NFL Draft 2025 Selection Order – The Patriots are ‘On the Clock’!

Patriots, Titans, Browns, Giants & Jaguars Hold Current Top 5 Selections

2025 NFL Draft Selection Order

With just one game remaining on the regular season schedule the NFL Draft order has begun to take shape. The Patriots, Titans, Browns and Giants hold the top four selections with each club at 3-13. A few of these clubs are on their 3rd starting QB after several injuries and poor performances forcing weekly changes at the position.

The five teams are tied at 4-12 and all are possible of winning the draft derby for the 1st overall selection. It is the usual suspects in the top ten with several pretenders near the .500 mark, hoping to get hot down the stretch and earn a wild card position. The top 18 positions will be determined after the 17-game season with the final 12 spots decided by playoffs results. The Super Bowl teams will hold the 31^st and 32^nd positions.

The strength of schedule % will determine the final positions of all tied teams. The SOS is based on all of each team’s opponents record. Each succeeding round, the tied teams will rotate up within their tied bracket.

First Round Draft Order

# Team W-L record

1         New England                 3-13
2         Tennessee                    3-13
3         Cleveland                      3-13
4         NY Giants                     3-13
5         Jacksonville                  4-12
6         Carolina                        4-12
7         NY Jets                        4-12
8         Las Vegas                     4-12
9         Chicago                        4-12
10         New Orleans                 5-11
11         San Francisco               6-10
12         Indianapolis                   7-9
13         Dallas                           7-9
14         Arizona                         7-9
15         Miami                           8-8
16         Atlanta                          8-8
17         Cincinnati                      8-8
18         Seattle                          9-7
19         Denver                          9-7
20         Houston                        9-7
21         Tampa Bay                   9-7
22         LA Chargers                  10-6
23         Pittsburgh                     10-6
24         LA Rams                       10-6
25         Washington                   11-5
26         Green Bay                    11-5
27         Baltimore                      11-5
28         Buffalo                          13-3
29         Philadelphia                   13-3
30         Minnesota                     14-2
31         Detroit                           14-2
32         Kansas City                  15-1

Playoffs – Conference & Super Bowl games determine final positions

Team tie-breaking procedure for the NFL Draft

If two or more clubs are tied in the selection order, the strength-of-schedule tie breaker is applied, subject to the following exceptions for playoff clubs: The Super Bowl winner is last and the Super Bowl loser next-to-last. Any non-Super Bowl playoff club involved in a tie shall be assigned priority within its segment below that of non-playoff clubs and in the order that the playoff clubs exited from the playoffs. Within a tied segment a playoff club that loses in the Wild-Card game will have priority over a playoff club that loses in the Divisional playoff game that in turn will have priority over a club that loses in the Conference Championship game. If two tied clubs exited the playoffs in the same round, the tie is broken by strength of schedule. If any ties cannot be broken by strength of schedule, the divisional or conference tie breakers, when applicable, are applied. Any ties that still exist are broken by a coin flip.

Notre Dame Opens New 12 Team Playoffs

Notre Dame Opens New 12 Team CFP Series

College Football Playoff Schedule

Frank Coyle/ Publisher

Playoff Schedule
Dec. 20- Jan 20, 2025
all times Eastern

Notre Dame kicks off the inaugural 12 team CFP system tonight to head an exciting weekend which opens with four games. The four winners will play the top four teams which earned a bye in the opening round. Oregon, Georgia, Boise State and Arizona State will wait for the four winners this weekend to determine their opponent in the quarterfinal rounds – Dec, 31-Jan.1.

The Irish (11-1) finished this season on a 10-game winning streak and will host the surprising Indiana Hoosiers (11-1). The weather is old time Midwest football with cold and snow being a big factor. Temperatures are in the 20’s and the field is still being cleared of snow at midday. Both Penn State and Ohio State host games Saturday and each could be affected by inclement weather.

The new 12 team CFP bracket begins an exciting postseason where the national champion must win at least three games in the system. First round participants need to win four games to claim the title.

Playoff Schedule

First round – @ college team sites

Friday, Dec. 20
#10 Indiana at #7 Notre Dame – 8 pm – ABC/ESPN

Saturday, Dec. 21
#11 SMU at #6 Penn State – 12 pm – TNT
#12 Clemson at #5 Texas – 4 pm – TNT
#9 Tennessee at #8 Ohio State – 8 pm – ABC/ESPN

Quarterfinal Games

Tuesday, Dec. 31
#3 Boise State vs. #6 Penn State/ #11 SMU winner (Fiesta Bowl) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

Wednesday, Jan. 1
#4 Arizona State vs. #5 Texas/ #12 Clemson winner (Peach Bowl) – 1 pm – ESPN
#1 Oregon vs. #8 Ohio State/ #9 Tennessee winner (Rose Bowl) – 5 pm – ESPN
#2 Georgia vs. #7 Notre Dame/#10 Indiana winner (Sugar Bowl) – 8:45 pm – ESPN

