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AROUND THE NFL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the first 58 Super Bowls, no player drafted from Alabama had ever scored in a Super Bowl. In the first 58 Super Bowls, no player drafted from Texas had ever scored in a Super Bowl. But on Sunday night, Alabama\u2019s DeVONTA SMITH caught a TD pass for the Eagles and WR XAVIER WORTHY from Texas caught two for the Chiefs. Smith also became just the fourth player to win the Heisman Trophy, a national championship and a Super Bowl.  The others are Tony Dorsett (Pitt), Marcus Allen (USC) and Charles Woodson (Michigan).- – -Adam Schefter of ESPN.com<\/a> gives us his 5 most interesting teams of the offseason: <\/em>The NFL, the greatest reality show, is always interesting. But this offseason, some teams are more interesting than others. Big decisions loom between now and the start of the new league year, at noon ET Wednesday, March 12.<\/em> <\/em>Here are the five most interesting teams on paper now that Super Bowl LIX is over.<\/em> <\/em>1. Cincinnati Bengals<\/em><\/strong>Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is entering the final year of his contract and will be seeking to become the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, in a deal that could average close to $40 million per season. Wideout Tee Higgins is set to be a free agent, and neither Chase nor quarterback Joe Burrow want to lose him. Meanwhile, Trey Hendrickson, the NFL’s reigning sack leader, is entering the final year of a deal scheduled to pay him $16 million, and he has been seeking a new contract since last offseason.<\/em> <\/em>The Bengals have approximately $46 million of salary cap space. How they allocate it will help define this and future seasons for the franchise. If they sign Chase to his record deal, it could include a large signing bonus and a low 2025 base salary, giving him a team-friendly cap number for this upcoming season that would help with Higgins. Cincinnati could work to re-sign Higgins before he becomes a free agent or put a $26 million franchise tag on him — lower than what he probably would receive on the open market. The team also could opt to tag and trade Higgins, but that would require carrying the cap space past the new league year. Hendrickson requested a trade last April and is not happy with his current deal.<\/em> <\/em>Cincinnati’s offseason decisions loom as some of the most interesting and noteworthy in the league.<\/em> <\/em>2. Cleveland Browns<\/em><\/strong>Cleveland was already interesting because of its unsettled quarterback situation, but Myles Garrett’s trade request has turned it into one of this offseason’s most closely tracked teams. Deshaun Watson could sit out the 2025 season after rupturing his Achilles tendon, and the Browns will have to strongly consider using the No. 2 overall pick on a quarterback. But as if there weren’t enough issues, the team now has a significant one at defensive end.<\/em> <\/em>The Browns thought they would be able to placate Garrett with a new contract but that doesn’t seem as if it will work at this time. General manager Andrew Berry has made it clear the franchise won’t trade Garrett and that the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year would have a direct ticket from Cleveland to Canton. But Garrett’s goal isn’t to get to Canton but to compete for a Super Bowl. How the Browns handle their quarterback situation and defensive end’s trade request will define whether this team has any hope of winning.<\/em> <\/em>3. New Orleans Saints<\/em><\/strong>Barring any unexpected developments, the Saints are expected to hire Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as their new coach, league sources told ESPN. And then, he will inherit a team that has limited salary cap flexibility this offseason.<\/em> <\/em>The Saints enter the offseason roughly $60 million over the cap, and they can’t get much relief from quarterback Derek Carr, who has $10 million guaranteed for 2025 with another $30 million scheduled to kick in March 15. Moving on from Carr would save them only a couple of million dollars, meaning he probably will be the team’s QB1 entering 2025. But the team will have to find cap space and roster improvements elsewhere. Until it finalizes a coaching staff, no meaningful decisions can be made. The NFL world revolved around New Orleans during Super Bowl week and there will be plenty of interest in the city this offseason.<\/em> <\/em>4. New England Patriots<\/em><\/strong>Making the Patriots’ coaching job even more appealing to Mike Vrabel was the fact the team has a league-high $110 million in salary cap space this offseason. New England will have the financial liberty to upgrade its roster however it sees fit, whether it’s having the chance to pay Tee Higgins $30 million a year or upgrading an offensive line that will be addressed.<\/em> <\/em>Aside from an established coach and more than $100 million in cap space, the Patriots have other advantages. They have a young quarterback in Drake Maye that personnel people across the league agree has the chance to develop into a bonafide standout. They also have the No. 4 overall pick, where they will be in position to help Maye. New England is positioned to set up its franchise for years to come. The decisions the Patriots make this offseason will help determine how successful they will be.<\/em> <\/em>5. New York Jets<\/em><\/strong>There’s already a new coach, Aaron Glenn, and general manager, Darren Mougey, and the Jets have been meeting to address the key decisions in front of them. The first is at quarterback, where 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers is unlikely to remain with the team in 2025. He has one year left on his contract, and the Jets could designate him a post-June 1 cut to spread out the $49 million in dead money they owe. That move could influence whether or not wide receiver Davante Adams also returns.<\/em> <\/em>Aside from Rodgers and Adams, other key moves await. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson, running back Breece Hall, cornerback Sauce Gardner and edge Jermaine Johnson are now eligible for contract extensions. New York enters the offseason with roughly $21 million in salary cap space, but a shakeup is coming as it does when a new coach and general manager take over a new roster. It’s just a matter of how extensive it will be.<\/em> <\/td><\/tr>
