Major College Schedule – Week 11

Top 25+ Key Conference Games

Staff @ Draftinsders.com

Friday and Saturday
Friday, November 7

Houston @ UCF                        8:00 PM               FS1
Northwestern @ #19 USC          9:00 PM            FOX
Tulane @ Memphis                   9:00 PM              ESPN

Saturday, November 8

#2 Indiana @ Penn State           12:00 PM          FOX

#5 Georgia @ Mississippi State 12:00 PM          ESPN

#7 BYU @ #8 Texas Tech          12:00 PM           ABC

SMU @ Boston College             12:00 PM            ACC Network

Colorado @ West Virginia          12:00 PM          TNT

James Madison @ Marshall       12:00 PM          ESPN2

Southern Miss @ Arkansas State 12:00 PM        ESPNU

Temple @ Army                         12:00 PM             CBSSN

#1 Ohio State @ Purdue            1:00 PM              BTN

The Citadel @ #6 Ole Miss        1:00 PM             SECN+

UAB @ Rice                             2:00 PM                  ESPN+

Maryland @ Rutgers                  2:30 PM              FS1

Louisiana Tech @ Delaware       3:00 PM            ESPN+

#3 Texas A&M @ #22 Missouri   3:30 PM           ABC

#9 Oregon @ #20 Iowa              3:30 PM              CBS

Syracuse @ #18 Miami              3:30 PM              ESPN

Iowa State @ TCU                    3:30 PM                 FOX

Auburn @ #16 Vanderbilt           4:00 PM            SEC Network

#23 Washington @ Wisconsin    4:30 PM            BTN

Stanford @ North Carolina         4:30 PM             CW Network

Wake Forest @ #14 Virginia       7:00 PM             ESPN

California @ #15 Louisville         7:00 PM             ESPN2

Florida State @ Clemson           7:00 PM             ACC Network

LSU @ #4 Alabama                   7:30 PM              ABC

Navy @ #10 Notre Dame           7:30 PM            NBC

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 10

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

 Eagles & Rams Head NFC Leadership  

Teams of the Week
Bills Outlasts Chiefs – 28-21
Panthers Shock Packers – 16-13
Seahawks Smash Commanders – 38 -14

Players of the Week
Offense – QB Sam Darnold – Seahawks
Defense – LB Payton Wilson – Steelers

Rookies of the Week
 Offense – TE Colston Loveland – Bears
Defense – CB Maxwell Hairston – Bills

Games of Week 10    
Sunday
1:00 pm Patriots (7-2) at Bucs (6-2)
4:25 pm Rams (6-2) at 49ers (6-3)
8:20 pm Steelers (5-3) at Chargers (6-3)
 

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 10

Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 6-2 Rams
The Rams blasted the Saints this week, building their short lead in the tough NFC West. Travel to San Fran in key NFC West battle for divisional leadership on the line.

#2 – 6-2 Bills
The Bills came up big vs the Chiefs on Sunday in another classic matchup. Travel to Miami to face the crashing Dolphins.

#3 – 7-2 Broncos
The Broncos crushed Houston in a key AFC matchup. Host the Raiders looking to extend their six game winning streak and hold on to AFC West leadership.

#4 – 7-2 Patriots
The Patriots edged the Falcons this week to hold the lead in the AFC East. Travel to Tampa in a key test among divisional leaders.

#5 – 6-2 Seahawks
The Seahawks bombed the desperate Commanders in a key NFC matchup for both divisions. Host the Cardinals hoping to stay abreast the NFC West leadership.

#6 – 7-2 Eagles
The Eagles were active during their bye week with three trades addressing their defense. Travel to Green Bay in a crucial NFC matchup with playoff ramifications for both clubs.

#7 – 5-3 Lions
The Lions lost to the Vikings again in a key NFL North contest. Travel to Washington to face the banged up Commanders who go forward without Jayden Daniels.

#8– 6-2 Bucs
The Bucs come off their bye week to face the surging Patriots this week. Two division leaderships at stake, AFC East and NFC South.

#9 – 7-2 Colts
The Colts were stymied by the Steelers in a key AFC battle. Face the Falcons in London this Sunday and need to regroup with the improving Jaguars coming on.

#10 – 5-4 Chiefs
The Chiefs lost to the Bills in another classic matchup.  They get their bye week to regroup and load up for the tough second half run.

#11 – 5-2-1 Packers
The Packers lost the Panthers in trap game where they failed miserably in big spots. They host the Eagles in another must win situation to stay abreast in the competitive NFC North.

#12 – 5-3 Steelers
The Steelers defense showed up last week in a key victory over the Colts. Travel to LA to face the tough inconsistent Chargers in a critical AFC matchup for both playoff hopes.

#13 – 6-3 49ers
The 49ers beat the GMen behind a strong ground game and active defense. Host the Rams in a key NFC West matchup for playoff hopes.

