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There’s often a gap between how NFL prospects are scouted and how they’re drafted in mock simulations. PFF’s big board reflects expert evaluations built on film study, grading, and advanced data. But in the Mock Draft Simulator, fan preferences and team needs can shake things up. Comparing big board rankings to average draft positions reveals … Continue reading “How fans are picking PFF’s top 100 prospects in the Mock Draft Simulator” How fans are picking PFF’s top 100 prospects in the Mock Draft Simulator 2YKH7AX WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – NOVEMBER 16: Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) runs down the sidelines during the college football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Penn State Nittany Lions on November 16, 2024, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images) By PFF.com Posted Mar 31, 2025 5:30 am EDT Draft analysts and fans aren’t always aligned: Top-10 talents like Jahdae Barron and Tyler Warren are slipping into the 20s in the simulator. Demand at the QB position: Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward might not crack PFF’s top 10, but both quarterbacks are consistently mocked inside the top five, highlighting the demand at the position. 2025 NFL Draft season is here: Try PFF’s best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2025’s top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team. There’s often a gap between how NFL prospects are scouted and how they’re drafted in mock simulations. PFF’s big board reflects expert evaluations built on film study, grading, and advanced data. But in the Mock Draft Simulator, fan preferences and team needs can shake things up. Comparing big board rankings to average draft positions reveals where opinions diverge — from star defenders falling into Round 2 to quarterbacks flying off the board early. CB Travis Hunter, Colorado Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: Hunter is one of the most talented players I have ever scouted. As a cornerback, he brings good mirror-matching movements and truly elite ball skills. He can be a bit out of control and lacks some density, which gets exposed the most in press-man coverage. As a primary zone defender with press-man flexibility, he can be an immediate starting cornerback with an All-Pro ceiling. ED Abdul Carter, Penn State Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: It’s hard not to see some Micah Parsons in Carter, who not only wears the same No. 11 but also pops off the screen nearly every play due to being a rare caliber athlete. If he can get even stronger, he has All-Pro potential as a player worthy of a top-five pick. Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: McMillan has All-Pro potential because of his length, athleticism and football intelligence. He’s a smooth criminal of a receiver who was the focal point of Arizona‘s offense. He is a unique talent who deserves to be considered in the top 10 of the 2025 NFL Draft. DI Mason Graham, Michigan Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: Graham has shorter-than-ideal arms for an NFL interior defensive lineman, but outside of that, there is a lot to love. He is fast, violent and relentless, and he can stop the run with great strength. He brings a high floor at all times and a high ceiling in flashes as a 3-technique defensive tackle for a 4-3 front. HB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State Avg. MDS Pick: 11.5 Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: Jeanty is a total-package backfield playmaker with impressive balance, footwork, vision, explosiveness and big-play ability — reminiscent of Alvin Kamara. He is a first-round offensive weapon who can succeed behind any blocking scheme. T Will Campbell, LSU Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: Campbell is an offensive lineman’s offensive lineman. He approaches the position with excellent respect for what it takes to be great in the trenches: fundamentals, IQ and competitive toughness. His length and flexibility limitations might push him inside in the NFL, but this is a starting-caliber player at all five spots on the line. CB Jahdae Barron, Texas Avg. MDS Pick: 25.6 Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: The word “versatile” gets thrown around too much with defensive back prospects, but Barron is exactly that. As a natural zone defender with excellent instincts and anticipation, he is a starting-caliber pro at safety, wide cornerback or nickel defender — sometimes as all three in the same game — for Cover 3- or quarters-heavy schemes. TE Tyler Warren, Penn State Avg. MDS Pick: 21.1 Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: Warren is a do-everything tight end who any coach would love to input into their offense. He isn’t a twitchy or flexible athlete who can unlock the whole route tree, but his versatility is incredibly valuable in the run-and-pass games. He is worthy of a first-round selection. Avg. MDS Pick: 17.8 Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: Starks was a playmaker in the SEC for three straight seasons. He brings good football IQ, tackling and movement ability to play free, strong and slot. He isn’t a rare athlete, but he’s a starting-caliber player for the backend of any