NFC WEST<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong>LOS ANGELES RAMS<\/strong>The DB was thinking what Jacob Robinson of The Athletic<\/em> is thinking here \u2013 the Rams were the one team that fully tested the mighty Eagles \u2013 and in Eagles territory at that: Will the Rams really move on from Cooper Kupp? Will Matthew Stafford go too? I can’t help but think about how Los Angeles was the only team that tested the Eagles in these playoffs. Remember, the Rams were 13 yards short of beating the eventual champs. Yet instead of running it back, this team could look drastically different.<\/em> <\/em>They are actively looking to trade Kupp, who turns 32 in June. The former Super Bowl MVP’s injuries have caught up with him, and it’s unlikely the Rams consider him worth his $29.7 million cap hit. Kupp could be moved before his $7.5 million roster bonus on March 19. <\/em> <\/em>As for Stafford, the Rams front office has refused to commit to him publicly as their starter in 2025, but the 37-year-old can still rip it.<\/em> <\/em>So what are the odds they both land in New York? The internet was abuzz after Adam Schefter reported the Giants hired Stafford’s brother-in-law as their assistant quarterbacks coach, though it feels unlikely to me that Sean McVay lets Stafford leave L.A.<\/em> <\/td><\/tr>
AFC NORTH<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong>CINCINNATI<\/strong><\/strong>Can the Bengals keep everyone together?  WR TEE HIGGINS knows his life would be better working with QB JOE BURROW than a random QB employed by say the Saints or Jets.  Coral Smith at NFL.com<\/a> on the lure of big money vs. workplace satisfaction tugging at the Bengals: The Cincinnati Bengals have a critical offseason ahead of them to try to retain their key pieces, with one big decision needing to be made sooner rather than later.<\/em> <\/em>Wide receiver Tee Higgins is set to hit free agency in March unless he and the Bengals can come to an agreement on a new deal to keep him in the Queen City.<\/em> <\/em>When asked about the ongoing process of determining whether he’ll be able to stay in the city he’s called home for all five years of his NFL career, Higgins acknowledged that, while he knows what he wants, decisions about whether he and his teammates stay together are not entirely his to make.<\/em> <\/em>“Yeah, of course, we all want to keep the core pieces what it is, even with Mike Gesicki. That’s a core piece as well. So obviously, we want to build something here in Cincy,” Higgins said this weekend, via FOX19\u2019s Joe Danneman. “But you know, it’s not in my hands right now. So I gotta do what I need to do, and if that’s go to another team, that’s what happens.”<\/em> <\/em>Though the Bengals didn’t rise to the preseason expectations for the team in 2024, just missing out on the playoffs despite a late surge, the team saw multiple players on both sides of the ball have career years, ones they hope to hold onto to keep the team competitive in the near future.<\/em> <\/em>That’s easier said than done, with Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin admitting recently that with limited cap space and existing financial commitments to other players, they’d do what they could, but they “can’t have guys at the top of the payroll in every position.”<\/em> <\/em>But that’s what many of the Bengals stars are hoping can get worked out, with Higgins just the latest player to publicly advocate for the team to pay all their pieces and keep the group together at least one more year.<\/em> <\/em>Reigning NFL sack leader Trey Hendrickson responded to Tobin last week by expressing his desire to either sign an extension with the team or get traded. Ja’Marr Chase discussed his hope to get \u201cwhat\u2019s fair\u201d in a second NFL contract after earning the receiving triple crown. And Joe Burrow, who has already been locked in by Cincinnati with a five-year, $275 million deal, expressed that he’d be willing to \u201cdo what it takes\u201d to keep his high-value teammates on the squad.<\/em> <\/em>But unlike those teammates, who at least for now remain under contract at least one more year, Higgins’ deadline to make a deal will come much sooner as the start of free agency approaches in just over a month. At that point, a lack of agreement between the sides on a deal would send Higgins into the open market, where there’s certainly not a lack of teams in need of a big-play receiver.<\/em> <\/em>Higgins said he’s “for sure” proven he’s a No. 1 wide receiver after racking up 911 yards and double-digit TDs in 2024, and one of those WR-needy teams would likely be willing to pay the price he believes he deserves if the Bengals aren’t.<\/em> <\/em>But for now, with the 2024 season only officially drawing to a close on Sunday with Super Bowl LIX, Higgins said he’s going to take a beat to clear his head before everything ramps back up, and then wait and see what can be done to keep him in orange and black.<\/em> <\/em>“Obviously I would love to be here in Cincinnati,” Higgins said. “I love it here. I love the city. I love the fans. I love the coaching staff — everything in the building. But it’s not in my control.”<\/em> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong>PITTSBURGH<\/strong><\/strong>Mike Tomlin, QB AARON RODGERS and OC Arthur Smith.  That\u2019s what the betting markets envision.  Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com<\/a> gives odds on the odds: The lone Super Bowl win for Aaron Rodgers came against the Steelers, more than 14 years ago. His next shot at a second ring could come against the team he kept from getting its seventh.<\/em> <\/em>The Steelers are the early betting favorites to be Rodgers\u2019s next team. DraftKings has Pittsburgh at 2-1.<\/em> <\/em>The Raiders, who probably wouldn\u2019t help Rodgers get to the top of the mountain in 2025, have 3-1 odds. The 49ers are at +350. (If you trust us on anything, trust us on this \u2014 he will not be a 49er.)<\/em> <\/em>Next come the Vikings (please, God, no) at +400, the Titans at +750, and the Colts at +850.<\/em> <\/em>The Rams come in at 10-1, and the Giants are at 12-1. (With the Giants, he wouldn\u2019t have to move.)<\/em> <\/em>The Steelers make the most sense, given the current options and the franchise\u2019s fairly recent year-at-a-time strategy until they find their next long-term option. But, as value goes, the Titans seem to be a compelling choice. Rodgers has long-term ties to Chad Brinker, who currently runs the show in Tennessee and holds final say over all football decisions.<\/em> <\/em>Of course, given Rodgers\u2019s well-documented feelings about the Green Bay front office \u2014 where Brinker worked from 2009 through 2022 \u2014 some fences might need to be mended, in both directions, to make that happen.<\/em> <\/td><\/tr>
