College Football Playoff – Week 3

 Selection Committee Rankings

 College Football Playoff Rankings – Nov. 12
   Week Three Rankings
Games Played through Saturday, November 16

Games of Week – Nov. 23rd
   #5 Indiana (10-0) at #2 Ohio State (9-1) – 12:00 pm
  #17 Army (9-0) vs #4 Notre Dame (9-1) @ Yankee Stadium – 7 pm

 Rank / Team / Overall Record

 1 Oregon 11-0

2 Ohio State 9-1

3 Texas 9-1

4 Penn State 9-1

5 Indiana 10-0

6 Notre Dame 9-1

7 Alabama 8-2

8 Miami 9-1

9 Mississippi 8-2

10 Georgia   8-2

11 Tennessee 8-2

12 Boise State 9-1

13  SMU   9-1

14 BYU   9-1

15 Texas A&M   8-2

16 Colorado   8-2

17 Clemson   8-2

18 South Carolina   7-3

19 Army   9-0

20 Tulane 9-2

21 Arizona State 8-2

22 Iowa State 8-2

23 Missouri 7-3

24 UNLV 8-2

25 Illinois 7-3

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

2024–25 College Football Playoff

Season     2024 – Nov. 19, 2024

Frank Coyle’ Publisher

Tonight, the CFP committee will unveil their newest Top 25 football standings. It is the third weekly CFP standings which will continue through the end of the regular season. The CFP system made major changes this year, extending to 12 teams with the top four clubs receiving byes in the first round of the playoffs. It provides some interesting debates with many teams in contention with only the final month of the regular season still remaining. The top five conference winners are guaranteed a seed. Currently, six SEC teams are still alive.

CFP Rankings Show – Tonight  7 pm – ESPN

CFP Playoff System

The 2024–25 College Football Playoff is an upcoming single-elimination bracket invitational tournament to determine the national champion of the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It will be the 11th edition of the College Football Playoff (CFP) and will involve twelve teams as ranked by the College Football Playoff poll.

The 2024–25 playoff will be the first to use a twelve-team bracket. The previous 10 annual playoffs of the College Football Playoff contained only four teams. The five highest-ranked conference champions including one from the Group of Five conferences will be selected to compete, along with the top seven at-large teams. Furthermore, the top four conference champions will receive a first-round bye in the playoff.

The playoff bracket’s first round games will be held on December 20 and 21 at respective campus sites. In the quarterfinals, scheduled for December 31 and January 1, 2025, at the Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl, the top four seeds will play the lowest remaining seeds in the bracket. The winners of those games will advance to the Playoff semifinals, held at the Cotton Bowl Classic and Orange Bowl, scheduled for January 9 and 10. The winners of those games will play in the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 20, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

The first round will feature the fifth highest ranked conference champion and seven at large bids seeded based on their CFP ranking at the end of the regular season. The winners advance to face the four highest ranked conference champions in the quarterfinals.

Playoff Schedule

All times are Eastern Time • Schedule source[4]

Round Date  /   Time  /   Matchup   /        Bowl game   / Location  /  TV

First round
December 20
8:00 p.m.          —         Campus site to be determined    ABC/ESPN

December 21
12:00 p.m.                    Campus site to be determined    TNT
4:00 p.m.                      Campus site to be determined
8:00 p.m.                      Campus site to be determined    ABC/ESPN

Quarterfinals
December 31
7:30 p.m.                      Fiesta Bowl       State Farm Stadium • Glendale, Arizona             ESPN

January 1
1:00 p.m.                      Peach Bowl       Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta, Georgia
5:00 p.m.                      Rose Bowl        Rose Bowl • Pasadena, California
8:45 p.m.                      Sugar Bowl       Caesars Superdome • New Orleans, Louisiana

Semifinals

January 9 –        7:30 p.m.
Orange Bowl     Hard Rock Stadium • Miami Gardens, Florida

January 10 –      7:30 p.m.
Cotton Bowl Classic       AT&T Stadium • Arlington, Texas

Championship   January 20 –      7:30 p.m.
National Championship Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta, Georgia
 

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 18th

Oregon Edges Wisconsin
Indiana & Army Remain Unbeaten
Georgia Rallies vs Tennessee

Players of Week
Offense – QB Lanorris Sellers – South Carolina
Defense – LB Matayo Uiagalelei – Oregon

Teams of the Week 
  Oregon Edges Wisconsin – 16-13
  Georgia Rallies to beat Tennessee – 31-17

Upsets of the Week
    Kansas Edges BYU – 17-13
    Arizona State Beats Kansas State – 24-14
 
