2025 NFL Draft Declared Underclassmen

Frank Coyle/ Head scout and Staff

The current class of underclassmen have declared for the 2025 NFL Draft at the Jan. 15 deadline. This initial group is a small class with additions expected after the CFP title game on Jan. 20^th. Both Notre Dame and Ohio State could provide another strong group of athletes for the NFL Draft. CFP players will have until Jan. 24th to enter the draft process.

Recent classes of underclassmen have been small groups due to an extra year of eligibility from COVID-19, in addition to the NIL system of endorsement money which has allowed players to be paid with many transferring in the busy transfer portal. The transfer portal has two periods this year, one concluded in December 2024 and another prior to the NFL Draft in mid-April 2025.

The current class could exceed 90 prospects once all deadlines have been passed and confirmed prospects have been verified. Many prospects from the skilled positions is on the list along with defensive front seven players. The NFL office will provide an official Underclassmen list after all deadlines and summit requests for entry.

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2025 NFL Draft  Declared Underclassmen

Listed alphabetically

Offense

Quarterbacks

Jaxson Dart – 6-2, 220 – Ole Miss
Quinn Ewers – 6-2, 210 – Texas
Kyle McCord – 6’3, 215 – Syracuse
Jalen Milroe – 6-2, 225 – Alabama
Running Backs

LeQuint Allen – 6-0, 200 – Syracuse
Jaydon Blue – 6-0, 200 – Texas
Nate Carter – 5-10, 200 – Michigan State
Trevor Etienne – 5-9, 205 – Georgia
D.J. Giddens – 6-1, 215 – Kansas State
Ollie Gordon II – 6-2, 225 Oklahoma State
Omarion Hampton – 6-0, 220 – North Carolina
Jarquez Hunter – 5-9, 205 – Auburn
Jordan James – 5-10, 205 – Oregon
Ashton Jeanty – 5-9, 215 – Boise State
Kaleb Johnson – 6-0, 225 – Iowa
Montrell Johnson – 5-11, 215 – Florida
Damien Martinez – 6-0, 230 – Miami
Kalel Mullins – 6-1, 230 – Michigan
Dylan Sampson – 5-11, 200 – Tennessee
Raheim Sanders – 6-0, 230 – South Carolina

Wide Receivers

Elic Ayomanor – 6-2, 210 – Stanford
Isaiah Bond – 5-11, 180 – Texas
Ja’Corey Brooks – 6-2, 195 – Louisville
Sam Brown Jr. – 6-2, 195 – Miami
Patrick Bryant – 6-3, 200 – Illinois
Luther Burden III – 5-11, 210 – Missouri
Matthew Golden – 6-1, 195 – Texas
Tez Johnson – 6-1, 175 – Oregon
Tetairoa McMillan – 6-5, 210 – Arizona
Jackson Meeks –  6-1, 210 – Syracuse

Tight Ends

Elijah Arroyo – 6-4, 245 – Miami
Harold Fanin Jr. – 6-4, 230 – Bowling Green
Oronde Gadsden II – 6-5, 235 – Syracuse
Gunnar Helm – 6-6, 245 – Texas
Colston Loveland – 6-5, 245 – Michigan
Mason Taylor – 6-6, 255 – LSU

Offensive Line

Kelvin Banks Jr. – 6-4, 320 – Texas
Tyler Booker – 6-5, 325 – Alabama
Will Campbell – 6-6, 320 – LSU
Josh Conerly Jr. – 6-4, 305 – Oregon
Hayden Conner – 6-5, 325 – Texas
Dylan Fairchild – 6-5, 315 – Georgia
Emery Jones Jr. – 6-6, 330 – LSU
Marcus Mbow – 6-5, 300 – Purdue
Armand Membou – 6-3, 325 – Missouri
Tate Ratledge – 6-6, 310 – Georgia
Jonah Savaiinaea – 6-6, 330 – Arizona
Josh Simmons – 6-5, 310 – Ohio State
Cameron Williams – 6-5, 335 – Texas
Jared Wilson – 6-3, 310 – Georgia