Semifinal Games

Thursday, Jan. 9
TBD vs. TBD (Orange Bowl) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

Friday, Jan. 10
TBD vs. TBD (Cotton Bowl) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

National Championship Game

Monday, Jan. 20
TBD vs. TBD (Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

Draft Insiders’ All-America Teams

Frank Coyle / Head scout

Offensive Player of the Year
Ashton Jeanty – Boise State

Defensive Player of the Year
Travis Hunter – Colorado

2024 Draft Insiders’ All-America Teams

First Team Offense

Quarterback
Dillon Gabriel, Sr. – Oregon – 6-0, 200

Running Backs
Ashton Jeanty, Jr – Boise State – 5-9, 215
Cam Skattebo, Sr – Arizona State – 5-11, 215

Wide Receivers
Travis Hunter, Jr – Colorado – 6-1, 190
Nick Nash, Sr – San Jose State – 6-3, 195
Tetairoa McMillan, Jr – Arizona – 6-5, 215

Tight End
Tyler Warren, Sr – Penn State – 6-5, 260

Tackles
Kelvin Banks, Jr – Texas – 6-4, 320
Will Campbell, Jr – LSU – 6-6, 325

Guards
Tyler Booker, Jr – Alabama – 6-5, 325
Donovan Jackson, Sr – Ohio State – 6-4, 320

Center
Seth McLaughlin, Sr – Ohio State – 6-4, 305

All-purpose
Travis Hunter, Jr – Colorado – 6-1, 190

Kicker
Kenneth Almendares, Sr – Louisiana – 6-2, 250

First Team Defense

Edge Rushers
Abdul Carter, Jr – Penn State – 6-3, 250
Kyle Kennard, Sr – South Carolina – 6-5, 255

Interior Linemen
Mason Graham, Jr – Michigan – 6-3, 320
Walter Nolen, Jr – Mississippi – 6-3, 305

Linebackers
Jay Higgins, Sr – Iowa – 6-2, 230
Danny Stutsman, Sr – Oklahoma – 6-4, 245
Shaun Dolac, Sr – Buffalo – 6-1, 225

Cornerbacks
Jahdae Barron, Sr – Texas – 5-11, 200
Travis Hunter, Jr – Colorado – 6-1, 190

Safeties
Xavier Watts, Sr – Notre Dame – 6-0, 205
Caleb Downs, Soph – Ohio State – 6-0, 200

Defensive back
Nick Emmanwori, Jr – South Carolina – 6-3, 225

Punter
Alex Mastromanno, Sr – Florida State – 6-1, 240

Returners
KR Rayshawn Pleasant – Tulane
PR Kam Shanks – UAB

Second Team Offense

Quarterback
Cam Ward, Sr – Miami – 6-2, 225

Running Backs
Kaleb Johnson, Jr – Iowa – 6-0, 225
Omarion Hampton, Jr – North Carolina – 6-0, 220

Wide Receivers
Tre Harris, Sr – Mississippi – 6-3, 210
Jeremiah Smith, Fr – Ohio State – 6-3, 215
Xavier Restrepo, Sr – Miami – 5-10, 195

Tight End
Harold Fannin, Jr. – Bowling Green – 6-3, 230

Tackles
Josh Conerly, Jr. – Oregon – 6-4, 315
Aireontae Ersery, Sr – Minnesota – 6-3, 330

Guards
Addison West, Sr – Western Michigan – 6-3, 305
Dylan Fairchild, Jr – Georgia – 6-5, 315

Center
Jake Slaughter, Jr – Florida – 6-5, 310

All-purpose
Desmond Reid, Jr – Pittsburgh – 5-8, 175

Kicker
Dominic Zvada, Jr – Michigan – 6-3, 180

Second Team Defense

Edge Rushers
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Sr – Boston College – 6-2, 245
Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Sr – Virginia Tech – 6-3, 250

Interior Linemen
Derrick Harmon, Jr – Oregon – 6-5, 310
Alfred Collins, Sr – Texas – 6-5, 320

Linebackers
Anthony Hill Jr., Soph – Texas – 6-3, 235
Jihaad Campbell, Jr – Alabama 6-3, 230
Carson Schwesinger, Jr – UCLA – 6-2, 225

Cornerbacks
Nohl Williams, Sr – California – 6-1, 200
Jermod McCoy, Soph – Tennessee – 6-0, 195

Safeties
Malaki Starks, Jr – Georgia – 6-1, 205
Malachi Moore, Sr – Alabama – 6-0, 200

Defensive back
Dorian Strong, Sr – Virginia Tech – 6-0, 190

Punter
Brett Thorson, Jr – Georgia – 6-2, 235

Returners
KR Keelan Marion, Sr – BYU
PR Kaden Wetjen, Jr – Iowa

Third Team Offense

Quarterback
Shedeur Sanders, Sr – Colorado – 6-2, 215

Running Backs
Dylan Sampson, Jr – Tennessee – 5-11, 200
RJ Harvey, Sr – UCF – 5-9, 210

