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The Washington Commanders entered the 2023 NFL Draft with major needs on the offensive line and in the secondary. They also had questions about the quarterback. With Sam Howell currently slated to be the starter for the Burgundy and Gold, would the Commanders use a pick on a new QB? Washington opted to not address […]

The Los Angeles Chargers entered the 2023 NFL Draft without a glaring need. Fans wanted them desperately to grab a speedy wide receiver to stretch the field for Justin Herbert. Others were pounding the table for Bijan Robinson, although that dream ended when the Atlanta Falcons selected him at No. 8 overall. In the last […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is now behind us, and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs continued to get better. The Chiefs took seven players during the draft’s seven rounds and hit some major needs on their roster. Here are the Chiefs NFL draft grades for every pick in this year’s draft. Kansas City […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is over, and on any list of draft weekend winners, you’ll find the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles took seven players, including three from Georgia, and got incredible talent and value throughout. Here are the Eagles NFL draft grades for every pick in this year’s draft. Philadelphia Eagles 2023 NFL Draft Grades […]

Though general manager Joe Douglas did some wheeling and dealing on Day 3, the New York Jets did not generate nearly as much buzz in the 2023 NFL Draft as they did last year. Of course, it would have been a tall order to replicate the excitement the team generated in 2022. A year ago, […]

Will Levis was expected by many prior to the 2023 NFL Draft to be not just a first-round pick but someone who’ll get to hear his name called inside the top five. That’s the furthest thing that happened to Levis, as his name did not even get taken off the board in the first round. […]

The New England Patriots walked away from the 2023 NFL Draft with 12 new players on their roster. They made one pick in each of the first three rounds before having a busy Day 3, making nine selections over the final four rounds. Let’s get right to our thoughts on each pick the Patriots made […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Tennessee Titans finished with six selections this year. The Titans finished the highly anticipated 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday, making their last three choices after picking three players the previous two days. Here we’ll look at the grades for every single pick that the Titans […]

The Indianapolis Colts selected quarterback Anthony Richardson with the fourth overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft last Thursday, surprising many around the NFL. When explaining his reasoning for taking the Florida product, Colts GM Chris Ballard emphasized the potential star power that Richardson possesses, reports NBC Sports’ Peter King. “I would rather take the […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Cincinnati Bengals finished with eight selections this year. Were the Bengals able to use the 2023 NFL Draft to find the missing pieces that would lead them to ultimate success after coming so close in the previous two seasons? Here we’ll look at the grades […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Baltimore Ravens finished with six selections this year. The Ravens came into the 2023 NFL Draft with minimal draft capital. Still, even with fewer options than in past years, they appeared to perform well. Here we’ll look at the grades for every single pick that […]

The New York Giants entered the 2023 NFL Draft with some clear needs and ammunition to move up and secure players that they wanted, and that was the theme of Joe Schoen’s strategy in the first two days of the draft. The Giants got rave reviews because of their early picks in Deonte Banks, John […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished with seven selections this year. The Steelers went into the 2023 NFL Draft with a strategy, and based on the outcomes, it appears as if they executed it really well. Here we’ll look at the grades for every single pick that the […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Miami Dolphins finished with four selections this year. After several flashy trades in recent seasons, the Miami Dolphins have substantially diminished capital to play with in the 2023 NFL Draft. Did they maximize their potential despite minimal opportunities? Here we’ll look at the grades for […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Cleveland Browns finished with seven selections this year. This year’s draft began in the third round for the Browns, following trades for quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver Elijah Moore. Here we’ll look at the grades for every single pick that the Browns made at […]

Matt Eberflus watched as the Chicago Bears went through a tumultuous NFL Draft process. However, when the Bears finally landed Darnell Wright, Eberlus knew it was all worth it. Chicago traded down from their No. 9 spot to No. 10 in the 2023 NFL Draft with the Philadelphia Eagles. At 10, the Bears bolstered their […]

It’s safe to say that Colorado football head coach and former NFL star Deion Sanders isn’t happy with the results of the 2023 NBA Draft. In 2022, four HBCU players were selected in the NFL Draft. Heading to the 2023 version of the event, hopes were high that the number will increase after another solid […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is now behind us, and 259 players will be joining the league. Over the course of three days, there were plenty of good picks and just as many questionable ones. Here we will look at the teams that, at first blush, look like the NFL draft losers this year, including the […]

There are a plethora of NFL stars coming from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, even all-time greats like former Jackson State running back Walter Payton, former Mississippi Valley State wide receiver Jerry Rice and former Texas Southern defensive end Michael Strahan. Yet, HBCU stars are somehow rarely seen as viable NFL talents in today’s league. […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Buffalo Bills made six selections over the course of three days. How did Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, and the Bills front office do? Here are the Bills draft grades for every pick, from Dalton Kincaid to Alex Austin. Round 1, Pick 25 (From Giants via […]

