The Panini Senior Bowl

Saturday, January 30, 2027

Fan Fest: 10:30am -1:00pm
Kickoff: 1:30pm CT
Where: Mobile, Alabama
Stadium: University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium
Television: NFL Network
Radio: Fox Sports Pensacola 101.1FM / 1450AM

Ticket Office: South Alabama
Ticket Office: 251.461.1872

Frank Coyle / Head scout

Senior Bowl Top 300 Watch List Prospects

Wide Receiver Class

This year’s wide receiver class looks like another talented and deep position for the NFL Draft 2027. Wide receiver led the positional rankings last April with 36 prospects chosen over the three-day event. This position has annually led the positional rankings for most players selected during the seven rounds.

The top prospect, Jeremiah Smith has been a super blue-chip prospect since his true freshman season. He still has eligibility left after this season, though his class will graduate in the spring.   Nyck Harbor, Cam Coleman, Ryan Wingo, Mario Craver,  Ryan Coleman-Williams and Duce Robinson are among the nation’s leaders at the position and should receive invitations if they continue to impress through the 2026 season and remain healthy.

This list will expand through the 2026 season as players step up vs top competition. This position has annually supplied many surprise NFL performers. Invitees will be announced through Jamyary as we approached Senior Bowl week  Jan. 24th thru Jan. 30th. We will keep a close eye on this class knowing it is highly talented and has been one of the top impact positions in the NFL game.

Wide Receivers

California          CHASE HENDRICKS

Clemson           BRYANT WESCO JR.

Clemson           TJ MOORE

Colorado           DEANDRE MOORE JR.

Florida              ERIC SINGLETON JR.

Alabama           NOAH ROGERS

Alabama           RYAN COLEMAN-WILLIAMS

Florida State     DUCE ROBINSON

Fresno State     JOSIAH FFREEMAN

Houston            AMARE THOMAS

Illinois               HUDSON CLEMENT

Indiana              NICK MARSH

Indiana              CHARLIE BECKER

Kentucky          NIC ANDERSON

Louisville          TRE RICHARDSON

Arizona State    OMARION MILLER

Arizona State    REED HARRIS

Miami                COOPER BARKATE

Mississippi St    ANTHONY EVANS III

Northwestern     GRIFFIN WILDE

Notre Dame       JADEN GREATHOUSE

Notre Dame       JORDAN FAISON

Ohio State          JEREMIAH SMITH

Ohio State         DEVIN  MCCUIN

Ohio State         BRANDON INNISS

Oklahoma          ISAIAH SATEGNA III

Oklahoma          TRELL HARRIS

Oklahoma St     WYATT YOUNG

Ole Miss            DEUCE ALEXANDER

Oregon               EVAN STEWART

Rutgers              KJ DUFF

South Carolina   NYCK HARBOR

Texas                  CAM COLEMAN

Texas                  RYAN WINGO

Texas A&M       MARIO CRAVER

Texas A&M       ISAIAH HORTON

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 4

Frank Coyle / Head scout / Staff
www.draftinsiders.com

Vikings & 49ers Head NFC Races
Bills & Chiefs Top AFC   

Teams of the Week
 Ravens beat Cowboys – 34-31
Steelers edge Bengals – 30-27
Broncos rally to Beat Rams – 30-26

Players of the Week
 Offense – QB  Trevor Lawrence – Jaguars
Defense – S  Tal Hufanga – Broncos

Rookies of the Week
  Offense – RB Jeremiyah Love – Cardinals
Defense – LB Arvell Reese – Giants

Games of Week 4    

Sunday – Oct. 4th
1:00 pm – Patriots at Bills
1:00 pm – Jaguars at Bengals
1:00 Rams at Eagles
4:25 pm – Chiefs at Raiders
4:25 pm – Broncos at 49ers

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 4

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 3-0 Bills
The Bills beat the mistake prone Chargers on a solid performance by Josh Allen and their aggressive defense. Club gets the Patriots at home this week, looking a  solidify the top spot in the AFC East race.

#2 – 3-0 49ers
The 49ers crushed the Dolphins last week. Host the Broncos in a battle of West titans.

#3 – 3-0 Chiefs
The Chiefs smashed the Dolphins on Sunday. Travel to Las Vegas to face the undefeated Raiders in an old time AFC battle.

#4 – 2-1 Seahawks
The Seahawks lost to the Commanders behind a weak defensive performance. Host the Chargers in a major test to remain in the race for West title.

#5 – 2–1 Broncos
The Broncos rallied to edge the Rams in another tough battle. Travel to San Fran to face the tough 49ers in a huge matchup.

#6 – 2-1 Ravens
The Ravens rallied to beat the Cowboys at the buzzer. Host the winless Titans this week looking to establish themselves as #1 in the AFC.

#7 – 2-1 Bengals
The Bengals lost a close game vs the Steelers. The defense reverted back to their 2025 look. Host the Jaguars in a vital AFC matchup.

#8 – 2-1 Jaguars
The Jaguars came up big vs the tough Patriots defense behind a strong Trevor Lawrence performance. Travel to Cinny for an important AFC matchup.

#9 – 3-0 Vikings
The Vikings edged the Bucs behind returning QB Kyler Murray. Host the Dolphins, looking to keep the unbeaten streak alive.

#10 – 2-1 Bears
The Bears torched the Eagles behind an amazing performance by backup QB Case Keenum. Strong defense hopes to remain stout while Caleb Williams recovers from hamstring injury.

#11 –#8 – 2-1 Eagles
The Eagles were crushed by the Bears and backup QB Case Keenum. Host the Rams in a key NFC matchup between annual playoff contenders. 1-2 Rams
The Rams lost a tough game vs the Broncos. Face the Eagles and Bills over the next two weeks which will push them to the limit.