AFC EAST<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong>NEW YORK<\/strong> JETS<\/strong>For the second time in months, the Jets have made the decision to get rid of someone without any idea what comes next.  First, it was firing Coach Robert Saleh, now it is telling QB AARON RODGERS his time with Gang Green is at an end.  Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic <\/em>identifies a staggering 20 possible replacements: Well, the New York Jets made a decision at quarterback. The team met with Aaron Rodgers last week and informed him they\u2019d be going in another direction.<\/em> <\/em>And so the Jets\u2019 Rodgers era ends with a whimper, two years of disappointment and a whole lot of \u201cwhat if\u2019s.\u201d He played every game in 2024 and it didn\u2019t go particularly well, even if the stats looked good on paper. Ultimately, the new regime \u2014 head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey \u2014 decided they did not want to be in the Rodgers business, and so there will be a complete clean slate again at the three most important positions in the organization: Head coach. GM. Quarterback.<\/em> <\/em>A new era of Jets football is officially upon us \u2014 or will be once the team officially moves on from Rodgers (an announcement isn\u2019t expected until sometime this week, at the earliest). The last time the Jets went into a season with a new coach, GM and quarterback: In 2015 with Todd Bowles, Mike Maccagnan and Ryan Fitzpatrick. That group went 10-6, the Jets\u2019 last winning season, but missed the playoffs.<\/em> <\/em>So who will the next quarterback be? Let\u2019s run through all of the options, broken down by category: On the roster, free agents, veteran trade targets, younger trade targets, and NFL Draft prospects.<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>On the roster<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Tyrod Taylor<\/em><\/strong>: Taylor is under contract for 2025 at a reasonable $6.8 million cap hit. The 35-year-old isn\u2019t the most exciting option and has had trouble staying healthy over the years, but he\u2019s experienced (58 career starts) and capable of at least managing an offense. He\u2019s much more willing to take shots downfield than Rodgers (sometimes to his detriment) and is beloved by many in the Jets locker room, namely Garrett Wilson. Taylor is the early favorite, though the Jets will consider all options. It\u2019s conceivable that Taylor will compete with a rookie or another QB option in training camp for the right to start in Week 1.<\/em> <\/em>Jordan Travis<\/em><\/strong>: The 2024 fifth-round pick still hasn\u2019t practiced with the Jets. He suffered an unknown setback while rehabbing a broken ankle suffered in his final game at Florida State; it\u2019s unclear if\/when he\u2019ll be able to return, or what he\u2019ll look like when he does. He\u2019s a lottery ticket more than someone to count on in 2025.<\/em> <\/em>Free-agent targets<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Sam Darnold<\/em><\/strong>: He fell apart at the end of the season but it was still a stellar comeback campaign for the former Jets draft pick. Darnold finished with 4,319 passing yards, 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while grading highly in most metrics: 10th in EPA per attempt, eighth in adjusted completion percentage and fifth in PFF\u2019s \u201cbig time throw\u201d percentage. It would be fair to assume Darnold would have no interest in returning to New York, though he\u2019s never spoken negatively (at least not publicly) about his time with the Jets, and there are very few people left in the organization (outside of ownership) that were around when he last played here. Pursuing Darnold can\u2019t be ruled out completely, even if it is unlikely.<\/em> <\/em>Justin Fields<\/em><\/strong>: Fields is a popular target among a segment of the Jets\u2019 fan base. The idea is that Fields has shown flashes of talent and that there\u2019s still a ceiling he\u2019s yet to reach, so perhaps with the right coaching staff he\u2019d get there (a la Darnold in Minnesota). He\u2019s still young (turning 26 in March) and is a dynamic athlete, well-suited if the Jets try to become a run-heavy attack, a real possibility considering their personnel and with Davante Adams likely on the way out. Fields rushed for 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns just two seasons ago, and rushed for 231 yards and five touchdowns in six starts for the Steelers in 2024. The problem: Fields still has shortcomings as a passer, though he did show some signs of improvement in Pittsburgh. He\u2019s completed just 61.1 percent of his passes for his career but ranked 13th in EPA per attempt from Weeks 1-6 and threw five touchdowns to one interception. The Steelers might want to keep him.<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>Russell Wilson:<\/em><\/strong> Mougey got an up-close look at Wilson when they were together in Denver \u2014 it didn\u2019t go well. Plus, Wilson is 36 and on the decline, even if he was OK in 2024: 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions in 11 games.<\/em> <\/em>Daniel Jones<\/em><\/strong>: In a weak free agency class, Jones actually stands out compared to some of the other options, though by the end of his Giants tenure he seemed physically unable to make all the throws anymore, possibly due to after all the injuries he\u2019s been through. He could only muster eight touchdown passes, and seven interceptions, in 10 games last season, though the Jets have a more talented supporting cast on offense than the Giants. Taylor is probably a better option than Jones at this stage.<\/em> <\/em>Jacoby Brissett:<\/em><\/strong> The previous regime was huge fans of Brissett; the Jets were interested in signing him last offseason but Brissett prioritized a starting opportunity with the Patriots. Brissett didn\u2019t pass for 200 yards in any of his five starts, and only threw two touchdowns. His time as a starter has passed.<\/em> <\/em>Jameis Winston: He is entertaining, both for his personality and style of play, but the moment has likely passed for Winston as well. He\u2019s capable of big games, and terrible ones. He couldn\u2019t manage to hang onto the starting job for a terrible Browns team whose only other option by the end of the season was Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Winston threw 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 12 games for the Browns last year, and has thrown 19 touchdowns and 20 interceptions combined over the last three seasons.<\/em> <\/em>Cooper Rush:<\/em><\/strong> Rush is more game manager and ideal No. 2 than someone you want to bank on as a starter. The 31-year-old threw for 1,844 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions for Dallas last year, though he only completed 60.7 percent of his passes (even with a talented supporting cast) and doesn\u2019t offer much mobility. On a positive: The Cowboys did win four of their last six games with Rush starting.