defense. LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama Avg. MDS Pick: 33.2 Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: Campbell has the ideal build and athletic ability to play any linebacker spot, but he projects best to a Mike or Sam LB in 4-3 schemes or a Mike/EDGE in a 3-4. He must continue to develop anticipation and strength, but he has the mold of an All-Pro player. T Armand Membou, Missouri Avg. MDS Pick: 28.6 Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: Membou presented a high athletic ceiling in 2023 before his confidence and control took off in 2024. There are times when he could play with more power, but he brings starting-caliber length and movement ability to the NFL with good production as a zone blocker. Avg. MDS Pick: 22.7 Analysis from PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide: Green has only two
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Giants news, 3/31: Wilson a Hail Mary, Carter vs. Hunter, more headlines
New York Giants headlines for Monday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Big Blue View mailbag: Quarterback, Travis Hunter, offensive line, more Do the New York Giants really love Shedeur Sanders? Maybe, maybe not Ed’s 7-round New York Giants mock draft: Having my cake and eating it, too More headlines Russell Wilson texted Chris Manhertz before joining Giants | Sports Coverage | denvergazette.com “It’s exciting,’’ Manhertz said of being reunited with Wilson. “He’s a great teammate, a great quarterback. I think his resume speaks for itself. He’s a winner, and that’s definitely something that is important at the quarterback position in bringing a guy in. So, I’m excited all around.” Who should the Giants draft? NFL minds weigh in on tantalizing Abdul Carter-Travis Hunter scenario | New York Post “What if the Giants have a choice between Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter?” sounds a lot more optimistic than “What if the Giants can’t get either Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders?” Could Giants Move Jalin Hyatt to Jets in a Draft Weekend Trade?Jalin Hyatt saw his targets reduced last year, raising questions about his long-term future with the Giants. Lupica: Giants Hail Mary lands Russell Wilson at QB The Giants, who have turned into what the Knicks were for such a long time before Leon Rose took them over, have their veteran quarterback now. Joe Schoen — the outgoing general manager or not — had already swung for the fences with Matthew Stafford before Stafford came to his senses and stayed right where he was with the Rams. Then Schoen signed Jameis Winston before signing Russell Wilson, whose best days are behind him the way the Giants’ best days are behind them, just not nearly as far. If you want to know how far the Giants have fallen since their last Super Bowl, one that feels more like 113 years ago than just 13, just know that the signing of the 36-year-old Wilson, whom the Steelers didn’t want the way the Broncos didn’t want him before the Steelers didn’t, know this: He is a tremendous upgrade over the quarterbacking we have seen for the last couple of years. That’s the good news, at a time when Giants fans will take any. Here’s more good news, if you want to call it that: Wilson really does make them a much better bad football team. Charting Shedeur Sanders: What numbers say about star’s 2025 NFL Draft outlook – The AthleticCam Ward looks like QB1 in this class, which puts Shedeur Sanders at QB2. Does his game make him worthy of that billing? Is the Russell Wilson signing going to do what the Giants want it to? – The Athletic“The Athletic Football” discusses whether the New York Giants acquiring Russell Wilson eliminates any chance of drafting Shedeur Sanders. What can fans expect from Russell Wilson in New York? Our Steelers, Giants writers discuss – The AthleticThe Athletic’s Giants and Steelers beat writers discuss Russell Wilson’s time in Pittsburgh and how he could impact the Giants this season. Buying, selling latest 2025 NFL QB rumors: Aaron Rodgers wants to join Vikings? Kirk Cousins bound for Browns? – CBSSports.comWe sort through some of the big-name storylines this offseason Here are biggest questions facing John Mara as Giants scramble for long-term QB answer – nj.comThe NFL world will gather at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla., this weekend for the league’s annual meeting. Brian Callahan says Titans ‘getting closer’ on decision for No. 1 pick with ‘short list’ of players in contention “We’re getting closer for sure, all of the processes are moving right along,” Callahan said. “…I would say we have a pretty good feel for what direction we’re headed by early April here, and you put the final touches on it and tie the bow over it by the time you get to the draft.” NFL Analyst Rips Giants’ ‘Head-Scratching’ Moves After ‘Do or Die’ Ultimatum From Ownership “Can you imagine getting this kind of do-or-die message from your boss? And the best you can come up with is you sign Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, and you bring back Tommy DeVito. Wow,” he said on a recent episode of Pro Football Talk. “I look at them, and it’s head-scratching. I look at what they did with Saquon Barkley last year and what they are doing right now; it’s shocking. “There’s no way, Mike, if my job is on the line, with all respect to those