#14 – 6-3 Chargers
The Chargers edged Tennessee to stay abreast in the AFC West. Host the Steelers in a key AFC matchup with both clubs pushing for divisional titles. Key loss of LT Joe Alt for the season with ankle surgery.

#15 – 3-5 Ravens
The Ravens drilled the collapsing Dolphins. Get a major test this week traveling to Minnesota to face the dangerous Vikings who are coming off a big win. Ravens look to continue to make a run in the struggling AFC North.

#16 – 5-3 Bears
The Bears shocked the Bengals with a strong late run to win a key game. Host the GMen looking to stay alive in the deep NFC North.

#17 – 4-4 Vikings
The Vikings drilled the Lions to get to .500 and stay alive in the competitive NFC.  Host the emerging Ravens this week in a key interconference matchup.

#18 – 5-3 Jaguars
The Jaguars edged the Raiders in a wild AFC game. Travel to Houston to a key AFC South matchup among playoff contenders who need to step up for their playoff hopes.

#19 – 5-4 Panthers
The Panthers shocked the Packers last week. Host the Saints and must keep up the streak for any chances in the NFC South.

#20 – 3-5-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys were drilled by the Cardinals.  Active in the trade market looking to regroup and make a run for a playoff spot.

#21 – 3-5 Texans
The Texans came up short vs the Broncos in a critical matchup last week. Host the Jaguars in a major matchup AFC South contest and must win for both clubs.

#22 – 3-5 Falcons
The Falcons lost a close game vs the Patriots on a missed extra point. Travel to Indy in a must win situation to stay alive in the NFC South.

#23 – 3-6 Commanders
The overrated Commanders were crushed by the Seahawks on Monday night, losing QB Jayden Daniels for probably the season. Host the Lions this week in a major NFC contest with playoff consequences for both clubs.

#24 – 3-6 Bengals
The Bengals lost another horrible close game, this time to the Bears. Their defense is totally inept at this point and gives them little chance of winning. Get this bye week to piece it together and stay alive in the tight AFC North race.

#25 – 2-7 Giants
The Giants defense played lousy again this time vs the 49ers who ran the ball down their throat. Travel to Chitown to face the surging Bears which may determine any long playoff hopes.

#26 – 3-5 Cardinals
The Cardinals came up big vs the Cowboys on Monday night directed by new starter Jacoby Brissett. They travel to Seattle to face the hot Seahawks in a final effort to stay alive for the playoffs.

#27 – 2-6 Browns
The Browns come off their bye week. Travel to MetLife to face the struggling Jets in a matchup with major NFL Draft 2026 consequences.

#28 – 2-6 Raiders
The Raiders lost to the Jaguars when a two point extra point failed. Travel to Denver in a final effort to right the ship in a very disappointing season.

#29 – 2-7 Dolphins
The Dolphins were crushed by the Ravens. They finally fired GM Chris Grier after a horrible decade. They host the Bills in a bitter matchup, playing only for pride.

#30 – 1-7 Jets
The Jets were active in the trade market during their bye week. They look to rebuild around 5 first round draft picks the next two seasons. Host the Browns with key NFL Draft ramifications.

#31 – 1-8 Saints
The Saints were smashed by the Rams last week. Travel to Carolina looking to play spoiler for a division rival.

#32 – 1-8 Titans
The Titans were edged by the Chargers in their latest loss. Get their bye week in hopes of being a spoiler over the final stretch.

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 34 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.

NFL Draft 2026 – First Round Order

Nov. 6, 2025 –

   Frank Coyle/ Pro scout

Here is the current first-round draft order at midseason, following the Cards win Monday night. Tie breakers broken by strength of schedule.

Team                            W-L record

1          Tennessee                    1-8

2          New Orleans                 1-8

3          NY Jets                         1-7

4          Miami                           2-7

5          NY Giants                     2-7

6          Cleveland                      2-7

7          Las Vegas                     2-6

8          Washington                   3-6

9          Cincinnati                      3-6

10         Arizona                         3-5

11         Baltimore                      3-5

12         LA Rams (Atlanta)         3-5

13         Houston                        3-5

14         Dallas                           3-5-1

15         Minnesota                     4-4

16         Carolina                        5-4

17         Kansas City                  5-4

18         Chicago                        5-3

19         Detroit                           5-3

20         Cleveland (Jacksonville) 5-3

21         Pittsburgh                     5-3

22         LA Chargers                  6-3

23         San Francisco               6-3

24         Dallas (Green Bay)        5-2-1

25         Buffalo                          6-2

26         Tampa Bay                   6-2

27         LA Rams                       6-2

28         Seattle                          6-2

29         Philadelphia                   6-2

29         New England                 7-2

30         Denver                          7-2

32         NY Jets (Indianapolis)    7-2

All ties in record are broken by current strength of schedule.

