Coach Knows Ball: Rome Odunze NFL Draft Film Breakdown of Washington WR

Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players... Read More

Who is RB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft Class?

It’s no secret that the 2024 class does not have a dominant Round 1 lock running back in the fold. However, there are a number of backs that profile as Day 2 selections and can step in and make an immediate impact on the gridiron. I would argue that there are at least eight incoming... Read More

Where Will Marvin Harrison Jr. Land? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook

Living up to the legacy of your Hall of Fame father is a big ask. It's an even bigger ask when you share the same name. Marvin Harrison Jr. will enter the league with marginally better draft capital than his dad (who was selected 19th overall in 1996). Junior is projected to be a top-five... Read More

Who Is WR1 In The 2024 NFL Draft Class?

The 2024 NFL Draft is just one day out, but there's still debate on who is the top wide receiver in the class. Many believed Marvin Harrison Jr. would be the clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver in this draft class since his breakout season in 2022. However, Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze are elite prospects... Read More

2024 NFL Draft Predictions: Who Will Be The First Tight End Selected After Brock Bowers?

We finally made it. The 2024 NFL Draft is tomorrow, and at long last us hungry fantasy football enthusiasts will learn where this talented crop of incoming rookies will be starting their professional careers. It’s no secret that Georgia’s Brock Bowers is labeled as a “generational” tight end prospect. He has been in the eyes... Read More

Darkhorse Teams To Select A Quarterback In The First Round Of The 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft has finally arrived. Like every year, most of the conversations surrounding the NFL Draft are about the quarterback position. Many believe the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots will select a quarterback with their top three picks. Furthermore, the Minnesota Vikings reportedly are very likely to trade up to... Read More

Broncos Interested In J.J. McCarthy

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning recently talked with Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy and said the Broncos are interested in him with the 2024 NFL draft beginning on Thursday night. "I know Denver is very interested in him and it sounded like a place he'd love to come to but it's a little bit out... Read More

2024 NFL Draft Injury News - Updates For Jonathon Brooks, Jordan Travis, Cooper DeJean, Kool-Aid McKinstry

The 2024 NFL Draft is here! It's an exciting time for NFL fans and prospects alike, but unfortunately, there are a handful of players who are battling injury concerns before their professional careers even begin. Some injuries will affect a player's draft stock, so it's worth glancing over the latest injury news regarding rising rookies.... Read More

Xavien Howard Fully Cleared For Football Activities

Free-agent cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) was fully cleared for football activities earlier in April, his doctor informed teams in a letter. Howard is currently a free agent and battled a foot injury last year that limited him to 13 games with the Miami Dolphins. In those 13 games, he had 45 tackles (36 solo), an... Read More

NFL Draft Busts: Ranking The 10 Biggest Draft Flops of the 2020s (So Far)

Make no mistake about it, playing in the NFL is hard. Being a good player in the NFL is even harder. No matter how excellent a player might be in college, it doesn't always translate to the professional level. If making it in the NFL is difficult for a player, you can imagine the almost... Read More

Penei Sewell Becomes Highest-Paid Offensive Lineman

Detroit Lions All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell agreed to terms on a four-year, $112 million contract extension with the Lions on Wednesday that makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL. The deal also includes $85 million guaranteed. The Lions were active in keeping several key contributors of their offense around for the long... Read More

Steelers Restructure Alex Highsmith's Contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers did a simple restructure of the salary of pass-rusher Alex Highsmith's contract on Wednesday to create more than $7 million in salary cap space, according to a source. The Steelers will convert a portion of Highsmith's base salary in 2024 into a signing bonus. The 26-year-old former third-round pick in 2020 out... Read More

Steelers Not Expected To Pick Up Justin Fields' Fifth-Year Option

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't expected to pick up quarterback Justin Fields' $25 million fifth-year option, according to league sources. The Steelers acquired Fields from the Chicago Bears last month for a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick. Fields and Russell Wilson will now both be entering the last year of their contracts in 2024. Wilson is fully... Read More

Ravens Sign Rashod Bateman To Contract Extension

The Baltimore Ravens signed wide receiver Rashod Bateman to an undisclosed contract extension on Wednesday that ties him to the team through the 2026 season. Bateman was able to stay healthy in 2023, but he was overshadowed by rookie first-rounder Zay Flowers and finished with a disappointing 32 catches for 367 yards and just one... Read More

Bengals Exercise Ja'Marr Chase's Fifth-Year Option

The Cincinnati Bengals exercised the fifth-year option for wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase on Wednesday, as expected. Chase is now officially locked up through the 2025 season. The 24-year-old former fifth overall pick in 2021 out of LSU has made the Pro Bowl in each of his three seasons in the NFL and set a career-high... Read More