guys, my job is on the line. There’s no way I’m looking at James Winston and Russell Wilson to save me.” Kosko: Why Jaxson Dart should be a top-15 player in the 2025 NFL Draft classI recently stated that Dart is a top-15 prospect in this class. Let me explain why — starting with the data. Shedeur Sanders’ QB coach gives his verdict on Browns potentially drafting Colorado starDarrell Colbert, the quarterback coach to top NFL draft prospects Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, revealed that he sees a positive fit for Sanders with the Cleveland Browns. Cam Ward’s coach makes feelings known about QB’s private workout with Titans ahead of 2025 NFL DraftCam Ward is expected to be the first overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. BBV mailbag Have a Giants-related question? E-mail it to [email protected] and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag. 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Investing in the offensive line – The Splash Zone 3/31/25
Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. At the end of the season, general manger Chris Grier basically said they screwed up by not investing in the offensive line. The Miami Dolphins offense suffered this year because of subpar play from the two guard spots and not enough good depth pieces to fill in for injured players. Grier said the o-line would be a priority this offseason and while he has added new players in James Daniels and Larry Borom, there is still work that needs done. They will have plenty of chances to add some players along the o-line in the NFL Draft next month and there could potentially be some veterans cut in the coming months from other teams. You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below. Chris Perkins: Should Dolphins simply ‘invest’ in OL, or go beyond that? – Yahoo SportsIf the offensive line is a top-level, no-excuses priority for the Dolphins, I’ve got a question about how you’d like to see them proceed in the offseason. Mike McDaniel Miami Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel Topics of Interest at League MeetingsThe Miami Dolphins head coach will be addressing the media at the league meetings this week Dolphins Secondary New Miami Dolphins DB Ashtyn Davis Became a Ball Hawk Thanks to a Former Miami CoachNew Dolphins safety Ashtyn Davis showed a knack for finding the ball during his time with the New York Jets Phinsider News You May Have Missed Chris Grier’s drafting tendencies – Miami Dolphins News 3/29/25 – The PhinsiderWelcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. Your thought on their thoughts on Tua! – The PhinsiderMiami Dolphins fans express their opinions on what the team’s long-term plans for Tua Tagovailoa may be. Phinsider Question Of The Day: What If It All Goes Wrong Edition – The PhinsiderWe ask Miami Dolphins fans to suggest a course of action if the team goes wrong again in 2025.
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Phinsider Question Of The Day: What If It All Goes Wrong Edition
None of us know what will happen with our Miami Dolphins in 2025. We all hope for a considerable improvement of the product on the field over last season, but there are never any guarantees. The assumption among much of the fan base is that there are a lot of jobs on the line if the team does not, at the bare minimum, make the playoffs and possibly win at least one game. If neither happens, it’s reasonable to assume that head coach Mike McDaniel and potentially general manager Chris Grier will be gone. If things go south before the season ends, Mike McDaniel could be gone midseason. The logical and most likely interim head coach who will fill in for whatever remains of the season is defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. If this occurs, Weaver will undoubtedly have an interview for the permanent head coaching position following the season. The advantage of retaining Weaver and possibly promoting someone from within to be the GM, assuming Grier is let go as well, is that the team is far less likely to be pushed into another complete rebuild. Weaver and the new GM, whoever that may be, will want to shake things up; however, avoiding a complete rebuild will hopefully help us fans avoid a lot of pain. This approach would likely promote more continuity within the coaching staff as well. Like with players, a new head coach will likely want to bring in some of his own people, which will result in someone losing their job, but also likely keep more of the current staff than would have otherwise been kept. A completely new regime means that no one on the roster or coaching staff is safe, making the start of a new rebuild almost inevitable. So tonight’s Phinsider Question Of The Day is: If things go south again, would you prefer to see the team promoted from within to help maintain some continuity, or would you prefer that the team start from scratch with an entirely new regime? If you want to start from scratch again, who would be your preferred head coach to be hired? Perhaps you believe the team should have already moved on and promoted from within or just brought in a new regime. Maybe you think that this current GM or HC should be given more time even if things do not wind up how we wish this season. Either way, let us know your thoughts and answers in the comments section below.