#12 – 3-0 Raiders
The Raiders edged the tough Saints in a wild contest. Winning behind a savvy vet QB Kirk Cousins and an opportunistic defense. Host the undefeated Chiefs in a classic AFC West matchup.

#13 – 1-2 Rams
The Rams lost a tough game vs the Broncos. Face the Eagles and Bills over the next two weeks which will push them to the limit.

#14 – 2-1 Steelers
The Steelers edged the Bengals. Face a huge test on the road vs the tough Browns in a key AFC North matchup.

#15 – 2-1 Lions
The Lions beat the Jets in a close game. Defense continues to be the Achilles heel  here. Face the Panthers on Sunday night in an interesting NFC matchup.

#16 – 2-1 Giants
The Giants gutted out a win vs the Titans with four FGs the difference. Host the Cardinals this week with key injuries mounting. QB Jameis Winston has beern very inconsistent and faces a big challenge to retain the starting job.

#17 – 2-1 Browns
The Browns got by the stubborn Panthers for a home victory behind veteran QB Deshaun Watson.  Host the Steelers looking to stay atop the AFC North.

#18 – 1-2 Patriots
The Patriots were manhandled by the Jaguars. Travel to  Buffalo in a competitive AFC East game between two playoff caliber clubs.

#19 – 1-2 Cowboys
The Cowboys lost to the Ravens in a wild finish. Travel to Houston to face the desperate Texans in a key contest for both sides.

#20 – 1-2 Saints
The Saints lost a close game vs the Raiders. Travel to face the Panthers in a key NFC South matchup with the winner moving to the #1 position.

#21 – 1-2 Panthers
The Panthers fell to the regenerated Browns. Host the Saints in an important South where their defense will be tested to the fullest.

#22 – 1-2 Colts
The Colts beat the struggling Texans in a key AFC South matchup. Travel to London to face the Commanders with the winner looking to get into the divisional title race.

#23 – 1-2 Commanders
The Commanders won a thriller vs the champion Seahawks behind backup QB Marcus Mariota.  He starts again with both the Colts and them looking to get to .500 in a tight division.

#24 – 1-2 Falcons
The Falcons exploded behind returning starting QB Michael Penix who directed a balanced attack. Falcons travel to New Orleans in a heated battled with the South rival, the Saints.

#25 – 1-2 Packers
The Packers were bashed by the Falcons on Thursday night. They travel to Tampa to face the winless Bucs who lost starting QB Baker Mayfield last week.

#26 – 1-2 Cardinals
The Cardinals lost a dog fight with the 49ers despite a breakout performance by Jeremiyah Love.  Travel to MetLife to face the aggressive GMen.

#27 – 0-3 Texans
The Texans lost a close game vs the Colts with only marginal offensive production. Host the Cowboys in a vital game for both clubs with the loser movement to the division basement.

#28 – 1-2 Jets
The Jets came up short vs the Lions. Travel to Chi-town to face a hot Bears club who responded to backup QB Case Keenum.

#29 – 0-3 Bucs
The Bucs lost to the Vikings last week with QB Baker Mayfield sustaining a broken thumb. He will miss a few weeks. Host the struggling Packers in a critical NFC battle.

#30 – 0-3 Chargers
The Chargers have been mistake prone through the early action. They were unable to contain the Bills offense. Travel to Seattle to face Seahawks who are also struggling.

#31 – 0-3 Titans
The Titans lost another close contest vs the Giants.  Travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens looking to get erratic Cam Ward in gear at clutch times.

#32 – 0-3 Dolphins
The Dolphins were bashed by the Chiefs at home. Face the undefeated Vikings in Minnesota hoping to find some answers on both sides of the ball.

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.

Cowboys Add Corner Joey Porter
Giants Acquire QB JJ McCarthy

Trades for the NFL Draft 2027-2029

Frank Coyle / Head scout

Updated Oct. 1, 2027

The Dallas Cowboys made a move to improve their horrible defense when they dealt for the Steelers’ veteran corner Joey Porter for draft choices. The Cowboys trade two draft selections, a #2 pick from the NFL Draft 2028 and a #6 pick from the NFL Draft 2027. Porter has been a year long battle with the Steelers from office on a new contract. Porter is the 15th defensive player added by the Cowboys since aquiring NT Kenny Clark in the Micah Parsons blockbuster.  The early results have been horriblle with the Boys defense ranking near the bottom in every vital defensive category.

Porter is a quality starting corner, though not in the elite group of Patrick Surtain, Christian Gonzalez and Devon Witherspoon. Porter is not expected to start this Sunday vs the Texans. He is expected to grasped the system and suit up the following Thursday night vs the Bucs on Oct. 8th. He is a physical defender who can help the Cowboys porous secondary, though whether he can be a solidifying force remains to be seen.

The Giants announced a trade on Monday when they acquired QB JJ McCarthy from the Vikings and sent a 5th round pick in the NFL Draft 2027 to complete the deal. McCarthy was the 10^th overall top pick in the NFL Draft 2024 after leading Michigan to a national championship. He was the 5th of 6 QBs chosen in the first round in that draft class.

As a rookie, he sustained a knee injury in the preseason and missed the entire season. In 2025, he started 10 games with mixed results which made the 2026 preseason vital for retaining the starters’ role. In his 10 starts last year, he completed 57.6% of his passes for 1,632 yards with 11 TDs and 12 interceptions. When new vet Kyler Murray signed this offseason, McCarthy lost a short competition in training camp. He expressed his displeasure to the Vikings and asked for a trade. The Giants were looking to add a backup type after losing starter QB Jaxson Dart for the season in the second game of the season to a knee injury which required surgery.