Game of Week – Nov. 23rd
   #5 Indiana (10-0) at #2 Ohio State (9-1) – 12:00 pm
  #17 Army (9-0) vs #4 Notre Dame (9-1) @ Yankee Stadium – 7 pm
 

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams
 Frank Coyle

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

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /    Record / Points
1          Oregon  (55)      11-0      1375
2          Ohio State         9-1        1316
3          Texas                 9-1        1263
4          Penn State        9-1        1158
5          Indiana              10-0      1109
6          Notre Dame      9-1        1096
7          Alabama           8-2        996
8          Georgia             8-2        993
9          Ole Miss           8-2        984
10         Miami               9-1        847
11         Tennessee        8-2        823
12         SMU                 9-1        744
13         Boise State       9-1        714
14         Texas A&M       8-2        646
15         BYU                 9-1        633
16         Clemson           8-2        569
17         Army                9-0        509
18         Colorado          8-2        464
19         South Carolina  7-3        379
20         Tulane               9-2        280
21         Iowa State        8-2        268
22         Arizona State    8-2        251
23         UNLV                8-2        93
24         Memphis           9-2        77
25         Kansas State    7-3        67          

Others receiving votes: Washington State 65, Illinois 56, Missouri 44, Syracuse 18, James Madison 11, Duke 9, Pittsburgh 7, Louisiana 5, Louisville 2, Sam Houston 1, Vanderbilt 1, LSU 1, Colorado State 1

Dropped from rankings: Washington State 18, Missouri 21, LSU 22, Louisville 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 and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 33 years.

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – 2024

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

Chiefs Remain Unbeaten
Lions Head NFC Contenders

Teams of the Week 
Ravens Edge Bengals – 35-34
Lions Outlast Texans – 26-23
 
Upset of the Week
  Saints Shock Falcons, 20-17
 
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Joe Burrow – Bengals     
  Defense – CB Taron Johnson – Bills  
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – TE Brock Bowers – Raiders
    Defense – CB Andru Phillips – Giants
 
Games of Week Eleven    
Thursday Night
Washington Commanders (7-3) @ Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) – 8:15 pm

Sunday
Baltimore Ravens (7-3) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2) – 1 pm
Kansas City Chiefs (9-0) @ Buffalo Bills (8-2) – Sunday – 4:25 pm
 
Team Byes this Week – Giants, Bucs, Panthers and Cardinals

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 11

Frank Coyle
Draft Insiders’ NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 9-0 Chiefs
Chiefs know how to win behind Patrick Mahomes. Spags defense can win a game and make this club dangerous to three-peat. Travel to Buffalo for huge matchup for AFC supremacy.

#2 – 8-1 Lions
Lions won a thriller over the Texans despite QB Jared Goff’s five interceptions. Host the falling Jaguars  this week.

#3 – 7-3 Ravens
Ravens held on vs the Joe Burrow arsenal to win key AFC North contest. QB Lamar Jackson is playing well. Prepared for major North matchup in Pittsburgh for division leadership.

#4 – 8-2 Bills
Bills beat the Colts off a strong overall performance. Host the Chiefs Sunday afternoon in a potential classic matchup between Mahomes and Allen for AFC leadership.

#5 – 7-2 Steelers
Steelers edged the Commanders off another strong performance by QB Russell Wilson. He faces a huge test this week hosting the Ravens. Their highly regarded  defense gets it done weekly.

#6 – 7-2 Eagles
The Eagles bashed the Cowboys in last one. Host the Commanders on Thursday night with NFC East leadership in the balance.

#7 – 7-3 Commanders
The Commanders lost a heartbreaker to the Steelers. Travel to Philly this week in another acid test for this emerging club. Rookie QB Jayden Daniels has been a huge difference maker here.

#8 – 7-3 Vikings
Vikings edged the struggling Jaguars relying on their aggressive defense to finish. The Vikings offense has struggled recently and QB Sam Darnold needs to come up big in road game to Tennessee.

#9 – 6-4 Texans
Young Texans fell to an opportunistic Lions club. Travel to Dallas on Monday night in a key game to maintain their AFC South leadership.

#10- 6-3 Chargers
Chargers are taking care of business and buying into the Jim Harbaugh system. Beat the Titans on Sunday with a nice defensive effort. Host the explosive Bengals this week in a great matchup between Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow.

#11 – 6-3 Packers
The Packers are coming off their bye week and ready to face the Bears in Chicago. They need to step up and close the gap with the top two NFC North clubs.

#12 – 6-4 Cardinals
The Cardinals are hot and on a three game winning streak after bashing the Jets. QB Kyler Murray has taken a step up in performance which gives them a chance to win the NFC West. They get their bye week to prepare for a second half run.

#13 – 6-4 Falcons
Falcons got ambushed in New Orleans again. Travel to Denver hoping to get back on the winning side in a close NFC South race.