Raiders Draft 2025: Carson Schwesinger can excel in the middle or outside
UCLA’s Carson Schwesigner can play both middle and outside linebacker positions making him a versatile prospect. The Las Vegas Raiders are in dire need of a three-down linebacker and Schwesigner fits the profile. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images UCLA linebacker has three-down defender skillset who can stymie the run and cover on the back end With the departures of starters Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo via free agency respectively, the Las Vegas Raiders have needs at both middle and outside linebacker. Even with the additions of veterans like Elandon Roberts and Devin White, the Silver & Black would do well to take stock of what the 2025 NFL Draft has to offer in the linebacker prospect department. And there’s a talented prospect that can play in the middle as the green-dot linebacker or outside in UCLA’s Carson Schwesinger. The 6-foot-2, 242-pound Moorpark, Calif. native put quite the stamp on his final season as a Bruin in 2024 racking up a collegiate career-high 136 total tackles with four sacks, two interceptions, and a forced fumble. By The NumbersCarson Schwesinger 2024: 12 games, 136 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble Career: 3 season (2022-24), 38 games, 163 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble Luke Kuechly, Matt Milano, Fred Warner, Roquan Smith… Just a few LB powerhouses that @UCLAFootball’s Carson Schwesinger emulates his game after pic.twitter.com/vGNNofF9Sy — NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 19, 2025 How He Fits After losing Spillane and Deablo in free agency, Las Vegas inked veterans Roberts and White to help fill the void. Those two newly-inked Raiders are 30 and 27 years old, respectively, thus, another young talent like Schwesinger would be a fine addition to a linebacker room filled with youth. Raiders head coach Pete Carroll loves versatility from his football players and the UCLA Bruins showcased the variety of ways Schwesinger can be deployed. Going from special teams maven to starting linebacker, Schwesinger can line up at middle linebacker or outside at Will. While Roberts and White have the edge in terms of pro experience, Las Vegas is going to have open competition to identify starter and a young, energetic, and intelligent prospect like Schwesinger will only make the entire position group better. Schwesinger arrives as a readymade special teams dynamo and Tom McMahon’s group needs a maniac-type. His resolve on special teams coverage units is team captain-worthy stuff. Robert Hanashiro-Imagn ImagesUCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) sacks Fresno State quarterback Mikey Keene. Schwesinger racked up four sacks in 2024 in a standout season for the Bruins. Strengths A disruptive tackling machine with a penchant to be around the football quite frequently, Schwesinger displays uncanny instincts as a read and react defender. He can recognize plays early, diagnose, and pull the trigger on getting to the football. This really shows up as a run defender. he can shoot gaps quickly and beat blockers to stymie the ballcarrier behind or at the line of scrimmage. Not only that, but he uses the same instincts to be an effective blitzer, too. While his overall straight-line speed doesn’t jump out, it’s his football intelligence that allows him to play much faster than a stopwatch will tell you. Schwesinger also displays a motor that has reserves upon reserves as he maintains his tenacity snap-to-snap. This allows him to be a sideline-to-sideline linebacker that can chase, run, and hit. Schwesinger is an effective defender in coverage thanks to the football IQ and ability to turn his hips to match up with tailbacks and tight ends, alike. And, perhaps, the most important aspect of being a linebacker: Schwesinger is a solid fundamental tackler whose technique means sound open-field tackler. All these traits sync well with the kind of defensive scheme Patrick Graham runs for the Raiders. Weaknesses Is that one big season in 2024 enough? Some evaluators don’t believe so and are concerned he’s a one-hit wonder type for not doing it for more than one season. Schwesinger is also a lighter-type linebacker who is thin-framed and angular compared to more squatty and stout inside linebacker types. That means he can be washed out of plays by lead blockers and when bigger bodies attach to him, he has issues disengaging. While he can create explosive hitting power, he doesn’t have the ideal wallop one would expect from a traditional inside linebacker, which portends to a fit as an outside linebacker. While Schwesinger wasn’t susceptible to play-action or read-option-type misdirection, it’s going to be intriguing to see how he fares at the pro level where everyone is bigger, faster, and stronger than what he saw during his UCLA days. His instincts and football intelligence have hindered him as he’s gotten caught looking in the backfield resulting in overrunning the play and losing gap discipline. At the NFL level, that can be quite detrimental to a defense. Carson Schwesinger’s tape is awesome. Immediate trigger in the run game and a demon on special teams pic.twitter.com/JoQVuHQBhC — James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) January 13, 2025 Projection Schwesinger is seen as a prospect that can go as high as the second round and as low as the fifth. Initially seen as a Day 3 prospect, Schwesinger opened eyes with his strong 2024 campaign and it appears he’s slated for a Round 2 or 3 selection. The Raiders own the 37th overall pick in the second and 68th overall selection in the third stanzas. And the team owns the 108th overall pick in the fourth round, too. There are higher touted linebacker prospects ahead of Schwesinger which likely makes him a Day 2 pick. NFL analyst Bucky Brooks ranked the UCLA linebacker as the fifth best prospect in his top five prospects by position list. That all said, it wouldn’t surprise to see Schwesinger still on the board on Day 3. And if he is, Las Vegas would be wise to try and snare the talented Bruin.
