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Initial top-50 for the 2025 NFL Draft
🏈I'm higher than most on a few players (including No. 2 and 12 overall)
🏈I love this CB class (4 CBs in top-12)
🏈First time I've ever done a top-50 with no Alabama player!
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Joe Burrow's final season statline:
402-for-527 (76.3%), 5,671 passing yds, 60 TDs, 6 INTs, 4 rush TDs.
Remarkable.
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Three years ago, Jaylen Watson was working at a Wendy's while he was trying to find somewhere to continue playing football.
Tonight, he has a 99-yard INT of Justin Herbert in his 2nd career NFL game.
Perseverance would be an understatement.
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Text from an NFL scout after Xavier Worthy's 40:
"I had 4.21 on the field"
👀
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Joe Burrow was left off 4.5% of Heisman ballots.
Reveal yourselves.
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Comparing some Combine numbers from two Rams' superstars (WR Cooper Kupp, DT Aaron Donald):
Kupp/Donald
4.62/4.69 - 40 yd
1.62/1.63 - 10 yd
31/32 - Vertical
9-7/9-8 - Broad
204/285 - Weight
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This is bonkers.
Number of WRs with a sub-7.00 second 3-cone:
2022: 2
2020: 4
2019: 8
2018: 18
2017: 23
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“Who the hell is Mel Kiper?”
25 years ago today, Colts GM Bill Tobin goes on rant after Mel criticized Indy for drafting LB Trev Alberts over QB Trent Dilfer. Classic moment in NFL Draft history.
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Text from an NFL scout who was at the BYU pro day:
"Draft starts at 3. Wilson going 2."
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262 players drafted.
262 players that were in the draft guide.
We made it another year! Thank you to everyone for all the convos, debates and support over the last 12 months. You guys are truly awesome.
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257 draft picks. All 257 players in The Beast.
It's been such a fun ride the last 12 months scouting and prepping for this draft class. A heartfelt thank you for all the convos, debates and support along the way. Y'all make this a ton of fun!
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Top short shuttle WR times:
4.02 Luke McCaffrey
4.03 Rome Odunze
4.05 Ricky Pearsall
4.11 Johnny Wilson
4.16 Anthony Gould
4.18 Jalen McMillan
4.31 Troy Franklin
4.32 Jacob Cowing
4.35 Tulu Griffin
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As I walk out of Lucas Oil, two workouts are sticking with me:
CJ Stroud
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
The top-2 performances I saw today were both Buckeyes. And neither was surprising.
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12 teams drafted at least 4 players from my top-100 board:
6 - Bears, Steelers
5 - Colts, Browns, Lions
4 - Eagles, Seahawks, Packers, Falcons, Bucs, Saints, Jaguars
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WR Randy Moss workout numbers from 1998 Marshall Pro Day:
6-4, 215
4.25 40-yd dash
47-inch vertical
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Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford.
For only the second time ever, two former No. 1 overall picks will face off in the Super Bowl (only other time was Peyton Manning and Cam Newton in 2016).
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Most plays of 20+ yards in 2023:
76 - Jayden Daniels (this guy is ridiculous)
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57 - Michael Penix
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🚨The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide is now available!🚨
🏈Over 400 scouting reports
🏈NFL-verified testing for almost 2,000 prospects
🏈Year-round process - enjoy!
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The Wright Brothers first flight didn’t travel this far
Quick check of the all-22 this morning and yeah this throw is still completely unbelievable
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Awkward interview by Kyler Murray on the Dan Patrick Show. I get he is being paid by sponsors to do them, but how was he not better prepared for the obvious baseball/football questions?
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It'll be an interesting week. But I won't be surprised if this is how the top-5 picks play out Thursday night...
1. JAX: Trevor Lawrence
2. NYJ: Zach Wilson
3. SF: Trey Lance
4. ATL: Kyle Pitts
5. CIN: Ja'Marr Chase
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259 players drafted - all 259 are in the draft guide.
What a fun three days in Kansas City. A big THANK YOU to all of you for the last 12 months of draft discussions and support!
Y'all are the best. 🍻
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Baker Mayfield in 3 career playoff starts:
2-1 record
7 TDs, 1 INT
804 passing yards
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Asked an NFL scout to power rank how the QBs did during team interviews at the Senior Bowl. His succinct response:
"Pickett. Gap. Everyone else."
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7.5 years later and it's still so true.
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2023 NFL Draft Guide is now available.
#TheBeast
(included with your
@TheAthletic
subscription).
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Drake Maye throwing a left-handed TD while under duress is absurd.
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RB1 doing RB1 things.
Ashton Jeanty in 1st half today: 12/146/4
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From NFL team at Cooper DeJean's pro day:
4.43/4.45 40-yard dash
38.5" vert
10'4" broad
Outstanding workout.
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About that QB class from the 2022 NFL Draft...
