Draft

Many teams in the NFL do not prioritize taking a safety in the first round, but the Ravens place a big value on having dynamic …

Over the last decade, the Saints have used four first-round picks on the offensive tackle position, and that is a major commitment …

Why the Slide Series This series was created a number of years ago in response to questions about why certain well-known prospects went unselected in NFL drafts. For these articles, I reach out to sources with NFL teams to find out why their organizations passed on drafting a given player and/or the reasons other teams…

…many thought teammate Jared Ivey would be a mid-round pick. In 2024, Ivey had 42 tackles with seven sacks and two forced fumbles.

The Falcons entered the 2025 NFL Draft needing to improve their edge rush talent, and Atlanta was able to do that with two plug-and-play starters

Under general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay has done an excellent job of drafting defensive backs on …

The Jaguars gave up a ton for Hunter, and they overpaid, but there is no doubt that Hunter is an …

The Titans were desperate for a potential franchise quarterback, and they believed in Ward enough to make him the No. 1 overall pick …

The Texans have been hoping for a steady No. 2 receiver to emerge across from Nico Collins, and made it their top priority when they selected …

Why the Slide Series This series was created a number of years ago in response to questions about why certain well-known prospects went unselected in NFL drafts. For these articles, I reach out to sources with NFL teams to find out why their organizations passed on drafting a given player and/or the reasons other teams…