Wide Receivers
Tai Felton, Sr – Maryland – 6-2, 185
Jordyn Tyson, Soph – Arizona State – 6-1, 195
Jayden Higgins, Sr – Iowa State – 6-4, 215

Tight End
Oronde Gadsden II, Jr – Syracuse – 6-5, 235

Tackles
Jonah Savaiinaea, Jr – Arizona – 6-5, 330
Wyatt Milum, Sr – West Virginia – 6-6, 320

Guards
Luke Kandra, Sr – Cincinnati – 6-4, 320
Tate Ratledge, Sr – Georgia – 6-6, 330

Center
Cooper Mays, Sr – Tennessee – 6-4, 300

All-purpose
Brashard Smith, Sr – SMU – 5-10, 195

Kicker
Ryan Fitzgerald, Sr – Florida State. – 6-1, 190

Third Team Defense

Edge Rushers
Nic Scourton, Sr – Texas A&M – 6-4, 260
Mikail Kamara, Jr – Indiana – 6-1, 265

Interior Linemen
JJ Pegues, Sr – Mississippi – 6-2, 320
Kenneth Grant, Jr – Michigan – 6-3, 335

Linebackers
Jalon Walker, Jr – Georgia, – 6-2, 245
Wesley Weeks, Sr – LSU – 6-2, 235
Chris Paul Jr., Jr – Mississippi – 6-1, 235

Cornerbacks
Will Johnson, Jr – Michigan – 6-2, 200
Trey Amos, Sr – Mississippi – 6-1, 200

Safeties
Lathan Ransom, Sr – Ohio State – 6-1, 210
Jalen Catalon, Sr – UNLV – 5-11, 205

Defensive back
Cobee Bryant, Sr – Kansas – 6-0, 175

Punter
Eddie Czaplicki, Jr – Southern California – 6-1, 205

Returners
KR Winston Wright, Sr – East Carolina
PR LaJohntay Wester, Sr – Baylor

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc plus annual All-American teams for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – 2024

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

Chiefs & Eagles Top Conferences

Teams of the Week
Bills Win Shootout over Lions 48-42
Bucs Blast Chargers – 40-17
Eagles Edge Steelers – 27-13

Players of the Week
Offense – QB Baker Mayfield – Bucs
Defense – LB Nik Bonitto – Broncos

Rookies of Week
    Offense – QB Jayden Daniels – Commanders
    Defense – Edge Jared Verse – Rams

Games of Week 16
Thursday
Denver Broncos (9-5) @ LA Chargers (8-6) – 8:15 pm

Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) @ Baltimore Ravens (9-5) – 4:30 pm

Sunday
Philadelphia Eagles (12-2) @ Washington Commanders (9-5) – 1 pm
Minnesota Vikings (12-2) @ Seattle Seahawks (8-6) – 4:05 pm

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 16

Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 13-1 Chiefs
Chiefs beat the Browns though Patrick Mahomes sustained a serous high ankle sprain. He is questionable vs the Texans and may best sit out and heal up for the final weeks.

#2 – 12-2 Lions
Lions lost a shootout with the Bills where their injury riddled defense failed repeatedly. Travel to Chicago in a key matchup to retain playoff position.

#3 – 11-3 Bills
Bills bombed the Lions behind another big Josh Allen performance. Host the Patriots this week and continue to hound the Chiefs for the #1 seeding in the AFC.

#4 – 12-2 Eagles
The Eagles drilled the Steelers and continue to peak. Travel to DC where they can clinch the NFC East with a victory.

#5 – 12-2 Vikings
Vikings continue to press the Lions for the NFC North title. QB Sam Darnold has engineeded this offense the leagues’ leaders on offense. Travel to Seattle for huge NFC matchup.

#6 – 10-4 Steelers
Steelers came up short vs the Eagles and lost TJ Watt with an ankle injury. They travel to Baltimore on Saturday which probable determines the AFC North title. Russell Wilson faces a career moment here.

#7 – 9-5 Ravens
Ravens pounded the pathetic Giants. Look to avenge an earlier loss vs the Steelers this Saturday.
This is a must win to assure the postseason. A loss here and they must fight for an AFC spot.

#8 – 9-5 Commanders
The Commanders have learned to win the close games with rookie Jayden Daniels the key catalyst. Their defense must step up this week vs the Eagles to stay in the Wild card race.

#9 – 9-5 Texans
The hot and cold Texans just edged the Dolphins in latest game, though clinched the AFC South. Travel to KC for a possible playoff preview, though the Chiefs may be without Patrick Mahomes.

#10 – 10-4 Packers
The Packers won a huge game in Seattle but are still only in 3rd place in the league’s best division.
Host the Saints this week and can clinch a Wild card position with a victory.

#11 – 8-6 Bucs
Bucs shocked the Chargers behind a terrific performance of Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans. Travel to Big D looking to maintain their one game lead in the NFC South.