#14 – 5-4 49ers
The 49ers edged the Bucs in a battle of contenders. Host the Seahawks in a NFC West battle where only  one game separates top to bottom.

#15 – 5-5 Broncos
The aggressive Broncos are competitive weekly, though lost a heartbreaker to the Chiefs on a late blocked FG. Host the Falcons this Sunday in a key matchup for both clubs to stay pace in playoff chase.

#16 – 4-6 Bengals
The Bengals lost a wild game to the Ravens which puts them into a must win situation weekly. They travel to LA to face the tough Chargers on Sunday night which may determine their season.

#17 – 4-5 Rams
Rams came up flat vs the Dolphins on Monday night. They remain within one game of NFC West leadership and travel to New England this week in a must win spot to get to the .500 mark.

#18 – 3-6 Dolphins
Dolphins welcomed the return of QB Tua and beat the Rams. They host the Raiders this week and hope to put a streak here to get into the playoff hunt.

#19 – 4-6 Bucs
Bucs lost their third straight vs the 49ers. Their defense has failed in big spots and injuries on offense have limited Baker Mayfield in the passing game. Good time for their bye week.

#20 – 4-5 Seahawks
Seahawks are rested coming off their bye week. Travel to San Fran for a critical NFC West matchup in a division which it is difficult to separate the four contenders.

#21 – 4-6 Colts
The Colts have lost three in a row and return former starter QB Anthony Richardson. Their lack consistency and firepower and look to Richardson to become the catalyst for a late playoff run.

#22 – 4-5 Bears
The Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams has struggled over the past month and as the offense lacks the scoring punch to stay with contenders. They host the Packers in a must win situation to stay in contention.

#23 – 3-6 Cowboys
The Cowboys lost their third straight game in addition to starting QB Dak Prescott for the season. They host the Texans on Monday night with major turnover coming this offseason.

#24 – 3-7 Saints
Saints beat the Bucs at home under new HC Darren Rizzi. Host the Browns this week looking to put back-to-back victories together.

#25 – 3-7 Patriots
The young Pats beat the Bears with a strong defensive effort and a sound performance by rookie QB Derek Maye. They host the Rams this Sunday hoping to finish strong in a developmental season.

#26 – 3-7 Jets
Jets were trashed by the Cardinals last week off another terrible performance. They have been awful all season with a struggling Aaron Rodgers and a poor supporting cast. They host the Colts in a huge must win situation for both clubs to get into the AFC playoff race.

#27 – 2-8 Jaguars
Jaguars fell to the Vikings last week for their third straight lost. Travel to Detroit with only a long shot to get back into the AFC playoff race.

#28 – 3-7 Panthers
Panthers beat the inept GMen last week. Young QB Bryce Young had a decent performance and gets the call the rest of the way to determine if he is the leader of this club for 2025.

#29 – 2-8 Giants
The Giants merciful get their bye week after their third straight loss. They offense has been inept and the lowest scoring unit in the NFC. QB change could be in the works, though only marginal backup talent on roster.

#30 – 2-7 Titans
The Titans were handled by the Chargers with another weak offensive performance. Host the Vikings looking to play out the schedule and get looks at their younger players.

#31 – 2-7 Raiders
The Raiders are coming off their bye week after a horrible first half. They travel to Miami in a battle of disappointing clubs with key questions on the table related to next season.

#32 – 2-7 Browns
Browns are coming off their bye week. They are the lowest scoring offense in the league and paying for the major mistake of trading for QB Deshaun Watson. They will most likely will have a huge turnover in personnel and front office this offseason.

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

College Football Playoff Rankings – Nov. 12

   Week Two Rankings

 This will be updated as rankings are revealed weekly on Tuesday nights.
 Both the SEC and Big Ten placed four teams in the projected Week 2 bracket.

Three teams ranked in the top 13 lost over the weekend. Miami to Georgia Tech, LSU to Alabama and Georgia to Ole Miss all lost and would be out of the Playoffs if the season was completed. Georgia would be excluded from the playoffs despite being in the top 12 to a conference champion, Boise State because of the tie breaker rule.

 CFP Rankings – Week Two

    1 Oregon (10-0)
    2 Ohio State (8-1)
    3 Texas (8-1)
    4 Penn State (8-1)
    5 Indiana (10-0)
    6 BYU (9-0)
    7 Tennessee (8-1)
    8 Notre Dame (8-1)
    9 Miami (9-1)
    10 Alabama (7-2)
    11 Ole Miss (8-2)
    12 Georgia Bulldogs * (7-2)
    13 Boise State * (8-1)
    14 SMU (8-1)
    15 Texas A&M (7-2)
    16 Kansas State (7-2)
    17 Colorado (7-2)
    18 Washington State (8-1)
    19 Louisville (6-3)
    20 Clemson (7-2)
    21 South Carolina (6-3)
    22 LSU (6-3)
    23 Missouri (7-2)
    24 Army (9-0)
    25 Tulane (8-2)
 
*Boise State is ranked 13th, but would make the playoff as a projected conference champion. As a consequence, Georgia would be knocked out of the tournament despite being ranked top-12.
 
