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New 2023 NFL mock draft: Miller's early predictions for all 32 first-round picks
Matt Miller looks into his crystal ball to fill needs in next year's NFL draft, including finding team fits for six quarterbacks.
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20 quarterbacks to know for next year's NFL draft: Strengths, weaknesses and more
Will C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young be the No. 1 QB in next year's draft? Who are the other top names to know? And which teams might be looking for a new signal-caller in 2023?
Top Headlines
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Projecting the 2023 NFL draft order's top 10: Why the Jets, Bears, Steelers are set for early picks
Will the Jaguars, Jets and Texans have another early draft pick in 2023? Could we see any surprise teams at the top of the board? Here is ESPN Football Power Index's projected top 10.
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Kiper's debut Big Board rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Quarterback or pass-rusher at No. 1?
The godfather of the NFL draft takes a first look at next year's class, stacking the top 25 prospects and then ranking them by position.
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McShay's early 2023 NFL mock draft: Where could top prospects, five QBs land in Round 1?
Todd McShay makes way-too-early predictions on next year's first round, including landing spots for a handful of QBs, more talented receivers and potential star defenders.
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Kiper's NFL draft grades: Which teams crushed it, and which teams struggled in a strange year
The Texans got a few foundational prospects. The Lions got an in-state star. And the Titans might have gotten the steal of the draft.
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NFL rookies who landed with the perfect team: Bowen's best fits, high-upside steals of the draft
Which rookies are ideal fits for their new NFL systems? Here are 10 who should thrive in their team's scheme, plus five potential steals who should make an immediate impact.
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Experts debate the 2022 NFL draft: Bold predictions for the rookie class, top picks, more
Bold predictions? Best pick of the NFL draft? Potential fantasy sleepers? Impact classes? Early picks for Rookie of the Year? Our experts weigh in on the biggest remaining questions.
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Meet the 2023 NFL draft class: No. 1 pick predictions, top QBs and under-the-radar prospects
Who will be the top NFL draft pick in 2023? What are the strengths of the QB class? Which prospects are primed for a first-round selection? Our experts answer 11 early questions.
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The best, worst and most surprising of the NFL draft: Favorite picks and classes, rookie of the year predictions, more
Which team had the best class? What's the best prospect-to-team fit? Jordan Reid and Matt Miller weigh in.
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McShay's favorite NFL draft pick for all 32 teams: Jermaine Johnson II, Nakobe Dean and other steals
Todd McShay names the best value pick for every NFL team at the 2022 NFL draft, including some instant-impact starters. Who were the perfect picks for each of the 32 franchises?
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Five big takeaways from the NFL draft: A new premium position, QB values and the Ravens are really good
What did we learn from the 2022 class? Who had the best draft? Matt Miller gives us his takeaways.
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How all 32 rookie first-round picks fared this offseason: Reporters give first impressions
Which rookies are standing out so far? Who seems like a lock to start? Our reporters reveal their insights on each first-round pick.
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Trusting film, not stopwatch: Why the Baltimore Ravens believe Kyle Hamilton is a steal
Hamilton's slower-than-expected 40-yard dash time made him fall in the draft, and the Ravens couldn't be happier.
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Projecting the top NFL rookies in 10 stat areas: What to expect from Pickett, Hall, Gardner, others
We projected the NFL's rookie leaders in touchdowns, yards, tackles, interceptions and more for 2022. Which rookies round out the top five in each category?
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Why Kiper has Bryce Young ahead of C.J. Stroud on his Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr. breaks down Alabama quarterback Bryce Young's talent and why he has him as the top quarterback on the board for the 2023 draft.
Rams
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Rams bring back old friend Troy Hill, draft four DBs to replenish secondary around Jalen Ramsey
With Darious Williams having left, the Rams brought Hill back from Cleveland to play corner and spent most of their draft capital on defensive backs.
Steelers
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Will Kenny Pickett or Mitch Trubisky start? Handicapping Pittsburgh Steelers' QB competition
The Steelers have a competition for the starting quarterback position for the first time in decades, and here's why each can make a case to start.
Bills
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After the draft, where do the Buffalo Bills still need to upgrade?
The Bills may be the Super Bowl favorites, but they still have positions they need to shore up, starting with the offensive line and safety.
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Why it might be a while before you get trading cards for NFL draft picks
Fans could get the first card with a team's draft pick in a month. However, supply chain issues delayed the 2021 draft class' most collectible cards by a year.
Browns
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Rookie minicamp preview: Which Cleveland Browns draftees could help in 2022?
The Browns selected several intriguing players in this draft class. Here is a ranking of who’s in line to contribute most in 2022.
Bears
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Chicago Bears have 'big plan' for Velus Jones Jr., whose speed, versatility are key assets
After losing Jakeem Grant and Tariq Cohen, the Bears drafted a player with elite speed and the ability to make an impact at receiver and with returns.
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NFL draft nuggets for every team's rookie class: Execs' reactions, intel on key picks and more
Jeremy Fowler gives a post-draft nugget for all 32 teams, including top value picks, on-the-clock decisions, trends to watch and other reactions from around the league.
Broncos
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Denver Broncos still plan for Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon to share carries
The split won't be right down the middle as it was in 2021, but with Williams leading the way there will still be plenty for Gordon.
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Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson's disciplinary hearing to resume Thursday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's hearing before the NFL and NFLPA's jointly appointed disciplinary officer will resume Thursday, a source told ESPN.
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Cincinnati Bengals RB Trayveon Williams to co-teach class on NIL, athlete advocacy at Texas A&M's law school
Bengals reserve RB Trayveon Williams will serve as an adjunct professor at Texas A&M's law school and will co-teach a class on NIL, college athletics and athlete advocacy alongside sports attorney Alex Sinatra.
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Chiefs or Chargers: Which is the more exciting AFC West team?
Freddie Coleman and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo debate whether the Chiefs or Chargers are the more exciting team in the AFC West.
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Will Patrick Mahomes be better off without Tyreek Hill?
Sam Acho and Kimberley Martin discuss how the absence of Tyreek Hill will impact Patrick Mahomes' play.
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Deshaun Watson's NFL hearing to continue through at least Wednesday, source says
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's hearing before the NFL and NFL Players Association's jointly appointed disciplinary officer is scheduled to resume Wednesday and may continue even longer than that, a source told ESPN.
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Buffalo Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula 'progressing well' from health issue, family says
Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is "progressing well" as she deals with her health, the Pegula family said Tuesday.
