Cincinnati CB Ahmad Gardner To Enter Draft
2022/01/cincinnati-cb-ahmad-gardner-to-enter-draftMcShay has Ridder going in the top 20 in his initial 2022 mock draft. … One of the top draft-eligible cornerbacks will indeed make himself available for teams in April.
NC State’s Ikem Ekwonu Declares For Draft
2022/01/nc-states-ikem-ekwonu-declares-for-draftMost mock drafts have him as a Top 10 pick, while Dane Brugler, of The Athletic, has him listed as the 5th-best overall player and the 2nd-best offensive tackle, behind only Alabama's Evan Neal. … Ekwonu is set for a large payday as he readies for the 2022 NFL Draft, but, according to an interview with USA Today Network, money was not a motivation to leave.
Iowa State’s Breece Hall Enters NFL Draft
2021/12/iowa-states-breece-hall-enters-nfl-draftWhile there are not many mock drafts projecting running backs to be taken in the first round, Hall, Walker III,…… Although Dane Brugler of The Athletic has Hall listed as the third-best running back prospect, behind Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III and Texas A&M's Isaiah Spiller, he is part of the consensus top-three among all draft sites.
Pitt QB Kenny Pickett To Skip Bowl Game, Prepare For Draft
2021/12/pitt-qb-kenny-pickett-to-skip-bowl-game-prepare-for-draftThe Steelers are a popular landing spot in mock drafts for the Pitt product, and Pickett has also been listed…… As expected, one of the top QB prospects will declare for the NFL Draft.
Texans Could Draft DE If QB Mills Shows Promise
2021/12/texans-could-draft-de-if-qb-mills-shows-promiseWith two defensive ends topping most 2022 NFL mock drafts and the Texans staring down a potential spot in the top 3 draft picks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that his sources have told him Houston may elect to draft Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson or Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux should rookie quarterback Davis Mills show promise in the last four games of the season. … The Texans did say that, if Mills struggles down the stretch, they still may aim for a quarterback with a high draft pick.
Top QB Prospects In 2022 NFL Draft
2021/12/top-qb-prospects-in-2022-nfl-draftBefore the 2021 season was played, Howell saw his name frequently in the top 5 of "way-too-soon" mock drafts. … Well, there's only one place to go for young football talent, and that leads us to the pool of top quarterback prospects presumed to be available in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux Declaring For NFL Draft
2021/12/oregon-de-kayvon-thibodeaux-declaring-for-nfl-draftBoth Michael Renner of Pro Football Focus and Dane Brugler of The Athletic had the defensive end being selected with the second-overall pick in their recent mock drafts. … The Oregon edge rusher is declaring for the NFL Draft, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter (via Twitter).
Browns Trade Up, Draft Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah At No. 52
2021/04/browns-trade-up-draft-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-at-no-52Owusu-Koramoah went 19th overall in Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com's final mock draft.
Chargers Draft FSU CB Asante Samuel Jr. At No. 47
2021/04/chargers-draft-fsu-cb-asante-samuel-jr-at-no-47The younger Samuel was a legit first-round prospect, and NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah had him going 30th overall in his final mock draft. … Los Angeles drafted Florida State cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.
Jaguars Draft Georgia CB Tyson Campbell At No. 33
2021/04/jaguars-draft-georgia-cb-tyson-campbell-at-no-33Plenty of people thought Campbell would go in the first-round, and NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah had him going 28th to the Saints in his final mock draft. … The Jaguars kicked off the second round by drafting cornerback Tyson Campbell from Georgia.
Dolphins Doing Extensive Work On Draft’s Top RBs
2021/04/dolphins-doing-extensive-work-on-drafts-top-rbsand Todd McShay's latest ESPN mock draft has all three gone by No. … The Dolphins' running back depth chart may look different after the draft's early rounds.
This Date In Transactions History: Buccaneers Draft Two Future Hall Of Famers
2021/04/this-date-in-transactions-history-buccaneers-draft-two-future-hall-of-famers"[W]e would simulate one group of five players gone and another group of five players gone, and in every one of our mock drafts Warren Sapp was gone in the top five," Wyche wrote on PewterReport.com. … The Buccaneers actually had their eye on Sapp throughout the pre-draft process that year, and they probably would have selected at him No.
