Biletnikoff Award Announces Semi-finalists

Tallahassee, FL – The Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc., the Florida-based creator and sponsor of the prestigious Biletnikoff Award, announces the semifinalists for the 2025 Biletnikoff Award. The secure and confidential electronic voting by the distinguished members of the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee was conducted from November 10th through November 16th, and certified by a prominent CPA firm.

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 annually recognizes the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, slot or inside receiver, wing back, or running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award. As such, the Biletnikoff Award recognizes college football’s outstanding receiver, not merely college football’s outstanding wide receiver. Tight end Kyle Pitts was a finalist in 2020 and other tight ends were semifinalists in other years. Moreover, the Biletnikoff Award is a single season, not career, award.

The Biletnikoff Award’s semifinalists, three finalists, and award recipient are selected by the highly distinguished Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of 600 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, Biletnikoff Award winners, and other former receivers. Foundation trustees do not vote and have never voted. For a list of voters, please see BiletnikoffAward.com/voters.

Receivers are frequently 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 Biletnikoff Award candidate eligibility and voting criteria, transparently explicit and detailed, are available for review at BiletnikoffAward.com/criteria.

The 2025 Biletnikoff Award Semifinalists

in alphabetical order

Chris Bell, Louisville (WR)

Skyler Bell, UConn (WR)

Germie Bernard, Alabama (WR)

Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (WR)

Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana (WR)

Mario Craver, Texas A&M (WR)

Makai Lemon, USC (WR)

Eric McAlister, TCU (WR)

Duce Robinson, Florida State (WR)

Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (WR)

Danny Scudero, San José State (WR)

Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State (WR)

Carnell Tate, Ohio State (WR)

Announcement/ Voting Dates

Nov. 10 – 16, 2025:

Vote by the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee to determine Semifinalists

Nov. 17, 2025:

Semi-finalists 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

The name Biletnikoff is synonymous with the term receiver. Fred Biletnikoff, a member of the pro and college football halls of fame, was a consensus 1st-team All-America receiver at Florida State University and an All-Pro receiver for the Oakland Raiders. He caught 589 passes for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns in his 14-year Raiders career from 1965 through 1978. Fred was the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XI.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 17th

Top Three Remain Undefeated – Ohio St, Indiana & Texas A&M

Texas A&M Rallies to Beat South Carolina – 31-30
Georgia Bashes Texas – 35-10
Oklahoma Beats Bama – 23-21

 Players of Week
Offense – RB Jeremiyah Love – Notre Dame
Defense – LB Kip Lewis – Oklahoma

Games of Week – Nov. 22nd
#15 Southern Cal (8-2) at #5 Oregon (9-1)
Pittsburgh (7-3) at #10 Georgia Tech (9-1)
#11 BYU (9-1) at Cincinnati (7-3)
 

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams

Frank Coyle & Scouting staff

Rank/ Team/              Record
1 Ohio State                   10-0

2 Indiana                      11-0

3 Texas A&M                 10-0

4 Georgia                       9-1

5 Oregon                        9-1

6 Ole Miss                    10-1

7 Texas Tech                 10-1

8 Notre Dame                8-2

9 Oklahoma                  8-2

10 Georgia Tech            9-1

11 BYU                         9-1

12 Alabama                   8-2

13 Vanderbilt                 8-2

14 Virginia                     9-2

15 Southern Cal            8-2

16 Miami                       8-2

17 Michigan                  8-2

18 Utah                         8-2

19 Texas                       7-3

20 Tennessee                7-3

21 James Madison        9-1

22 Missouri                   7-3

23 North Texas              9-1

24 Houston                   8-2

25 Tulane                      8-2

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /         Record / Points
1          Ohio State (61) 10-0      1573

2          Indiana              11-0      1497

3          Texas A&M (2)   10-0      1457

4          Georgia             9-1        1381

5          Oregon              9-1        1285

6          Ole Miss           10-1      1268

7          Texas Tech        10-1      1213

8          Oklahoma         8-2        1099

9          Notre Dame       8-2        1064

10         Alabama           8-2        976

11         BYU                 9-1        923

12         Georgia Tech    9-1        815

13         Vanderbilt          8-2        777

14         Utah                 8-2        748

15         Miami               8-2        707

16         USC                 8-2        610

17         Michigan           8-2        587

18         Texas               7-3        521

19         Virginia              9-2        455

20         Tennessee        7-3        403

21         Missouri            7-3        220

22         James Madison 9-1        201

23         North Texas      9-1        164

24         Houston            8-2        144

25         Tulane               8-2        96

Others receiving votes: Navy 56, SMU 42, Illinois 34, Washington 28, Iowa 24, Arizona 23, Louisville 21, San Diego State 19, Arizona State 16, Pittsburgh 13, Nebraska 12, East Carolina 3

Dropped from rankings: Louisville 21, Cincinnati 22, Pittsburgh 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 etc awards annually for 34 years.