Should the Rams be content with their offensive line backups?
The Los Angeles Rams have proven not shy about drafting offensive linemen, since 2017 they have selected 11. With the 2025 starters seemingly set, the decision to add to that number may be shaded to come later in the draft process. Looking for depth pieces rather than starting talent. Just who are the Rams offensive linemen? Currently, L.A. has 11 offensive linemen under contract, the five starters being: AJ Jackson – left tackle – 6’ 6” 321 lb. 33 7/8” arms Steve Avila – left guard – 6’ 4” 332 lb. 33” arms Coleman Shelton – center – 6’ 3” 292 lb. 31 1/2” arms Kevin Dotson – right guard – 6’ 4” 310 lb. 33” arms Rob Havenstein – right tackle – 6’ 7” 321 lb. 33 3/4” arms And the six backups: Beaux Limmer – center/guard – 6’ 5” 302 lb. 31 7/8”arms Warren McClendon- swing tackle – 6’ 4” 306 lb. 34 1/2” arms Dylan McMahon – center/ maybe guard – 6’ 3” 299 lb. 31 3/4” arms KT Leveston – guard/tackle – 6’ 4” 326 lb. 34 3/8” arms Justin Dedich – guard – 6’ 2” 301 lb. 31 3/4” arms AJ Arcuri – swing tackle – 6’ 7” 308 lb. 33 7/8” arms Limmer may just as easily be a starter. McClendon has played in 19 games with five starts, and 363 snaps over two seasons. McMahon got the mop up start and 66 snaps in the final week of 2024, but L.A. kept him on the 53 all season after poaching him from the Eagles. Leveston spent all year on the injured reserve. Dedich’s rookie line was 13 games played, three starts, and 206 reps. Arcuri enters his fourth season with 10 games, one start, and 121 reps under his belt. L.A. usually starts OTAs with 15 linemen, so it’s likely they’ll add at least four, even if just camp bodies. While the group of prospects offered today are not of starting grade, I daresay they have better pedigree’s than camp bodies. Meet the Candidates Jack Conley – Boston College 6’ 7” 327 lb. 33” arms Sixth-year senior came to BC as a three-star recruit, took a redshirt, and two seasons as on specila teams before breaking through as a starter in his final three. He played in all 60 games he was active with 31 starts. Named to the Shrine Bowl. Well-built, with good strength. Best suited to play guard, even at his height. Good downhill blocker in duo/gap game and has the footwork for inside zone. Although his athleticism is just adequate, smoothly climbs, short pulls, and gets out on screens. Not explosive off the snap, but has the leg strength/drive to move opponents. His problems stem from playing too high, bending at the waist, and ducking his head. It allows defenders to easily slide off his blocks, particularly in pass pro reps, if he doesn’t get clamped on. when Conley keeps his pad level down, he does set a firm anchor. Doing his pre-draft training with Dante Scarnecchia, legendary offensive line coach. Played multiple games at both right/left tackle and guard, as well as tight end. Pundits were impressed with his Shrine Bowl workouts. Esa Pole – Washington State 6’ 5” 320 lb. 33 1/2” arms Interesting back story, Pole didn’t play high school football. When he walked on at the JUCO level, according to an article printed in Spokesman-Review of Spokane Wa. “ …He struggled to complete push-ups. He bench-pressed just 95 pounds, squatted only 70.” After two JC season’s, Pole signed with Washington State and stepped in to start 22 games at left tackle. According toPro Football Focus College, he didn’t allow a sack in his senior season and had second-best D1 pass blocking grade in the nation. Named to the Shrine Bowl. Watching Pole’s film is like watching a young thoroughbred, there’s power and fluidity there, but just not enough on-the-job-training for success. A lot of his problems stem from playing too upright and bending at the waist, getting out of balance and losing the leverage to create drive. When he puts it all together, he’s a beast, but a 50% win rate won’t cut in the NFL. His Shrine Bowl workouts were like his game film, flashes of dominance along with raw and inexperienced reps. Keep in mind, he’s only been playing the game four years. 