Atlanta, Green Bay, Jacksonville and Indianapolis all currently do not have 1st-round selections from prior deals.

NFL Traded Selections 2026 thru 2028 – Updated

Jets Close Trade Deadline with Two Major Deals

Jets Move Sauce Gardner & Quinnen Williams for #1 Picks

         Updated – Nov 5, 2025

Frank Coyle @ Staff

Eagles Trade #3 Selection for Edge Defender Jaelan Phillips

Nov. 4
All trading ends for 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Nov. 5
Players with at least four previous pension-credited seasons are subject to the waiver system for the remainder of the regular season and postseason.

March 11, 2026
The 2026 League Year & Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. est.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

Traded Draft Selections

2026

First Round
Cleveland from Jacksonville (2025 Draft trade)
LA Rams from Atlanta (2025 Draft trade)
Dallas from Green Bay (Edge Micah Parsons)
Jets from Indianapolis (CB Sauce Gardner)

Second Round
Houston from Washington (OT Laremy Tunsil)
Jets from Dallas (DT Quinnen Williams plus #1 in 2027 NFL Draft and DT Mazi Smith)

Third Round
Philadelphia from NY Jets (DE Hassan Reddick)
Jacksonville – Detroit’s minority hiring comp pick (HC Aaron Glenn/2025 draft trade)
Houston from NY Giants (2025 draft trade)
Miami from Houston (2025 draft trade)
Pittsburgh from Dallas (WR George Pickens)
Miami from Philadelphia (DE Jaelan Phillips)

Fourth Round
Houston from Washington (OT Laremy Tunsil)
Chicago from LA Rams (2025 draft trade)
New England from Kansas City (2025 draft trade)
Denver from New Orleans (WR Devaughn Vele)
Las Vegas from Jacksonville (WR Jakobi Meyers)
New Orleans from Seattle (WR Rashid Shaheed)

Fifth Round
LA Rams from Tennessee (LB Earnest Jones)
Jacksonville has a conditional #5 from Minnesota (OT Cam Robinson/could escalate to a #4 based on PT)
Philadelphia from Atlanta (2025 draft trade)
Philadelphia from San Francisco (DE Bryce Huff/can – elevates to a 4th round pick based on productivity)
Cleveland from Las Vegas (QB Kenny Pickett)
Carolina from Minnesota (WR Adam Thielen)
Minnesota from Philadelphia (QB Sam Howell)
Jacksonville from Philadelphia (RB Tank Bigsby)
Cleveland from Cincinnati (QB Joe Flacco)
Baltimore from LA Chargers (ER Odafe Oweh/S Alohi Gilman)
Tennessee from LA Rams (CB Roger McCreary) & 6th round pick in 2026
Tennessee – conditional from Baltimore (DE Dre’Mont Jones/could escalate to a 4th)
New Orleans from Seattle (WR Rashid Shaheed)

Sixth Round
Minnesota has a conditional #6 from LA Rams (RB Cam Akers)
Denver from NY Jets (DE John Franklin-Myers)
LA Rams from Houston (TE Ben Skowronek)
Seattle from Cleveland (C Nick Harris)
NY Giants from Dallas (DT Jordan Phillips)
Tennessee from LA Rams (LB Earnest Jones)
NY Jets from Buffalo (DB/RS Brandon Codrington)
Jacksonville from Seattle (DT Roy Robertson-Harris)
New England from Kansas City (ER Josh Uche)
Cleveland from Detroit (ER ZaDarius Smith)
LA Rams from Baltimore (CB Tre’Davious White)
Minnesota from San Francisco (RB Jordan Mason)
NY Jets from Baltimore (2025 draft trade)
Detroit from Jacksonville (2025 draft trade)
Dallas from Pittsburgh (WR George Pickens)
NY Giants from Miami (TE Darren Waller)
Minnesota from NY Jets (DT Harrison Phillips)
Washington from San Francisco (RB Bria Harrison)
Philadelphia from Minnesota (QB Sam Howell)
Minnesota from Indianapolis (CB Mekhi Blackmon)
Detroit from Jacksonville (WR Tim Patrick)
Jacksonville from Philadelphia (RB Tank Bigsby)
Jacksonville from NY Jets thru Cleveland (DT Jowon Briggs)
Tennessee from NY Jets (CB Jarvis Brownlee)
Cincinnati from Cleveland (QB Joe Flacco)
Jacksonville from Cleveland (Greg Newsome for Tyson Campbell and 7th round pick)
LA Rams from Tennessee (Roger McCreary + 5th round pick)
New England from San Francisco (DE Keion White)
New England from Pittsburgh (S Kyle Dugger)
Baltimore from Philadelphia (CB Jaire Alexander)
Las Vegas from Jacksonville (WR Jakobi Meyers)
Cleveland from Chicago (DE Joe Tyron-Shoyinka)