#12 – 8-6 Rams
Rams have tied for the NFC West leadership. They go to MetLife to face the lifeless GMen. QB Matthew Stafford should have fun in this one where the league’s lowest scoring teams in playing out the string.

#13 – 9-5 Broncos
The aggressive Broncos rebounded vs the Colts behind of rookie sensation Bo Nix. They travel to LA to face the Chargers in a matchup which probably determines both teams fate this season.

#14 – 8-6 Seahawks
Seahawks failed vs the Packers with too many mistakes by QB Geno Smith. They host the Vikings in a vital matchup to determine any playoff hopes.

#15 – 8-6 Chargers
Chargers have fallen quickly over recent weeks with both sides of the ball at fault. Host the Broncos on Thursday night in a great AFC West matchup which can determine a wild card position.

#16 – 6-8 Bengals
The Bengals continue to outshoot teams behind the amazing performances of QB Joe Burrow. They have long playoff chances but can continue their run this week at home vs rival, the Browns.

#17 – 7-7 Cardinals
The Cardinals beat the Patriots to stay abreast in the NFC West. They travel to Carolina for a must win matchup.

#18 – 7-7 Falcons
The Falcons snapped a four-game losing streak with win over the Raiders. Surprisingly, they benched QB Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix vs the GMen. This decision probably dictates their future seasons.

19 – 6-8 Dolphins
Dolphins lost to a key game to the Texans last week. Host the 49ers this week with only a long shot for the postseason.

#20 – 6-8 Colts
The Colts lost another close game this time vs the Broncos. Their host the struggling Titans with their lack of firepower a pressing concern.

#21 – 6-8 49ers
The 49ers lost a tight game vs the Rams. They are still mathematically legible, though need a miracle to run the table beginning with the Dolphins this Sunday.

22 – 6-8 Cowboys
The Cowboys won another meaningless game last week vs the Panthers. Host the desperate Dolphins holding on to their slim chances.

#23 – 4-10 Jets
Jets had their strongest performance of the season with a comeback victory over the Jaguars.
They host the hot Rams in a key game where they can become the spoiler.

#24 – 5-9 Saints
Saints lost a close contest vs the Commanders in a season of tough defeats. Travel to Titletown to face the hot Packers. New HC Darren Rizzi has this club playing hard with an eye on next season.

#25 – 4-10 Bears
The Bears hung tough vs the Vikings only to come up short again. Rookie QB Caleb Williams is paid his dues though has progressed through a trying first season.

#26 – 3-11 Jaguars
Jaguars were edged by the Jets last week. Go to Las Vegas hoping to avoid the AFC South basement after recent playoff appearances.

#27 – 3-11 Browns
Browns lost to the Chiefs last week. They have won only once since October and finally benched turnover Jameis Winston. Travel to Cincinnati and face the hot Joe Burrow in a state rivalry.

#28 – 3-11 Patriots
The young lost their 4^th straight to the Cardinals last week. They continue to struggle especially offensively. They travel to Buffalo with a new OC hoping to build rookie QB Drake Maye’s resume through the completion of the season.

#29 – 3-11 Titans
The Titans got crushed by the Bengals in another lackluster performance. Travel to Indy playing out the string with many questions coming into the offseason.

#30 – 3-11 Panthers
Panthers have lost four close games in a row before facing contenders through the completion of the season. Young QB Bryce Young is gaining valuable experience, though the overall club has shown little improvement over recent years.

#31 – 2-12 Giants
The Giants start their 4th QB in Tim Boyle this week. Any questions? Travel to Atlanta to face the desperate Falcons with rookie QB Michael Penix, starting his first game.

#32 – 2-12 Raiders
The Raiders have not won since September, losing their 10th straight game vs the Falcons on Monday night. Host the disappointing Jaguars this week. Expect massive changes here.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

2025 NFL Draft 1st Round Order

2025 NFL Draft Selection Order
First Round Rankings

With just three games remaining on the regular season schedule the NFL Draft order has begun to take shape. The Giants and Raiders hold the top two selections at 2-12 with both clubs inventing new ways to lose weekly. Both teams are on their 3rd starting QB after several injuries and poor performances which has forced weekly changes at the position.

The five teams are tied at 3-11 and all are possible of winning the draft derby for the 1st overall selection. It is the usual suspects in the top ten with several pretenders near the .500 mark, hoping to get hot down the stretch and earn a wild card position. The final 18 positions will be determined after the 17-game season with the final 12 spots decided by the playoffs. The Super Bowl teams will hold the 31^st and 32^nd positions.

