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NFL Combine 2026: Length and quick feet still on board for corners

The 2026 NFL Draft is firming up after the NFL Combine closed. Scouts saw playmakers who can run through press and reroute with quick feet while staying in phase at three levels. Decision-makers now weigh tightness in coverage against burst as boards set before league meetings. This class rewards length and zone drop timing more...

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Cowboys Weigh Trade Calls on 2026 NFL Draft First‑Round Picks

Dallas Cowboys front office received a flurry of trade calls on Wednesday as the NFL Draft approaches on April 25, according to NFL.com. The buzz centers on the team’s No. 2 overall slot and a later first‑round pick, with rival clubs probing Dallas for a possible move before the clock starts ticking. The numbers reveal that...

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Kenyon Sadiq Emerges as Top NFL Draft Tight End Among Receiving Leaders

Kenyon Sadiq of the Oregon Ducks has emerged as the premier tight end prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft, showcasing elite receiving skills that position him among the NFL’s receiving leaders. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound senior recorded 51 receptions for 560 yards and 8 touchdowns during his final season with Oregon, earning Big Ten Tight End...

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Chiefs Warned to Avoid Top Draft Prospect Jordyn Tyson

The Kansas City Chiefs face a crucial decision in the 2026 NFL Draft as they hold a top-10 pick for the first time in over a decade. While the team needs offensive firepower, they’ve been advised to avoid one particular prospect who could otherwise be a game-changing addition to their roster. Arizona State wide receiver...

Philadelphia Eagles helmet on NFL draft board representing 2026 first-round offensive tackle selection
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Philadelphia Eagles Mock 2026 NFL Draft Pick: OT Max Iheanachor

The Philadelphia Eagles are projected to select Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor with their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, per USA TODAY Sports analyst Christian D’Andrea’s mock published April 13. The pick addresses a persistent roster concern: protecting the blindside for a franchise built on offensive line dominance. Iheanachor’s projection to Philadelphia...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver running a route during NFL Draft prep as Josh Allen watches from sideline
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Buffalo Bills 2026 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Plan Revealed

The Buffalo Bills may pull the trigger on a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Bleacher Report analyst Alex Ballentine, who mapped out ideal draft scenarios for all 32 teams. Buffalo already added DJ Moore in free agency this offseason, but Ballentine argues the Bills could still use another pass-catcher to fully...

Las Vegas Raiders helmet on draft board ahead of 2026 NFL Draft No. 1 overall pick decision
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Las Vegas Raiders Hold No. 1 Pick as Mendoza Trade Buzz Fades

The Las Vegas Raiders are widely expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, with a trade-down scenario now looking increasingly unlikely. A Raiders-Jets swap that circulated in draft circles this spring has gone cold, leaving the Silver and Black sitting atop the board with a...

Buffalo Bills draft board with wide receiver and EDGE rusher prospects highlighted for 2026 NFL Draft
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Buffalo Bills 2026 NFL Draft: WR Gamble and EDGE Pick

The Buffalo Bills are drawing significant pre-draft attention after a new 7-round mock draft projects the AFC East contenders taking a high-risk, high-reward wide receiver in the early rounds while adding pass-rush depth on the defensive side. Published April 5, 2026, the projection from Pro Football Sports Network analyst T.J. Randall frames Buffalo’s board as...

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Dallas Cowboys Host E.J. Smith at 2026 Pre-Draft Workout

The Dallas Cowboys brought a familiar last name to The Star on Thursday, hosting Texas A&M running back E.J. Smith — son of Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith — at their invite-only pre-draft workout for local college prospects. Coach Brian Schottenheimer summed up the moment in two words: “Very cool.” The visit puts a sentimental...

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Cleveland Browns Weigh Jeremiyah Love Pick at No. 6 in 2026 NFL Draft

The Cleveland Browns are seriously entertaining the idea of selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to projections published April 4. Love is currently mocked as a top-five to top-eight selection — a remarkable standing for a position that most front offices have quietly...