Seventh Round
Jacksonville from Detroit (PK Riley Patterson)
Minnesota from LA Rams (RB Cam Akers)
Houston from LA Rams (TE Ben Skowronek)
Cleveland from Seattle (C Nick Harris)
Dallas from NY Giants (DT Jordan Phillips)
Buffalo from NY Jets (DB/RS Brandon Codrington)
Cleveland from Buffalo (WR Amari Cooper)
Minnesota from Carolina (OT Cam Robinson/could be voided if PT parameters are met)
Minnesota from Carolina (WR Adam Thielen)
Detroit from Cleveland (ER ZaDarius Smith)
Houston from San Francisco (DT Khalil Davis)
New England from New Orleans (DT Davon Godchaux)
NY Jets from Cleveland (DT Jowon Briggs)
Jacksonville from Philadelphia (OT Fred Johnson)
Cleveland from Jacksonville (Tyson Campbell and 7th round pick for Greg Newsome and 6th round pick)
San Francisco from New England (DE Keion White)
Pittsburgh from New England (S Kyle Dugger)
Cincinnati from Dallas (LB Logan Wilson)
Chicago from Cleveland (DE Joe Tyron-Shoyinka)

2027 Traded Picks

First Round
Dallas from Green Bay (ER Micah Parsons)
NY Jets from Indianapolis (CB Sauce Gardner)
NY Jets from Dallas (DT Quinnen Williams)

Fourth Round
Carolina from Minnesota (WR Adam Thielen)

Fifth Round
Pittsburgh from Dallas (WR George Pickens)
Miami from Pittsburgh (CB Jalen Ramsey/S Minkah Fitzpatrick)
Minnesota from Carolina (WR Adam Thielen)

Sixth Round
Minnesota from NY Jets (DT Harrison Phillips)
Cleveland from NY Jets (DT Jowon Briggs)
Kansas City from San Francisco (WR Skyy Moore)
NY Jets from Kansas City (DT Derrick Nnadi)
Philadelphia from Green Bay (ER Darian Kinnard)
New England from New Orleans (WR Ja’Lynn Polk)
Houston from Cleveland (OT Cam Robinson)
New Orleans from LA Chargers (OL Trevor Penning)

Seventh Round
Jacksonville from the LA Rams thru Baltimore (CB Tre’Davious White/WR Christian Kirk)
Pittsburgh from Miami (CB Jalen Ramsey/S Minkah Fitzpatrick)
Miami from NY Giants (TE Darren Waller)
Denver from New Orleans (WR Devaughn Vele)
San Francisco from Kansas City (WR Skyy Moore)
Minnesota from Philadelphia (QB Sam Howell)
Kansas City from NY Jets (DT Derrick Nnadi)
Seattle from Atlanta (G/T Michael Jerrell)
Houston from the LA Chargers (OT Austin Duculus)
Cleveland from Houston (OT Cam Robinson)
LA Chargers from Baltimore (ER Odafe Oweh/S Alohi Gilman)
NY Jets from Philadelphia (CB Michael Carter)
Philadelphia from NY Jets (WR John Metchie)

2028 Traded Picks 
Sixth Round
Dallas from New Orleans (G/T Asim Richards)

Seventh Round
LA Rams from Cleveland (OG KT Leveston)
New Orleans from Dallas (G/T Asim Richards)
New England from New Orleans (WR Ja’Lynn Polk)
Philadelphia from Baltimore (CB Jaire Alexander)
LA Chargers conditional pick from NY Jets (CB Ja’Sir Taylor)

Jets Close Trade Deadline with Two Major Deals

Jets Trade Sauce Gardner & Quinnen Williams for #1 Picks

Frank Coyle/ Head scout & Staff 

Nov. 4
Trade Deadline ends for 2025 at 4:00 p.m. est

Nov. 5
Players with at least four previous pension-credited seasons are subject to the waiver system for the remainder of the regular season and postseason.

March 11, 2026
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

Jets Close Trade Deadline with Two Major Deals

The NFL trade deadline closed with a bang as the NY Jets took the spotlight with two major deals for their top defensive players. They traded corner Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two #1 picks over the next two drafts plus wideout AD Mitchell, in addition to DT Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys for a future #1 pick, this year’s #2 pick and DT Mazi Smith. Gardner has slipped in recent seasons, playing for the struggling franchise. He is just entering his prime and can recapture his All-Pro status in the first place Colts defense. They paid huge price for the talented veteran to help the struggling Colts secondary. Gardner was one of the few cornerbacks traded over recent weeks and the only one with a Pro Bowl resume. Gardner is a major addition for the Colts porous secondary which needs to step up after showing vulnerability in tight games. They look to retain first place in the AFC South with his addition.