McCarthy was a good deal off ability, age and experience. He is young and talented and in his third season in the NFL. His mobility will be a welcome addition here as he settles into their QB room. Starting veteran QB Jameis Winston has been shaky in two games and faces a key start this week vs the Cardinals at MetLife. How fast McCarthy absorbs the system will determine any playing time. He needs work with his decision making and throwing mechanics to improve his accuracy. He may sit a few weeks before being ready for starting duty. Winston’s performance will determine how fast the Giants feed him the system and game plan. McCarthy was an interesting addition who could pay big dividends for just a late draft selection.

NFL Trade Deadline – Nov. 10, 2026

NFL Traded Selections 2027-2029

Updated – Oct 1, 2026

NFL Draft 2027 Selections

First Round

Dallas from Green Bay (Edge Micah Parsons)
NY Jets from Indianapolis (CB Sauce Gardner)
NY Jets from Dallas (DT Quinnen Williams)
Cleveland from the LA Rams (DEs Myles Garrett exchange Jared Verse)

Third Round

Kansas City from the LA Rams (CB Trent McDuffie)
Minnesota from Philadelphia (Edge Jonathan Greenard)
Pittsburgh from Dallas (OT Broderick Jones)

Fourth Round

Carolina from Minnesota (WR Adam Thielen)
Cleveland from Seattle (2026 draft trade)
Cleveland from NY Giants (2026 draft trade)
Green Bay from Dallas (Edge Rashan Gary)
Dallas from Pittsburgh (OT Broderick Jones)

Fifth Round

Pittsburgh from Dallas (WR George Pickens)
Miami from Pittsburgh (CB Jalen Ramsey/S Minkah Fitzpatrick)
Minnesota from Carolina (WR Adam Thielen)
New England from Chicago (C Garrett Bradbury)
Philadelphia from New England (WR AJ Brown)
Chicago from Atlanta (DT Gervan Dexter)
Minnesota from NY Giants (QB JJ McCarthy)

Sixth Round

Minnesota from NY Jets (DT Harrison Phillips)
Kansas City from San Francisco (WR Skyy Moore)
Philadelphia from Green Bay (Edge Darian Kinnard)
New England from New Orleans (WR Ja’Lynn Polk)
Houston from Cleveland (OT Cam Robinson)
NY Jets from Philadelphia (CB Michael Carter)
New Orleans from LA Chargers (OT Trevor Penning)
NY Jets from Kansas City (QB Justin Fields)
New England from Houston (LB Marte Mapu)
Green Bay from Philadelphia (WR Dontayvion Wicks)
New England from Minnesota (2026 draft trade)
San Francisco from Baltimore (2026 draft trade)
Kansas City from Atlanta (OT Wanya Morris)
NY Giants from Jacksonville (OG Daniel Faalele)
Pittsburgh from Dallas (OT Broderick Jones)
Buffalo from Indianapolis (C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger)
Las Vegas from NY Jets (C/G Jordan Meredith)
LA Chargers from Seattle (CB Avery Smith)
NY Jets has a conditional 6th from Kansas City (DT Derrick Nnadi)
Pittsburgh from Dallas (CB Joey Porter)

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)
Denver from New Orleans (WR Devaughn Vele)
San Francisco from Kansas City (WR Skyy Moore)
Minnesota from Philadelphia (QB Sam Howell)
Cleveland from Houston (OT Cam Robinson)
LA Chargers from Baltimore (Edge Odafe Oweh/S Alohi Gilman)
Philadelphia from NY Jets (WR John Metchie)
Detroit from Houston (RB David Montgomery)
Carolina from Philadelphia (QB Andy Dalton)
Houston from New England (LB Marte Mapu)
Buffalo from Las Vegas (2026 draft trade)
Atlanta from KC (OT Wanya Morris)
Indianapolis from Buffalo (C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger)
Dallas from Houston (OT Nate Thomas)
Miami has a conditional #7 from NY Giants (TE Darren Waller)
Kansas City has a conditional 7th from NY Jets (DT Derrick Nnadi)
Seattle has a conditional #7 from Atlanta (G/T Michael Jerrell)
Houston has a conditional 7th from the LA Chargers (OT Austin Duculus)

NFL Draft 2028

First Round
Philadelphia from New England (WR AJ Brown)

Second Round
Cleveland from the LA Rams (DEs Myles Garrett/Jared Verse)
Pittsburgh from Dallas (CB Joey Porter)

Sixth Round
Dallas from New Orleans (G/T Asim Richards)
Jacksonville from Arizona (TE Hunter Long)
Green Bay from Miami (QB Kyle McCord)
Pittsburgh from Green Bay (RB Kaleb Johnson)
LA Chargers from Carolina (DT TeRah Edwards)
Baltimore has a conditional #6 from Kansas City (OT Diego Pounds)

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)
NY Giants from Kansas City (G/T Josh Ezedu)
Baltimore from NY Giants (DT CJ Okoye)
Arizona from Jacksonville (TE Hunter Long)
NY Jets from Las Vegas (C/G Jordan Meredith)
LA Rams from Green Bay (TE Mark Redman)
LA Chargers has a conditional #7 from NY Jets (CB Ja’Sir Taylor)
NY Jets has a conditional #7 from Seattle (WR/KR Irv Charles)

NFL Draft 2029

Third Round
Cleveland from the LA Rams (DEs Myles Garrett/Jared Verse)