Major College Schedule Week 12

Top 25+ Key Conference Games

Staff @ Draftinsiders.com

Friday and Saturday
Friday, November 14, 2025

Teams                                         Time           TV

Clemson @ #20 Louisville                           7:30 PM            ESPN

Minnesota @ #8 Oregon                                 9:00 PM            FOX

Saturday

Wisconsin @ #2 Indiana                               12:00 PM          BTN

South Carolina @ #3 Texas A&M                 12:00 PM        ESPN

#9 Notre Dame @ #22 Pittsburgh                12:00 PM        ABC

#18 Michigan @ Northwestern                     12:00 PM          FOX

#24 South Florida @ Navy                            12:00 PM          ESPN2

Arizona @ #25 Cincinnati                              12:00 PM          FS1

Kansas State @ Oklahoma State                   12:00 PM        ESPNU

Arkansas @ LSU                                             12:45 PM          SEC Network

Oregon State @ Tulsa                                     1:00 PM            ESPN+

West Virginia @ Arizona State                       1:00 PM            TNT

#11 Oklahoma @ #4 Alabama                         3:30 PM            ABC

UCF @ #6 Texas Tech                                       3:30 PM            FOX

NC State @ #15 Miami                                      3:30 PM            ESPN

#16 Georgia Tech @ Boston College               3:30 PM     ACC Network

#21 Iowa @ #17 USC                                          3:30 PM            BTN

#19 Virginia @ Duke                                          3:30 PM            ESPN2

Penn State @ Michigan State                           3:30 PM            CBS

Maryland @ Illinois                                           3:30 PM            FS1

App State @ James Madison                           3:30 PM            ESPN+

Memphis @ East Carolina                              4:00 PM            ESPNU

Florida Atlantic @ Tulane                               4:00 PM            ESPN+

New Mexico State @ #23 Tennessee            4:15 PM    SEC Network

North Carolina @ Wake Forest                      4:30 PM            The CW Network

Florida @ #7 Ole Miss                                      7:00 PM            ESPN

#13 Utah @ Baylor                                            7:00 PM            ESPN2

UCLA @ #1 Ohio State                                     7:30 PM            NBC

10 Texas @ #5 Georgia                                    7:30 PM            ABC

Virginia Tech @ Florida State                        7:30 PM            ACC Network

Mississippi State @ Missouri                         7:45 PM            SEC Network

TCU @ #12BYU                                                10:15 PM          ESPN

Boise State @ San Diego State                      10:30 PM          CBSSN

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 11

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

 Colts, Broncos & Patriots Head AFC Leadership  

 Teams of the Week
Rams Crush 49ers – 42-26
Lions Drill Commanders – 44-22
Patriots Edge Bucs – 28-23

Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Matthew Stafford – Rams
Defense – Edge DeMarcus Lawrence – Seahawks

Rookies of the Week
   Offense – QB Jaxson Dart – Giants
Defense – Edge Jalon Walker – Falcons

Games of Week 11    
Sunday
1:00 pm Bucs (6-3) at Bills (6-3)
4:05 pm Seahawks (7-2) at Rams (7-2)
4:25 pm Chiefs (5-4) at Broncos (8-2)
 

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 11

Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 7-2 Rams
The Rams crushed the 49er in a key NFC West matchup. Host the Seahawks in another major West battle for divisional leadership. Stafford is on an amazing three game 4 TD passes streak.

#2 – 8-2 Patriots
The Patriots beat the Bucs for a key victory. Host the hot Jets om Thursday night who are on an incredible two-game winning streak.

#3 – 7-2 Seahawks
The Seahawks bombed the failing Cardinals to stay abreast in the NFC West. Face a major matchup this week when they travel to LA to face the Rams with divisional leadership at stake.

#4 – 7-2 Eagles
The Eagles defense came up big vs the Packers on Monday night. Host the Lions on Sunday night as a possible playoff preview of NFC leaders.