<\/em> <\/em>Carson Wentz<\/em><\/strong>: The Eagles got rid of Wentz not long after handing him a huge contract, the Colts gave up on him one season after giving up significant draft capital for him \u2014 the Commanders did the same a year later. Wentz\u2019s recent track record as a starter isn\u2019t great, but perhaps things could be different this time around. The former MVP candidate (he was on his way in 2017 before tearing his ACL) has humbled himself the last two years as a backup to Matthew Stafford and Patrick Mahomes, learning from two of the game\u2019s best offensive minds (Sean McVay and Andy Reid). Reid was high enough on Wentz to make him the No. 2 to the most valuable quarterback in the NFL \u2014 and a Reid endorsement does mean something. Wentz is a risky option and probably best suited as competition for Taylor if the Jets can\u2019t do better.<\/em> <\/em>Veteran trade targets (or cap casualties)<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Matthew Stafford:<\/em><\/strong> The 37-year-old is expected to play in 2025, but it remains unclear if that will be with the Rams, a team that appears to be trying to turn the page from some of its older players. If Stafford hit the open market, he\u2019d be the best available option \u2014 and the Jets broached the idea of Stafford before they knew Rodgers wanted to be a Jet in 2023. Stafford did cross paths with Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand in Detroit in 2020, but he\u2019d have to believe the Jets were ready-made contenders to seriously consider them at the end of his career.<\/em> <\/em>Kyler Murray:<\/em><\/strong> The 27-year-old had a solid, if inconsistent, season with the Cardinals in 2024. His best game probably came against the Jets on Nov. 10 (he completed 22 of 24 passes). He finished with 3,851 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 68.8 completion percentage while rushing for 572 yards and five touchdowns. He\u2019s dynamic and his contract is reasonable at this stage ($18 million base salary in 2025, $22.8 million in 2026 and $19.5 million in 2027). The Cardinals would only incur a $10.7 million dead-cap hit in 2025 if they cut him post-June 1 and could replenish some draft capital \u2014 though, again, there aren\u2019t many ready-made replacements out there for Murray this offseason, and Arizona likely wants to compete for the playoffs in 2025.<\/em> <\/em>Kirk Cousins:<\/em><\/strong> Once upon a time the Jets tried signing Cousins; he instead went with the Minnesota Vikings. Now he\u2019s turning 37 and is not quite the same player, though he is at least a stopgap option if\/when the Falcons decide to move on from him and officially turn things over to Michael Penix Jr. Cousins was banged up in 2024 so maybe he\u2019s healthier now, but it was a rough season: 3,508 yards, 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions \u2014 and eight of those touchdowns came in two games against the Buccaneers. Cousins would bring a $27.5 million base salary in a trade.<\/em> <\/em>Derek Carr<\/em><\/strong>: Like Cousins, Carr is a former Jets target. In the offseason the Jets acquired Rodgers, Carr was their fallback plan \u2014 he met with the team in New Jersey and at the combine in Indianapolis before he ultimately signed with the Saints. It hasn\u2019t exactly worked out in New Orleans, and the Saints could be looking to start fresh too. Carr\u2019s numbers are solid on paper the last two years: a combined 40 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 27 games, while completing 68.2 percent of his passes. The Jets could do worse, though Carr might not enjoy the New York market.<\/em> <\/em>Geno Smith<\/em><\/strong>: As with Darnold, it feels unlikely that Smith would want to return to New York after the way things transpired last time, but he\u2019d be a solid stopgap option if it became a possibility. Jets quarterbacks coach Charles London was with Smith in Seattle last year, which could help. He passed for 4,320 yards, 21 touchdowns and 15 interceptions last season while completing 70.4 percent of his passes, and only carries a $14.8 million base salary.<\/em> <\/em>Jake Browning:<\/em><\/strong> He has his limitations as a passer but he was solid, at times, filling in for an injured Joe Burrow in 2023: 1,868 yards, 11 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 71.5 completion percentage. He did manage three 300-plus yard efforts \u2014 a rarity among Jets quarterbacks over the years \u2014 and he\u2019d only carry a $1.03 million cap hit.<\/em> <\/em>Young trade targets<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Hendon Hooker:<\/em><\/strong> He\u2019s already 27 despite getting drafted in 2023, and he\u2019s barely played in the regular season (nine pass attempts), but this Jets staff is full of former Lions coaches, most importantly Engstrand and Glenn, who have seen plenty of Hooker behind the scenes over the last two years. If they believe in his talent, then it\u2019s conceivable they\u2019d be open to taking a swing at him as an option for 2025. Hooker was solid during the 2024 preseason; of 33 quarterbacks with at least 40 dropbacks, PFF had him graded seventh overall. He completed 65.9 percent of his passes though only threw one touchdown in 44 pass attempts. He finished sixth in EPA per attempt in the preseason too, and rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown.<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>Tanner McKee:<\/em><\/strong> He\u2019s a fan favorite in Philadelphia, but Howie Roseman has been unafraid to trade young quarterbacks when he has a starter in place \u2014 and Jalen Hurts isn\u2019t going anywhere. The 24-year-old McKee played well in spot duty at the end of the regular season, throwing two touchdowns on four attempts in a Cowboys blowout win, and throwing for 269 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in a Week 18 start against the Giants.<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>Joe Milton:<\/em><\/strong> \u201cBazooka Joe\u201d was highly impressive filling in for Drake Maye in Week 18, completing 22 of 29 passes for 249 yards and a touchdown, adding a rushing touchdown. He has a cannon for an arm and Dane Brugler wrote this about him in last year\u2019s \u201cBeast\u201d: \u201cMilton has the physical tools that scream first-round pick but his passing instincts are undeveloped.\u201d It is unlikely New England would be willing to deal him to New York, though.<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>NFL Draft prospects<\/em><\/strong>The Jets pick seventh overall, which likely puts them out of range for the two top prospects in this class: Colorado\u2019s Shedeur Sanders and Miami\u2019s Cam Ward. The Titans could be open to trading out of the No 1 pick, so the Jets only shot at Sanders and Ward would be a significant trade up six spots, which seems ill-advised considering the general consensus on this class of quarterbacks.