Six winters ago, Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross promoted Chris Grier from running the NFL draft to running the entire organization because, “everything you want to see for this job is embodied in ...

One former Commanders' first-round pick believes he was never showcased properly.

If a cat has nine lives, then former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Zacch Pickens has now used three in his young NFL career. The New York Giants announced that they have claimed Pickens off waivers ...

Athlon Sports NFL Draft expert Luke Easterling ranks the best players who are still on the board following the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is officially in ...

Immediate draft grades provide a foundation for future evaluations. Waiting three years to assess draft classes without accounting for how the decision was viewed at the time usually leads to ...

The 2026 NFL Draft is complete. There were winners and losers. Heisman finalist Diego Pavia became the first finalist since 2014 who was not drafted. Quarterback Ty Simpson vaulted his consensus ...

Which rookies truly NEED to succeed in Year 1? Gennaro Filice spotlights 12 newcomers -- five on offense, six on defense and one special teamer -- drawing from nine different positions and all three ...

A series of alumni and active players will announce Day 2 picks live from Pittsburgh. Kirby Lee / Getty Images Fresh off Thursday’s surprising opening night comes Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Friday night ...

The 2026 NFL Draft has not officially concluded, with 257 players hearing their names called to play for one of the 32 teams. Long before these players were heading towards the league, they were ...

Was the demise of the Southeastern Conference overstated? Despite seeing the Big Ten outpace the normally dominant conference in football in selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, the SEC reestablished ...