL draft for a potential replacement at quarterback. The latest PFF mock draft has them trading up with a franchise-altering QB move that will change things forever. In […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will soon put a cap on a lost season. One that blew up despite the enthusiasm of Pete Carroll coming on board, plus Geno Smith landing via trade. Now the Raiders are positioned to possibly land the top draft pick come April. Even if Carroll is a lock to return, the […]

South Carolina football received the early Christmas present with LaNorris Sellers announcing his return. His top target announced his return too three days after Sellers decided to run it back. Top wide receiver target Nyck Harbor announced he’s returning. He also sent a “run it back” message like his QB. Merry Christmas From 🎱 pic.twitter.com/R8Nyh7TEn8 […]

After another lost season, the New York Giants have continued their annual tradition of preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft in December. General manager Joe Schoen’s focus will be on his next head coaching hire, but appropriately building this draft around star quarterback Jaxson Dart will be just as crucial. Although Dart’s season has been […]

The USC Trojans football team faces another offseason turning point as running back Eli Sanders informed the program of his intentions to enter the 2026 NFL draft. The fifth-year senior back’s departure reshapes the roster. The running back made a definitive decision that impacts depth, recruiting priorities, and the Trojans’ immediate future. Sanders officially declared […]

The NFL playoffs are just around the corner, but 14 teams have already been eliminated from postseason contention. Those teams have nothing to look forward to but the 2026 NFL Draft, and each of them could very well be vying for a better draft slot during their last two matchups of the season. After all, […]

Florida State Seminoles star quarterback Tommy Castellanos has officially closed the door on his college career, announcing his decision to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. The move ends weeks of uncertainty surrounding his future after the NCAA denied him an additional year of eligibility, a ruling he had been in the process of appealing before […]

Las Vegas Raiders players are not approaching Sunday’s matchup with draft implications in mind, and defensive end Maxx Crosby made that clear ahead of a pivotal late-season game. With both Las Vegas and the New York Giants sitting at 2-13, outside attention has centered on the potential impact the matchup could have on the No. […]

Texas A&M football saw a significant development Monday when cornerback Will Lee announced his decision to enter the 2026 NFL Draft following the Aggies’ season-ending College Football Playoff loss. Lee played his final collegiate game in Saturday’s postseason loss to the Miami Hurricanes, closing a two-year stretch as one of the SEC’s most dependable defensive […]

Texas Longhorns saw another key defensive piece move on Monday, as Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad announced he is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. The decision comes shortly after Muhammad reportedly opted out of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, a move that initially sparked speculation about his future, and that speculation has now been confirmed. […]

The Washington Huskies quietly put together a strong 2025 season. While Indiana’s resurgence, led by Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, stole headlines in the Big Ten, the Huskies accumulated a 9-4 record. The Huskies turned that success into a dominant 38-10 win vs. the Boise State Broncos in the LA Bowl. A big reason for Washington’s […]

Cam Ward was the number one pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Shedeur Sanders was expected to be selected soon thereafter, but he ended up enduring one of the wildest draft day falls in NFL history. Even so, he is still an incredibly popular and hyped-up rookie quarterback, and he has been starting for the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins both picked quarterbacks in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Cincinnati walked away with Joe Burrow No. 1 overall, while Miami selected Tua Tagovailoa No. 5 overall. However, recent reports indicate that things could have been substantially different. Before the 2020 draft began, it’s said the Dolphins […]

For the Cincinnati Bengals, the College Football Playoff will be required viewing. With the 2025 season collapsing under the weight of unmet expectations, Cincinnati has crossed the line from disappointment into reckoning. This is no longer about salvaging pride in December. It’s about identifying foundational pieces who can help retool a roster built around Joe […]

For the Cleveland Browns, the 2025-26 College Football Playoff won’t just be must-watch television. It will be a glimpse into a possible reset. With the 2025 season unraveling and playoff dreams long extinguished, Cleveland’s attention has shifted from damage control to talent acquisition. The Browns are staring at another inflection point. The upcoming CFP offers […]