# Team W-L record

1 NY Giants 2-12

2 Las Vegas 2-12

3 New England 3-11

4 Carolina 3-11

5 Jacksonville 3-11

6 Tennessee 3-11

7 Cleveland 3-11

8 NY Jets 4-10

9 Chicago 4-10

10 New Orleans 5-9

11 Miami 6-8

12 Indianapolis 6-8

13 Cincinnati 6-8

14 Dallas 6-8

15 San Francisco 6-8

16 Atlanta 7-7

17 Arizona 7-7

19 LA Chargers 8-6

20 Tampa Bay 8-6

18 Seattle 8-6

21 LA Rams 8-6

22 Washington 9-5

23 Denver 9-5

24 Houston 9-5

25 Baltimore 9-5

26 Pittsburgh 10-4

27 Green Bay 10-4

28 Buffalo 11-3

29 Minnesota 12-2

30 Philadelphia 12-2

31 Detroit 12-2

32 Kansas City 13-1

Travis Hunter Wins Heisman Trophy

Travis Hunter Wins 2024 Heisman Trophy

Two-way star Travis Hunter won college football’s most prestigious award Saturday night, the 2024 Heisman Trophy award. He completed an incredible 2024 season, earning 1st team honors on both sides of the ball as an All-American and Big 12 star. He played an amazing 1300+ snaps as an impact receiver and shutdown cornerback.

As a big-play wide receiver and a lockdown cornerback, he dominated on both sides of the ball for coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes. He was the catalyst of an impressive turnaround at Colorado, going from 4-8 in 2023 when he missed over 3 games because of injuries to the current 9-3 record. He transferred to Colorado along with new HC Sanders prior to the 2023 season. The 23rd-ranked Buffaloes received their 1st bowl bid in four years and will face #17 BYU (10-2) in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28.

Hunter has stated he will play vs BYU, rather than skip the game to prepare for the NFL Draft. He is ranked the #1 prospect overall by Frank Coyle of Draft Insiders. The junior has planned to pass up his senior season in Boulder.

Hunter received 552 first-place votes and 2,231 points. Running back Ashton Jeanty of Boise State was the runner-up with 309 first-place votes and 2,017 points, making it the closest margin of victory since 2009.

Hunter was on 94% of ballots and earned 80.14% of the possible points, the 11th highest in Heisman Trophy history. He is only the second defensive player winning the award, following Charles Woodson in 1997. Woodson also made big plays on offense, but he played selected reps on offense over the season and not nearly as much as Hunter on that side of the ball.

Hunter played 669 defensive snaps and 687 on offense — a total of 1,356 that was 434 more than any other FBS player. He was on the field for 84% of his team’s total snaps; no other FBS player accounted for more than 56%.

Hunter had an amazing week, winning multiple awards, in addition to the Heisman Trophy. He won Draft Insiders’ Player of the Year award, the Associated Press Player of the Year, the Walter Camp Award as national player of the year, the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player, the Fred Biletnikoff Award for best wide receiver, the Paul Hornung award and Ronnie Lott Trophy.

Two QBs – Dillon Gabriel of Oregon and Cam Ward of Miami finished third and fourth in the balloting for the 90th Heisman Trophy, presented annually since 1935 to the nation’s most outstanding player. This year’s ceremony was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in Manhattan.

It marked only the fifth time since 2000 that a QB didn’t win. The last time no signal-caller placed in the top two was 2015, when running backs, Derrick Henry of Alabama and Christian McCaffrey of Stanford finished 1-2 in the voting.

Travis Hunter – 2024 Heisman Season Key Numbers

2nd Heisman winner from Colorado (Rashaan Salaam 1994)
2nd Full-time defensive player to win the Heisman (Charles Woodson (1997)
3rd Straight transfer player to win the Heisman (Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams)
5th Receiver to win the Heisman and first since DeVonta Smith in 2020

Heisman Trophy Voting

Voting for the 90th Heisman Trophy

Player School 1st 2nd 3rd Total

Travis Hunter Colorado 552 261 53 2,231
Ashton Jeanty Boise State 309 517 56 2,017
Dillon Gabriel Oregon 24 52 340 516
Cam Ward Miami 6 24 163 229
Cam Skattebo Arizona St. 3 18 125 170
Bryson Daily Army 3 7 46 69
Tyler Warren Penn St. 1 7 35 52
Shedeur Sanders Colorado 1 7 30 47
Kurtis Rourke Indiana 2 3 10 22
Kyle McCord Syracuse 0 1 7 9

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

2024 Heisman Trophy Finalists

2024 Heisman Trophy finalists: Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Dillon Gabriel and Cam Ward were named 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists and invited to New York City for the ceremony. The winner of the 2024 Heisman Trophy will be announced at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 14 on ESPN.

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy. He will reveal his Heisman Trophy vote after the official announcement on ESPN Saturday night.

Three of the four finalists are transfer players with both QBs, Dillon Gabriel and Cam Ward only one year players at their new schools. Travis Hunter played two seasons at Colorado after starting at Jackson State. He transferred followed HC Deon Sanders midway through his Jackson State career.

Only Ashton Jeanty played his entire career with one team, Boise State. His incredibly 2400 yard + performance follows only Barry Sanders 2628 yards in NCAA history. Jeanty can break the record in the CPF playoffs where the Broncos get an opening week bye as a #3 seed.

