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20 quarterbacks to know for next year's NFL draft: Strengths, weaknesses and more
Will C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young be the No. 1 QB in next year's draft? Who are the other top names to know? And which teams might be looking for a new signal-caller in 2023?
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Projecting the 2023 NFL draft order's top 10: Why the Jets, Bears, Steelers are set for early picks
Will the Jaguars, Jets and Texans have another early draft pick in 2023? Could we see any surprise teams at the top of the board? Here is ESPN Football Power Index's projected top 10.
Top Headlines
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Kiper's debut Big Board rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Quarterback or pass-rusher at No. 1?
The godfather of the NFL draft takes a first look at next year's class, stacking the top 25 prospects and then ranking them by position.
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McShay's early 2023 NFL mock draft: Where could top prospects, five QBs land in Round 1?
Todd McShay makes way-too-early predictions on next year's first round, including landing spots for a handful of QBs, more talented receivers and potential star defenders.
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Kiper's NFL draft grades: Which teams crushed it, and which teams struggled in a strange year
The Texans got a few foundational prospects. The Lions got an in-state star. And the Titans might have gotten the steal of the draft.
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NFL rookies who landed with the perfect team: Bowen's best fits, high-upside steals of the draft
Which rookies are ideal fits for their new NFL systems? Here are 10 who should thrive in their team's scheme, plus five potential steals who should make an immediate impact.
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Experts debate the 2022 NFL draft: Bold predictions for the rookie class, top picks, more
Bold predictions? Best pick of the NFL draft? Potential fantasy sleepers? Impact classes? Early picks for Rookie of the Year? Our experts weigh in on the biggest remaining questions.
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Meet the 2023 NFL draft class: No. 1 pick predictions, top QBs and under-the-radar prospects
Who will be the top NFL draft pick in 2023? What are the strengths of the QB class? Which prospects are primed for a first-round selection? Our experts answer 11 early questions.
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The best, worst and most surprising of the NFL draft: Favorite picks and classes, rookie of the year predictions, more
Which team had the best class? What's the best prospect-to-team fit? Jordan Reid and Matt Miller weigh in.
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McShay's favorite NFL draft pick for all 32 teams: Jermaine Johnson II, Nakobe Dean and other steals
Todd McShay names the best value pick for every NFL team at the 2022 NFL draft, including some instant-impact starters. Who were the perfect picks for each of the 32 franchises?
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Five big takeaways from the NFL draft: A new premium position, QB values and the Ravens are really good
What did we learn from the 2022 class? Who had the best draft? Matt Miller gives us his takeaways.
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How all 32 rookie first-round picks fared this offseason: Reporters give first impressions
Which rookies are standing out so far? Who seems like a lock to start? Our reporters reveal their insights on each first-round pick.
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Trusting film, not stopwatch: Why the Baltimore Ravens believe Kyle Hamilton is a steal
Hamilton's slower-than-expected 40-yard dash time made him fall in the draft, and the Ravens couldn't be happier.
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Projecting the top NFL rookies in 10 stat areas: What to expect from Pickett, Hall, Gardner, others
We projected the NFL's rookie leaders in touchdowns, yards, tackles, interceptions and more for 2022. Which rookies round out the top five in each category?
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Why Kiper has Bryce Young ahead of C.J. Stroud on his Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr. breaks down Alabama quarterback Bryce Young's talent and why he has him as the top quarterback on the board for the 2023 draft.
Rams
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Rams bring back old friend Troy Hill, draft four DBs to replenish secondary around Jalen Ramsey
With Darious Williams having left, the Rams brought Hill back from Cleveland to play corner and spent most of their draft capital on defensive backs.
Steelers
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Will Kenny Pickett or Mitch Trubisky start? Handicapping Pittsburgh Steelers' QB competition
The Steelers have a competition for the starting quarterback position for the first time in decades, and here's why each can make a case to start.
Bills
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After the draft, where do the Buffalo Bills still need to upgrade?
The Bills may be the Super Bowl favorites, but they still have positions they need to shore up, starting with the offensive line and safety.
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Why it might be a while before you get trading cards for NFL draft picks
Fans could get the first card with a team's draft pick in a month. However, supply chain issues delayed the 2021 draft class' most collectible cards by a year.
Browns
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Rookie minicamp preview: Which Cleveland Browns draftees could help in 2022?
The Browns selected several intriguing players in this draft class. Here is a ranking of who’s in line to contribute most in 2022.
Bears
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Chicago Bears have 'big plan' for Velus Jones Jr., whose speed, versatility are key assets
After losing Jakeem Grant and Tariq Cohen, the Bears drafted a player with elite speed and the ability to make an impact at receiver and with returns.
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NFL draft nuggets for every team's rookie class: Execs' reactions, intel on key picks and more
Jeremy Fowler gives a post-draft nugget for all 32 teams, including top value picks, on-the-clock decisions, trends to watch and other reactions from around the league.
Broncos
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Denver Broncos still plan for Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon to share carries
The split won't be right down the middle as it was in 2021, but with Williams leading the way there will still be plenty for Gordon.
Nakobe Dean
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'I can't believe that': College coaches on the NFL draft's best fits, biggest drops and sleepers
Head coaches in every Power 5 conference and some top assistants identify draft surprises, best fits and value picks, trends and how certain position groups could perform in the NFL.
Draft Videos
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Surprise offseason standouts for all 32 NFL teams: Under-the-radar players to know from minicamp workouts
Our NFL Nation reporters picked the under-the-radar players who turned heads this offseason, including a few former top-50 draft picks.
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New York Giants legend Osi Umenyiora on a quest to find future NFL stars in Africa
Two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora is combing the length and breadth of Africa to find premier athletes, and to convince them to drop their sports in favour of his brand of football. The NFL has joined his quest.
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Seattle Seahawks' Uchenna Nwosu wants bigger role than at Los Angeles Chargers
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu cited the desire to take on a more prominent role in an NFL team as a reason for leaving the Los Angeles Chargers for his new team.
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What's the expected timeline for a ruling in Watson's NFL hearing?
Jeremy Fowler reports on the NFL's hearing for Deshaun Watson and what is expected to come out of it.
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Will both Jimmy G and Deebo be on the 49ers next season?
Jeremy Fowler details the latest trade news surrounding 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo and Deebo Samuel.
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Sources: Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson's NFL disciplinary hearing scheduled for Tuesday
The disciplinary hearing for Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is set to begin Tuesday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