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams

Notre Dame Remains #1 By Draft Insiders’ Staff
Coaches Poll Ranks Texas #1

      Frank Coyle/ Head scout

Draft Insiders’ Top 25

Team of the Week
Florida over Ole Miss -52-28

Offensive Player of the Week
RB J Baugh – Florida

Defensive Player of the Week
Edge Colin Simmons – Texas

Games of the Week – Oct. 2-3
Sept. 2 – Friday night 7 pm
Pittsburgh (4-0) @ Virginia Tech (4-0)

Sept 3 – Saturday
Ohio State (3-1) @ Iowa (4-0)
Alabama (4-0) @ Mississippi State (4-0)
Florida (4-0) @ Missouri (3-1)
Washington (3-1) @ Southern Cal (4-1)
 

Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Teams

1 Notre Dame             4-0

2 Texas                          4-0

3 Georgia                      4-0

4 Indiana                      4-0

5 Miami                         4-0

6 Ohio State                 3-1

7 Texas Tech               4-0

8 Alabama                   4-0

9 Florida                      4-0

10 Oregon                    3-1

11 Iowa                         4-0

12 LSU                           3-1

13 BYU                          3-0

14 Ole Miss                  3-1

15 Utah                         4-0

16 Southern Cal          4-1      

17 Tennessee               3-1

18 Mississippi State    4-0

19 Washington            3-1

20 UCLA                       4-0

21 Duke                         4-0

22 Michigan                 3-1

23 SMU                         3-1

24 Penn State              3-1

25 Missouri                 3-1

Coaches Poll

Rank Team               Record     Point   

1          Texas (45)        4-0       1779   

2          Georgia (17)    4-0       1735   

3          Notre Dame (3) 4-0    1641   

4          Miami              4-0       1569   

5          Indiana (8)      4-0       1554   

6          Ohio State       3-1       1463   

7          Alabama         4-0       1399   

8          Florida             4-0       1214   

9          BYU                 3-0       1166   

10        Texas Tech     4-0       1108   

11        LSU                    3-1       1097   

12        Ole Miss           3-1       1021   

13        Utah                 4-0       917     

14        Iowa                 4-0       887     

15        Oregon             3-1       866     

16        Mississippi St  4-0       658     

17        Tennessee       3-1       648     

18        USC                  4-1       511     

19        SMU                  3-1       327     

20        Houston         3-1       301     

21        Duke                 4-0       230     

22        Penn State      3-1       207     

23        UCLA                4-0       183     

24        Michigan         3-1       166     

25        Missouri          3-1       152     

Others receiving votes: Oklahoma State 126, Kentucky 123, Boise State 112, Pittsburgh 97, Virginia Tech 84, Nebraska 67, Wake Forest 48, Louisville 42, Wisconsin 39, Cincinnati 35, Auburn 22, Washington 20, James Madison 17, Virginia 15, Texas A&M 14, Northwestern 12, North Dakota State 11, Massachusetts 9, New Mexico 7, Minnesota 7, Oklahoma 6, Clemson 5, Arizona 3, Western Michigan 2, UTSA 2, West Virginia 1

Dropped from rankings: Louisville 19, Texas A&M 20, Washington 23, Oklahoma 24

Senior Bowl Top 300 Watch List

Running Back Class

The Panini Senior Bowl

Saturday, January 30, 2027

Fan Fest: 10:30am -1:00pm
Kickoff: 1:30pm CT
Where: Mobile, Alabama
Stadium: University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium
Television: NFL Network
Radio: Fox Sports Pensacola 101.1FM / 1450AM

Ticket Office: South Alabama
Ticket Office: 251.461.1872
Ticket Questions: srbowl@seniorbowl.com

Frank Coyle / Head scout

Senior Bowl Top Running Back Prospects

Running Back Class Shows Well Rounded Talent

This year’s running back class in the initial Senior Bowl Watch list is comprised of a talented and deep group with several NFL starting feature backs. Runners Ahmad Hardy, Mark Fletcher and Lewan Lacy head the class after impressive 2025 performances. This list will expand through the 2026 season as players step up vs top competition. This position has annually supplied many surprise NFL performers. We will keep a close eye on this class knowing he has returned as one of the impact positions in the NFL game.

Running Backs

USC                              WAYMOND JORDAN

Utah                            WAYSHAWN PARKER

Vanderbilt                   SEDRICK ALEXANDER

West Virginia              CAM COOK

Brigham Young            LJ MARTIN

Florida                         JADAN BAUGH

Georgia                       NATE FRAZIER

Georgia Tech               JUSTICE HAYNES

Louisville                     ISAAC BROWN

Miami                         MARK FLETCHER JR.

Michigan                     JORDAN MARSHALL

Minnesota                   DARIUS TAYLOR

Missouri                      JAMAL ROBERTS

Missouri                      AHMAD HARDY

Ole Miss                      KEWAN LACY

Penn State                   CARSON HANSEN

Rutgers                        ANTWAN RAYMOND

Auburn                        JEREMIAH COBB

Texas                           RALEEK BROWN

Texas                           HOLLYWOOD SMOTHERS

Texas A&M                  RUEBEN OWENS II

The Senior Bowl Top 300 represents more than just a preseason watch list, it reflects the highest standards in college football. Being named to the Top 300 is a significant honor and signals that a player is viewed among the nation’s premier NFL Draft prospects. Only draft-eligible players are included.

The Top 300 has consistently mirrored NFL Draft trends, with the strongest representation coming from the conferences that produce the highest number of draft picks each year. While the list is dominated by prospects from the nation’s top conferences, standout players from every level of college football continue to earn recognition through their performance on the field.

