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The 2022 season will be the beginning of a new era for Miami football. The Hurricanes will be led by new head coach Mario Cristobal, who as a player won two national championships with the school. But even though the sidelines will look different, the field will have a lot of familiar faces. Miami was […]

The 2021 season was an underwhelming one for the LSU Tigers. The team started at No. 16 in the rankings, but ended up finishing the year under .500 following a loss to Kansas State in the Texas Bowl. After years under Ed Orgeron, the Tigers will enter a new era under Brian Kelly, the longtime […]

Head coach Dabo Swinney ushered in a renaissance in the Clemson football program over the last decade. The Tigers have two national championships and six appearances in the College Football Playoff era, a nearly-unrivaled feat. Clemson doesn’t have the history of programs such as Alabama, Ohio State and Notre Dame, but the Tigers are firmly […]

The 2021-22 season was a dream for the Georgia Bulldogs. For the first time since 1980, the team won the national championship after defeating Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide, 33-18. But all that greatness came with a price. A total of 15 Bulldogs were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, including five in […]

Ohio State football pumps out NFL players at a rate few schools can rival. The Buckeyes have more NFL Draft picks since 2000 than any other school with 157. They also hold the record for most first-rounders in NFL history with 87. The Buckeyes once again have all the makings of a national championship team […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide are one of the most dominant teams in all of sports. Nick Saban’s group has six national titles and nine championship appearances in the last 13 years. Alabama football is just that good, but this post is specifically about Crimson Tide NFL Draft prospects. Alabama is not only dominant at the […]

Heading into salary cap hell, the New Orleans Saints had quite the busy offseason, one that also saw them get a new head coach. Through the 2022 NFL Draft and a bevy of offseason moves, the Saints have tried to put themselves in a position to be postseason-bound yet again – but was it enough? […]

Former Oakland Raiders No. 1 draft pick JaMarcus Russell is widely considered to be one of the NFL’s most infamous busts. Russell was touted as a future star in the league, but when push come to shove, he fell well short of expectations. In all, Russell lasted three seasons in the NFL. Speaking on the […]

The New York Giants had two first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. They used their first pick, fifth overall, to draft outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. According to Giants legend Michael Strahan, the team definitely made the right decision. NFL tweeted Strahan’s opinion on the first-round pick Thursday morning. Can @kayvont become the next great […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux was one of the most exciting young prospects coming out of college in the 2022 NFL Draft. New York Giants fans were excited to see what he could bring to the team when the they selected him with the 5th overall pick. But fans were forced to hold their breath when he sustained a hip […]

For two seasons in a row now, the Buffalo Bills have topped the AFC East, and they are hoping to keep that up, as they target a deeper run in the playoffs in the upcoming 2022 NFL campaign. Most of the attention when it comes to the Bills will understandably be on quarterback Josh Allen. […]

Garrett Wilson just dropped the first bomb of his NFL career. The New York Jets wide receiver was appearing on The Pivot Podcast with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder when the NFL alums dropped a truth bomb on the rookie. Wilson was explaining how much he was looking forward to taking his fellow […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were the most surprising team in the NFL in 2021. They went on an impressive cinderella run to the Super Bowl before losing the big game in heartbreaking fashion. Despite that heartbreak, the Bengals look ready for a strong 2022 season. General manager Mike Brown put together one of the best offseasons […]

The Orlando Magic have been rewarded for their poor performance this season by receiving the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. This is the fourth time in their franchise history that they have received the top pick and the first time since adding Shaq in 1992. The Magic are not as far out […]

Monday, Philadelphia Eagles WR Jalen Reagor took to Twitter to mourn the passing of former Texas Christian University teammate and Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Jeff Gladney. The news came as a shock to the football world as it was the first official word on the defensive back’s death. https://twitter.com/jalenreagor/status/1531327563485917185 Gladney’s agent Brian Overstreet confirmed the […]

The Seattle Seahawks drafted running back Kenneth Walker III in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft in April. Unknown to many, however, the buildup to the decision was a stressful moment for the franchise. Apparently before the Seahawks made their decision, they were unable to get a hold of Walker. They tried a variety […]

The Baltimore Ravens have had a solid offseason thus far. They were credited by most people for having of the best drafts, landing Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton and one of the highest regarded centers in over a decade in Tyler Linderbaum, both in the first round. The Ravens are looking to get back to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had one of the most interesting off-seasons in the NFL. After a drama-filled 2021 campaign, the Raiders brought in Josh McDaniels as their head coach while firing former general manager Mike Mayock. New general manager Dave Ziegler and McDaniels entered their first offseason together under a ton of pressure to […]

The New England Patriots made one of the biggest surprise picks in the NFL Draft this year. The Patriots drafted offensive guard Cole Strange with their first-round pick, number 29 overall. It was so shocking, it drew quite the reaction from Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead. Apparently they […]