1 (20) Kenny Pickett - Traded
3 (74) Desmond Ridder - Traded
3 (86) Malik Willis - Titans QB3
3 (94) Matt Corral - Birmingham Stallions (UFL)
4 (137) Bailey Zappe - Patriots QB2
5 (144) Sam Howell - Traded
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#Florida
QB Anthony Richardson is an absolute freak show.
The most interesting player/prospect in CFB.
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Official WR 40-yard dash times:
4.28 Tyquan Thornton
4.31 Velus Jones
4.32 Calvin Austin
4.33 Alec Pierce, Danny Gray
4.34 Bo Melton
4.36 Christian Watson
4.38 Garrett Wilson
4.39 Chris Olave
4.41 Skyy Moore
4.42 Isaiah Weston
4.43 Jahan Dotson, Khalil Shakir, Kevin Austin Jr.
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Big fan of what the Cowboys have done. So far, nabbed three players in my top-40 prospects:
27. OT Tyler Guyton
32. Edge Marshawn Kneeland
38. OG/C Cooper Beebe
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Shedeur Sanders is a lot more than just "Deion's kid"
35-for-43 (81.4%), 444 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT so far today.
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Players who caught their 4th TD pass of 2023 today:
- Davante Adams
- Saquon Barkley
- Daron Bland (!!!)
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Despite missing most of 2023, Nick Chubb holds a comfortable lead for most carries of 20+ yards since 2018:
60 - Nick Chubb (77 gms)
46 - Derrick Henry (86)
43 - Lamar Jackson (85)
43 - Saquon Barkley (72)
32 - Joe Mixon (81)
31 - Dalvin Cook (84)
30 - Christian McCaffrey (74)
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Another NFL Draft in the books!
What a ride it was in this strange year. Record numbers for the draft guide. So many awesome draft discussions along the way. We're just getting started.
Can't tell you how much I appreciate all of you!
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The use of the word "dime" to describe QB throws has lost all meaning on this website.
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From
@PlayersTribune
,
#Jaguars
WR Dede Westbrook on
#Oklahoma
QB Baker Mayfield: “Humans aren’t that good at everything.”
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Most pass rush pressures among NFL rookies (via PFF):
1. Micah Parsons (16)
2. Osa Odighizuwa (15)
3. Odafe Oweh (13)
4. Jaelan Phillips (10)
5. Azeez Ojulari, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9)
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1. CHI - QB
2. WAS - QB
3. NE - QB
4. ARI - WR
5. LAC - WR
6. NYG - WR
Scoopage… Bears have traded for WR Keenan Allen sending Chargers a fourth rounder.
@NFLonFOX
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Happy Beast Eve, y'all.
The draft guide is in the hands of the design team. As long as everything goes according to plan, it will be available tomorrow morning for all
@TheAthletic
subscribers.
This is the biggest draft guide I've ever done!
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Braden Fiske with a 4.37 short shuttle. Remarkable time.
For perspective, Aaron Donald posted a 4.39.
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What a 44-inch vert looks like
Mercer DB Tavion McCarthy just became a more well-known prospect.
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Ewers has always had the arm talent and confidence. Now the game feels a fraction slower for him.
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Chris Petersen's final recruiting class at Washington in 2019 didn't have a 5-star, but in hindsight...
WR Puka Nacua (NFL rookie stud)
CB Trent McDuffie (1st rounder, won SB)
Three projected top-40 picks in 2024: Laiatu Latu, Bralen Trice, Troy Fautanu.
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The quickness of
#OhioState
DL Michael Hall was a problem for blockers today in 1-on-1s. He's a really disruptive 280 pounds.
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What Joe Looney has done this season, stepping in for the injured Travis Frederick, has been a season-saver for the
#Cowboys
. It can't be overstated.
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Official 40-yard dash times WRs:
4.34 - Adonai Mitchell 👀
4.38 - Jacob Cowing
4.39 - Ladd McConkey, Anthony Gould, Xavier Legette
4.41 - Troy Franklin
4.42 - Jha'Quan Jackson
4.43 - Bub Means, Tulu Griffin
4.44 - Cornelius Johnson, Ryan Flournoy
4.45 - Jermain Burton
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Malik Nabers catches of 20+ yards:
2023: 34 (No. 1 in the FBS)
2024: 5 (No. 1 in the NFL through 2 weeks)
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My bad.
Ikem Ekwonu’s odds to be the No. 1 overall pick moved from (+10000) to (+500) 👀
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There's only so much you can do to slow down 360+ pounds.
T'Vondre Sweat is inevitable when he wants to be.
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I have been mocking DaRon Bland to the Cowboys for a reason. Plenty of late buzz on the Fresno State DB and Dallas wanted to make sure they got him.
Long, fast, and tough. Fits Dan Quinn.
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"Do you have any references?"
Falcons have interviewed Bill Belichick for their head coach job.
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Quinn Ewers in his one year at Ohio State:
College snaps: 2
NIL contracts: $3 million
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The Browns didn't pick until No. 74 and still landed five players from my top-100. Love the value of their draft haul.
