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The Los Angeles Rams were drafting this year from a new and unique position. After finally catching their white whale, Los Angeles has its first Super Bowl title ever. Years of cap restructuring and electric football led coach Sean McVay and his team to the pinnacle of American sport.   Coming into the weekend, the […]

The Detroit Lions picked inside the top-10 picks of the NFL Draft for the fourth year in a row. While each of these picks have yielded mixed results, there’s a feeling that Detroit emerged from the 2022 draft with a potential franchise cornerstone in Aidan Hutchinson. Not only that, but the Lions managed to also […]

The New York Giants actually had a successful NFL Draft weekend. New general manager Joe Schoen put together one of the best draft classes in the entire NFL, led by edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and tackle Evan Neal. An underrated part of the class is University of Kentucky wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, who was selected […]

The Los Angeles Chargers enjoyed a tremendous 2022 offseason which included the additions of J.C. Jackson and Khalil Mack to the team. Despite just one pick in the first two rounds, their offseason success  continued at the NFL Draft. The Chargers were able to add a few key pieces, as they should have a large […]

The Carolina Panthers were linked to nearly every quarterback in this year’s NFL Draft class, though Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis were the names that were brought up most often. As it turned out, the Panthers selected Matt Corral out of Ole Miss. Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer revealed the biggest reason why the team […]

Coming out of the 2022 NFL Draft with 11 selections shows that the Baltimore Ravens may have liked this draft class more than some other teams. By letting the board fall and taking the best player available in certain situations, the Ravens were able to come out with one of the strongest classes this year. […]

The New Orleans Saints made headlines before the 2022 NFL Draft, executing a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire an extra pick in the first round. Speculation began, with many expecting the franchise to trade up in the draft. Trade up, they did, as New Orleans dealt three of their own picks for the […]

The Buffalo Bills had a successful 2022 NFL Draft, as they brought in key contributors at positions of need, such as cornerback. Considering the Bills were one of the better teams in the AFC last year, there wasn’t a ton of room for improvement. However, the AFC got considerably more competitive, giving general managers, such […]

The New England Patriots made a surprise move when they drafted speedy wideout Tyquan Thornton in the second round, having traded up to land him with the 50th overall pick. The pick was met with some skepticism from fans and media members, especially given the fact New England moved up the board to land him […]

The Tennessee Titans have a crowded quarterback room ahead of the 2022-2023 season. Tennessee drafted Malik Willis 86th overall after he was projected to be picked up in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. As the current quarterback for the Titans, it’s safe to say that Ryan Tannehill wasn’t thrilled with the acquisition. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had one of the better showings at the 2022 NFL Draft. Led by general manager Howie Roseman, the Eagles swung a blockbuster trade for Tennessee Titans wide receiver AJ Brown, using their other first-round pick to select Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis. The draft also came with another surprise, as Philly managed […]

Having two first-round selections can be exactly what a team needs to right their ship and turn their rebuild into a retool, and the New York Giants look to have taken that next step this offseason. By selecting Kayvon Thibodeaux and Evan Neal, their 2022 NFL Draft class was headlined by two of the best […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf played the entire 2021 season with a nagging foot injury that was kept under wraps by both the star wideout and the franchise. Back in February, Metcalf had surgery to remove a screw from his foot and was in a walking boot, with nothing to suggest that he wouldn’t […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is wrapped up which means it’s time to evaluate the biggest losers from the wild weekend. Some teams improved, while others were making head-scratching decisions throughout. Meanwhile, some players in the league might not have the best time next season with the new faces entering the roster. We’ll see how it […]

The Philadelphia Eagles stole the show at the 2022 NFL Draft, executing a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans for star wide receiver AJ Brown. Brown’s arrival in Philadelphia gives the franchise a much-needed, number-one receiver for quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was as excited as anyone to learn that the team had traded for the […]

The NFL Draft is over, and once more the offseason heads into a lull before the beginning of training camp in July. Until then, every improvement has only been made on paper, and the teams only exist in the minds of the staff, the media, and the fans. It’s a rare time when the NFL […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is over and teams across the league are signing undrafted free agents left and right. One name that surprisingly went undrafted was former Clemson Tigers star receiver, Justyn Ross. Many speculated he’d be a solid late-round addition, but the wide receiver finally finds a new home with the Kansas City Chiefs. […]

The 2022 NFL Draft has concluded which means it’s time to evaluate the biggest winners and losers. It was a wild weekend, but each franchise walked away with a new haul of rookie prospects. Some teams knocked it out of the park, while others were a bit questionable on Day 2. Click here for our […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is over but teams across the league are still finalizing their rosters. Many players will either be cut or signed in the coming weeks. The Atlanta Falcons made a decision on Monday, releasing a veteran player from the team. It’s not a shocking move at all, as Atlanta likely made the […]