College Football Playoff Projected Bracket on Nov. 12
 
    Boise State vs Ohio State (winner moves on to play Miami)
    Tennessee vs Notre Dame (winner moves on to play Oregon)
    Ole Miss vs Penn State (winner moves on to play BYU)
    Alabama vs Indiana (winner moves on to play Texas)

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

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 11th

Oregon, Indiana, BYU & Army Remain Unbeaten
Ole Miss Blasts Georgia, Alabama Drills LSU

Players of Week
Offense – QB Jalen Milroe – Alabama
Defense – LB Jihaad Campbell – Alabama

Teams of the Week 
Ole Miss Blasts Georgia – 28-10
Indiana Beats Michigan – 20-15
 
Upset of the Week
    Georgia Tech Beats Miami – 28-23
 
Game of Week – Nov. 16th
   #5 Tennessee (8-1) at #11 Georgia (7-2) – 7:30 pm 

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams
 Frank Coyle

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

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /     Record / Points
1          Oregon (55)      10-0      1375
2          Ohio State        8-1        1314
3          Texas               8-1        1262
4          Tennessee        8-1        1138
5          Penn State        8-1        1113
6          Indiana              10-0      1057
7          Notre Dame      8-1        1038
8          BYU                 9-0        994
9          Alabama           7-2        899
10         Georgia             7-2        887
11         Ole Miss           8-2        877
12         Miami               9-1        820
13         Boise State       8-1        691
13         SMU                 8-1        691
15         Texas A&M       7-2        597
16         Clemson           7-2        536
17         Army                9-0        466
18         Washington St  8-1        385
19         Kansas State    7-2        332
20         Colorado          7-2        329
21         Missouri            7-2        277
22         LSU                  6-3        257
23         South Carolina  6-3        118
24         Louisville          6-3        109
25         Iowa State        7-2        92

Others receiving votes:  Tulane 85, Louisiana 42, Arizona State 30, Pittsburgh 28, UNLV 17, Memphis 11, Navy 3, Illinois 2, James Madison 2, Duke 1

Dropped from rankings: Pittsburgh 23, Vanderbilt 25

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

NFL Trade Deadline Deals

‘Word on the Street’

Column for Subscribers thru NFL Draft 2025

Draft Insiders’ – Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

Updated – Nov. 6, 2024 – 10 am

NFL Trade Deadline Deals
Traded Selections 2025-2026

NFL 2025 Trade Period – starts March 12, 2025

Commanders Aquire Saints CB Marshon Lattimore
Lions Acquire Edge ZaDarius Smith
Cowboys Deal for Wideout Jonathan Mingo

The NFL trade deadline has closed after a rush of moves by General Managers mostly from contenders to strengthen rosters for the playoff push. There has been the expected active period over recent weeks which could finish with  several deals which can have huge effects on the NFL playoff picture. The incumbent KC Chiefs have already benefited from their major addition of wideout DeAndre Hopkins who has provided scoring impact in his first games.

The Jets added receiver Davante Adams has connected with former teammate QB Aaron Rodgers to score the winning TD in their victory over the Texans.

Other veteran receivers like Chris Olave, Darius Slayton, Christian Kirk, Calvin Ridley, Treylon Burks, Kendrick Bourne, Brandin Cooks, Michael Thomas, Adam Thielen and Eli Moore drew interest in the final days, though were not moved by their current clubs. Olave and Kirk sustained recent injuries which may eliminate them from deals. Teams like the Bucs, Bills, Chargers, Steelers, Eagles, Commanders and Texans will entertain receivers for the stretch run in competitive conferences where every win makes a difference for a postseason berth.

Receivers DeAndre Hopkins, Davante Adams, Diontae Johnson and Jonathan Mingo have changed uniforms in hope of becoming playmakers. Hopkins and Adams have provided short term impact to the Chiefs, Jets and Ravens offense that were all in need for new playmakers.

Veteran defensive players like edge defenders Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith, and Baron Browning were traded for late selections within the last 24 hours, hoping to provide pass pressure in their contending team’s pursuit of the postseason.

Many of these veterans are high priced players and possible free agents this postseason. Playoff clubs will be limited to the waiver wire and practice squads to add new players through the NFL 2024 season.