Here’s are small capsules of the finalists
Finalists are sorted alphabetically

Four Heisman Trophy Finalists

Dillon Gabriel – Oregon

Dillon Gabriel hopes to become the second Oregon QB to win the Heisman Trophy, following in the footsteps of Marcus Mariota in 2014. He had an incredible one-year performance with the Ducks leading them to an undefeated and #1 seed in the CPF playoffs.

He threw for 3,558 passing yards, 28 passing TDs, 73.2% completion percentage, 6 interceptions, 192 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs.

Travis Hunter – Colorado

Travis Hunter hopes to become the first defensive player to win the Heisman since Charles Woodson in 1997. As a two-way impact performer, he is also looking to become the first wide receiver to win the award since DeVonta Smith in 2020. Hunter is a generational player with impact on both sides of the ball. He has been one of the nation’s premier at two major positions, playing an incredible number of snaps weekly. He could become the 1st Colorado player to win the Heisman since Rashaan Salaam in 1994.

For the 2024 season, he caught 92 catches, 1,152 receiving yards, 14 receiving TDs and 1 rushing TD while on defense he made 31 tackles (20 solo), 11 pass breakups, 4 interceptions and 1 force fumble.

Ashton Jeanty – Boise State

Record setting runner has been the catalyst of the Boise State rise to the CPF playoffs. The only Heisman finalist from Boise State has been Kellen Moore in 2010 with no player ever winning the Heisman Trophy. Runner Ashton Jeanty could be the first. He also would be the first running back to win the Heisman trophy since Derrick Henry did so in 2015. He pursues Heisman-winning running back Barry Sanders in the playoffs for the all-time season rushing record

Instrumental in the Boise State’s 11-1 record and posted amazing season stats of 344 carries, 2,497 rushing yards, 29 rushing TDs, 20 catches, 116 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD.

Cam Ward – Miami

Cam Ward transferred from Washington State and a one-year starter with the Hurricanes. He is the first Heisman finalist from the Miami Hurricanes since Ken Dorsey was a finalist in back-to-back years in 2001-02. The last Hurricane to win the Heisman was QB Gino Torretta in 1992, with QB Vinny Testaverde in 1986 the only other Heisman winner in this program’s long history. In 2024, Cam Ward was the first nationally in passing TDs, second in passing yards and fifth in passer rating.

In the 2024 season he posted statistics of 4,123 passing yards, 36 passing TDs, 67.4% completion percentage, 7 interceptions, 196 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 33 years.

College Football Playoff Schedule

Frank Coyle/ Publisher

Dec. 20- Jan 20, 2025
All times Eastern

First round – @ college team sites

Friday, Dec. 20
#10 Indiana at #7 Notre Dame – 8 pm – ABC/ESPN

Saturday, Dec. 21
#11 SMU at #6 Penn State – 12 pm – | TNT
#12 Clemson at #5 Texas – 4 pm – TNT
#9 Tennessee at #8 Ohio State – 8 pm – ABC/ESPN

Quarterfinal Games
Tuesday, Dec. 31
#3 Boise State vs. #6 Penn State/ #11 SMU winner (Fiesta Bowl) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

Wednesday, Jan. 1
#4 Arizona State vs. #5 Texas/ #12 Clemson winner (Peach Bowl) – 1 pm – ESPN
#1 Oregon vs. #8 Ohio State/ #9 Tennessee winner (Rose Bowl) – 5 pm – ESPN
#2 Georgia vs. #7 Notre Dame/#10 Indiana winner (Sugar Bowl) – 8:45 pm – ESPN

Semifinal Games
Thursday, Jan. 9
TBD vs. TBD (Orange Bowl) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

Friday, Jan. 10
TBD vs. TBD (Cotton Bowl) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

Monday, Jan. 20
National Championship Game
TBD vs. TBD (Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

College Football Playoff Rankings

The CFP ranking and seeds differ below. The four teams with playoff byes are in bold.
Here are the final CFP top 25 rankings, with teams in the CFP posting their seeds at the end.

1 Oregon — highest-ranked conference champion (Big Ten) and seeded No. 1
2 Georgia — second-highest-ranked conference champion (SEC) and seeded No. 2
3 Texas — at-large pick (second team from the SEC), seeded No. 5
4 Penn State — at-large pick (second team in the Big Ten), seeded No. 6
5 Notre Dame — at-large pick (independent), seeded No. 7
6 Ohio State — at-large pick (third team from the Big Ten), seeded No. 8
7 Tennessee — at-large pick (third team from the SEC), seeded No. 9
8 Indiana — at-large pick (fourth team from the Big Ten), seeded No. 10
9 Boise State — third-highest-ranked conference champion (Mountain West) and seeded No. 3
10 SMU — at-large pick (from the ACC), seeded No. 11
11 Alabama — first team out of the CFP
12 Arizona State — fourth-highest-ranked conference champion (Big 12) and seeded No. 4

