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The Las Vegas Raiders ended the 2023 NFL Draft with nine selections, including four in the third and fourth rounds. The Raiders were able to fill needs on both sides of the ball, starting by taking a defensive end in the first round and a tight end in the second. Who did the Las Vegas […]

The New England Patriots traded down with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. And the New York Jets may have been Bill Belichick’s motivation for making the move. The Patriots acquired the 17th pick and the 120th pick in the draft from the Steelers. In exchange, Pittsburgh moved up […]

Will Levis was among the most popular subjects during the recently concluded 2023 NFL Draft for the wrong reason. Expected by many to be taken early in the first round, Levis ended up sliding all the way down to the second round, where the Tennessee Titans ended his excruciating wait to get called. Had the […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is done and dusted, and the San Francisco 49ers did what they could with their limited resources after the Trey Lance and Christian McCaffrey trades in recent years. The 49ers selected nine players during the draft’s seven rounds, although they didn’t get started until the back end of the third. Here […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is now in the past, and the Las Vegas Raiders addressed some needs, got some value, and in true Raiders fashion, took some risks that would make Al Davis proud. The Raiders selected nine players during the draft’s seven rounds, with solid results throughout. Here are the Raiders NFL draft grades […]

And just like that, the 2023 NFL Draft has come to an end. After months of anticipation, 259 prospects now have a new team, and that isn’t even including undrafted free agents. For playoff contenders like the Jacksonville Jaguars, the hope is that these rookies can come in and make an immediate impact. Jacksonville finally […]

Following three days full of surprises, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. With 259 players hearing their names called, they now know where they will start their professional careers in the league. Contending organizations such as the Baltimore Ravens have high expectations for the 2023 season, which makes their draft picks even more important. […]

Beyond being one of the NFL’s most dominant defenders, Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is one of the league’s best and most outspoken posters. Never shy to give his two cents on any given topic, on Wednesday, Parsons tackled the economics of rookie contracts in the NFL, weighing in on a video of his former college […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is over, and the Green Bay Packers made their first picks of the post-Aaron Rodgers Era. The Packers took 13 players during the draft’s seven rounds and hit some major needs on their roster (after Round 1). Here are the Packers’ NFL draft grades for every pick in this year’s draft. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles took one of the more polarizing prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft when they selected Jalen Carter. Jason Kelce understands Carter‘s off-field red flags. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t excited to see the Eagles first-round NFL Draft pick playing in Philadelphia. Prior to the draft, Carter was arrested and charged with […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror. One team that was incredibly active, especially during the first round, is the Arizona Cardinals. They moved down from No. 3 to No. 12 in a trade with the Houston Texans, then moved back up to No. 6. In the meantime, they landed a 2024 first-round […]

The Los Angeles Rams came away from the 2023 NFL Draft with their potential quarterback of the future in Stetson Bennett. In making the decision to draft Bennett, the Rams turned to an old New York Jets standout. The Rams secretly hired former Jets QB Kellen Clemens as a consultant prior to the NFL Draft, […]

It’s every man’s dream to tell their parents they can retire after making it big and that’s exactly what Quentin Johnston did last week when the Los Angeles Chargers took him 21st overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Just take a look at this heartwarming moment where the wide receiver informed his mom she could […]

It’s been quite a hectic time for Boston sports fans recently. With the Boston Bruins crushing our hearts with their shocking first-round playoff exit, and the Boston Celtics laboring through the early stages of the postseason, fans haven’t had much time to focus elsewhere. That meant, for the most part, the 2023 NFL Draft for […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the New Orleans Saints finished with seven picks this year. After three days in Kansas City, how do the Saints’ 2023 NFL Draft grades look? Remember that head coach Dennis Allen is under pressure to help the Saints compete again after signing Derek Carr, and he […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Denver Broncos finished with just five picks this year. The Broncos made the most of their limited cash coming into the 2023 NFL Draft by acquiring possible immediate-impact players on both sides of the ball to compete for a postseason spot. Here we’ll look at […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished with eight picks this year. How did they do in the 2023 NFL Draft? Tampa Bay appeared to have stalled in the NFC South with Tom Brady’s retirement. However, the 2023 class may have provided an opportunity for them to restore […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were delighted that Joey Porter Jr, one of the best cornerback prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft and the son of former Pittsburgh player Joey Porter Sr, fell to them on draft night. Porter Jr, naturally, wasn’t thrilled to fall out of the first round, where many mock NFL Drafts had him […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. Most teams feel good about their picks after a crazy weekend and are hoping those good feelings translate into success on the field. As they say in the industry, though, it’s never too early to start looking ahead. Immediately after the 2023 draft ended, outlets started […]

The Arizona Cardinals were a part of a shocking trade on NFL Draft night with the Houston Texans that saw them deal the No. 3 overall pick. Head coach Jonathan Gannon says that the Cardinals were talking with three different teams before they ultimately decided to send the pick to Houston, reports My Sports Update’s […]