2025 NFL Traded Selections

Updated – Nov. 6, 2024 – 10 am

Second Round
Chicago from Carolina (2023 draft trade/WR DJ Moore)
Buffalo from Houston-Minnesota (WR Stefon Diggs)
Carolina from LA Rams (2024 draft trade)

Third Round
Kansas City from Tennessee (CB L’Jarius Sneed)
Philadelphia from Miami (2024 draft trade)
NY Jets from Detroit (2024 draft trade)
Jacksonville from Minnesota (2024 draft trade)
New England from Atlanta (Edge Matthew Judon)
Washington from Philadelphia (WR Jahan Dotson)
San Francisco – minority hire comp pick (Houston HC DeMeco Ryans)
LA Rams – minority hiring comp pick (Atlanta HC Raheem Morris)
Cleveland from Buffalo – WR Amari Cooper
Las Vegas from NY Jets – WR Davante Adams (could escalate to a #2 pick on
performance/production)
New Orleans from Washington (CB Marshon Lattimore)

Fourth Round
Detroit from Philadelphia (RB D’Andre Swift)
Philadelphia from Detroit (2024 draft trade)
Jacksonville from Minnesota (2024 draft trade)
Tennessee from Seattle + LB Jerome Baker (LB Ernest Jones)
Carolina from Dallas (WR Jonathan Mingo)
New Orleans from Washington (CB Marshon Lattimore)

Fifth Round
San Francisco from Miami (RB Jeff Wilson)
Miami from Denver (Edge Bradley Chubb)
Pittsburgh from the LA Rams (OG Kevin Dotson)
Minnesota from Cleveland (Edge Za’darius Smith)
Chicago from Miami (WR Chase Claypool)
NY Giants from Seattle (DT Leo Williams)
Carolina from the NY Giants (Edge Brian Burns)
Houston from Buffalo (WR Stefon Diggs)
Philadelphia from Houston (2024 draft trade)
Philadelphia from Washington (WR Jahan Dotson)
Carolina from Baltimore (WR Diontae Johnson)
Tennessee from Kansas City (WR DeAndre Hopkins – could be a #4 based on time)
Atlanta – forfeited Selection (QB Kirk Cousins tampering)
San Francisco – forfeited Selection (payroll clerical error)
Denver from Arizona (LB Baron Browning)
Cleveland from Detroit (Edge ZaDarius Smith)
Washington from New Orleans (CB Marshon Lattimore)
New York Jets from Pittsburgh (WR Mike Williams)

Sixth Round
Cleveland from Minnesota (Edge Za’Darius Smith)
LA Rams from Pittsburgh (OG Kevin Dotson)
Denver from Philadelphia (TE Albert Ogwuebunam)
LA Chargers from New England (CB JC Jackson)
Miami from Chicago (WR Chase Claypool)
LA Rams from Atlanta (WR Van Jefferson)
NY Jets from Kansas City (WR Mecole Hardman)
Cleveland from Detroit (WR Donovan Peoples-Jones)
Detroit from Tampa Bay (CB Carlton Davis)
Cleveland from Chicago (DT Chris Williams)
Jacksonville from Seattle (Edge Trevis Gipson)
Washington from New Orleans (DT John Ridgeway)
Chicago – conditional pick from Pittsburgh (QB Justin Fields – could escalate based on time)
Washington – conditional pick from Pittsburgh (CB William Jackson)
Seattle from Chicago (LB Darrell Taylor)
Buffalo from Cleveland  (WR Amari Cooper)
Baltimore from Carolina (WR Diontae Johnson)
New Orleans from Washington (CB Marshon Lattimore)

Seventh Round
Pittsburgh – two #7 picks from Philadelphia (QB Kenny Pickett)
Washington – two #7 picks from Philadelphia (WR Jahan Dotson)
Philadelphia from New Orleans (S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson)
Carolina from Arizona (WR Robby Anderson)
Cleveland from Minnesota (Edge Za’Darius Smith)
LA Chargers from Cleveland (PK Dustin Hopkins)
New England from Tennessee (PK Nick Folk)
New England from LA Chargers (CB JC Jackson)
Atlanta from LA Rams (WR Van Jefferson)
Kansas City from NY Jets (WR Mecole Hardman)
Atlanta from Philadelphia (DT Kentavius Sweet)
Chicago from Cleveland (DT Chris Williams)
Tennessee from Green Bay (QB Malik Willis)
Arizona from Kansas City (LB Cam Thomas)
New Orleans from Washington (DT John Ridgeway)
Carolina & Kansas City to flip 7th round picks (WR Ihmer Smith-Marsette)
Minnesota – conditional pick from Pittsburgh (OG Jesse Davis)
Pittsburgh – conditional pick from Washington (CB William Jackson)
Cleveland  – conditional pick from Washington (PK Cade York)
Chicago from Cincinnati (RB Khalil Herbert)
Dallas from Carolina (WR Jonathan Mingo)
Green Bay from Pittsburgh (Edge Preston Smith)

2026 Traded Selections

Third Round
Philadelphia – conditional pick from NY Jets (Edge Hassan Reddick – can become a #2 if he plays 67.5% of the defensive snaps and records 10 sacks.)