22 college games and south of 700 snaps, a quarter of what most prospects have. So yes, he’s a raw developmental project with a nice ceiling. Film shows the building blocks, physical traits, athleticism, and some innate pass blocking skills. Even if you don’t think highly of PFF, just look at the higher-rated draft prospects on this pressure rate allowed list. Dalton Cooper – Oklahoma State 6’ 6” 323 lb. 33 1/2” arms Six-year player that has been a starter and winning accolades since 2020. Started 36 games at left tackle for Texas State, before transferring to Okie State for 2023. For the Cowboys, Cooper started 21 straight before a ruptured plantar shut him down for the final games of 2024. Named to the Hula Bowl. Well-proportioned build and his arm length is adequate, just under NFL standards. Cooper wins on experience and technique, he’s a patient and smooth operator in a pass-oriented offense. Uses his length and hand fighting skills to keep rushers out of his chest and at bay. He gets out of his set quickly and appears to have good, light footwork. Aware of stunts/loops and looks for action. Not a powerful drive blocker, he kind of treats most reps like reach blocks, his footwork getting him angled between the ball and defender with a clamp/torque technique. He moves in short areas, climbing well to the second level and short pulls. High floor prospect has the versatility and know-how, with adequate athleticism Cooper’s biggest problem is needing more play strength for the NFL. He easily transitioned up in competition and didn’t allow a sack in his final
CBS Sports Proposes “Win-Win” Draft Trade Scenario for Vikings
Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images What do you think of this potential deal? While we did just talk about whether or not the Minnesota Vikings could see a scenario wherein making their 2025 NFL Draft selection at #24 might be the right move, we understand that trading down is what a lot of folks would like to see happen. One major outlet has proposed a scenario that, at least on the surface, appears to be a good one for both sides. Chad Reuter of CBS Sports has put together a list of six “win-win” trades that he believes teams should make surrounding the NFL Draft, and one involves the Vikings making a deal with the Buffalo Bills. In this trade, the Bills would move up to Minnesota’s spot at #24 overall. In exchange, the Vikings would get Buffalo’s pick at #30 in addition to two fourth-round selections: #109 overall, a pick that the Bills received from the Chicago Bears, and #132 overall. This would give the Vikings a total of six picks in the 2025 NFL Draft: #30 (Round 1, from Buffalo) #97 (Round 3, Compensatory Pick) #109 (Round 4, from Chicago through Buffalo) #132 (Round 4, from Buffalo) #139 (Round 5, from Cleveland Browns) #187 (Round 6, from San Francisco 49ers) Reuter notes that the Bills have been relatively aggressive in the first round in recent years, moving up multiple times to select players they were targeting. In this scenario, the Vikings don’t fall completely out of the first round (which could, potentially, give them the ability to trade back again), and though they wouldn’t add any Day 2 picks, they do get a pair of Day 3 selections to take a swing with. What do you think of this potential move for the Vikings, folks?