The Jets were not finished – trading Pro Bowl interior lineman Quinnen Williams to Dallas just before the deadline. The Cowboys’ defense has been horrible this season and the addition of Williams to couple with Kenny Clark who came in the Micah Parsons deal in September gives them a potent interior line. Their run defense has been especially poor in recent years. The Cowboys surrendered their #2 pick in April, #1 pick for the NFL Draft 2027 and veteran DT Mazi Smith. The two deals put the Jets in command with two #1 and #2 picks for the NFL Draft 2026 and three #1 picks for the NFL Draft 2027. The two trades are major decision to rebuild for the Jets’ new regime of GM Darren Mougey and HC Aaron Glenn. The 1-7 Jets currently hold the 3^rd overall pick in the first round and will be in competition for the first overall selection after surrendering their two best defensive players.

Go to draftinsiders.com  for Updated NFL traded draft selections for all deals

There were many rumors through the fall related to veteran players availability. Salary cap issues and agreed value limited many potential trades by most clubs.

Most bidders were playoff contenders in hopes of landing pieces at pressing positions for the second half stretch run. Most traders were rebuilding clubs, hoping to add more draft capital and add draft choices for future NFL Draft classes.

Many deals for draft selections involved in an exchange for late draft choices along with a veteran player.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams

Frank Coyle – Nov. 3rd

SMU Shocks Miami – 26-20
NC State Downs Georgia Tech – 48-36
Texas Outlasts Vanderbilt – 34-31

Players of Week

Offense – RB Kewan Lacy – Ole Miss
Defense – LB Arvell Reese – Ohio State

Games of Week – Nov. 8th
Texas A&M (8-0) at Missouri (6-2)
BYU (8-0) at Texas Tech (8-1)
Navy (7-1) at Notre Dame (6-2)
 
Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams

Frank Coyle & Scouting staff

Rank/ Team/              Record
1 Ohio State                   8-0
2 Indiana                       9-0
3 Texas A&M                 8-0
4 Alabama                    7-1
5 Georgia                       7-1
6 Oregon                        7-1
7 Ole Miss                      8-1
8 Georgia Tech            8-1
9 Texas Tech                 8-1
10 BYU                           8-0
11 Notre Dame              6-2
12 Virginia                     8-1
13 Louisville                  7-1
14 Texas                          7-2
15 Oklahoma                7-2
16 Vanderbilt                7-2
17 Miami                        6-2
18 Michigan                  7-2
19 Missouri                   6-2
20 Tennessee               6-3
21 Illinois                      7-2
22 Utah                          7-2
23 Memphis                 8-1
24 Navy                          7-1
25 Cincinnati               7-2

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /         Record / Points
1          Ohio State (60)   8-0        1596
2          Indiana (1)          9-0        1525
3          Texas A&M (3)   8-0        1479
4          Alabama              7-1        1385
5          Georgia               7-1        1335
6          Oregon               7-1        1284
7          Ole Miss             8-1        1213
8          BYU                     8-0        1157
9          Texas Tech        8-1        1028
10         Notre Dame      6-2        992
11         Virginia              8-1        852
12         Oklahoma         7-2        806
13         Texas                    7-2        788
14         Georgia Tech    8-1        740
15         Louisville           7-1        734
16         Vanderbilt          7-2        610
17         Missouri             6-2        501
18         Miami                6-2        487
19         Utah                    7-2        476
20         Michigan          7-2        468
21         USC                     6-2        291
22         Tennessee        6-3        243
23         Memphis           8-1        242
24         Iowa                    6-2        128
25         Cincinnati         7-2        109

Others receiving votes: Washington 82, North Texas 60, James Madison 44, San Diego State 30, Pittsburgh 29, South Florida 21, Houston 18, Navy 16, TCU 12, Illinois 8, SMU 6, Arizona State 2, Tulane 1, Minnesota 1, LSU 1

Dropped from rankings: Houston 22, Navy 23

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 34 years.

The Biletnikoff Award Watch List 2025

Frank Coyle/ Publisher

   November 1st

The Biletnikoff Award recognizes the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver, regardless of position. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, split end, inside receiver, slot back or running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award. As such, the Biletnikoff Award recognizes the outstanding receiver, not merely the outstanding wide receiver. The award recipient is selected by the highly distinguished Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of prominent college football journalists, commentators, and former receivers. BiletnikoffAward.com/voters

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff etc awards annually for 34 years.

Receivers have become a major impact position in the college and NFL games. They have developed into the key game changes in an offense other than the QB. The Biletnikoff award has highlighted these positions extensively each season including emerging playmakers who rise in the NFL Draft and become early NFL starters.

Receivers are periodically added to the watch list as their season performances dictate. Actual, not potential, performance is the basis for inclusion on the Biletnikoff Award Watch List. The transparently detailed and explicit criteria for candidate eligibility, watch list inclusion, and voting appear at: BiletnikoffAward.com/criteria

+Player removed from consideration due to season-ending injury without playing in the required minimum number of games.