The Seattle Seahawks went cornerback with their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. They chose Devon Witherspoon out of Illinois with the 5th overall pick at the draft held in Kansas City. Here we’ll look at three pro player comparisons for the Seahawks’ first-round 2023 NFL Draft pick Devon Witherspoon. Seattle selected Devon Witherspoon […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed seven undrafted players in the immediate aftermath of the 2023 NFL Draft. Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan is among the Steelers’ undrafted free-agent signings, giving Pittsburgh another option to back up Kenny Pickett. Tanner Morgan leads the list of players who will try to make the Steelers’ roster after failing to […]

Toledo Rockets defensive lineman Desjuan Johnson was the final pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, with the Los Angeles Rams selecting him 259th overall and making him this year’s “Mr. Irrelevant.” 6-foot-3 and 285 pounds, the 23-year-old Johnson played for the University of Toledo for five seasons, amassing 210 total tackles, 45.5 tackles for loss, […]

The NFL Draft can be an emotional roller-coaster for many players and their families, but for Deuce Vaughn, the son of Cowboys assistant director of college scouting Chris Vaughn, the moment was nothing short of magical. As his father watched his son’s selection unfold, tears of joy and pride filled the room, and the heartwarming […]

There is no better time to indulge in some good old fashioned pettiness than Day 3 of the NFL Draft. While starters can be found in late rounds and dreams realized, the proceedings will inevitably drag. Cincinnati Bengals Fan of the Year Phil Amrein gave everyone a much-needed jolt and laugh when announcing his favorite […]

Move aside, Mannings, the Sewells are the new first family of the NFL. After the Chicago Bears picked Noah Sewell with the 14th pick of the fifth round in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Sewells earned the historic distinction as the first family to have four siblings play professional football at the same time. The […]

Travis Kelce is known for his outrageous behavior outside the football field, and his distinct way of celebrating whenever the Kansas City Chiefs have a victory. Travis Kelce absolutely SPIKED the Lombardi 💀 (via IG / mvs__11) pic.twitter.com/dE8GIkXEVY — FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) April 29, 2023 Kelce, regularly regarded as the best tight end in the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers welcome a new addition to their quarterback room via the 2023 NFL Draft, as they selected TCU Horned Frogs signal-caller Max Duggan in the seventh round. Although clearly not viewed in the same spectrum as other quarterbacks in the draft like Bryce Young and CJ Stroud, Max Duggan can claim that […]

The Baltimore Ravens drafted USC football OL Andrew Vorhees in the seventh-round with the 229th overall pick in the NFL Draft, per Ian Rapoport. Typically, a seventh-round selection would go overlooked. Vorhees, however, was a highly-regarded prospect prior to suffering a torn ACL during the Combine. He even won the NFL Combine bench press with […]

For just the third time in the last 10 years, the Green Bay Packers drafted a quarterback. The Packers used the No. 149 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to select Sean Clifford. The former Penn State quarterback became the 11th passer to be drafted in this year’s NFL Draft. Cameras were rolling when […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are determined to not just be another flash-in-the pan, Super Bowl runner-up. They are doing everything in their power to settle their unfinished business from last season and set the franchise up for long-term success. That mission entails a lot of deft maneuvering and NFL Draft-day hysteria. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman […]

Sean Payton’s New Orleans Saints ties came in handy on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Denver Broncos head coach acquired tight end, Adam Trautman, in exchange for picks. Via Tom Pelissero: “The Saints are trading TE Adam Trautman and a seventh-rounder to the Broncos for the No. 196 pick, per source. A […]

The New England Patriots have made some interesting decisions on day three of the 2023 NFL Draft, but their sixth-round move might just be the most intriguing of all. With the 187th pick in the NFL Draft, the Patriots selected LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. Twitter could not believe that Boutte, who was a projected […]

The Cleveland Browns landed a fantastic value pick in the NFL Draft with Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the 5th round. As NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah (@movethestix) tweeted, “This is a great value pick for the Browns getting Dorian Thompson-Robinson at 140. He is the ideal #2 for Cleveland.” Thompson-Robinson’s consistent improvement over five years, along with […]

The New England Patriots traded up on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft Saturday in the fourth round, making many fans believe the team would try and find some offensive help for quarterback Mac Jones. Instead, the Pats went in a completely different direction and left all of Twitter scratching their heads, selecting a […]

The 2023 NFL Draft has continued to shatter records. The Vikings helped break a notable NFL Draft record on Saturday. The reigning NFC North champions selected former BYU quarterback Jaren Hall with the No. 164 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Hall became the fourth quarterback to be selected in the fifth round of […]

Kentucky QB Will Levis played the waiting game on Thursday night, as he watched himself fall out of the first round of the NFL Draft. The crestfallen Levis, who decided not to attend the draft for Day 2, didn’t have to wait long to get the call the following night, as the Tennessee Titans traded […]

The Las Vegas Raiders, true to their location, decided to gamble a bit at the 2023 NFL Draft and waited until the end of the fourth round to add some depth at quarterback behind top offseason acquisition Jimmy Garoppolo. They traded a fifth (No. 144) and sixth round pick (214) to the New England Patriots […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles once again bolstered the Justin Fields-led offense this year, as he selected former Texas running back Roschon Johnson with the No. 115 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Johnson became the eighth running back to be taken off the board in this year’s draft. Overall, Chicago has now […]