Senior Bowl Top 300 Watch List 2027 is out at  seniorbowl.com

NFL Calendar 2026-2027

September 9-10, 13- 14

NFL Kickoff Weekend

September 10

NFL International Game at Melbourne Cricket Ground (Melbourne, Australia).
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams

September 27

NFL International Game at Maracanã Stadium (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil).
Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys

September 29

Beginning on the day after the completion of the third regular season weekend, the claiming priority will be based on current standings, and ties will be broken based on current strength-ofschedule of the involved clubs. If ties still exist, they will be broken by strength-of-victory, point differential, and then by lot.

October 2, 5-6

Beginning on the day after a club’s fourth regular season game (including any bye week), it is permitted to activate players on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform and Reserve/NonFootball Injury or Illness (if the player failed his preseason physical due to a non-football injury or illness) prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time.

October 4

NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium presented by NetApp (London, United Kingdom).
Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders

October 11

NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium presented by NetApp (London, United Kingdom).
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

October 18

NFL International Game at Wembley Stadium presented by NetApp (London, United Kingdom).
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars

October 20-21

Fall League Meeting (New York, New York)

October 25

NFL International Game at Stade de France presented by American Express (Paris, France).
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints

November 8

NFL International Game at Bernabéu Stadium presented by NetApp (Madrid, Spain).
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons

November 9

Any increase in a player’s 2026 salary from a renegotiation or extension that is received by the Management Council after 4:00 p.m., New York time, on this day, will be treated as signing bonus, and prorated over the entire term of the player contract, including 2026.

November 10

All trading ends for 2026 at 4:00 p.m., New York time.

November 11

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

November 15

NFL International Game at FC Bayern Munich Arena (Munich, Germany)
New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions

November 17

At 4:00 p.m., New York time, signing period ends for Franchise Players who are eligible to receive offer sheets.

Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to sign their unsigned Franchise and Transition Players, including Franchise Players who were eligible to receive offer sheets until this date. If still unsigned after this date, such players are prohibited from playing in NFL in 2026.

Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to sign their unrestricted free agents to whom the “UFA Tender” was made. If still unsigned after this date, such players are prohibited from playing in NFL in 2026.

Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to sign their restricted free agents, including those to whom the “June 1 Tender” was made. If such players remain unsigned after this date, they are prohibited from playing in NFL in 2026.

November 22

NFL International Game at Estadio Banorte (Mexico City, Mexico).
Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers

December 9

Special League Meeting (Virtual)

2027

January 6 (tentative)
Early deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. A preliminary list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2027 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 7.

January 9-10
Week 18 – Final NFL Weekend

January 11

During the period beginning the Monday following the final regular season weekend through the conclusion of the final postseason game, assignments of player contracts will be deferred until the first business day after the Super Bowl. Terminations of player contracts will occur at the expiration of the claiming period.

A club that is participating in the playoffs may sign players whose contracts have been terminated to its Active/Inactive List, Practice Squad (if applicable), or Reserve/Future List. A club whose playing season has concluded may sign such players to its Reserve/Future List only.

Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2027 season, including players from the CFL.

Earliest permissible date for clubs to renegotiate or extend the rookie contract of a drafted rookie who was selected in any round of the 2024 NFL Draft or any undrafted rookie who signed in 2025. Any permissible renegotiated or extended player contract will not be considered a rookie contract and will not be subject to the rules that limit rookie contracts.

Clubs may exercise fifth-year options for players selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

January 13

Beginning at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Wednesday following the final regular season weekend, rosters are frozen for clubs participating in the postseason with limited exceptions.

January 13 (tentative)

Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. A list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2027 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 14.

January 16-18
Wild Card Weekend

January 23-24
Divisional Playoffs

January 29 (tentative)

Deadline for college players who played in the National Championship game who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. A final list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2027 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 30.

January 30

The Panini Senior Bowl – Saturday, Jan 30 – Kickoff: 1:30pm CT
Mobile, Al. – University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium

January 31
AFC and NFC Championship Games

February 14
Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California).

February 17

Beginning this date through 4:00 p.m., New York time on March 3, clubs may designate Franchise or Transition Players.

 March 1-8
NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, Indiana).

March 3

Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.

March 9-11

During the period beginning at 12:00 noon, New York time, on March 9 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 11, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon the expiration of their 2026 player contracts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 11.

During the two-day negotiation period prior to the start of the 2027 League Year, each club may conduct one video or phone call for no longer than one hour with no more than five (5) prospective unrestricted free agents. The player’s agent must be a participant of the call.

No prospective unrestricted free agent is permitted to execute a contract with a new club until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 11.

The 2027 League Year and free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time.

March 11
Trading period for 2027 begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2026 contracts.

The first day of the 2027 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 11. Clubs will receive a Personnel Notice that will include all transactions submitted to the league office during the period between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 11.

March 21-24

Annual League Meeting (Phoenix, Arizona)

April 5

Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2026 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.

April 19

Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.

April 21

Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview or conduct a physical examination with a drafteligible player at its club facility.

April 23

Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.

April 28

Deadline for prior club to exercise right of first refusal to restricted free agents who signed offer sheets. Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview (including video and phone calls) or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at any location.

April 29 – May 1
NFL Draft 2027 – Washington, D.C.

May 17
Rookie Football Development Programs begin

May 25-26
Spring League Meeting (Las Colinas, Texas)

Senior Bowl Top 300 Watch List

The Panini Senior Bowl

Saturday, January 30, 2027

Fan Fest: 10:30am -1:00pm
Kickoff: 1:30pm CT
Where: Mobile, Alabama
Stadium: University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium
Television: NFL Network
Radio: Fox Sports Pensacola 101.1FM / 1450AM

Ticket Office: South Alabama
Ticket Office: 251.461.1872
Ticket Questions: srbowl@seniorbowl.com

Frank Coyle / Head scout

The Senior Bowl Top 300 represents more than just a preseason watch list, it reflects the highest standards in college football. Being named to the Top 300 is a significant honor and signals that a player is viewed among the nation’s premier NFL Draft prospects. Only draft-eligible players are included.