The Green Bay Packers had an important 2022 NFL Draft following another playoff exit. The Packers were able to get Aaron Rodgers back on a new contract but had to trade star receiver, Davante Adams, though that gave them extra draft capital. The Adams trade yielded an additional first- and second-round pick that helped the […]

The 2022 NFL Draft lacked the star power we are used to seeing at the quarterback position. Only one signal-caller was taken in the first round, but there were still plenty of exciting prospects at the position. University of Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder was one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in this draft class, possessing […]

The 2022 NFL Draft wasn’t lacking in talent at all, as several teams got quite the talented haul even in the latter part of the first round. One of them was Jermaine Johnson II, who was selected by the New York Jets as the 26th overall pick. Some observers felt that Johnson could be drafted […]

Every NFL Draft, the focus is based on the first round. That’s where the stars are and that’s where teams make the biggest splashes. However, the second round is nearly as important. Teams that maintain their drafting success in the second round are often the same teams that manage prolonged periods of success. Getting value […]

With the No. 52 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected wide receiver George Pickens out of Georgia. The 6-foot-3-inch, 200-pound product out of famous high school football hotbed Hoover, Alabama joins an already impressive Steelers wide receiver room with the likes of Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool. The addition of […]

The Tennessee Titans made a splash pick in the 2022 NFL Draft after selecting Malik Willis in the third round. This kid has all of the tools to be a superstar, however, he fell in the draft for a reason. Regardless, he is an exciting pick for this franchise, as the potential for massive success […]

The 2022 NFL Draft was one of the most exciting draft weekends in recent memory. With so many big trades and surprise selections, there was bound to be some teams that performed exceedingly well. With that being said, let’s get into the five biggest winners of the 2022 NFL Draft. 5. The New York Giants […]

It was a wild weekend for the Tennessee Titans. Not only did they bring in a haul of exciting rookies, but the front office made a huge decision to trade AJ Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s a risky move, but based on the rumors of Brown’s demands, it was a deal that had to […]

The 2022 NFL Draft came and went and Deebo Samuel is still a San Francisco 49er. But the self-proclaimed “wide-back” remains steadfast in his demand to move on. On Sunday morning, Bleacher Report tweeted that, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Samuel is “dug in” on leaving San Francisco. And despite claims by the 49ers front […]

The New York Jets came away like bandits during the 2022 NFL Draft. Armed with four of the top 36 pick, three coming in the first round and two in the top 10, it was more than likely that they would collect some high-level talent. But their haul came out much more tantalizing than initially […]

The San Francisco 49ers had the 262nd and final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, so they had the honor of bestowing the title of “Mr. Irrelevant” on a player this year. That player wound up being Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy. The newest 49ers quarterback had the right outlook on being the last player […]

During the second round of the NFL Draft, fans got to see one of the more hilariously frustrating moments of the event. The Minnesota Vikings had actor and former running back Ed Marinaro announce one of their picks. However, Marinaro seemed to forget that there was a time factor in the announcement… and he went […]

During the first day of the 2022 NFL draft, Sean McVay was in the headlines for a rather peculiar incident. The Rams head coach had a great reaction to Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots drafting Cole Strange in the first round. While some found it humorous, others took offense to McVay’s reaction, A […]

With the No. 41 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected running back Kenneth Walker III out of Michigan State. The Doak Walker Award winner and Walter Camp national player of the year comes to Seattle in the midst of a period of transition for the franchise and enters a backfield […]

Months removed from their historic national championship-winning season and the 2021 Georgia Bulldogs are still not done yet in setting records. The 2022 NFL Draft culminated on Saturday, and overall, Georgia’s coaching staff sure must be pleased to see a multitude of its now-former standout talents find new homes in the NFL. From Travon Walker […]

If there is anyone who knows what sixth round prospects are capable of, it’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady. Every football fan is probably familiar with the story of Brady. Selected with the 199th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft, TB12 went on to became unarguably the greatest quarterback […]

The Green Bay Packers finally got Aaron Rodgers a weapon by drafting Christian Watson early in the second round. Green Bay fans were quick to judge after the Packers opted against drafting a wide receiver in the first round. However, general manager Brian Gutekunst made up for it by trading up to the 34th pick […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers now have a fourth set of brothers on the team. With their sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Steelers selected tight end and fullback Connor Heyward. The Steelers did not enter the draft with a notable need at either position considering both Pat Freiermuth and Derek Watt’s current standing on […]

For the third time in the last 10 drafts, the Washington Commanders selected a quarterback, as they picked former North Carolina passer Sam Howell in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Howell is so far the sixth quarterback to be taken off the board in this year’s draft. Throughout his final season at […]

The Washington Commanders have endured plenty of transition and drama over the past few years. They have consistently changed quarterbacks, dealt with various front office scandals, and of course adopted the new Commanders nickname. And it appears as if stability will continue to be difficult to find at the QB position following a Commanders’ recent […]