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Plotting the perfect NFL draft for all 32 teams: Keys for every front office to ace its picks, trades

A week before the NFL draft, Ben Solak gives his top priorities for every team -- and the prospects who can meet those needs.

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Why Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft process, stardom are like nothing we've seen before

Too confident? Here's what former Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders faced and why he's sure he'll succeed.

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ASSESSING THE PROSPECTS

'There's a premium on those guys': Why defensive tackles are more important than ever in the NFL draft

DTs are getting paid big money, and the 2025 draft class is loaded. Will the draft reflect this is an elite position?

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The last time a running back went No. 1 was 30 years ago ... will it ever happen again?

Running backs are cool again in the NFL, and they're the strongest position group in this class.

DRAFT CENTRAL

Kiper and Yates' latest mock draft goes 102 picks: Trades for QBs? Shocking team fits?

Two trades? Six quarterbacks? A bunch of tough calls? Mel and Field alternate making projections for 102 picks across Days 1 and 2 of the draft.

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Reid's final draft rankings: All 350 prospects with a draftable grade

Jordan Reid finalized his 2025 draft class rankings, stacking every single player who could get selected.

NFL NATION

San Francisco 49ers look to the NFL draft to replenish their defensive line

After releasing multiple players along their defensive line this offseason, they have major holes to fill to remain competitive.

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Will Ravens draft a kicker for the first time in franchise history?

In the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against Justin Tucker, Baltimore could draft a kicker.

Bucs GM Jason Licht opens up about 2025 NFL draft strategy

Licht talks about what Tampa Bay, which owns the the No. 19 pick, could do come draft day.

ASSESSING THE DRAFT

Could Jalen Milroe get drafted in the first round?

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What should Giants' draft strategy be?

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WHAT WILL TITANS AND BROWNS DO?

If the Titans take Cam Ward at No. 1, what do they do with the other 7 picks?

Tennessee seems locked in to take a quarterback in Round 1, but what else will be in the draft plans?

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With Flacco signing, Browns in position to forgo drafting QB at No. 2

With Joe Flacco back in the fold, the Browns have a veteran quarterback on the roster.

CARROLL'S WEEKLY GIG

Pete Carroll got hired by the Raiders but kept his side gig: Why he spends two hours each week at USC

This spring, in addition to being named head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, Carroll has been moonlighting as a college professor.

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FANTASY FOOTBALL

2025 rankings: Profiles for the top 30 TEs

Mike Clay provides detail on the top 30 tight ends for the 2025 fantasy season.

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Rankings: Profiles for the top 55 WRs

Mike Clay analyzes the best wideouts for the 2025 fantasy football season.

Rankings: Profiles for more than 40 RBs

Mike Clay provides detailed breakdowns of the top running backs for the 2025 fantasy football season.

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