#5 – 8-2 Broncos
The Broncos edged the desperate Raiders 10-7 for their 7^th straight victory. Host the Chiefs with AFC West leadership at stake.

#6 – 8-2 Colts
The Colts edged the Falcons behind their potent balanced offense in London. Get their bye week to prepare for big second half drive for divisional title.

#7 – 6-3 Lions
The Lions beat up the struggling Commanders last week. Travel to Philly for a battle of NFC leaders with home field playoff implications down the road.

#8– 6-3 Bucs
The Bucs lost a tough battle with the Patriots last week. Travel to Buffalo with two division leaderships at stake, AFC East and NFC South.

#9 – 7-3 Chargers
The Chargers beat the Steelers in a key AFC matchup behind a strong defensive effort. Travel to Jacksonville in a key AFC contest with postseason implications.

#10– 6-3 Bills
The Bills were ambushed in Miami last week. Host the Bucs in a huge matchup for both clubs. Bills defense is on watch after a poor performance vs the Dolphins.

#11 – 5-4 Chiefs
The Chiefs come off their bye week to regroup and load up for the Broncos in Denver on Sunday. It’s show up time for Chiefs.

#12 – 5-3-1 Packers
The Packers lost to the Eagles on Monday night with offense playing poorly in big spots. Travel to MetLife to face the struggling GMen in another must win situation to stay abreast in the competitive NFC North.

#13 – 4-5 Ravens
The Ravens beat the dangerous Vikings last week. Ravens travel to Cleveland looking to continue to make a run at AFC North. Browns play them tough annually.

#14 – 6-3 Bears
The Bears rallied to beat the GMen to stay alive in the deep NFC North. Travel to Minneapolis in a major matchup for both clubs with young talented passers.

#15 – 5-4 Steelers
The Steelers offense failed to show up last week vs the Chargers.  Aaron Rodgers must recover after a poor performance as they host the Bengals in a critical AFC North matchup for both playoff hopes.

#16 – 6-4 49ers
The 49ers were beat by the Rams in a key NFC West matchup for playoff hopes. Travel to Arizona in a must win situation to stay alive for any playoff chances.

#17 – 4-5 Vikings
The Vikings lost to the Ravens in the competitive matchup. Host the emerging Bears this week in a key must win NFC North matchup.

#18 – 3-5-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys return from their bye week after being active in the trade market. Look to regroup and make a run for a playoff spot starting with a trip to Las Vegas.

#19 – 4-5 Texans
The Texans edged the Jaguars in a major AFC South matchup. Travel to Nashville in a must win to get to .500 and stay alive in the AFC South race.

#20 – 5-4 Jaguars
The Jaguars lost a tough game to the Texans in a key AFC South matchup. Host the talented Chargers in a game they need to keep apace for any playoff hopes.

#21 – 5-5 Panthers
The Panthers were shocked by the Saints last week. Travel to Atlanta in a key NFC South matchup in a must win situation for both clubs.

#22 – 3-6 Falcons
The Falcons lost another close game vs the Colts. Host the Panthers in a must win situation to stay alive in the NFC South.

#23 – 3-7 Commanders
The overrated Commanders were crushed again this time by the Lions. Travel to Madrid to face the equally disappointing Dolphins on Sunday morning.

#24 – 3-7 Bengals
The Bengals come off their bye week. Travel to Pittsburgh hoping to fire up their slim playoff hopes in a must win situation.

#25 – 3-7 Dolphins
The Dolphins shocked the Bills looking to play spoiler in the AFC East. Travel to Madrid to face the Commanders looking to put a streak together.

#26 – 2-8 Giants
The Giants defense blew another two score lead which led to the firing of HC Brian Dabill. Host the Packers looking to get a long look at young roster for future decisions.

#27 – 3-6 Cardinals
The Cardinals were bombed by the Seahawks last week. Host the 49ers looking to regroup to spoil their playoff hopes.

#28 – 2-7 Browns
The Browns lost to the struggling Jets where their defense failed in big spots. Host the Ravens hoping to play spoiler in a matchup with major AFC North consequences.

#29 – 2-7 Raiders
The Raiders lost to the Broncos 10-7 behind another pathetic offensive performance. HC Pete Carroll was fired as the Raiders turn the page one more time.