<\/em> <\/em>The next tier of QB prospects includes Alabama\u2019s Jalen Milroe, Mississippi\u2019s Jaxson Dart, Oregon\u2019s Dillon Gabriel, Ohio State\u2019s Will Howard and Syracuse\u2019s Kyle McCord \u2014 all of them are flawed prospects. Historically, it is hard to find a starting-caliber quarterback after the first round.<\/em> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong>THIS AND THAT<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong>BROADCAST NEWS<\/strong>Imagine if it had been a good game!  Jay Busbee of YahooSports.com<\/a>: Even though the Philadelphia Eagles turned Super Bowl LIX into a rout, viewers still watched in unprecedented numbers. According to Fox Sports, initial projected viewership stands at an average of 126 million viewers across Fox, Fox Deportes, Tubi, Telemundo and the NFL’s digital properties.<\/em> <\/em>The 126 million figure is a new high viewership for the Super Bowl.<\/em> <\/em>Viewer totals hit their highest mark, 135.7 million, in the second quarter from 8-8:15 p.m. ET, when the game was still relatively competitive.<\/em> <\/em>In welcome news for the NFL’s move toward digital and streaming platforms, Super Bowl LIX posted a record-high streaming viewership of 14.5 million, with Tubi alone accounting for 13.6 million of that total.<\/em>– – – The NFL is in talks to fold NFL Network and other media assets into ESPN.  Mike Florio: As of last May, rumors were rampant that a deal between the NFL and ESPN for a chunk of the league\u2019s media assets was imminent. And then it wasn\u2019t.<\/em> <\/em>Now, they\u2019re talking again.<\/em> <\/em>Via John Ourand of Puck, negotiations have resumed. The fresh impetus apparently has come from ESPN\u2019s looming launch of a direct-to-consumer product named \u201cFlagship.\u201d<\/em> <\/em>Ourand reports that the pair has \u201cdiscussed the parameters\u201d of a deal that would give ESPN control of NFL Network and NFL RedZone. The move, as Ourand explains, could boost ESPN\u2019s talks with distributors. It also will be useful to ESPN in the next wave of broadcast negotiations, which are likely coming in 2029 \u2014 and possibly sooner. With the very real possibility of more suitors than rights packages, it becomes hard to imagine Disney\/ESPN\/ABC being frozen out if ESPN has purchased NFLN and RedZone.<\/em> <\/em>The league has been trying to sell NFLN, RedZone, NFL.com<\/a>, and its fantasy-football operations for four years. Last year, as the league stripped the original programming on NFL Network to a skeleton crew, it seemed that it was putting the final pieces in place to dump the asset.<\/em> <\/em>Per Ourand, previous negotiations reached \u201cimpasse\u201d in the middle of the year. When the season started, the league tabled the project.<\/em> <\/em>The overriding takeaway continues to be that, more than 20 years after the league thought that starting its own TV network would have an if-you-build-it-they-will-come impact on cable and satellite providers, the league continues to search in vain for a way to declare victory and retreat.<\/em> <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong>2025 DRAFT<\/strong>Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic<\/em> turns in our first post-Super Bowl Mock Draft and it goes three rounds deep: Now, it gets serious.<\/em> <\/em>It\u2019s still too early to say exactly how the top of the 2025 NFL Draft will shake out come April. The number of quarterback-needy teams once again outweighs the reasonable first-round options, so both of the top spots in Round 1 could be on the trading block.<\/em> <\/em>But with the all-star circuit and Super Bowl now behind us \u2014 and the scouting combine fewer than 20 days away \u2014 teams can begin firming up their respective draft boards ahead of the final evaluation stretch.<\/em> <\/em>Without making any trades, let\u2019s take run through the draft\u2019s first three rounds for a glimpse at how the top 101 picks might play out \u2026<\/em> <\/em>(Note: Nos. 97-101 are projected compensatory picks in Round 3. The 49ers, Rams and Lions all are guaranteed Round 3 comp picks this year per the NFL\u2019s Rooney Rule.)<\/em> <\/em>1. Tennessee Titans: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State<\/em><\/strong>Are the Titans really in position to roll the dice on either Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders? This roster needs to be rebuilt first, and Carter is the prospect most like Micah Parsons since Parsons himself.<\/em> <\/em>Carter and Travis Hunter are pretty clearly the two best players in this draft. Either would be a great addition to a rebuilding culture.<\/em> <\/em>2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, CB\/WR, Colorado<\/em><\/strong>The same rule applies here: The Browns have too many other areas to fix right now \u2014 and the 2026 quarterback class likely will be much better at the top.<\/em> <\/em>Hunter\u2019s skill set, frame and IQ as a wide receiver could be Pro Bowl caliber for a long time. His entire package as a cornerback, however, could be generational.<\/em> <\/em>3. New York Giants: Cam Ward, QB, Miami<\/em><\/strong>It\u2019s certainly possible New York will have to move up if it wants a choice between Ward or Sanders, but (as explained at Nos. 1 and 2 here) the Giants might be able to sit, wait and have their pick this year.<\/em> <\/em>Ward has never taken a step back on his improvement track from Wing-T prep QB to Heisman candidate. And though there\u2019s plenty of heat on Giants coach Brian Daboll, I\u2019m eager to see him finally get to work with a young passer.<\/em> <\/em>4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU<\/em><\/strong>There\u2019s plenty to nitpick with Campbell (and this offensive tackle class, in general). However, the longer you watch tape \u2014 and the more you hear from people about his football character \u2014 the harder it is to doubt him. Familiar story, new year: Campbell\u2019s length isn\u2019t ideal, but everything else is elite. He\u2019s clearly OT1 and a top-10 prospect in this class.<\/em> <\/em>5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan<\/em><\/strong>This actually could be a trade-back spot for Jacksonville, if it falls this way \u2014 Graham will have a top-three grade on more than a few boards as the best defensive lineman in what is an outstanding class. Sanders is still on the table here, too.<\/em> <\/em>The twitched-up Graham is 320 pounds of dynamite and can line up anywhere tackle to tackle.<\/em> <\/em>6. Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado<\/em><\/strong>My bet is that Ward\u2019s proven history of gradual improvement will continue in the NFL and he\u2019ll eventually outpace Sanders on the field. However, it would not be a surprise, at all, if Sanders has the better rookie season. His game is reminiscent of a more athletic version of Bo Nix.