Fifth Round
LA Rams from Tennessee (LB Ernest Jones)
Seattle traded pick and LB Jerome Baker (LB Ernest Jones)
Jacksonville conditional pick from Minnesota (OT Cam Robinson -could escalate to a #4 based on time)

Sixth Round
Denver from NY Jets (DE John Franklin-Myers)
LA Rams from Houston (TE Ben Skowronek)
Seattle from Cleveland (C Nick Harris)
Tennessee from LA Rams (LB Ernest Jones)
NY Giants from Dallas (DT Jordan Phillips)
NY Jets from Buffalo (DB/RS Brandon Codrington)
Minnesota – conditional pick from LA Rams (RB Cam Akers)
Houston from Minnesota (RB Cam Akers)
Jacksonville from Seattle (Roy Robertson-Harris)
New England from Kansas City (Edge Josh Uche)
Cleveland from Detroit (Edge ZaDarius Smith)

Seventh Round
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)
Jacksonville – conditional pick from Detroit (PK Riley Patterson)
Minnesota – conditional pick from LA Rams (RB Cam Akers)
Minnesota from Houston (RB Cam Akers)
Cleveland from Buffalo (WR Amari Cooper)
Minnesota conditional pick from Jacksonville (OT Cam Robinson – could be voided if time not achieved)
Detroit from Cleveland (Edge ZaDarius Smith)
Houston from San Fran (DT Khalil Davis)
Los Angeles Rams from Baltimore (CB Tre’Davious White)

2027 Traded Selections

Baltimore from Los Angeles Rams (CB Tre’Davious White)

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.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 4th

Oregon Retains #1 with Impressive Win
Ohio St Knocks Penn State from Unbeaten

Players of Week
   Offense – WR Jordan Watkins – Ole Miss
Defense – LB Carson Bruener – Washington

Teams of the Week 
   Ohio State Drills Penn State – 20-13
   Oregon Blasts Michigan – 38-17

Upsets of the Week
    South Carolina Beats Texas A&M – 44-20
    Texas Tech Edges Iowa State – 23-22
 
Games of the Week – Nov. 9th
   #2 Georgia (7-1) at #13 Ole Miss (7-2) – 3:30 pm
   #12 Alabama (6-2) at #14 LSU (6-2) – 7:30 pm

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams
 Frank Coyle

Rank/ Team/          Record
1 Oregon                     9-0
2 Georgia                    7-1
3 Miami                       9-0
4 Ohio State                7-1
5 Texas                         7-1
6 Notre Dame              7-1
7 Tennessee                 7-1
8 BYU                           8-0
9 Indiana                     9-0
10 Penn State               7-1
11 Iowa State                7-1
12 Alabama                  6-2
13 Ole Miss                  7-2
14 LSU                          6-2
15 Boise State              7-1
16 SMU                         8-1
17 Texas A&M             7-2
18 Clemson                  6-2
19 Pittsburgh                7-1
20 Army                         7-0
21 Washington State     7-1
22 Kansas State             7-2
23 Colorado                   6-2
24 Missouri                    6-2
25 Vanderbilt                 6-3

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /      Record / Points
1          Oregon (53)       9-0        1349
2          Georgia (1)       7-1        1267
3          Ohio State        7-1        1245
4          Miami               9-0        1194
5          Texas               7-1        1138
6          Tennessee        7-1        1039
7          Penn State        7-1        982
8          Notre Dame      7-1        961
9          BYU                 8-0        918
10         Indiana              9-0        916
11         Alabama           6-2        772
12         Ole Miss           7-2        657
13         LSU                  6-2        653
14         Boise State       7-1        615
15         SMU                 8-1        603
16         Texas A&M       7-2        518
17         Clemson           6-2        513
18         Iowa State        7-1        511
19         Army                8-0        404
20         Washington St  7-1        284
21         Kansas State    7-2        201
22         Missouri            6-2        192
23         Pittsburgh         7-1        178
24         Colorado          6-2        124
25         Vanderbilt         6-3        85

Others receiving votes: Tulane 38, Louisville 38, South Carolina 33, Louisiana 27, Syracuse 24, UNLV 17, Arizona State 17, Minnesota 14, Iowa 13, Memphis 5, Illinois 3, Texas Tech 1, James Madison 1