The Top 300 has consistently mirrored NFL Draft trends, with the strongest representation coming from the conferences that produce the highest number of draft picks each year. While the list is dominated by prospects from the nation’s top conferences, standout players from every level of college football continue to earn recognition through their performance on the field.

Senior Bowl Top 300 Watch List 2027 is out at  seniorbowl.com

Senior Bowl QB Class

Quarterback Class has many special eligible prospects for the NFL Draft 2027. Some have additional eligibility remaining for the 2027 season. They will have until mid-January to declare for the NFL Draft 2026.  This class features a number of blue-chip prospects plus an interesting group of 2nd tier prospects who can rise with a strong 2026 performance and postseason. This list will expand through the fall up till the final week before the Senior Bowl 2027 week.  Invitation acceptances will be announced through the weeks leading up to the Senior Bowl week.

School             First Name / Last Name

Offense

Quarterbacks

UCLA                   NICO IAMALEAVA

USC                     JAYDEN MAIAVA

Washington        DEMOND WILLIAMS JR

Northern Arizona   TY PENNINGTON

Georgia                GUNNER STOCKTON

Illinois                 KATIN HOUSER

Indiana               JOSH HOOVER

Arizona               NOAH FIFITA

Kansas State      AVERY JOHNSON

LSU                     SAM LEAVITT

Miami                 DARIAN MENSAH

Notre Dame       CJ CARR

Ohio State          JULIAN SAYIN

Oklahoma          JOHN MATEER

Ole Miss             TRINIDAD CHAMBLISS

Oregon               DANTE MOORE

Penn State         ROCCO BECHT

SMU                    KEVIN JENNINGS

South Carolina  LANORRIS SELLERS

Auburn              BYRUM BROWN

Syracuse            STEVE ANGELI

TCU                    JADEN CRAIG

Texas                 ARCH MANNING

Texas A&M        MARCEL REED

Texas Tech        BRENDAN SORSBY (Inactive)

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 3

Frank Coyle / Head scout / Staff
www.draftinsiders.com

Seahawks Head NFC Race
Bengals, Bills & Chiefs Top AFC   

Teams of the Week
  Saints Beat Ravens – 24-17
Bengals Smash Texans – 20-6
Chiefs Edge Colts – 33-30

Players of the Week
Offense – QB Patrick Mahomes – Chiefs
Defense – LB Devin Lloyd – Panthers

Rookies of the Week
 Offense – WR Denzel Boston – Browns
Defense – LB Anthony Hill – Titans

Games of Week 3    

Sunday – Sept. 27th
1:00 pm – Chargers at Bills
4:25 pm – Ravens vs Cowboys at Rio de Janeiro

8:20 pm – Rams at Broncos

Monday – Sept. 28th
8:15 pm – Eagles at Bears

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 3

Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 2-0 Seahawks
The Seahawks beat the Cardinals to maintain #1 on the charts as the defending champions.

#2 – 2-0 Bills
The Bills beat the Lions on a strong performance by Josh Allen and their aggressive defense. Club looking focus to make a run in the AFC this season.

#3 – 2-0 Bengals
The Bengals beat the Texans in a strong defensive performance and a top effort by Joe Burrow. Start their AFC North schedule with the Steelers this week.

#4 – 2-0 49ers
The 49ers crushed the Dolphins last week. Host the Cardinals this Sunday, looking to stay pace vs the NFC West leaders.

#5 – 2-0 Chiefs
The Chiefs won in OT over the Colts on Sunday night. Travel to Miami hoping to avoid a letdown.

#6 – 1-1 Rams
The Rams exploded vs the hot GMen to get back on the beam. Face the tough Broncos on Sunday night in a postseason type matchup.

#7 – 1–1 Broncos
The Broncos edged the Jaguars in a tough battle. Host the Rams in a key Sunday night matchup.

#8 – 1-1 Ravens
The Ravens failed in the 4^th quarter again to lose to the Saints. Travel to Brazil to face the Cowboys in a tough matchup.

#9 – 1-1 Bears
The Bears collapsed vs the Vikings strong pass rush. QB Caleb Williams had a serous hamstring injury which may cost him a few weeks.

#10 – 2–0 Eagles
The Eagles edged the Titans in another close win. Travel to Chitown to face the beat up Bears.

#11 – 1-1 Patriots
The Patriots took care of the Steelers in a lopsided victory. Travel to  competitive AFC game. Travel to Jax in key AFC matchup which may play a big role in playoff lineup.

#12 – 1-1 Jaguars
The Jaguars came up short vs the tough Broncos in Mile High. Host the Patriots in an important AFC game.

#13 – 2-0 Vikings
The Vikings shutdown the Bears offense in a 9-3 win. Travel to Tampa to face the dangerous 0-2 Bucs.

#14 – 1-1 Giants
The Giants came up flat in Los Angeles with key injuries going forward to Dart, Nabers, and Burns. Host the Titans looking to claim another W.

#15 – 1-1 Lions
The Lions close a thriller to Buffalo for Thursday night game. Host the Jets this Sunday.

#16 – 1-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys beat the Commanders in an important NFC East matchup. Face the tough Ravens in Brazil.

#17 – 1-1 Saints
The Saints won an impressive game in Baltimore with a late comeback. Host the Raiders  looking to take control of the NFC South leadership.