Cardinals Eyeing CBs, Jaylen Waddle?
2021/04/cardinals-eyeing-cbs-jaylen-waddleQuarterbacks and other top-10 prospects have dominated this year's draft discussions, overshadowing the rest of this year's class. … However, Todd McShay's latest ESPN.com mock has the South Carolina corner falling to the Cards at 16.
Dolphins Open To Drafting DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle?
2021/04/dolphins-open-to-drafting-devonta-smith-jaylen-waddleMel Kiper and Todd McShay's latest ESPN mock draft has Waddle and Smith falling to the Nos. … If Pitts is still there at 6, the Dolphins should be expected to draft him, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com notes (video link).
Broncos To Attend Trey Lance’s Second Pro Day
2021/04/broncos-to-attend-trey-lances-second-pro-dayThe Broncos have been linked to both Lance and Fields in mock drafts, with quarterback being the team's runaway top need. … Ahead of a critical draft decision, the Broncos plan to keep looking into quarterbacks who could potentially be available when they go on the clock at No.
Giants Leaning Toward Edge Rusher In Round 1?
2021/04/giants-leaning-toward-edge-rusher-in-round-1They have done a lot of work on the top edge defenders in this year's draft, and sources informed SNY's Ralph Vacchiano the current sense is this will be the direction the team takes with its No. … Mel Kiper Jr.'s most recent mock has the Giants taking Waddle.
Lions Sign UDFA TE Hunter Bryant
2020/04/lions-sign-udfa-te-hunter-bryantHe went toward the top of the fourth-round in Matt Miller of Bleacher Report's final mock draft. … Hunter Bryant was one of the biggest surprise undrafted players, but he's got a home now.
NFL Draft Rumors: Dolphins, Raiders, 49ers
2020/04/nfl-draft-rumors-dolphins-thomas-falcons-henderson-raiders-49ers-kinlaw-cowboys-chaissonChaisson was a popular target for Dallas in many mock drafts, but when Lamb unexpectedly fell to the middle of Round 1, the Cowboys couldn't pass. … 5 overall and drafted quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, there were rumblings that Miami wanted to trade up not for a signal-caller, but for an offensive tackle.
Vikings Exploring Trade Up
2020/04/vikings-exploring-trade-upMost mock drafts have indicated the Vikings will target wide receivers and cornerbacks in the first round of the draft.
Draft Rumors: Chaisson, Titans, Raiders
2020/04/draft-rumors-giants-chaisson-simmons-titans-ol-ravens-raiders-49ersMel Kiper's most recent mock draft has Baltimore taking LSU's Patrick Queen at No. … But with Dave Gettleman shocking most by drafting Daniel Jones at No.
Packers Notes: Draft, Williams, Funchess
2020/04/packers-notes-draft-williams-funchessGutekunst isn't particularly worried about any of the technical glitches during the league's mock draft. … While this year's virtual draft will naturally lead to some challenges, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst still expects to be active in trade talks throughout the weekend.
Technical Issues During NFL’s Draft Rehearsal
2020/04/technical-issues-during-nfls-draft-rehearsalAfter what appears to be a notable hiccup, the mock draft went smoothly, per John Elway (via The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala, on Twitter). … The NFL did a dry run in advance of its first "fully virtual" draft and experienced some snags.
NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Georgia RB D’Andre Swift
2020/04/nfl-draft-profile-rb-dandre-swiftMost mock drafts don't have a running back going in the first round, but Vegas oddsmakers seem to disagree. … You've heard the draft gurus gush over this year's lethal class of wide receivers.
Latest On NFL’s Trial Run Draft
2020/04/latest-on-nfls-trial-run-draftTo that end, the NFL will conduct a mock draft trial run on Monday, as Lions general manager Bob Quinn told reporters today. … With the 2020 NFL draft going fully remote due to COVID-19, the league wants to ensure that its technology platforms will work when the event gets underway next Thursday.
Draft Rumors: Henderson, Dobbins, Davis
2020/04/draft-rumors-henderson-dobbins-davis-blacklock“The media is wronger about mock drafts this year than you guys have ever been,” one NFL general manager told Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link). … Are you ready for surprises on draft day? It sounds like you should be.