Dropped from rankings: Illinois 24, Memphis 25

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

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams 

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Oct. 28th

Oregon Bashes Illinois to Hold #1 Ranking
Ohio St & Texas Edge out Tight Victories

Players of Week
Offense – QB Dillon Gabriel – Oregon
Defense – LB Rasheem Biles – Pittsburgh

Teams of the Week
Oregon Drills Illinois – 38-9
Texas A&M Shocks LSU – 38-23

Comeback of the Week
Kansas State Edges Kansas – 29-27
 
Games of Week – Nov. 2nd
  # Ohio State (6-1) vs #4 Penn State (7-0) – 12:00 pm – College Park, Pa
  #2 Georgia (6-1) vs Florida (4-3) – 3:30 pm – Jacksonville, Fl
 

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams
 Frank Coyle

 Rank/ Team/        Record
1 Oregon                    8-0
2 Georgia                    6-1
3 Miami                       8-0
4 Penn State               7-0
5 Texas                       7-1
6 Ohio State                6-1
7 Tennessee                6-1
8 Notre Dame              7-1
9 Clemson                  6-1
10 Texas A&M             7-1
11 Iowa State                7-0
12 BYU                         8-0
13 Indiana                     8-0
14 Pittsburgh                7-0
15 LSU                         6-2
16 Alabama                  6-2
17 Ole Miss                  6-2
18 Kansas State            7-1
19 Boise State              6-1
20 SMU                        7-1
21 Army                        7-0
22 Washington              7-1
23 Illinois                      6-2
24 Missouri                   6-2
25 Memphis                  7-1

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /           Record / Points
1          Oregon (53)       8-0        1349
2          Georgia (1)        6-1        1270
3          Penn State        7-0        1239
4          Ohio State        6-1        1160
5          Miami               8-0        1136
6          Texas               7-1        1096
7          Tennessee        6-1        987
8          Clemson           6-1        942
9          Notre Dame      7-1        853
10         Iowa State        7-0        846
11         Texas A&M       7-1        806
12         BYU                 8-0        786
13         Indiana              8-0        741
14         Alabama           6-2        619
15         Kansas State    7-1        533
16         LSU                  6-2        530
17         Pittsburgh         7-0        495
18         Ole Miss           6-2        475
19         Boise State       6-1        459
20         SMU                 7-1        346
21         Army                7-0        278
22         Washington St  7-1        160
23         Missouri            6-2        114
24         Illinois               6-2        89
25         Memphis           7-1        76

Others receiving votes: Colorado 75, Tulane 27, Louisiana 14, Vanderbilt 13, Navy 10, UNLV 7, Arizona State 5, Virginia Tech 3, Duke 3, Arkansas 3, James Madison 2, Louisville 2, Michigan 1

Dropped from rankings: Navy 24, Vanderbilt 25

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

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll 

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

Teams of the Week 
Lions Edge Vikings – 31-29
Packers Outlast Texans – 24-22
 
Upset of the Week
  Seahawks Shock Falcons, 34-14

 Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Jared Goff – Lions     
  Defense – CB Marlon Humphrey – Ravens  
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – WR Brian Thomas – Jaguars
    Defense – CB Max Melton – Cards
 
Games of Week Eight    
Atlanta Falcons (4-3) @ Tampa Bay Bucs (4-3) – Sunday – 1:00 pm
Buffalo Bills (5-2) @ Seattle Seahawks (4-3) – Sunday – 4:05 pm
 
No Team Byes this Week

 Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 8
Frank Coyle

NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 6-0 Chiefs
Chiefs wacked the 49ers to maintain AFC West leadership. Add Pro Bowl receiver DeAndre Hopkins for another run at the SB title.

#2 – 5-2 Ravens
Ravens’ QB Lamar Jackson playing with maturity and leadership. Focused on division race and travel to Cleveland for another important matchup.

#3 – 5-1 Lions
Lions win a thriller over the Vikings behind QB Jared Goff for NFC North leadership. Host the Titans this week hoping to retain their early momentum.

#4 – 5-1 Vikings
Vikings lost a last second heartbreaker to the Lions. QB Sam Darnold continues his hot hand. Travel to LA to face the desperate Rams on Thursday night with huge NFC playoff ramifications.

#5 – 5-2 Bills
Bills toasted the Titans behind a balanced offense and an aggressive defense. Travel to Seattle to face the surprising Seahawks who peaked last week in their win over the Falcons.

#6 – 5-2 Texans
Young Texans fell to an opportunistic Packers club. Host the Colts this Sunday in a major AFC South matchup between division leadership.