*Player added October 1, 2025
**Player added October 15, 2025
***Player added October 23, 2025
****Player added October 29, 2025
 
Nov. 10 – 16, 2025:
Vote by the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee to determine Semifinalists

Nov. 17, 2025:
Semifinalists announcement

Nov. 17 – 23, 2025:
Vote to determine 3 Finalists

Nov. 25, 2025:
3 Finalists announcement

Nov. 25 – Dec. 6, 2025:
Final vote to determine Biletnikoff Award Winner

Dec. 12, 2025:
Biletnikoff Award Winner announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards

2025 Biletnikoff Award Watch List

November 1st

Player                           School             Position

Aaron Anderson             LSU                  WR

Cooper Barkate*            Duke                 WR

Hank Beatty**               Illinois               WR

Chris Bell                      Louisville           WR

Skyler Bell                      UConn              WR

Germie Bernard             Alabama            WR

O’Mega Blake               Arkansas              WR

Denzel Boston               Washington       WR

Chris Brazzell II*           Tennessee        WR

Camden Brown**           Georgia Southern          WR

Jayce Brown                 Kansas State         WR

Josh Cameron               Baylor                   WR

Cam Coleman               Auburn                 WR

Kevin Coleman Jr.         Missouri             WR

Omar Cooper Jr.*          Indiana               WR

Mario Craver*                Texas A&M         WR

Caleb Douglas               Texas Tech          WR

KJ Duff*                        Rutgers                WR

Jack Endries                 Texas                    TE

Malachi Fields               Notre Dame       WR

Cade Harris*                 Air Force              WR

Emmanuel Henderson Jr.*   Kansas       WR

Chase Hendricks*          Ohio                   WR

Ted Hurst                      Georgia State      WR

Justin Joly                    North Carolina St    TE

Omari Kelly                   Michigan St           WR

Max Klare                     Ohio State             TE

Tanner Koziol                Houston              TE

Cayden Lee                  Ole Miss                WR

Makai Lemon                 USC                    WR

Eric McAlister                TCU                     WR

Chrishon McCray           Michigan St       WR

Jordan Napier**             San Diego St     WR

Adrian Norton                Marshall            WR

Braden Pegan****          Utah State        WR

Trebor Pena                  Penn State           WR

Eric Rivers                    Georgia Tech      WR

Chase Roberts              BYU                      WR

Devonte Ross               Penn St                WR

Corey Rucker                Arkansas St        WR

Elijah Sarratt                 Indiana              WR

Danny Scudero*            San José St       WR

DT Sheffield                  Rutgers              WR

Eric Singleton Jr.           Auburn              WR

Anthony Smith              East Carolina     WR

Jeremiah Smith             Ohio State         WR

Beau Sparks***             Texas State        WR

Eli Stowers                    Vanderbilt           TE

De’Zhaun Stribling         Ole Miss           WR

Ian Strong*                    Rutgers              WR

Carnell Tate                  Ohio State           WR

Javon Tracy                  Minnesota           WR

Jordyn Tyson                 Arizona State    WR

Junior Vandeross III       Toledo             WR

Cam Vaughn                 West Virginia     WR

Reggie Virgil                  Texas Tech          WR

Devin Voisin*                 South Alabama  WR

Trent Walker                  Oregon State       WR

Harrison Wallace III       Ole Miss            WR

Bryant Wesco Jr.           Clemson              WR

Ryan Williams               Alabama              WR

Antonio Williams            Clemson           WR

Luke Wysong                Arizona                WR

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 9

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

 Colts & Packers Head Conference Leadership  

Teams of the Week
Packers Beat Steelers – 35-25
Chiefs Crush Commanders – 28-7
Bills Smash Panthers – 40-9

Players of the Week
Offense – RB James Cook – Bills
Defense – Edge Myles Garrett – Browns

Rookies of Week
Offense – RB RJ Harvey – Broncos
Defense – LB Demetrius Knight – Bengals

Games of Week 9
   Sunday
1:00 pm Colts (7-1) at Steelers (4-3)
4:25 pm Chiefs (5-3) at Bills (5-2)
8:20 pm Seahawks (5-2) at Commanders (3-5)
 
Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 9

Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 5-2 Lions
The Lions are coming off their bye week. Host the desperate Vikings in a tough NFC North matchup which may separate leadership.

#2 – 7-1 Colts
Colts are rolling on both sides of the ball. Another strong performance by Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor dominated vs the Titans. Travel to the Steel City to face a tough AFC matchup with playoff ramifications for both clubs.

#3 – 5-3 Chiefs
Chiefs are hitting stride for a second half run. drilled the Raiders last week with a shutout. Dominated the Commanders on Monday night. Travel to Buffalo for another classic matchup with the Bills as both clubs bid for their divisional lead.

#4 – 6-2 Eagles
The Eagles drilled the GMen last week. Get their bye week to regroup for a second half run at the NFC East title.