#18 – 1-1 Steelers
The Steelers were thrashed by the Patriots. Face a huge test at home vs the hot Bengals in a key AFC North matchup.

#19 – 0-2 Texans
The Texans were crushed by the Bengals on Sunday. Travel to Indy to face the 0-2 Colts in a vital game for both clubs looking to avoid a 0-3 start.

#20 – 2-0 Raiders
The Raiders drilled the Chargers in an early key AFC West matchup. Face the tough Saints in New Orleans in a key matchup.

#21 – 1-1 Packers
The Packers edged the Jets last week.  The losses of defender Micah Parsons and runner Josh Jacobs limits both sides of the ball. Host the Falcons this week.

#22 – 0-2 Bucs
The Bucs lost to the Browns last week at home. It makes this week’s game vs undefeated Vikings critical for two NFC divisions.

#23 – 1-1 Panthers
The Panthers bombed the Falcons last week. Travel to Cleveland to face the sneaky Browns in a tough matchup.

#24 – 0-2 Colts
The Colts lost a tough matchup with the Chiefs. Host the Texans in a key AFC South mathcup with the loser sitting at 0-3.

#25 – 0-2 Chargers
The Chargers were shocked by the Raiders in an AFC West battle.  Travel to Buffalo to face the unbeaten Bills in a game which may define their season.

#26 – 1-1 Cardinals
The Cardinals were outclassed by the Seahawks last week. Face another tough NFC West matchup vs the 49ers on the road.

#27 – 1-1 Jets
The Jets let the Packers off the hook last week. Travel to Detroit to face a potent Lions offense which will challenge this young defense.

#28 – 1-1 Browns
The Browns beat the Bucs behind veteran QB Deshaun Watson, his first win since 2024 season.  Host the Panthers looking to get into the AFC North chase.

#29 – 0-2 Titans
The Titans lost a close contest vs the Eagles.  Travel to Metlife to face the GMen looking to get their erratic offense in gear.

#30 – 0-2 Commanders
The Commanders were wacked by the Cowboys in a key early matchup. QB Jayden Daniels reinjured his elbow which costs him a few games to get healthy.

#31 – 0-2 Falcons
The Falcons were crushed by the Panthers. Travel to Green Bay with QB Michael Pennix making his first start of the season.

#32 – 0-2 Dolphins
The Dolphins were bashed by the 49ers in another awful performance. Host the Chiefs in a season which looks like a disaster on many levels.

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.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams

Notre Dame #1 By Draft Insiders’ Staff

Coaches Poll Ranks Texas #1

Frank Coyle/ Head scout

Draft Insiders’ Top 25

Team of the Week – Ole Miss over LSU – 32-24

Offensive Player of the Week
QB Trinidad Chambliss – Ole Miss

Defensive Player of the Week
S Jordan Castell – Kentucky

Games of the Week – Sept. 26^th
  Texas (3-0) @ Tennessee (3-0)
  Oklahoma (2-1) @ Georgia (3-0)
  Iowa (3-0) @ Michigan (3-0)
  Texas A&M (2-1) @ LSU (2-1)

Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Teams

1 Notre Dame             3-0

2 Texas                          3-0

3 Georgia                      3-0

4 Indiana                      3-0

5 Ohio State                 2-1

6 Miami                        3-0

7 Ole Miss                    3-0

8 Texas Tech                 3-0

9 Alabama                   3-0

10 Southern Cal          4-0      

11 BYU                          3-0

12 Michigan                 3-0

13 Oregon                    2-1

14 LSU                           2-1

15 Tennessee               3-0

16 Washington            3-0

17 Penn State              3-0

18 Oklahoma               2-1

19 Texas A&M             2-1

20 Utah                         3-0

21 Louisville                3-0

22 Iowa                         3-0

23 Florida                   3-0

24 Missouri                  3-0

25 SMU                         2-1

Coaches Poll

Rank / Team / Record / Point   

1          Texas(46)         3-0       1807   

2          Georgia(16)    3-0       1742   

3          Notre Dame(2) 3-0     1636   

4          Indiana(9)       3-0       1613   

5          Miami(1)         3-0       1552   

6          Ole Miss          3-0       1501   

7          Ohio State       2-1       1473   

8          Alabama         3-0       1309   

9          BYU                  3-0       1089   

10        Texas Tech       3-0       1079   

11        LSU                  2-1       1067   

12        USC                  4-0       1057   

13        Tennessee       3-0       833     

14        Penn State      3-0       814     

15        Utah                3-0       743     

16        Oregon            2-1       594     

17        Iowa                3-0       580     

18        Michigan         3-0       545     

19        Louisville        2-1       519     

20        Texas A&M      2-1       447     

21        Missouri          3-0       382     

22        Florida            3-0       370     

23        Washington    3-0       251     

24        Oklahoma       2-1       213     

25        SMU                2-1       162     

Others receiving votes: Houston 116, Mississippi State 114, Duke 70, West Virginia 55, Kentucky 54, Oklahoma State 36, Pittsburgh 35, Virginia Tech 30, Vanderbilt 29, Boise State 29, Tulsa 20, Kansas State 18, UCLA 18, Western Michigan 17, Nebraska 11, North Dakota State 8, Northwestern 4, Clemson 3, James Madison 2, Massachusetts 2, Arizona 1

Dropped from rankings: Houston 23, Virginia 25

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 2

Frank Coyle / Head scout / Staff
www.draftinsiders.com

  Giants &  Head Conferences  

Teams of the Week
  Giants Beat Cowboys – 28-20
Seahawks Edge Patriots – 13-10
49ers Shock Rams – 27-7

Players of the Week
Offense – QB Jaxson Dart – Giants
Defense – Edge TJ Watt – Steelers

Rookies of the Week
 Offense – WR Caleb Douglas – Dolphins
Defense –  LB Sonny Styles – Commanders

Games of Week 2    

Thursday – Sept. 17th
8:15 pm – Lions at Bills

Sunday – Sept. 20th
1:00 pm – Vikings at Bears
4:25 pm – Jaguars at Broncos
8:15 pm – Colts at Chiefs

Monday – Sept. 21st
8:15 pm – Giants at Rams

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 2

Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 1-0 Seahawks
The Seahawks won the rematch with the Patriots. They are focused to make a run at repeating in the very tough NFC West.