Following months of scouting and rumors, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially over. With 259 players finding out where their pro careers will start, the league now has a general idea of what the upcoming years have in store. Rebuilding organizations such as the Houston Texans are likely eyeing more success in 2023, which means […]

The New England Patriots‘ decision to forgo selecting an offensive tackle with one of their 12 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft led to many who follow the team scratching their heads. It turns out they might have actually drafted one. Early in Day 3, the Patriots selected three interior offensive linemen during Rounds 4 […]

After three days full of surprises, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. With 259 players hearing their names called, they now know where they will start their professional careers in the league. The Pittsburgh Steelers have high expectations for 2023 after missing out on the playoffs last season, which means their draft […]

The Houston Texans drafted QB CJ Stroud with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and wasted no time bringing in some help for him. In fact, they actually heeded advice from their new quarterback when drafting WR Nathaniel “Tank” Dell. New duo in Houston 👀 C.J. Stroud came through for Tank […]

The Carolina Panthers finished the 2023 NFL Draft making just five total selections, but they added several players that will make an impact sooner rather than later. After moving up in a blockbuster trade to acquire the first overall selection from the Chicago Bears, the Panthers knew they would have to make their picks count. […]

There were no awful or terrible draft classes worthy of a general manager being fired, but the 2023 NFL Draft certainly had its ups and downs. While ranking incoming rookie classes is tough before the season begins, grading their entire draft class is easy enough – so find your team and see what we think […]

The Buffalo Bills bolstered their running back room on Monday, signing veteran Latavius Murray to a one-year deal for the 2023 season. In fact, the negotiations actually took place during the NFL Draft. GM Brandon Beane was eyeing a few RBs on Day 3 Saturday but told Murray’s agent that if he signed with the […]

The Seattle Seahawks were among the teams heading into the 2023 NFL Draft thought to be interested in taking a quarterback with one of the high picks. Instead, the Seahawks decided to use their No. 5 overall pick (from the Denver Broncos) on Illinois Fighting Illini cornerback Devon Witherspoon. But the Seahawks probably would have […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Indianapolis Colts finished with 12 selections this year. Take note that Colts GM Chris Ballard is sitting in one of the hottest chairs in the NFL. What type of NFL Draft grade did Ballard and the Colts have? How did they use their substantial draft […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a nice haul from the 2023 NFL Draft. The team has earned praise for its showing in the draft and how it used the event to shore up the roster and address issues. In other words, the Steelers got the job done. Apart from Pittsburgh fans, running back Najee Harris is […]

The New England Patriots added an incredibly intriguing rookie following the 2023 NFL Draft. Undrafted free agent Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham agreed to a deal with the Patriots that reportedly came with a relatively big payday. But a position change might be in Cunningham’s NFL future. Cunningham stands at 5-foot-11 and his size typically doesn’t bode […]

The Houston Texans selected nine players in the 2023 NFL Draft, with second overall pick CJ Stroud the crown jewel of the class. For Stroud, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream, leading to an emotional moment on stage. Stroud’s lofty draft position quieted plenty of doubters, but an interview with Peter King of […]

Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions were ready to make noise. Detroit finished the 2022 season as one of the NFL’s hottest teams, going 8-2 down the stretch. In free agency, Detroit set out to address its biggest needs. They overhauled their secondary, adding Chauncey Gardner Johnson, Cameron Sutton, and Emmanuel Moseley. […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Houston Texans finished with nine selections this year. The Texans are currently undergoing a rebuilding phase, aiming to enhance their 3-13-1 record from the previous season. With their need for improvements in multiple areas, it would have been quite a challenge for them to make […]

The New England Patriots recently picked Jacksonville State cornerback Isaiah Bolden, the sole HBCU player selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. Deion Sanders, NFL legend and Bolden’s college coach, slammed the league for overlooking HBCU talent while praising Bolden’s abilities. Bolden also took to Twitter to express his agreement with Sanders’ statement. He shared his […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Jacksonville Jaguars finished with a whopping 13 selections this year. Keep in mind that Trent Baalke and the Jaguars rose from the bottom to the top of the AFC South last season. What do their 2023 NFL Draft rankings tell us about their chances of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are considered to be one of the top winners in the recently concluded 2023 NFL Draft, thanks in large part to the perceived excellence behind the desk of the team’s general manager Omar Khan. The first-year GM has received tons of praise over his navigation of the draft, even leaving Steelers head […]

The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2023 NFL Draft looking to replace wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. General manager Brett Veach thinks the Chiefs achieved that goal, landing a receiver who resembles Smith-Schuster on the field. Kansas City drafted former SMU receiver Rashee Rice in the second-round with the 55th-overall pick. Veach is happy Rice landed […]

The Miami Dolphins only had four draft picks in their 2023 NFL Draft class. Still, the Dolphins are looking for all of them to eventually make an impact in Miami. The Dolphins were docked their first-round pick due to tampering charges involving Tom Brady. They didn’t pick until No. 51 in the second round. Overall, […]