#5 – 5-2 Rams
Rams coming off their bye week. Host the Saints this week looking to build a lead in the tough NFC West.

#6 – 5-1-1 Packers
The Packers beat the Steelers in a Sunday night matchup behind Jordan Love. Host the Panthers in another must win situation to stay abreast in the deep NFC North.

#7 – 5-2 Bills
Bills came off their bye week and blasted the Panthers. Host the Chiefs this Sunday in a rematch of classic playoff matchups. Both clubs in tight divisional races.

#8 – 6-2 Broncos
The Broncos bombed the Cowboys poor defense. Travel to Houston in a critical AFC matchup which has huge playoff consequences in the AFC.

#9– 6-2 Bucs
Bucs regrouped with a strong win at New Orleans. Get their bye week to prepare for another run at NFC South title.

#10 – 5-2 Patriots
The Patriots took care of business to beat the Browns behind young QB Drake Maye. Host the Falcons this week to hold the lead in the AFC East.

#11 – 5-2 Seahawks
Seahawks come off their bye week. Travel to Washington to face the desperate Commanders in a key NFC matchup for both divisions.

#12 – 5-3 Chargers
Chargers blasted the Vikings on Thursday night in their best win of the season. Travel to Tennessee in another key game to win to stay abreast in the AFC West.

#13 – 4-3 Steelers
Steelers defense failed again last week in the loss to the Packers. Host the Colts in a critical AFC matchup for their playoff hopes.

#14 – 5-3 49ers
The 49ers came up short vs the Texans in key loss. Travel to MetLife to face the GMen with both clubs needing a win to stay alive in their tough divisions.

#15 – 3-4-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys were toasted by the Packers last week. Host the Cardinals in a must win situation to get to .500 and stay alive in the NFC.

#16 – 3-4 Texans
The Texans came up big vs the 49ers in a critical matchup last week. Host the Broncos in a major matchup for both teams. QB CJ Stroud may have turned the corner this season.

#17 – 2-5 Ravens
Ravens drilled the Bears in a must win situation. Travel to Miami to face the Dolphins who are coming off a big win. They look to make a run in the struggling AFC North.

#18 – 4-3 Bears
The Bears came up short vs the Ravens. Travel to Cincinnati to face the desperate Bengals for both clubs to stay in the playoff chase.

#19 – 3-4 Vikings
The Vikings were manhandled by the Chargers last week. Travel to Detroit in the acid test to get to .500 and stay alive in the competitive NFC.

#20 – 3-4 Falcons
The Falcons were terrible vs the Dolphins last week. QB Kirk Cousins looked old and the offense struggled. Travel to New England in a must win situation to stay alive in the NFC South.

#21 – 3-5 Commanders
The overrated Commanders were outclassed by the Chiefs without QB Jayden Daniels. Daniels probably plays this week, hosting the Seahawks in a major NFC contest with playoff consequences for both clubs.

#22 – 4-3 Jaguars
The Jaguars are coming off their bye week. They need to regroup quickly to stay competitive in the AFC South. They struggle vs playoff clubs.

#23 – 3-5 Bengals
The Bengals lost to the winless Jets last week. They host the Bears this week in a vital game to regroup and stay in the tight AFC North battle.

#24 – 4-4 Panthers
The Panthers were crushed by the Bills last week. Travel to Green Bay in a test for their young offense and any playoff hopes.

#25 – 2-6 Giants
The Giants came up short vs the Eagles. QB Jaxson Dart is carrying this offense which has sustained major injuries. Host the 49ers in a game which could determine any playoff hopes for both clubs.

#26 – 2-5 Cardinals
The Cardinals come off their bye week to face the Cowboys on Monday night. They come up short weekly
despite playing competitively in most games.

#27 – 2-6 Dolphins
The Dolphins come off strong win over the Falcons. Host the Ravens in a matchup of two disappointing clubs hoping to continue a stretch run and get into the playoff chase.

#28 – 2-6 Browns
The Browns struggle with a weak ground game and rookie QB. They were dominated by the Patriots despite Myles Garrett’s 5 sacks. Get their bye week to get QB Dillon reps for second half stretch.

#29 – 2-5 Raiders
The Raiders come off their bye and host the Jaguars this week. Recent horrible losses leave them shaky for the second half.

#30 – 1-7 Saints
The Saints were again lackluster in their loss last week to the Bucs. Travel to LA to face the tough Rams this week.

#31 – 1-7 Titans
The Titans were bombed by the Colts in latest loss. Host the Chargers this week in hopes of being a spoiler in a rebuilding season.

#32 – 1-7 Jets
Jets beat the Bengals for their first victory. They scored 23 points in the 4^th quarter to pull out the win on a late TD. They get their bye week for get QBs, Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor healthy.

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.