<\/em> <\/em>A mobile pocket battler with terrific accuracy and toughness, Sanders always will need more help from the roster around him than your average top-10 QB \u2014 but he can be a terrific point guard for a long time.<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>7. New York Jets: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan<\/em><\/strong>Teams will have to take a deep look at Johnson\u2019s medicals after he missed most of his junior season. However, when you turn on Johnson\u2019s tape \u2014 especially from the Wolverines\u2019 2023 title run \u2014 you see a truly elite college corner. Johnson was Michigan\u2019s best at the position since Charles Woodson, and he\u2019d be a perfect fit for new Jets coach Aaron Glenn.<\/em> <\/em>8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, LB\/Edge, Georgia<\/em><\/strong>Walker is another player built in the Parsons mold. He could give a defensive coordinator the type of front-seven hybrid that offenses still haven\u2019t quite figured out. Walker is an explosive, powerful playmaker from the box or off the edge, and the pro possibilities for the 6-foot-2, 250-pounder are a lot of fun.<\/em> <\/em>9. New Orleans Saints: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona<\/em><\/strong>This would feel like a steal for the Saints. The 6-5, 210-pound McMillan has freakish explosion and length, and he caught a combined 174 passes for more than 1,700 yards and 18 touchdowns over his last two seasons. Arizona hardly faced a top-end schedule, but it\u2019s impossible not to see McMillan\u2019s dominance \u2014 and immense potential \u2014 on tape.<\/em> <\/em>10. Chicago Bears: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri<\/em><\/strong>Membou (6-3, 332) has a bit of an awkward build for a tackle, but his 34-inch arms and 81-inch wingspan more than make up for it. The 20-year-old was a three-year starter at Missouri and made a gigantic leap from his sophomore to junior year, most notably as a run blocker. Be it as a tackle or guard, Membou is still not close to his ceiling.<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>11. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State<\/em><\/strong>Before suffering a knee injury in October, Simmons was right there with Campbell as the smoothest and most agile offensive tackles in college football. His pre-injury 2024 showing made for easily his best stretch in college, as he allowed just one pressure in 306 snaps. The medicals will be critical here, though the timing of Simmons\u2019 injury should allow him to be ready for training camp.<\/em> <\/em>12. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State<\/em><\/strong>The ace of a terrific running back class, Jeanty is one of the rare ball carriers who can be a true three-down NFL threat as a runner or receiver, in just about any scheme. The most productive college back since Barry Sanders, Jeanty would fill a clear need in Dallas \u2014 and give Jerry Jones a potential star.<\/em> <\/em>13. Miami Dolphins: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas<\/em><\/strong>There will be teams that like Banks more as a guard than a tackle, though he probably could hang outside. Either way, the Dolphins have to find help for their offensive line, so Banks \u2014 who had dominant run-blocking stretches this season \u2014 would be a big help.<\/em> <\/em>14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State<\/em><\/strong>This should be another great tight end class \u2014 Warren and Michigan\u2019s Colston Loveland are the best of the bunch, but don\u2019t be shocked if as many as four tight ends hear their names called in the first round. With this pick, Anthony Richardson would find his new best friend.<\/em> <\/em>15. Atlanta Falcons: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M<\/em><\/strong>Stewart was one of the best players at the Senior Bowl (despite not actually being a senior). His blend of burst, power and length (34 1\/4-inch arms at 6-5, 280) outweighs his lack of high-end college production. Stewart will have to prove it at the next level, but he is a possible top-10 talent.<\/em> <\/em>16. Arizona Cardinals: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall<\/em><\/strong>Green (6-4, 250) topped 19 miles per hour on the GPS at the Senior Bowl and was the FBS sack leader this season with 17. He put up close to 100 combined pressures during his sophomore and junior seasons at Marshall. An elite athlete and former wrestler, Green also saw more than 40 snaps in the box for the Thundering Herd.<\/em> <\/em>17. Cincinnati Bengals: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon<\/em><\/strong>A powerful, explosive inside hammer, Harmon (6-4, 310) is another member of the transfer portal jackpot club \u2014 he left Michigan State as a relative unknown before exploding this past season at Oregon. Harmon\u2019s disruptive impact outweighs his light box-score production. We haven\u2019t seen his best ball yet.<\/em> <\/em>18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama<\/em><\/strong>One of the most powerful big men in the country, Booker is a 6-5 house of a man who features great bend and athleticism to complement his ability to move people inside. A three-year starter, Booker weighed more than 350 pounds as a true freshman but played at closer to 320 this season and flashed dominant run-blocking stretches.<\/em> <\/em>19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia<\/em><\/strong>There\u2019s going to be a pretty wide range for Starks, not only because he\u2019s primarily a safety (though he\u2019s capable of playing slot or corner), but also because his junior year wasn\u2019t quite as outstanding as his sophomore year.<\/em> <\/em>Either way, putting Starks in a Todd Bowles defense would be an incredible fit. Great value at this spot, too.<\/em> <\/em>20. Denver Broncos: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan<\/em><\/strong>It\u2019s very possible Loveland is the first tight end off the board, despite all of Warren\u2019s highlights and 2024 stat advantages. Loveland is a better route runner, and though he\u2019s not as powerful as Warren, his run blocking during Michigan\u2019s 2023 title run was more than fine. Sean Payton might do cartwheels if Loveland is still on the board here.<\/em> <\/em>21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri<\/em><\/strong>Burden\u2019s 2024 season was nowhere near as explosive as his 2023, when he looked for stretches like the next Deebo Samuel. However, a large part of that drop-off was due to Missouri\u2019s poor QB play (and general offensive stagnation). Burden is a unique weapon who should only help himself at the combine.