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Top 15 Fantasy Football Rookies in 2013
NFL Draft Doug Martin (1,454) and Trent Richardson (950) were No. 2 and 3 among all rookie NFL running backs last year in rushing yards. They were both first-round picks and played as such in their first sea...
2 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, Fantasy, News, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, NFL Draft, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams

Early 2014 NFL Draft Rankings
NFL Draft The 2013 NFL Draft is in the books. Some fans, in Minnesota and St. Louis for example, should be ecstatic about their new toys (Sharrif Floyd, Tavon Austin) while others, in Cleveland, Dallas o...
3 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, NFL, News, Alabama Crimson Tide, Clemson Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Stanford Cardinals, USC Trojans, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL Draft, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins

Top 25 Undrafted Free Agents in the NFL over the last 25 Years
NFL Draft Even though 254 players were taken in the 2013 NFL Draft, they aren't the only ones who will get a chance to make an NFL roster this fall. Every team signs numerous undrafted free agents following ...
3 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, Antonio Gates, Arian Foster, NFL Draft, Tony Romo, Undrafted Free Agents, Wes Welker

2013 NFL Draft: Day Two's Best Prospects
NFL Draft The beauty of the NFL Draft lies in its unpredictability. Teams move up in the draft to nab a player they particularly covet. Others move back in the process because the guy they have targeted ...
3 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida State Seminoles, Kansas State Wildcats, Kentucky Wildcats, LSU Tigers, Mississippi State Bulldogs, North Carolina Tar Heels, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Purdue Boilermakers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Stanford Cardinal, Tennessee Volunteers, UCLA Bruins, USC Trjans, West Virginia Mountaineers, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL Draft, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins

Sharrif Floyd's Amazing Journey to the 2013 NFL Draft
NFL Draft As the final seconds ticked away at Florida State’s Doak Campbell Stadium last fall, defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd was in no mood to celebrate his Florida Gators’ upset of their bitter ri...
3 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: College Football, NFL, Monthly, Sharrif Floyd, NFL Draft

2013 NFL Draft First-Round Primer
NFL Draft The 2013 NFL Draft will commence tonight (8 pm ET) with the first round in primetime on ESPN. While 222 players will be taken on Friday and Saturday, it's the 32 whose names will be called in the f...
3 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFL Draft

Players with the Biggest Health Concerns in the 2013 NFL Draft
NFL Draft Size, speed, stats and awards don’t matter if a prospect is Physically Unable to Perform. Here are biggest health concerns in the 2013 NFL Draft. Matt Barkley QB, USC (Shoulder) Af...
3 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Monthly, NFL Draft

Top Foreign Players in the 2013 NFL Draft
NFL Draft The NFL is interested in expanding its presence internationally, and the world is reciprocating by providing talent for league teams. Kansas City Pro Bowler Tamba Hali (Liberia), standout Raiders k...
3 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Monthly, NFL Draft

Rodgers, Manning and other NFL Pros Share Draft Day Memories
NFL Draft We asked pros to recall their own NFL Draft. Here's what they had to say. ...
3 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Monthly, NFL Draft

NFL Draft Busts, Sleepers and Solid Picks from 2005-08
NFL Draft The 78th installment of what is officially called the “NFL Player Selection Meeting,” better known as the 2013 NFL Draft, will commence on Thursday. Thirty-two college players will hear their n...
3 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, history, NFL Draft

2013 NFL Draft Sleepers and Steals
NFL Draft The first round of the NFL Draft monopolizes coverage in the media and fan’s minds alike. While the first 32 picks are important and generally feature the most elite talents, the best organizatio...
4 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, Alabama Crimson Tide, Auburn Tigers, Baylor Bears, Connecticut Huskies, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Missouri Tigers, North Carolina Tar Heels, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon State Beavers, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Stanford Cardinal, Texas A&M Aggies, USC Trojans, Wisconsin Badgers, NFL Draft

NFL Draft Busts, Sleepers and Solid Picks: 2000-04
NFL Draft The 78th installment of what is officially called the “NFL Player Selection Meeting,” better known as the 2013 NFL Draft, will commence on Thursday. Thirty-two college players will hear their n...
4 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, history, NFL Draft

NFL Draft Rankings 2013: Outside Linebackers
NFL Draft Each year a unique set of prospects enters the professional ranks with a chance to make an immediate impact on the country's most powerful sport. The 2013 NFL Draft, held April 25-27, won’t be an...
10 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, Connecticut Huskies, Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, Missouri Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Rutgers Scarlet Knight, Southern Miss Golden Eagles, Stanford Cardinal, Texas A&M Aggies, NFL Draft