When Roger Craig watches New York Jets rookie running back Breece Hall play, he’s reminded of a certain former NFL star. Himself. “He has the tools and I like his style of play,” Craig told ESPN’s Rich Cimini. “Breece runs the ball, he catches out of the backfield, he blocks. He does everything, like me. […]

The New York Jets filled quite a few big holes on the roster with their haul in the 2022 NFL Draft. And they’re hopeful that they’ll develop another useful player or two from the group of undrafted rookie free agents they signed. There’s no doubt all eyes will be on first-round picks Sauce Gardner, Garrett […]

The Chicago Bears are Justin Fields’ team – for now. The jury is still out on him, but the Bears definitely have him installed as their no. 1 quarterback, the most important player on the team heading to the 2022 NFL season. But Chicago didn’t get him a lot of help via the draft. They […]

The Miami Dolphins have made numerous big moves in the offseason as they set themselves up to challenge the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East. With a ton of new faces on the roster, this franchise hopes to get back into playoff contention sooner, rather than later. To do so, they’ll need a little help […]

After a horrifically dramatic year with Urban Meyer as the head coach, the Jacksonville Jaguars have given themselves a clean slate in rebuilding the roster. Doug Pederson is a solid coach who should be able to develop Trevor Lawrence while the front office has reeled in a haul of players this offseason. However, we take […]

Joe Douglas is smart enough to know that things can go sideways quickly in the National Football League, especially for the New York Jets. So, while he basks in the afterglow of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Jets general manager needs only to look back at his first draft class with the team to see […]

The Washington Commanders had an interesting NFL Draft, with many pundits believing that the franchise reached for some of their picks, most notably for wide receiver Jahan Dotson, who some had as more of a second-round selection. However, the Commanders managed to find a couple of values with their next two picks, selecting a pair […]

The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t possess a pick in the NFL Draft’s first two rounds but still ended up with a solid class of rookies. Led by third rounder Dylan Parham and running back Zamir White, the Raiders got off to a good start by adding depth to two key areas on the offensive side […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had arguably the most productive 2022 NFL Draft outing. At the beginning of the offseason, the team had three first-round picks. So much potential early on gave Philadelphia leverage for trades that took place before and during the draft. After a ton of behind-the-scenes work by Howie Roseman, the Eagles look sharper […]

At this point, the Atlanta Falcons really are just playing for the 2023 NFL Draft, seeing as how they truly have no legitimate shot at competing this season. After their trade of franchise icon Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts, they were tasked with finding a solution at QB, plus they still need to figure […]

Fresh off a disappointing showing in the NFC Championship Game, the San Francisco 49ers have a lot to be happy about stemming from their surprising 2021-22 NFL season. With Jimmy Garoppolo still entrenched as starting QB, the emergence of Deebo Samuel as their Swiss army knife, and the defense still being quite good, the 49ers […]

The Buffalo Bills had a solid NFL Draft, addressing both sides of the ball with their first four picks. Rookie cornerback Kaiir Elam brings some much-needed depth on the outside, suddenly giving an already-strong secondary a chance to be perhaps the league’s stingiest in 2022. Running back James Cook figures to be another weapon for […]

The Seattle Seahawks had an excellent draft, landing key contributors on both sides of the ball, such as offensive lineman Charles Cross, running back Kenneth Walker III and edge rusher Boye Mafe with their first three picks. Each of those players will make a huge impact for the Seahawks in the 2022 NFL season. However, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are finally in a position to start building a solid foundation for the roster. With Julio Jones and Matt Ryan out of the picture, this franchise has officially entered a new era. It’ll be interesting to see how this team fairs, but there will be opportunities for lesser-known players. We take a […]

Davante Adams has had a long and successful career in the league so far. After spending years playing with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, he now plays for the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the superstar wide receiver revealed he thought he’d be playing for the Carolina Panthers to begin his career. According to […]

The Arizona Cardinals came into the 2022 NFL Draft with plenty of needs on their roster. General manager Steve Keim did a solid job of addressing them throughout the draft despite trading away his first-round selection. There are plenty of exciting players in this Cardinals class who could make an immediate impact. However, the most […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the most complete rosters in the NFL. Their team is loaded with veteran talent at key positions, making it difficult for rookies to make an immediate impact on the squad. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. There are several rookies from the Bucs’ 2022 draft class who should […]

It’s been a wild offseason and the San Francisco 49ers find themselves in a decent spot. We’ll see how this franchise bounces back from their playoff exit, as the front office has made multiple moves to keep the team competitive. They’ll need some help from everyone, as the NFC West is incredibly stacked. We take […]

Tennessee Titans fans have gone through a roller coaster of emotions in the offseason so far. The franchise traded away AJ Brown and replaced him with Treylon Burks. This offense is going through some changes right now and it’ll be interesting to see who steps up. We take a look at one Titans rookie sleeper […]

Heading in to the 2022 NFL season, the Baltimore Ravens expect to return to the playoffs after an injury-plagued 2021 season. To help the cause, they were able to have one of the better drafts in the league, led by GM Eric DeCosta. They began the draft with two steals in the first round in […]