<\/em> <\/em>22. Los Angeles Chargers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State<\/em><\/strong>The most QB-friendly receiver in this year\u2019s draft class, Egbuka\u2019s effort, consistency and toughness are an offensive coordinator\u2019s dream. He\u2019s a slightly taller version of Amon-Ra St. Brown and, alongside Ladd McConkey, would give Justin Herbert two of the craftiest young WRs in football.<\/em> <\/em>23. Green Bay Packers: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia<\/em><\/strong>On traits alone, Williams is a top-10 player in this class \u2014 a raw, less-proven version of former No. 1 pick Travon Walker. But Williams is a long-term investment who\u2019ll require plenty of coaching. Green Bay could handle that task, and the reward might be terrific.<\/em> <\/em>24. Minnesota Vikings: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss<\/em><\/strong>It\u2019s not impossible the Vikings (or the Chargers two spots earlier) go with a running back, as both Iowa\u2019s Kaleb Johnson and North Carolina\u2019s Omarion Hampton would be great fits in either scheme. Same time, the Vikings are in a division with the run-heavy Lions and a Bears team that just hired the Lions\u2019 old OC. More help over the ball is always needed.<\/em> <\/em>25. Houston Texans: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan<\/em><\/strong>There\u2019s a real chance Grant has one of those unforgettable testing weeks at the combine and rockets his stock into the top-15 range. If he doesn\u2019t, he could be in line to slip. A phenomenal athlete at 340 pounds, Grant is still more traits than production.<\/em> <\/em>Don\u2019t rule out North Dakota State OL Grey Zabel, the draft\u2019s top center\/interior O-lineman, as the Texans\u2019 first-round pick.<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>26. Los Angeles Rams: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon<\/em><\/strong>The complaints from scouts about Conerly\u2019s inconsistency and technical sloppiness are all fair \u2014 and easy to spot in just about any Oregon game. However, the same could be said about the 21-year-old\u2019s athletic profile, power and potential. Conerly is the type of athlete who theoretically could line up anywhere on the offensive line. He\u2019s another traits-heavy prospect who could blossom into a star.<\/em> <\/em>27. Baltimore Ravens: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee<\/em><\/strong>This feels very low for a player with Pearce\u2019s twitch, burst and bend off the corner \u2014 he recorded more than 100 combined pressures over his two years as a starter at Tennessee, with a 23 percent win rate last season. But he\u2019s just 243 pounds and exactly the type of uber-talented player who\u2019s going to need a specific team fit.<\/em> <\/em>28. Detroit Lions: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College<\/em><\/strong>Ezeiruaku (6-2, 248) pairs outstanding burst with near-35-inch arms. He\u2019s another tenacious edge rusher who had a phenomenal 2024 (60 pressures, 16 1\/2 sacks and 20 1\/2 tackles for loss). The Lions need someone who can win one-on-ones opposite Aidan Hutchinson, and this would qualify.<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>29. Washington Commanders: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas<\/em><\/strong>The Commanders need more speed and playmaking ability around Jayden Daniels, be it at tight end, running back or wide receiver. All feel like options \u2014 good options, given how the board could fall \u2014 in Round 1.<\/em> <\/em>Golden exploded as Texas\u2019 top WR this year, and the 6-foot, 200-pound burner will flirt with a 4.3-second 40-yard dash at the combine.<\/em> <\/em>30. Buffalo Bills: Jahdae Barron, DB, Texas<\/em><\/strong>One of my favorite players in the class, Barron could come off the board before Starks and it wouldn\u2019t be a huge shock. Barron might not blow anyone away with his testing, but he has the potential to be this draft\u2019s version of Brian Branch \u2014 a do-it-all defender who can make plays at safety, outside corner or in the slot, so long as you\u2019ve got a plan for him.<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>31. Kansas City Chiefs: Donovan Jackson, G\/OT, Ohio State<\/em><\/strong>One of the most versatile offensive linemen in this class, Jackson (6-4, 320 with ridiculous 36-inch arms) was a three-year starting guard before stepping in at tackle after Simmons\u2019 injury. He did just fine playing outside the rest of the way for the national champs, skyrocketing his stock in the process.<\/em> <\/em>32. Philadelphia Eagles: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, ECU<\/em><\/strong>A long corner with speed headed to the Eagles \u2014 where have we heard that before? Revel is still rehabbing a knee injury that wiped out his 2023 season, but the 6-2, 190-pounder with near-33-inch arms covers a ton of ground. He would be a total menace alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean.<\/em> <\/em>Round 2<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>33. Cleveland Browns: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville<\/em><\/strong>The QB3 debate is far from closed \u2014 the same could be said for QB4, QB5 or any other spot at that position. Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe and Will Howard all could emerge, but the buzz around Shough has picked up in recent weeks. He only started one full year for Jeff Brohm at Louisville after stops at Oregon and Texas Tech, but Shough (6-5, 225) has a big-time arm and quick feet. He\u2019s also a seasoned prospect \u2014 the 25-year-old is coming off the best year of his career.<\/em> <\/em>34. New York Giants: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>35. Tennessee Titans: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss<\/em><\/strong>The questions about whether or not anything from Lane Kiffin\u2019s passing offense can translate to an NFL system will follow Dart until he proves he\u2019s not Matt Corral. But Dart (6-2, 225) has solid size with an accurate arm, quick release and great football IQ\/character. There\u2019s enough here to bet on, especially in this class \u2014 and Tennessee wouldn\u2019t have to do it at No. 1.<\/em> <\/em>36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Grey Zabel, G\/C, North Dakota State<\/em><\/strong>37. Las Vegas Raiders: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina<\/em><\/strong>38. New England Patriots: Azareye\u2019h Thomas, CB, Florida State<\/em><\/strong>39. Chicago Bears (from CAR): Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa<\/em><\/strong>40. New Orleans Saints: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU<\/em><\/strong>41. Chicago Bears: JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>42. New York Jets: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama<\/em><\/strong>Wherever he goes, Milroe more than likely will need a full year on the bench, because nothing about his college tape \u2014 accuracy, processing or technique \u2014 shows a player remotely ready to challenge an NFL defense.