13 Miami (Fla.) – second team out of the CFP
14 Ole Miss – third team out of the CFP
15 South Carolina – fourth team out of the CFP
16 Clemson – fifth-highest-ranked conference champion (ACC) and seeded #121
17 BYU – fifth team out of the CFP
18 Iowa State – sixth team out of the CFP
19 Missouri – seventh team out of the CFP
20 Illinois – eighth team out of the CFP
21 Syracuse – ninth team out of the CFP
22 Army – 10th team out of the CFP
23 Colorado – 11th team out of the CFP
24 UNLV – 12th team out of the CFP
25 Memphis – 13th team out of the CFP

Boise State won the Mountain West Conference championship and lost to only top-ranked Oregon. They are the third-highest-ranked conference champion and thus received a bye into the quarterfinals despite ranking No. 9. Arizona State is ranked only #12, the Sun Devils are the fourth-highest ranked conference champion over the ACC champ #16 Clemson. They earned the #4 seed and the final first-round bye. Both Texas and Penn St remained in the top four seeds despite losing conference title matchups in their final games.

The four quarterfinal games are not played at the campus sites. These four games — scheduled on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 — will be played at the Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl and Sugar Bowl. The four highest-ranked conference champions will be assigned one of these bowls in consideration of historic bowl relationships as well as seeding.

The four quarterfinal winners will meet in the semifinals at either the Orange Bowl or the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 9 and Jan. 10. If the seeds hold, that means (1) would meet (4) and (2) would play (3). The two semifinal winners will then play on Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the national championship.

CPF Final Regular Season Rankings

2024 College Football Playoff Rankings

College Football Playoff –
Selection Committee Rankings

College Football Playoffs – Dec. 8
Games Played through Saturday, Dec. 7

Final Regular Season CPF Rankings

Rank / Team / Overall Record
1 Oregon 13-0
2 Georgia 11-2
3 Texas 11-2
4 Penn State 11-2
5 Notre Dame 11-1
6 Ohio State 10-2
7 Tennessee 10-2
8 Indiana 11-1
9 Boise State 12-1
10 SMU 11-2
11 Alabama 9-3
12 Arizona State 11-2
13 Miami 10-2
14 Ole Miss 9-3
15 South Carolina 9-3
16 Clemson 10-3
17 BYU 10-2
18 Iowa State 10-3
19 Missouri 9-3
20 Illinois 9-3
21 Syracuse 9-3
22 Army 11-1
23 Colorado 9-3
24 UNLV 10-3
25 Memphis 10-2

About the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff (CFP) is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The CFP Selection Committee ranks the top 25 teams at the end of the season. The 12 playoff participants consist of the five highest-ranked conference champions, plus the next seven highest-ranked teams. The four highest-ranked conference champions will be seeded one through four and receive a first-round bye. The schools seeded five through eight will host those seeded nine through 12 in first-round games. The quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year’s quarterfinals will take place on December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025, while the semifinals will be January 9-10, 2025. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be Monday, January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com.

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – 2024

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

Chiefs & Lions Top Conferences

Teams of the Week
Bills Blast 49ers – 35-10
Eagles Edge Ravens – 24-19

Players of the Week
Offense – QB Josh Allen – Bills
Defense – DT Leonard Williams – Seahawks

Rookies of Week
    Offense – QB Bo Nix – Broncos
    Defense – DB Tarheeb Still – Chargers

Games of Week 14
Thursday
Green Bay Packers (9-3) @ Detroit Lions (11-1) – 8:15 pm

Sunday
Seattle Seahawks (7-5) @ Arizona Cardinals (6-6) – 4:05 pm
Los Angels Chargers (8-4) @ Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) – 8:20 pm

Team Byes this Week (final week) – Ravens, Broncos, Texans, Colts, Patriots & Commanders

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 14

Frank Coyle

NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 11-1 Chiefs
Chiefs beat the turkey Raiders on Thanksgiving. They know how to win close games and Mahomes gives them a clear advantage in big spots. Host the Chargers in a pivotal AFC West battle with first place in the balance and possible #1 AFC seating.

#2 – 11-1 Lions
Lions edged the Bears and host the Packers this Thursday night. They have been dominant most of the season and the team to beat in the NFC and possible #1 seating.

#3 – 10-2 Bills
Bills bashed the 49ers behind another great Josh Allen performance. Travel to LA to face a hungry Rams club which is backed to the wall to win the final month of the season.

#4 – 10-2 Eagles
The Eagles beat the Ravens in a gutsy performance. They continue to peak entering the final month. Host the struggling Panthers looking to open a three game NFC East lead.

#5 – 9-3 Steelers
Steelers outslugged the Bengals in another AFC North battle. Their defense showed a few kinks vs Joe Burrow. Russell Wilson continues to impress in a comeback performance.

#6 – 10-2 Vikings
Vikings won their 5^th straight game, beating the Cardinals. They continue to press the Lions for the NFC North title. Host the Falcons in a pivotal NFC matchup.

#7 – 8-4 Chargers
Chargers made a terrific comeback vs the Bengals in a wild shootout. Host the Ravenls this week in a great matchup between Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson.

