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To finish off the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions drafted EDGE Tyre West out of Tennessee in the seventh round. Not only did Lions general manager Brad Holmes draft an EDGE early, but he also took another one late, giving them more options and competition. The thing about West is he’s projected to be […]
With three former Terp wideouts declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, wide receiver Octavian Smith Jr. was the first to sign a professional contract, agreeing to terms with the Baltimore Ravens Saturday night. After a season lining up with dual-threat Malik Washington, Smith will get the chance to catch passes from one of the game’s […]
It took until Day 3 of the NFL Draft, but Kage Casey finally heard his name called near the top of the fourth round (111th overall). And he will be playing for a familiar team, the Broncos (of Denver). Casey was the anchor of the Boise State offensive line during the past three seasons. He […]
The Commanders didn’t have many selections available this NFL Draft, but they took all six on time and as scheduled. Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles was selected on Thursday at No. 7. Clemson receiver Antonio Williams was taken at No. 71 the following day. Every other draft pick came Saturday in the fifth round and […]
After the conclusion of the NFL draft, where quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis was the only former Scarlet Knight to have his name called, several other former Rutgers football players signed undrafted free agent deals with NFL teams. These include tight end Kenny Fletcher Jr, EDGE Eric O’Neill, cornerback Cam Miller, and wide receiver DT Sheffield. All […]
Indianapolis Colts earn solid B in 2026 NFL Draft! Deion Burks a nice surprise in late 7th!
Jerry Jones opened the press conference following Day 2 of the draft by pointing out the changes made to the defense. “We have been able to, as of right now, rebuild this defense. I think the fact that we put a new newness to the system and coaching staff, and new faces that we’ve added, […]
In a somewhat surprising move, TE Josh Cuevas came off the board in the 5th round to the Baltimore Ravens. He’s a guys that’s been quite productive for Alabama this season after transferring in from Washington, but has overall been a guy that wasn’t talked about much outside of Alabama circles. He consistently displayed reliable […]
The Minnesota Vikings have officially announced the signing of 19 undrafted free agents in the wake of the 2026 NFL Draft coming to an end. Here is the full list, courtesy of a release sent out by the team. The biggest, and possibly the most interesting, name on the list might be Thorson. Yes, I […]
Do you remember the name Russell Maryland? Green Bay Packers fans of a certain age should. Maryland had a 10-year NFL career during the 1990s, one that concluded after the 2000 season, which he spent playing for the Green Bay Packers. Maryland started his career out as the #1 overall pick in the 1991 NFL […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s over. Not everything. Just the NFL Draft. Wait, what? Pretty sure there are already several […]
The Philadelphia Eagles were awarded the maximum of four compensatory picks last offseason, earning ones for the departures of Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, Mekhi Becton, and Isaiah Rodgers. So let’s take a closer looks at the departure of Rodgers. How did the Eagles get a compensatory pick for losing Isaiah Rodgers? The Eagles were awarded […]
The list of pro-Deacs grew in the final day of the 2026 NFL draft, as both CB Karon Prunty and RB Demond Claiborne were selected in the 5th and 6th round respectively. Prunty was taken 171st overall in the 5th round by the runner up New England Patriots. Before coming to Wake Forest, Prunty played […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Jaguars fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Jaguars fans — how would you grade the team’s 2026 NFL Draft? Jacksonville came away with […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is a wrap. Now it’s time to see what the 49ers will fill the remaining spots in their roster with. While attention goes to the undrafted players, the 49ers have had success with undrafted free agents in the past. Jordan Mason and Matt Breida both became crucial starters. There’s also Emmanuel […]
The Baltimore Ravens signed Jaire Alexander during the 2025 offseason following a direct appeal (of sorts) from his college teammate, Lamar Jackson. He had dealt with several knee injuries in the past four seasons with only 18 games in 2021, 2023, and 2024 combined. It took him a while to hit the practice field in […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included future draft picks. That includes a deal made in April 2024, which sent defensive […]
The Detroit Lions added to their offensive skill players group in round five of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting wide receiver Kendrick Law. A dynamic slot option who thrives on yards after the catch (YAC), Law will give the Lions another option to compete for the vacated Kalif Raymond role. Let’s take a look at […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Niners fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The 2026 NFL Draft is a wrap, and the San Francisco 49ers are now getting things […]
Since walking off the Super Bowl field 76 days ago, the New England Patriots’ goal has been to improve the roster to get back to that stage. Saturday marked one of the final steps in that process, as the team made five Day 3 selections in the NFL Draft — with improving depth a key […]
PITTSBURGH — Another offensive lineman is making the jump from Illinois to the NFL. Offensive lineman Josh Gesky is moving on to the next level, getting signed as an Undrafted Free Agent by the Green Bay Packers. Gesky joins fellow OL J.C. Davis en route to the NFL, marking the first time two Illini offensive […]
Justin Joly and Brandon Cleveland had to wait a while to hear their names called during the NFL Draft, but finally found their landing spots on Saturday afternoon. Joly was taken by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round, at No. 152 overall. I was surprised he ended up falling that far into the field, […]
The Baltimore Ravens selected Northwestern offensive lineman Evan Beerntsen with their final pick (seventh round, No. 253 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft, completing an 11-player draft class full of big, physical athletes. This story will be updated with more information.
Indiana football landed its second No. 1 overall pick in program history when Fernando Mendoza had his name called by the Oakland Raiders Thursday night. Omar Cooper Jr. was also a first round selection, going No. 30 to the New York Jets. By Saturday night, a total of eight Hoosiers had been selected breaking the […]
PITTSBURGH — Another Illini quarterback is moving on to the NFL. Luke Altmyer has officially been signed by the Detroit Lions, looking to compete for a spot on the roster. The Starkville, Mississippi-native will be joining a QB room comprised of Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater, and will likely look to make a name for […]