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And Cowboys fans rejoice with Kris Richard likely to remain in Dallas.
Source: The Dolphins are expected to hire Patriots LBs coach Brian Flores as head coach after New England’s season ends.
@RapSheet
first on it.
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WR Rome Odunze didn't disappoint today. Outstanding positional workout and testing. What a top-7 pick looks like.
6027, 212 pounds
9 1/4 hand, 32 1/4 arm, 76 3/4 wing
40: 4.45
10: 1.52
Vert: 39"
Broad: 10'4"
3-cone: 6.88
S. Shuttle: 4.03
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There is a realistic scenario that the No. 1 overall picks in the next three NFL Drafts are on the field tonight.
2019: DT Quinnen Williams
2020: QB Tua Tagovailoa
2021: QB Trevor Lawrence
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One of the best throws on Saturday was a 3rd down incomplete pass.
This is the kind of help Bryce Young was getting vs. Texas.
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Justin Jefferson: 2/26/0
CeeDee Lamb: 6/59/0
Amon-Ra St. Brown: 2/23/0
NFL debuts for WRs are hardly a predictor for long-term success. MHJ will be just fine.
Not worried one bit about Marvin Harrison, Jr. this season.
Way too talented and way too good of a role for him to not thrive.
He’ll be balling out soon and regularly.
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Your starting AFC North QBs in 2020:
Lamar Jackson
Ben Roethlisberger
Baker Mayfield
Joe Burrow
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The Eagles now have the best WR trio in the NFL.
The Eagles announce they've agreed to terms on a trade with Washington Commanders for WR Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft in exchange for a third-round pick and two seventh-rounds picks from the 2025 draft.
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CJ Stroud: 37/46, 572 yds, 6 TDs
Smith-Njigba: 15 rec, 346 yds, 3 TDs
Legendary. And both back in 2022.
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My favorite player-team fit from the 1st round.
Terrion Arnold 🤝 Lions
.
@dpbrugler
has a Jaylon Johnson comp on Terrion Arnold. Was CB1 and No. 10 overall on Dane's board.
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Another NFL Draft in the books. What a fun ride.
The last 12 months was a blast. A heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Almost time to get started on 2021...
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JK Dobbins is going to follow the Nick Chubb path to the NFL.
Teams will end up passing on him in the 1st round, but he's going to make a team look really smart in the 2nd round.
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99% of CFB true freshmen aren't ready to be starters in the NFL.
CB Derek Stingley is a 1%er.
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Official 40-yd times for WRs (second group):
4.21 Xavier Worthy
4.33 Brian Thomas Jr. (at 209 pounds!)
4.36 Devontez Walker
4.39 Roman Wilson
4.41 Ricky Pearsall
4.45 Rome Odunze
4.46 Jamari Thrash
4.47 Malik Washington, Devaughn Vele
4.50 Brenden Rice
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Most NFL draft picks since 7-round format started in 1994:
147 - Ohio St
140 - Florida St
131 - Florida
128 - USC
127 - Miami
120 - Alabama
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Good for Baker.
Bummer for the Lions' chances of having a top-3 draft pick.
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Love it. An unpredictable NFL Draft is a lot more fun than a predictable NFL Draft.
I had a GM tell me, ���The media is wronger about mock drafts this year than you guys have ever been.” Point being, players are going to be taken in places no one expects.
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#Baylor
WR Denzel Mims (6-3, 207) ran a 6.66 3-cone, easily the best time of the night. 38.5" vertical, 10-11 broad jump, 16 reps on the bench w/ 34" arms.
Several scouts had him in the low 4.3's in the 40-yard dash.
Stock up📈📈📈📈
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We talked about how the Ross-Jackson match-up would be big in this game. Advantage here to Ross.
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Safe guess: The first call for the Vikings is to the Patriots to offer picks No. 11, No. 23 and another sweetner for the No. 3 overall pick
Then it becomes a Robert Kraft decision.
TRADE!
The Minnesota Vikings are moving up in the draft. They will trade with the Houstons Texans. Minnesota will get the 23rd and 232nd pick….Houston will get the 42nd, 188th and 2nd in 2025
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Still don't understand how this guy wasn't drafted. Dominated Div. II and looked like he belonged at the Senior Bowl/Combine.
Bagent has "make it" talent/mindset.
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Everything should be reviewable under 2 minutes.
Just. Get. It. Right.
Being able to properly call an offsides vs. a false start should not be too much to ask.
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Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat was arrested early this morning and charged with DWI, according to
@KXAN_News
in Austin.
Sweat is viewed as a potential day 2 draft pick.
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Updated NFL Draft order:
1. Bears
2. Bears (from Panthers)
Chicago (0-4) and Carolina (0-4) only winless teams left
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Most giveaways in the NFL this season:
1. Browns (35)
2. Jets (32)
Most takeaways in the NFL this season:
1. Browns (27)
3. Jets (25)
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