#7 – 5-2 Steelers
Steelers switched to QB Russell Wilson who had his best game in a few seasons. Their highly regarded  defense gets it done weekly. Face the struggling GMen on Monday night.

#8 – 5-2 Commanders
The Commanders blasted the Panthers last week. Host the emerging Bears this week with a nicked up QB Jayden Daniels hoping to retain NFC East leadership

#9 – 4-2 Eagles
The Eagles pounded the ball behind runner Saquan Barkley. Travel to Cincinnati to face a dangerous Bengals club needing a win to get to .500.

#10 – 5-2 Packers
The Packers edged the Texans at the whistle on a FG to win their third straight game. Travel to Jacksonville who is coming off back to back victories in London.

#11 – 4-3 Bucs
Bucs offense struggled vs the Ravens before a last bid that fell short. Host the Falcons in a major NFC South matchup with two starting receivers, Evans and Godwin out for extended periods.

#12 – 4-3 Seahawks
Seahawks shocked the Falcons at home after 3rd consecutive losses. Host the Bills in a key inter-conference matchup with playoff implications.

#13 – 4-3 Falcons
Falcons came out flat vs the Seahawks and lost to end their three game winning streak. Travel to Tampa to face the Bucs coming off the worst game of their season. This matchup with determine NFC South leadership.

#14 – 4-3 Colts
The Colts edged the Dolphins in another physical matchup. Travel to Houston with AFC South leadership in the balance.

#15 – 5-2 Bears
The Bears are well rested coming off their bye week to face the Commanders. Rookie QB Caleb Williams has matured nicely in the early season and faces a huge NFC road contest.

#16 – 4-3 Broncos
The Broncos mashed the Saints on Thursday night. Host the Panthers this Sunday in a key matchup to stay pace with AFC playoff clubs.

#17 – 3-3 Chargers
Chargers lost a heartbreaker to the Cards. Their offense continues to struggle especially in the red zone which has negated their strong defensive performances. Host the Saints this Sunday in a must win situation to stay on pace in the AFC.

#18 – 3-4 49ers
The 49ers were outmatched vs the Chiefs. Several key injuries has this club struggling. Host an old rival the Cowboys, an equally struggling club on Sunday night in a must win situation for playoff hopes.

#19 – 3-3 Cowboys
The Cowboys are coming off their bye week following a few disappointing losses. QB Dak Prescott and the offense have struggled while the defense has faltered all season. Travel to San Fran in a pivotal game for both clubs.

#20 – 3-4 Bengals
The Bengals won another close game vs the Browns. Host the Eagles on Sunday in a key game to get them to the .500 mark.

#21 – 3-4 Cardinals
The Cardinals edged the Chargers on Monday night in a defensive battle. Travel to Miami in an opportunity to get to .500 and press for NFC West leadership.

#22 – 2-4 Rams
Rams edged the Raiders in an important game to get into the NFC West race. Host the Vikings on Thursday night in a vital matchup to make a run at contention.

#23 – 2-5 Jets
Jets were bashed by the Steelers on Monday night. Travel to New England in a must win situation to get into the AFC playoff race.

#24 – 2-5 Jaguars
Jaguars won vs the Patriots in London. Host the Packers needing a victory to get into the competitive AFC South title race.

#25 – 2-5 Giants
The Giants offense was inept vs the Eagles in an important NFC East contest. Desperate for a victory in Pittsburgh on Monday night.

#26 – 2-4 Dolphins
Dolphins struggled vs the Colts to score and lost another key matchup. QB Tua is almost ready to return, and probably starts this week vs the Cardinals.

#27 – 2-5 Saints
Saints were smacked by the Broncos in last contest. Travel to LA to face the Chargers in a critical matchup with the loser in trouble for any postseason aspirations.

#28 – 2-5 Raiders
The Raiders lost a close game to the ting spanked weekly, this time by the Steelers. Host the hated Chiefs in a game of pride for this once playoff contender.

#29 – 1-6 Patriots
The young Pats are going through the growing pains of inexperience at key positions. Lost to the Jaguars in London. Rookie QB Derek Maye played very well in his debut, though they struggled getting into the end zone.

#30 – 1-5 Titans
The Titans were wacked by the Bills in a poor performance. Travel to Detroit in another buzz saw situation vs the best club in the NFC.

#31 – 1-6 Browns
Browns came up short vs the Bengals. They also lost QB Deshaun Watson for the season. He has been a disaster for the Browns, costing them enormous draft capital and salary cap money. Jameis Winston starts vs the Ravens.

#32 – 1-6 Panthers
Panthers fell to the Commanders. QB Andy Dalton sustained a thumb injury in a car accident which returns young Bryce Young to the starting job in their matchup in Denver with the Broncos.

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.