2024 NFL Draft Odds: Favorites To Be The First Running Back Drafted

While the value of the running back position in the NFL seemingly continues to decline, young running backs on cheap contracts can be a real advantage for an offense, and it's exciting to see ball carriers go early in the NFL Draft. In most years, it's easy to predict who the first running back off... Read More

2024 NFL Draft - Trey Benson, Jaylen Wright, MarShawn Lloyd NFL Draft Predictions and Potential Landing Spots

Trey Benson NFL Draft Prediction ROUND PREDICTION: Third Round (No. 71 Overall Pick) TEAM PREDICTION: Arizona Cardinals (via Tennessee Titans) DRAFT ANALYSIS: James Conner isn't getting any younger, and Trey Benson established himself as one of the top running backs in the class during the 2024 NFL Combine. The 21-year-old ran a 4.39 at 216... Read More

Lions Agree To Four-Year Extension With Amon-Ra St. Brown

The Detroit Lions agreed to a four-year contract extension with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown on Wednesday that is worth $120 million with $77 million guaranteed. The deal makes St. Brown the highest-paid receiver in the league and ties him with Miami's Tyreek Hill in average annual value ($30 million). The 24-year-old former fourth-round pick... Read More

2024 NFL Draft - Dallas Cowboys Draft Predictions (Three-Round Mock)

Cowboys 2024 NFL Draft First-Round Prediction Pick: No. 24 Overall Player Prediction: Tyler Guyton - OT, Oklahoma DRAFT ANALYSIS: The Cowboys' season took a nosedive with that Wild Card stunner against the Packers. They've always been big on beefing up the O-line, treating those big guys up front like Texas treats its oil reserves—essential and never... Read More

2024 NFL Mock Draft - Best Case First Three Round Scenario for All 32 Teams

NFL Mock Drafts can be conducted in various ways. The most common practice is attempting to predict what will happen, which is futile, especially in March. That is because so many team opinions are going to change. Teams haven't even started doing pre-draft visits yet, which will undoubtedly shed more light on which prospects teams... Read More

Blockbuster Trade Ideas for the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is heating up. While the NFL Draft is full of chaos and excitement without trade action, everyone loves to see a blockbuster deal made. A few expected blockbuster deals are getting thrown around on social media, headlined by the Minnesota Vikings trading... Read More

2024 NFL Draft - Projected Landing Spots For The 13 Draft Night Attendees - Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Marvin Harrison Jr., and more

The 2024 NFL Draft is just one day away, and only 13 prospects have confirmed they will be in attendance on draft night in Detroit. Players like Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr are locks to go in the first round, but there are always players who fall further than expected -- setting up awkward... Read More

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rounds 1, 2, 3 Predictions (Post Stefon Diggs Trade)

The better part of free agency is done. While we continue to watch the depth pieces trickle through on smaller deals, the lion’s share of noteworthy moves are behind us. That is usually a sign that another mock draft is needed. In this mock, I will dive three rounds deep. I will factor in A... Read More

2024 NFL Draft – Tee Higgins Trade Scenarios on Draft Night

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has been one of the more underrated wide receivers since joining the NFL in 2020. The former Clemson star had at least 900 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his first three years in the league despite playing alongside Ja'Marr Chase. Unfortunately, he struggled with injuries last season, missing... Read More

2024 NFL Draft: Updated Seven-Round Order For All 257 Picks

The 2024 NFL Draft is just a few days away, and although most avid fans have familiarized themselves with the order of the first round, it can be tough to keep track of the later-round selections. The NFL awards compensatory picks to teams that lost key coaches, players, or front-office executives, so not every round... Read More

2024 NFL Draft: When and Where is the Draft? Full Seven-Round Schedule

As we continue to dive farther into the heart of the NFL offseason, the good news is that the NFL Draft is only one day away! Hope has begun to renew for all 32 fanbases and as we saw with the Houston Texans when they drafted QB C.J. Stroud and Edge Will Anderson Jr. with... Read More

2024 NFL Draft – Brandon Aiyuk Trade Scenarios On Draft Night

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been one of the more underrated wide receivers since joining the NFL in 2020. He has been in Deebo Samuel’s shadow for most of his career, but that changed last season. Aiyuk had a career year in 2023. The star receiver had 75 receptions on 105 targets... Read More

Ranking The Top 10 No. 1 NFL Draft Picks Since 2000

Not all number-one picks turn out to have great careers, but most of them at least have some success in the NFL. That said, the franchise with the top pick in each year's draft is usually an organization that has lacked stability and historic success, so many of the top picks struggled to elevate their teams... Read More

2024 NFL Draft - Pro Player Comparisons for the Top 12 Fantasy Football Rookies

Rookie fever is nearing its peak, and in just a few days, we'll know with full certainty where these prospects will be playing their games on Sundays. In turn, fantasy football gamers will be poring over player tapes, stats, and metrics like "Oops, I forgot to study, and my final is tomorrow" for upcoming rookie... Read More