The Tennessee Titans are set to undergo a full organizational rebuild in the 2026 offseason, which will begin with another top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Mike Borgonzi will have to focus his efforts on replacing former head coach Brian Callahan, but his current agenda will revolve around the upcoming College Football […]

Another year, another lost season for the New York Giants, whose focus has been on the 2026 NFL Draft since November. The pre-draft process is still a couple of months away, but the Giants’ front office still needs to keep a close eye on the 2025-2026 College Football Playoffs. Assuming Joe Schoen does not lose […]

The New Orleans Saints received a rough introduction in the Kellen Moore era. Injuries including to Devin Neal recently have become the story of 2025 in the Bayou. So why does this weekend’s College Football Playoff become pivotal for Moore and the Saints? Moore has a deep 2026 NFL Draft class next spring. New Orleans […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a 2026 NFL Draft class to think about along with Pete Carroll’s future. He must sit and watch the College Football Playoff Friday and Saturday to scout future Raiders if he’s a lock to return. That includes names like Dante Moore and Francis Mauigoa. Carroll’s seat continues to crank up […]

Duke football is set to lose one of the most important pillars of its offense as standout offensive tackle Brian Parker II has decided to forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the 2026 NFL Draft. While the move represents a major departure for the Blue Devils, it comes as little surprise given Parker’s […]

The 12-team College Football Playoff allows for more time for NFL Draft prospects to boost their stock. March Madness leads to breakout performances in basketball, and football’s postseason can serve a similar function. The opposite can be true, too, because if players falter under the bright lights of the biggest football games of the season, […]

One of the Utah Utes’ star players in offensive lineman Caleb Lomu has made an important decision regarding his football career. Lomu has been with the Utes since 2023, spending three seasons with the program. He grew into one of their best linemen overnight, shining as one of the top players at his position in […]

Notre Dame Fighting Irish star running back Jeremiyah Love has made a decision on his future. Love announced that he plans to take his talents to the pros. In a social media post via his official Instagram account, Love said, ” I have made the decision to declare for the NFL Draft.” Love added that […]

The USC Trojans endured another disappointing season. Despite finishing with a winning record and as the No. 16-ranked team in the country, they fell short of the College Football Playoffs. As they try to cap off their season on a high note against TCU in the Alamo Bowl in late December, the team is starting […]

Now more than ever, college athletes have the opportunity to capitalize on a career campaign or momentous run. Many have been wondering if Darian Mensah will enter the transfer portal after leading Duke to a conference championship this season, but he may be setting his sights much higher. The Second-Team All-ACC selection is thinking about […]

Change keeps coming to Los Angeles as another piece of USC’s depth chart heads for the exits. While the Trojans try to regroup from another playoff-less year, their wide receiver room is already shifting, with former three-star Florida product Prince Strachan expected to hit the NCAA transfer portal after a lone season in cardinal and […]

Tennessee Volunteers’ star linebacker Arion Carter has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, bringing his Vols career to a close after three impactful seasons in Knoxville. Carter announced his decision through social media, signaling the next step in his football journey. In his announcement, Carter reflected on the difficulty of his decision and the […]

Just a year after making the College Football Playoff, the Tennessee football program is now going through some changes. The biggest one was Tennessee hiring Jim Knowles as the new defensive coordinator. He spent time at Ohio State and then was at Penn State in 2025, but now he comes to Rocky Top in a […]

USC has its first 2026 NFL Draft declaration one week after its college football regular season finale. The Trojans’ first official announcement came from tight end Lake McRee, who confirmed he will be forgoing his final year of NCAA eligibility. McRee announced his decision with a heartfelt message to the USC community on Instagram. The […]

The Texas football program is blessed to have Arch Manning as their quarterback. Texas may not have made the College Football Playoff, but they saw some great things out of their young quarterback this season. Arch played well enough that NFL scouts continue to buzz about his potential once he eventually joins the pros. Manning […]

Tennessee Volunteers star cornerback Jermod McCoy has officially closed the door on his college career, announcing that he will enter the 2026 NFL Draft. The decision came through an Instagram post in which McCoy reflected on his two years in Knoxville. In his announcement, McCoy addressed the Tennessee locker room directly, thanking the teammates who […]