#8 – 8-5 Ravens
Ravens fell again vs the Steelers. Travel to LA to face the hot Chargers on Monday night in a pivotal AFC matchup which will affect both divisions.

#9 – 8-5 Commanders
The Commanders bounced back vs the Titans. Get their bye week to prepare for a stretch run. Rookie Daniels has directed this offense nicely.

#10 – 8-5 Texans
The hot and cold Texans just edged the Jaguars in latest game. Hold a two-game lead in the AFC South entering their bye week. Young CJ Stroud needs to regroup and cut his mistakes entering the final month.

#11 – 9-3 Packers
The Packers beat the Dolphins on Thanksgiving. Face divisional leading Lions in Detroit on Thursday. This may decide if they can make the playoffs in the toughest NFC division.

#12 – 8-5 Broncos
The aggressive Broncos rode the hot hand of rookie sensation Bo Nix for another victory. They get their bye week to reload for a run at a wild card position this postseason.

#13 – 7-5 Seahawks
Seahawks outlasted the Jets to gain NFC West leadership. Travel to Arizona in a battle for first place.

#14 – 6-6 Rams
Rams have reached the .500 mark after a slow start. They host the Bills in a matchup which may define their season. QB Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen can put on a show.

#15 – 6-6 Cardinals
The Cardinals lost a heartbreaker to the Vikings. They host the Seahawks looking to avenge an earlier lost where they scored only 2 FGs.

#16 – 6-6 Falcons
The Falcons extended their losing streak to three games. Travel to Minnesota looking to stay alive in the playoff hunt. Starting QB Kirk Cousins could get a hook for rookie #1 pick Michael Penix if his mistakes continue to mount.

#17 – 6-6 Bucs
Bucs beat the Cardinals in OT to stay tied for the NFC South leadership. Host the Raiders in a must win situation to keep pace for the divisional title with most likely only one South club making the postseason.

#18 – 5-7 Dolphins
Dolphins lost to Packers on Thanksgiving breaking their two game winning streak. Host the Jets for their first matchup of a soft late schedule where they are still capable of surprising with a healthy QB Tua.

#19 – 6-7 Colts
The Colts won another lost game vs the Patriots. They enter their bye week hoping to regroup and make a run in the soft AFC South. They lack consistency and firepower and look to erratic Richardson to become the catalyst for a late playoff run.

#20 – 5-7 49ers
The 49ers were crushed by the Bills on Sunday night which dampens their playoff hopes even in the weak NFC West. Their key offensive injuries may limited their attack. Host the Bears in a battle of also runs.

#21 – 4-8 Bengals
The Bengals lost yet another wild game, this time to the Steelers despite an amazing performance by QB Joe Burrow. Their defense has allowed an incredible 340 points, passed only by the inept Panthers in the league. Travel to Big D for a matchup of two of the most disappointing teams in the league.

22 – 5-7 Cowboys
The Cowboys are on a bogus two-game winning streak in hope they make a desperate run at a wild card playoff position. Host the potent Bengals who will press their overrated defense to the fullest.

#23 – 4-8 Saints
Saints lost to the Rams in a close contest. Travel to Metlife to face the collapsing GMen. New HC Darren Rizzi has this club playing hard, though their lack of firepower in big spots has limited their chances.

#24 – 4-8 Bears
The Bears came up short vs the Lions on Thanksgiving for their 5^th straight loss. Rookie QB Caleb Williams is paying well and hopes to continue his resurgence on their West coast visit to the 49ers.

#25 – 3-9 Browns
Browns batted the Broncos to the wire, though lost on two pick sixes by QB Jameis Winston. They are the lowest scoring offense in the AFC and are expected to make major changes this offseason. Travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers after beating them just a few weeks ago.

#26 – 3-10 Patriots
The young lost another close game this time to the Colts. They continue to struggle and get their bye week to prepare for a difficult final month which probably guarantees them a top 3 selection in the NFL Draft 2025.

#27 – 3-9 Jets
Jets got spanked by Geno Smith and the Seahawks last week. They continue to fall apart at the seams. Travel to Miami hoping to spoil any long shot playoff aspirations of the Dolphins.

#28 – 3-9 Titans
The Titans got smashed by the Commanders. Host the Jaguars in a battle for the basement in the AFC South. Titans have made little improvement over the 2024 season.

#29 – 3-9 Panthers
Panthers fought the Bucs to overtime, though came up short again. Young QB Bryce Young is gaining valuable experience. Travel to Philly for a major opportunity to take the next step.

#30 – 2-10 Jaguars
Jaguars were edged by the Texans last week for their 5th straight loss. Go to Nashville looking to get out of the basement vs the Titans.

#31 – 2-10 Giants
The Giants lost on Thanksgiving in Big D failing to finish many drills which could have made a difference. Host the Saints this week with QB Drew Lock at the helm again.

#32 – 2-10 Raiders
The Raiders lost their 8th straight game vs the Chiefs. Travel to Tampa playing out the string in another disastrous season which will cause major turnovers this offseason.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

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