NFL Draft Rankings 2013: Middle Linebackers
NFL Draft Each year a unique set of prospects enters the professional ranks with a chance to make an immediate impact on the country's most powerful sport. The 2013 NFL Draft, held April 25-27, won’t be an...
10 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, Kansas State Wildcats, LSU Tigers, North Carolina Tar Heels, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Penn State Nittany Lions, Stanford Cardinal, NFL Draft

NFL Draft Rankings 2013: Defensive Ends
NFL Draft Each year a unique set of prospects enters the professional ranks with a chance to make an immediate impact on the country's most powerful sport. The 2013 NFL Draft, held April 25-27, won’t be an...
10 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac 12, SEC, Auburn Tigers, BYU Cougars, Florida State Seminoles, LSU Tigers, Michigan State Spartans, Oregon Ducks, Texas A&M Aggies, Texas Longhorns, NFL Draft

NFL Draft Rankings 2013: Offensive Tackles
NFL Draft Each year a unique set of prospects enters the professional ranks with a chance to make an immediate impact on the country's most powerful sport. The 2013 NFL Draft, held April 25-27, won’t be an...
10 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, Alabama Crimson Tide, Central Michigan Chippewas, Texas A&M Aggies, NFL Draft

NFL Draft Rankings 2013: Guards and Centers
NFL Draft Each year a unique set of prospects enters the professional ranks with a chance to make an immediate impact on the country's most powerful sport. The 2013 NFL Draft, held April 25-27, won’t be an...
10 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, Alabama Crimson Tide, California Golden Bears, Kentucky Wildcats, North Carolina Tar Heels, Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, Wisconsin Badgers, NFL Draft

NFL Draft Rankings 2013: Wide Receivers
NFL Draft Each year a unique set of wide receiver prospects enters the professional ranks with a chance to make an immediate impact on the country's most powerful sport. The 2013 NFL Draft, held April 25-27,...
10 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac 12, SEC, Arkansas Razorbacks, Baylor Bears, California Golden Bears, Clemson Tigers, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Michigan Wolverines, Oklahoma Sooners, Tennessee Volunteers, Texas A&M Aggies, USC Trojans, West Virginia Mountaineers, NFL Draft

NFL Draft Rankings 2013: Tight Ends
NFL Draft Each year a unique set of prospects enters the professional ranks with a chance to make an immediate impact on the country’s most powerful sport. The 2013 NFL Draft, held April 25-27, won’t be ...
10 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, Alabama Crimson Tide, Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, Michigan State Spartans, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Stanford Cardinal, UCLA Bruins, NFL Draft

NFL Draft Rankings 2013: Running Backs
NFL Draft Each year a unique set of prospects enters the professional ranks with a chance to make an immediate impact on the country’s most powerful sport. The 2013 NFL Draft, held April 25-27, won’...
10 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac 12, SEC, Alabama Crimson Tide, Clemson Tigers, Florida Gators, Michigan State Spartans, Nebraska Cornhuskers, North Carolina Tar Heels, Oklahoma State Cowboys, South Carolina Gamecocks, Stanford Cardinal, USC Trojans, Wisconsin Badgers, NFL Draft

NFL Draft: Do Recruiting Rankings Matter?
NFL Draft Football recruiting is an inexact science. It is nearly impossible to evaluate the motivation, maturity and integrity of 17- and 18-year old kids. However, I personally believe that recruiting...
1 year ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, NFL, ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12, SEC, NFL Draft, Recruiting

Top 25 Undrafted Free Agents in the NFL over the last 25 Years
NFL Draft Undrafted free agents are signing all over the NFL, and some stars in the league do slip through the scouting cracks from time to time. Could Chris Polk, Chase Minnifield, Dwight Jones or William V...
1 year ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, Antonio Gates, Arian Foster, NFL Draft, Tony Romo, Undrafted Free Agents, Wes Welker

2012 NFL Draft Grades for Each Team
NFL Draft It's never too early to grade the 2012 NFL Draft, which saw Commissioner Roger Goodell hugging and high-fiving future Pro Bowlers and potential busts. Here's a team-by-team look at the winners and ...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, News, Andrew Luck, Matt Kalil, Mel Kiper, Mike Mayock, Morris Claiborne, NFL Draft, Rich Eisen, Robert Griffin III, Roger Goodell, Ryan Tannehill, Trent Richardson

Athlon's Essential Eleven Links of the Day: April 27
NFL Draft This is your daily link roundup of our favorite sports posts on the web for April 27. • SI’s Peter King details how Morris Claiborne surprisingly ended up in Dallas, as well as other first-...
1 year ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, NFL Draft

NFL Draft: Grading the First Round
NFL Draft The first round of the 2012 NFL Draft is in the books. The Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Redskins got their franchise quarterbacks as expected. But how did your favorite team do in this yea...
1 year ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, NFL Draft

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