NFL Trade Deadline Looms In Final Week

Nov. 4
All trading ends for 2025 at 4:00 p.m. est

Nov. 5
Players with at least four previous pension-credited seasons are subject to the waiver system for the remainder of the regular season and postseason.

The NFL trade deadline is approaching with less than one week before the Nov. 4^th final day. There have been many rumors through the fall related to veteran players availability. Salary cap issues will factor into any deals with the 2025 cap limited for many clubs.

Most bidders will be playoff contenders with a few possible .500 clubs in that mix entering the 2^nd half of the season. Most traders will be rebuilding clubs, hoping to add more draft capital and add draft choices for next April. Phones will be busy, though movement and getting the right fits on value and salary may limit exchanges. Many of the players on this list will be Free agents in March which reduces their value significantly at the November 4^th deadline. Deals for draft selections will usually involve an exchange with the value of draft choices increasing as we approach  next April.

Trades this week

Rams made a trade for cornerback Roger McCreary from the Titans. They sent their 5th round pick in 2026 for McCreary and a 6th round selection from the Titans next April.

Patriots moved two defensive veterans, safety Kyle Dugger and edge defender Keion White for late round draft exchanges. Both deals they acquired 6^th round picks for the player and a 7^th round exchange. Dugger was acquired by the Steelers while the 49ers added White to address their pass rush.

Go to  https://draftinsiders.com/DraftInsiders/nfl-traded-selections/ for the complete NFL Draft traded choices for 2026 and 2027

Veteran Players available

            Players ranked by highest rated by position  

Quarterbacks
Kirk Cousins – Falcons
Anthony Richardson – Colts
Jake Browning – Bengals
Russell Wilson – Giants

Running Backs
Alvin Kamara – Saints
Tony Pollard – Titans
Breece Hall – Jets
Zamir White – Raiders
Keaton Mitchell – Ravens
Raheem Mostert – Raiders
Jerome Ford – Browns

Wide Receivers
Tee Higgins – Bengals
AJ Brown – Eagles
Jaylen Waddle – Dolphins
Brian Thomas – Jaguars
Jakobi Meyers – Raiders
Rashid Shaheed – Saints
Chris Olave – Saints
Tyreek Hill – Dolphins
Calvin Ridley – Titans
Darius Slayton – Giants
Jonathan Mingo – Cowboys
Brandin Cooks – Saints
Allen Lazard – Jets
Malachi Corley – Browns

Tight Ends
Mark Andrews – Ravens
Michael Mayer – Raiders
David Njoku – Browns
Chig Okonkwo – Titans
Taysom Hill – Saints

Offensive Linemen
Joel Bitonio – Browns
Braxton Jones – Bears
Evan Neal – Giants

Defensive Linemen
Trey Hendrickson – Bengals
Maxx Crosby – Raiders
Jeffery Simmons – Titans
Quinnen Williams – Jets
Jaelan Phillips – Dolphins
Carl Granderson – Saints
Jermaine Johnson – Jets
Bradley Chubb – Dolphins
Arnold Ebiketie – Falcons
Boye Mafe – Seahawks
Azeez Ojulari – Eagles
Arden Key – Titans

Linebackers
Logan Wilson – Bengals
Cody Barton – Titans

Cornerbacks
Riq Woolen – Seahawks
Deonte Banks – Giants
L’Jarius Sneed – Titans
Alontae Taylor – Saints
Cam Taylor-Britt – Bengals
Michael Carter – Jets

NFL Draft 2026 –

First Round Selection order

Oct 28, 2025

   Frank Coyle/ Pro scout

Here is the current first-round draft order at midseason, following the Chiefs win Monday night.

Team                            W-L record

1          *NY Jets                       1-7

2          *New Orleans                1-7

3          Tennessee                    1-7

4          Cleveland                      2-6

5          Miami                           2-6

6          NY Giants                     2-6

7          Arizona                         2-5

8          Las Vegas                     2-5

9          Baltimore                      2-5

10         Washington                   3-5

11         Cincinnati                      3-5

12         Minnesota                     3-4

13         LA Rams (Atlanta)         3-4

14         Houston                        3-4

15         Dallas                           3-4-1

16         Carolina                        4-4

17         Chicago                        4-3

18         Cleveland (Jacksonville) 4-3

19         Pittsburgh                     4-3

20         Kansas City                  5-3

21         LA Chargers                  5-3

22         San Francisco               5-3

23         Buffalo                          5-2

24         Seattle                          5-2

25         Detroit                           5-2

26         LA Rams                       5-2

27         New England                 6-2

28         Denver                          6-2

29         Tampa Bay                   6-2

30         Philadelphia                   6-2

31         Dallas (Green Bay)        5-1-1

32         Indianapolis                   7-1

All ties in record are broken by strength of schedule.

Atlanta, Green Bay and Jacksonville do not currently have a first-round selection from prior deals.