#2 – 1-0 Bills
The Bills beat the Texans in Houston behind another dominant performance by Josh Allen and an aggressive defense. Club looking to press the Patriots for the AFC East title.

#3 – 1-0 Ravens
The Ravens bashed the Colts behind another strong performance by Lamar Jackson. Host the Saints this week.

#4 – 1-0 Bears
The Bears exploded vs the Panthers with a balanced powerful attack. Face the Vikings tough defense in Chi-town looking to establish NFC North leadership.

#5 – 1-0 49ers
The 49ers jumped on the Rams in the opener down under. Host the Dolphins this week, looking to stay pace vs the NFC West leaders.

#6 – 1-0 Chiefs
The Chiefs were aggressive vs the Broncos behind a balanced attack of Patrick Mahomes passing and Walker running the ball. Chiefs made a statement they are back as an AFC contenders.

#7 – 1-0 Bengals
The Bengals beat the Bucs in a strong defensive performance. They are primed for a big season behind a healthy Joe Burrow and much improved defense.

#8 – 0-1 Rams
The Rams came up flat vs the 49ers in Australia. Look to regroup on Monday night as they host the hot GMen.

#9 – 0–1 Broncos
The Broncos were bashed by the Chiefs.  They struggled offensively to either pass or run the ball. Host the Jaguars in a key early AFC matchup.

#10 – 1-0 Giants
The Giants came up huge in home opener vs the Cowboys. Travel to LA to face the Rams in an early acid test for both clubs.

#11 – 1-0 Eagles
The Eagles edged the Commanders in opener. Travel to Tennessee looking for another win.

#12 – 0-1 Patriots
The Patriots were ambushed by the Seahawks in a tough SB rematch. Host the Steelers in a competitive AFC game.

#13 – 1-0 Jaguars
The Jaguars toyed with the Browns behind the hot Trevor Lawrence. Prepare for the tough Broncos with a trip to Mile High for a key AFC game.

#14 – 1-0 Lions
The Lions held on to beat the Saints in a thriller. Travel to Buffalo for Thursday night game to open the new stadium.

#15 – 0-1 Texans
The Texans were smashed by the Bills explosive offense. CJ Stroud continues to struggle getting this attack going.

#16 – 0-1 Chargers
The Chargers were shocked by the Cardinals in the desert. Host the Raiders in an AFC West battle.

#17 – 1-0 Steelers
The Steelers edged the Falcons in a defensive battle. Face a huge test in New England in a key AFC matchup.

#18 – 0-1 Bucs
The Bucs lost a heartbreaker to the Bengals in a shootout. Host the Browns this week looking for the division’s first victory.

#19 – 0-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys fell to the Giants in a Sunday night thriller.  Host the Commanders in a surprisingly important NFC East matchup.

#20 – 1-0 Vikings
The Vikings won behind veteran backup QB Carson Wentz who directed a shocking comeback. Travel to  Chicago to face a major NFC North rival.

#21 – 0-1 Packers
The Packers were drilled by the Vikings who rallied to beat their divisional rival.  The short term losses of defender Micah Parsons and runner Josh Jacobs probably puts them in a hole too deep to stay close early in the NFC North.

#22 – 0-1 Colts
The Colts were crushed by the Ravens. Go to KC in another major matchup vs a top AFC club.

#23 – 0-1 Panthers
The Panthers were bombed by the Bears in a wild shootout. They get a key South game with the Falcons where the loser goes 0-2 record.

#24 – 0-1 Saints
The Saints lost a heartbreaker to the Lions. Travel to Baltimore to face the potent Ravens. This is a major test for their defense.

#25 – 1-0 Cardinals
The Cardinals jumped on the Chargers and played a strong game on both sides of the ball. Host the Seahawks this week in the first of six tough NFC West battles.

#26 – 0-1 Commanders
The Commanders fought the Eagles tough, but came up short in the end. Travel to Big D to face archrival, the Cowboys in a key early matchup with both clubs losing their opener.

#27 – 1-0 Jets
The Jets beat the Titans behind a strong performance by QB Geno Smith in his return to his original club. Host the Packers in their NY debut.

#28 – 1-0 Raiders
The Raiders drilled the Dolphins behind vet QB Kirk Cousins. Travel to LA to face the Chargers in an early key AFC West matchup.

#29 – 0-1 Falcons
The Falcons lost a close game vs the Steelers. Host the Panthers in a contest of winless NFC South clubs.

#30 – 0-1 Browns
The Browns were smacked by the Jaguars, struggling on both sides of the ball. QB DeShaun Watson gets another starter, though is on a short leach at this point.

#31 – 0-1 Titans
The Titans were outmatched by the Jets in the opener. Host the Eagles looking to get their erratic offense in gear.

#32 – 0-1 Dolphins
The Dolphins were dominated by the Raiders in an awful performance. Travel to San Fran to face the healthy 49ers. Is it too early for the Dolphins to go into the Tank.

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.