<\/em> <\/em>That said, Milroe is 6-2, 220 with a cannon for an arm and probably will run in the 4.3s. He moves like Lamar Jackson, but be advised: He\u2019s nowhere near the passer Jackson was at this age.<\/em> <\/em>43. San Francisco 49ers: Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State<\/em><\/strong>44. Dallas Cowboys: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State<\/em><\/strong>45. Indianapolis Colts: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina<\/em><\/strong>46. Atlanta Falcons: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama<\/em><\/strong>47. Arizona Cardinals: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas<\/em><\/strong>48. Miami Dolphins: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami<\/em><\/strong>49 .Cincinnati Bengals: Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M<\/em><\/strong>50. Seattle Seahawks: Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas<\/em><\/strong>51. Denver Broncos: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State<\/em><\/strong>52. Pittsburgh Steelers: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame<\/em><\/strong>53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA<\/em><\/strong>54. Green Bay Packers: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky<\/em><\/strong>55. Los Angeles Chargers: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>56. Buffalo Bills (from MIN): Jack Bech, WR, TCU<\/em><\/strong>The best story from the Senior Bowl, Bech\u2019s on-field performance in Mobile, Ala., was reminiscent of what Puka Nacua did at the event a few years ago. Bech took the long way to get here, but he\u2019s reminded scouts and GMs exactly who he is \u2014 and why he could land in Round 2.<\/em> <\/em>57. Carolina Panthers (from LAR): Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State<\/em><\/strong>58. Houston Texans: Jonah Savaiinaea, G, Arizona<\/em><\/strong>59. Baltimore Ravens: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame<\/em><\/strong>60. Detroit Lions: Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo<\/em><\/strong>61. Washington Commanders: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota<\/em><\/strong>62. Buffalo Bills: T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina<\/em><\/strong>63. Kansas City Chiefs: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky<\/em><\/strong>64. Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>Round 3<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>65. New York Giants: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville<\/em><\/strong>66. Kansas City Chiefs (from TEN): Josaiah Stewart, Edge, Michigan<\/em><\/strong>67. Cleveland Browns: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas<\/em><\/strong>68. Las Vegas Raiders: Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon<\/em><\/strong>69. New England Patriots: Princely Umanmielen, Edge, Ole Miss<\/em><\/strong>70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Marcus Mbow, G\/T, Purdue<\/em><\/strong>71. New Orleans Saints: Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland<\/em><\/strong>72. Chicago Bears: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M<\/em><\/strong>73. Las Vegas Raiders (from NYJ): Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State<\/em><\/strong>74. Carolina Panthers: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee<\/em><\/strong>75. San Francisco 49ers: Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State<\/em><\/strong>76. Dallas Cowboys: Jared Ivey, Edge, Ole Miss<\/em><\/strong>77. New England Patriots (from ATL): Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss<\/em><\/strong>78. Arizona Cardinals: Jared Wilson, C, Georgia<\/em><\/strong>79. Washington Commanders (from MIA): Kyle Kennard, Edge, South Carolina<\/em><\/strong>80. Indianapolis Colts: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss<\/em><\/strong>81. Cincinnati Bengals: Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia<\/em><\/strong>82. Seattle Seahawks: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Will Howard, QB, Ohio State<\/em><\/strong>There\u2019s enough buzz around Howard to push him into the top 100, even if NFL teams may still have their doubts. From toughness and character standpoints, however, there are no questions \u2014 Howard entered an insanely difficult situation this year and left with a national title. His competitive nature and ability to move on to the next play are enough to take a chance on, especially in a situation like Pittsburgh\u2019s.<\/em> <\/em>84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nohl Williams, CB, Cal<\/em><\/strong>85. Denver Broncos: Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas<\/em><\/strong>86. Los Angeles Chargers: Oluwafemi Oladejo, Edge, UCLA<\/em><\/strong>87. Green Bay Packers: JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss<\/em><\/strong>88. Jacksonville Jaguars (from MIN): Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas<\/em><\/strong>89. Houston Texans: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>90. Los Angeles Rams: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green<\/em><\/strong>If this happens, let\u2019s hope Matthew Stafford stays another year in Los Angeles. Fannin is one of the most electric pass catchers in this class and a much better blocker than people realize. Sean McVay \u2014 and Stafford \u2014 would have a lot of fun here.<\/em> <\/em>91. Baltimore Ravens: Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State<\/em><\/strong>92. New York Jets (from DET): Ashton Gillotte, Edge, Louisville<\/em><\/strong>93. New Orleans Saints (from WAS): Kaimon Rucker, Edge, North Carolina<\/em><\/strong>94. Cleveland Browns (from BUF): TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State<\/em><\/strong>95. Kansas City Chiefs: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee<\/em><\/strong>96. Philadelphia Eagles: Wyatt Milum, G\/C, West Virginia<\/em><\/strong>97. Minnesota Vikings*: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State<\/em><\/strong>98. Miami Dolphins*: Miles Frazier, G\/T, LSU<\/em><\/strong>99. San Francisco 49ers*: Jackson Slater, G\/C, Sacramento State<\/em><\/strong>100. Los Angeles Rams*: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State<\/em><\/strong>101. Detroit Lions*: Charles Grant, G\/T, William & Mary<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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