#30 – 2-7 Jets
The Jets beat the Browns for a two-game winning streak. Travel to New England to face AFC East divisional leader looking to extend their streak.

#31 – 2-8 Saints
The Saints beat the Panthers to break their losing streak. Get their bye week to get young players ready for the final stretch.

#32 – 1-8 Titans
The Titans are coming off their bye week. Host the Texans looking for step up over the final games.

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. 11, 2025

   Frank Coyle/ Pro scout

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

Team                            W-L record

1          Tennessee                    1-8

2          NY Giants                     2-8

3          New Orleans                 2-8

4          Cleveland                      2-8

5          NY Jets                         2-7

6          Las Vegas                     2-7

7          Washington                   3-7

8          Miami                           3-7

9          Arizona                         3-6

10         Cincinnati                      3-6

11         LA Rams (Atlanta)         3-6

12         Dallas                           3-5-1

13         Minnesota                     4-5

14         Baltimore                      4-5

15         Houston                        4-5

16         Carolina                        5-5

17         Kansas City                  5-4

18         Cleveland (Jacksonville) 5-4

19         Pittsburgh                     5-4

20         San Francisco               6-4

21         Dallas (Green Bay)        5-3-1

22         Chicago                        6-3

23         Detroit                           6-3

24         Buffalo                          6-3

25         Tampa Bay                   6-3

26         LA Chargers                  6-3

27         Seattle                          7-2

28         LA Rams                       7-2

29         Philadelphia                   7-2

30         New England                 8-2

31         Denver                          8-2

32         NY Jets (Indianapolis)    8-2

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.

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

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 10th

Top Three Remain Undefeated – Ohio St, Indiana & Texas A&M

Texas A&M Crushes Missouri – 38-17
Indiana Comes Back to Beat Penn St. – 27-24
Texas Tech Bashes Undefeated BYU – 29-7

     Players of Week
Offense – QB Diego Pavia – Vanderbilt
Defense – LB Jacob Rodriguez – Texas Tech

     Games of Week – Nov. 15th
#14 Oklahoma (7-2) at #4 Alabama (8-1)
#9 Notre Dame (7-2) at #24 Pittsburgh (7-2)
#13 Texas (7-2) at #5 Georgia (8-1)
 

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams

Frank Coyle & Scouting staff

Rank/ Team/              Record
1 Ohio State                   9-0

2 Indiana                      10-0

3 Texas A&M                 9-0

4 Alabama                    8-1

5 Georgia                       8-1

6 Oregon                        8-1

7 Ole Miss                    9-1

8 Texas Tech                 9-1

9 Notre Dame              7-2

10 Georgia Tech            8-1

11 BYU                         8-1

12 Vanderbilt                 7-2

13 Texas                       7-2

14 Oklahoma                7-2

15 Virginia                     8-2

16 Louisville                  7-2

17 Southern Cal            7-2

18 Miami                       7-2

19 Michigan                  7-2

20 Utah                         7-2

21 Tennessee                6-3

22 Cincinnati                 7-2

23 Pittsburgh                 7-2

24 James Madison        8-1

25 Missouri                   6-3

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /         Record / Points

1          Ohio State (59) 9-0        1571

2          Indiana              10-0      1492

3          Texas A&M (4)   9-0        1465

4          Alabama            8-1        1368

5          Georgia              8-1        1322

6          Oregon              8-1        1238

7          Ole Miss            9-1        1216

8          Texas Tech        9-1        1143

9          Notre Dame       7-2        1041

10         Oklahoma         7-2        929

10         Texas                 7-2        929

12         Georgia Tech    8-1        823

12         BYU                    8-1        823

14         Vanderbilt         8-2        751

15         Utah                   7-2        635

16         Miami                7-2        626

17         Michigan           7-2        559

18         USC                   7-2        528

19         Virginia              8-2        336

20         Tennessee        6-3        312

21         Louisville           7-2        279

22         Cincinnati          7-2        216

23         Pittsburgh         7-2        144

24         Missouri            6-3        132

25         James Madison  8-1        108

Others receiving votes: South Florida 99, North Texas 98, Iowa 81, Houston 73, Tulane 53, SMU 32, Illinois 15, Washington 12, Arizona 7, Memphis 6, Nebraska 6, Arizona State 3, Navy 2, East Carolina 1, San Diego State 1

Dropped from rankings: Memphis 23, Iowa 24

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.

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)