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Revealing 2026's Prospect X, his unique backstory and dramatic NFL draft journey
TOP HEADLINES
NFL DRAFT REACTION
Barnwell looks back at 12 quarterback situations very similar to the Rams' scenario: When has this strategy worked?
Matthew Stafford just won MVP, but the contending Rams still drafted Ty Simpson in Round 1. Is it bad team building, or are there precedents for this working?
Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the questionable (Rams).
BREAKING IT ALL DOWN
Yates' favorite NFL draft picks: Five players from every round who fit well with their new teams
Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30? R Mason Thomas in Round 2? Cole Payton on Day 3? Field Yates has the best picks in every round.
Postdraft questions for all 32 NFL teams: What could A.J. Brown cost Pats?
The NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.
A SURPRISING MOVE
Steelers use UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers: What does it mean?
Pittsburgh adds protection in case the 42-year-old QB bolts elsewhere. ESPN's NFL experts explain next steps.
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Fantasy football winners and losers after NFL draft: Price-to-Seattle a perfect fit?
Which players benefited most from the happenings during draft weekend, and which saw their stocks fall the most.
Fantasy football rankings for 2026 season
Fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups.
AROUND THE LEAGUE
What the Steelers' UFA tender for Aaron Rodgers means
Rams GM Les Snead clears up confusion about meeting with Ty Simpson
NFL NATION
'He won a lot of football games at a high level': Why the Cardinals believe in Carson Beck
Beck made 43 starts in his college career and played in five CFP games, so he understands the spotlight.
REACTING TO DAYS 1 AND 2
Which teams won -- and lost -- on Day 2 of the NFL draft? Kiper on the best values, biggest reaches
We're through 100 picks of the NFL draft. Mel Kiper Jr. sorts through the steals and reaches of Day 2, including some big value selections.
Kiper's winners, losers from wild Round 1
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon and Ty Simpson picks.
BETTING ON THE NFL
Top Headlines
- Steelers put seldom-used UFA tender on Rodgers
- Ravens sign undrafted QBs Pavia and Fagnano
- Simpson: Met secretly with McVay before draft
- Eagles' longtime assistant GM, senior VP depart
- Eagles pick up 5th-year options for Carter, Smith
- GM: Bills shut down trade interest in Coleman
- Saints declining Wilson's option after draft trade
- Romo again falls short in elusive bid for U.S. Open
- 🍌 Russell Wilson joins Savannah Bananas outing
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2026 NFL draft: Analysis of every pick for all 32 teams
Get insights on all 32 teams' 2026 draft picks from our NFL Nation reporters.
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2026 NFL draft trade grades: Sizing up deals for top picks
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including the Saints trading for the former first-rounder.
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2026 NFL draft trades: Tracking deals of picks, players
We followed every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.
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2026 NFL free agency grades: Dexter Lawrence II, Kirk Cousins
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals.
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