The Linc – “Nick Sirianni isn’t getting enough credit for the coaching job he did” in 2024
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/30/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links … The Man – Iggles BlitzMy biggest takeaway is that Nick Sirianni isn’t getting enough credit for the coaching job he did. Saquon Barkley had one of the great seasons in NFL history. Jalen Hurts came up big when the team needed him. Zack Baun became an All-Pro linebacker. Jalen Carter did his impression of a one-man wrecking ball. Player after player had amazing seasons. Those guys deserve a ton of credit. Vic Fangio turned the 30th ranked defense into the NFL’s best. The assisted coaches did a great job with player development. Kellen Moore, known for his love of the passing game, ran one of the best running attacks in NFL history. Jeff Stoutland worked his usual magic. The coaching staff deserves a ton of credit. Howie Roseman and the front office put together the best roster in football. They had one of the best offseasons in league history. They deserve a ton of credit. The movie shows Sirianni speaking to the team before and during the season. Time and time again Sirianni had the right message. He was able to keep the team focused, when they were struggling and later when they were red hot. Mini Movie: Eagles Super Bowl 59 CHAMPIONSHIP Season – PhiladelphiaEagles.comGet a behind-the-scenes look at the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Championship season. From Brazil to Bourbon Street to Broad Street, relive this 52-minute reflection of one of the most magical seasons in Philadelphia sports history! Grab your popcorn The Eagles Super Bowl 59 Championship Season Mini Movie is here! Watch now: https://t.co/7M3RA1bXU2 pic.twitter.com/CiM0ElQmYP — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 29, 2025 NFL Mock Draft 2025: Eagles 7-round simulation, Version 4.0 – BGNRound 1, Pick 32 (for the Super Bowl Winner): Colston Loveland, Tight End, Michigan. I now strongly believe one of the Eagles first two picks will be a tight end. If they hang around at 32, Colston Loveland makes a ton of sense for the offense. Loveland’s skill as a receiver would immediately make him one of the top three targets in the passing game. In Roob’s Eagles Observations: An unprecedented achievement for Howie Roseman – NBCSP1A. When Cam Jurgens was named to his first Pro Bowl team in December, it gave Howie Roseman an remarkable achievement that no other general manager in NFL history – no other team in NFL history – has ever pulled off. He drafted a Pro Bowl player in the second round four straight years. With Miles Sanders in 2019, Jalen Hurts in 2020, Landon Dickerson in 2021 and now Jurgens in 2022, the Eagles became the only team in history to draft a Pro Bowler in the second round four consecutive years. Only one other team in the last 40 years has even drafted a Pro Bowler in the second round three straight years, and that was the Chargers from 2005 through 2007 with Vincent Jackson, Marcus McNeill and Eric Weddle. For the sake of comparison, the Jets have drafted one Pro Bowler in the second round in the last 45 years. The Eagles didn’t have a 2nd-round pick in 2023, but I’m not betting against Cooper DeJean making a Pro Bowl or six before he’s done. That wouldn’t be a Pro Bowl 2nd-rounder in five straight years but it would be five straight 2nd-round picks making a Pro Bowl. And if 2018 2nd-round pick Dallas Goedert could play a full healthy season – either here or somewhere else – that streak could conceivably reach five straight years with a 2nd-round Pro Bowler. Now if J.J. Arcega-Whiteside could ever make a Pro Bowl, we’d really be in business. Eagles, Chiefs, Bills, Ravens win totals set at 11.5, highest in NFL – PFTSports books have started taking bets on NFL teams’ 2025 win totals, and four of the top teams from last year are expected to be at the top of the league again this year. The Eagles, Chiefs, Bills and Ravens’ win totals were set at 11.5, the highest in the NFL for this season. Influencer Daisy Foko, fiancé of new Eagle Kylen Granson, is already getting food advice from Howie Roseman – InquirerSince then, Foko and Granson traveled to Philadelphia for the tight end’s contract signing. After multiple flight delays, they finally made it onto a red-eye flight at 4 a.m. before getting a tour of the facility and meeting the Eagles staff, including Howie Roseman. “I loved everybody, especially Howie,” Foko said in a TikTok post. “He was so funny. He was like, ‘You need to take out your notes app really quickly. I got some restaurants for you,’ and they sound so good. Like I’m a foodie, he’s a foodie. I’m so excited.” Bristol Twp. School Board Accepts $3,000 Donation From Philadelphia Eagles – Levittown NowThe Bristol Township School Board approved a $3,000 donation from the Philadelphia Eagles Charity Foundation to support the district’s newest athletic program – girls flag football at Harry S. Truman High School. The donation was accepted during the board’s March action meeting. Washington Commanders 2025 NFL Draft: Pre-draft meetings/visits tracker – Hogs Haven[BLG Note: The Commanders are looking at two of the players the Eagles will also host on pre-draft visits.] Jerry Jones is reportedly infatuated with one player in the 2025 draft – Blogging The BoysThe Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for the NFL draft in April. This time around, they hold the 12th overall pick in the first round. Players such as Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, and Michigan cornerback Will Johnson have been linked to Dallas, and they all would have an immediate impact. There’s another guy that could have a bigger effect than all of them. Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is one of the top prospects in the draft, and he’s expected to be a top five pick, meaning out of the Cowboys range. However, while Dianna Russini of The
2025 NFL Draft prospect profile – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images Can Loveland realize his potential in the NFL? The tight end class in the 2025 NFL Draft is a strong and deep one. This is the second year in a row in which we’ve seen a lot of athletic and talented tight ends coming into the NFL. Michigan’s Colston Loveland would likely be the first tight end off the board in almost any other year, yet in this year he might wind up being the third. Loveland has a prototypical build, is — as you may expect from a Michigan tight end — a good blocker, and has a lot of upside as a receiver. The New York Giants are likely set at tight end between Theo Johnson and Daniel Bellinger. They also probably can’t invest the pick needed to draft Loveland in the tight end position. It is, however, entirely possible that he could wind up on the roster of a rival so we should be familiar with Loveland and what he brings to the field. Prospect: Colston Loveland (18)Games Watched: vs. Texas (2024), vs. USC (2024), vs. Illinois (2024), vs. Oregon (2024)Red Flags: Shoulder (2024) Measurables Kent Lee Platte | RAS.football Strengths Best traits Athleticism Size Blocking Competitive toughness Route running Colston Loveland is a big, athletic tight end who combines receiving upside with impressive blocking skills. Loveland is a fierce run blocker and pass protector, who gets after defenders almost as though he’s trying to start (or finish) a fight. He strains to sustain his blocks, and does so with better technique than many offensive linemen. He consistently places his hands to win inside leverage, striking hard and with good pad level, and uncoils his hips to create movement at the line of scrimmage. Loveland is able to stalemate smaller edge defenders, “lose slow” against true defensive linemen, and is an absolute menace at the second level. He was frequently used as a move blocker, but can be an in-line blocker on the play side or back side of a run. His athleticism also makes him a capable blocker on screens and working to the second level. Loveland is also a capable, even dangerous, receiver. He moves almost like a wide receiver, wasting no energy in his release and showing very crisp breaks. He runs a relatively diverse route tree and understands how to use his frame to be open even when covered. He has solid ball skills as well, doing a good job of locating and tracking the ball in the air, extending to maximize his catch radius, and plucking the ball out of the air as opposed to letting it into his frame. His power and movement skills also allow him to pick up yards after the catch, and he’s willing to fight through contact to get every inch. Weaknesses Worst traits Catch consistency Ball security Loveland is a very well rounded tight end who should be able to step in and contribute immediately. That said, there’s also still room for improvement in his game. Most notably, he needs to get more consistent at the catch point and just after the catch. Loveland has solid ball skills overall, but there are instances in which he lets the ball slip through his fingers. He can also be prone to having it jarred loose just after the catch, suggesting that he might need to get better at securing the ball quickly. Loveland can also stand to improve the nuance with which he runs routes. Learning to add quick fakes or changes in his route tempo could help improve his separation at the top of routes. That, in turn, might help improve his catch consistency if defenders aren’t right there to make a hit at the catch point. Finally, teams will want to closely monitor the medical reports with respect to his shoulder. He missed time with the injury during the season, played through the pain for much of the remainder of the year, and has assured teams that he’ll be ready for training camp. However, they should still do their due diligence. Game Tape Projection Colston Loveland projects as a starting tight end at the NFL level. There are a few wrinkles to be ironed out in his game, largely relating to his consistency. However, he has the potential to be a starter very early – if not immediately – in his career, and have Pro Bowl upside at that. Loveland is an impressive athlete with very good quickness, agility, speed, power, and a balance. He has the skill set to be a true “Y” tight end who can be a blocker or receiver as the only tight end in an 11-personnel package. There’s a good chance he hears his name called before the first round is over. Does he fit the Giants?Yes, but not from a value perspective. Final Word: A later first round talent