Defensive Players

Edge Rushers

Abdul Carter –  6-2, 250 – Penn State
Mike Green – 6-4, 245 – Marshall
Landon Jackson – 6-5, 270 – Arkansas
James Pearce Jr. – 6-5, 245 – Tennessee
Nic Scourton – 6-4, 280 – Texas A&M
Shemar Stewart – 6-6, 290 – Texas A&M
Jalon Walker – 6-2, 245 – Georgia
Mykel Williams – 6-5, 265 – Georgia

Interior Defensive Line

Vernon Broughton – 6-4, 310 – Texas
Joshua Farmer – 6-3, 315 – Florida State
Mason Graham – 6-3, 320 – Michigan
Kenneth Grant – 6-3, 340 – Michigan
Derrick Harmon – 6-5, 310 – Oregon
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins – 6-5, 280 – Georgia
Cam Jackson – 6-5, 350 – Florida
Walter Nolen – 6-3, 305 – Ole Miss
Jordan Phillips – 6-6, 320 – Maryland
T.J. Sanders – 6-4, 290 – South Carolina
Deone Walker – 6-6, 345 – Kentucky

Linebackers

Jihaad Campbell – 6-3, 245 – Alabama
Shemar James – 6-1, 235 – Florida
Kobe King – 6-1, 245 – Penn State
Nick Martin – 6-0, 220 – Oklahoma State
Chris Paul Jr. – 6-1, 235 – Ole Miss
Carson Schwesinger – 6-2, 225 – UCLA

Cornerbacks

Zion Childress – 6-1, 200 – Kentucky
Maxwell Hairston – 6-1, 185 – Kentucky
Gavin Holmes – 5-11, 180 – Texas
Travis Hunter – 6-1, 185 – Colorado
Will Johnson – 6-2, 200 – Michigan
Jalen Kimber – 6-0, 180 – Penn State
Jacob Parrish – 5-10, 195 – Kansas State
Shavon Revel – 6-2, 195 – East Carolina
Azareye’h Thomas – 6-2, 195 – Florida State

Safeties

Nick Emmanwori – 6-3, 225 – South Carolina
Malaki Starks – 6-1, 205 – Georgia
Kevin Winston Jr. – 6-2, 210 – Penn State

 

NFL Playoffs – Quarterback Won/Loss Records

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Leads QB Postseason Records

Frank Coyle/ Staff

The KC Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes attempts to become the first QB in Super Bowl history to win three consecutive titles this postseason. Mahomes has already won three titles over with the current back-to-back titles, setting up the opportunity to set a new NFL record. He has been incredible leading the Chiefs in the postseasons with 15 victories in his short career. His .833 winning percentage ranks the highest of both current and former veteran starters. Last season, his 15 postseason wins passed Terry Bradshaw, John Elway, Peyton Manning, Brett Farve and Ben Rothlisberger. His next win ties him with Joe Montana for 2nd place all-time behind only Tom Brady. Brady has an amazing 35 postseason wins with 7 Super Bowl titles, with most as a New England Patriot. Brady lost two SB games to the NY Giants, both when he left the field with only minutes to go with the Patriots in the lead, only to fall to dramatic performances by the Giant’s Eli Manning in the closing seconds.

    NFL QB Postseason Rankings

Current Players

 Rank/ Quarterback     Wins /Losses /Percent / Teams  / Championships
* Playoff Starters

* 1 Patrick Mahomes            15        3          .833       Chiefs         2019, 2022, 2023

2 Aaron Rodgers                   11         10        .524       Packers           2010

3 Joe Flacco                            10        6          .625       Ravens (10–5) Browns (0–1)     2012

* 4 Russell Wilson                  9          7          .563       Seahawks       2013

5  Joe Burrow                          5          2          .714       Bengals

* 6 Josh Allen                          5          5          .500       Bills

7 Jimmy Garoppolo              4          2          .667       49ers

8 Brock Purdy                        4          2          .667       49ers

* 9 Matthew Stafford             4          4          .500       Lions (0–3) Rams (4–1) 2021

* 10 Jared Goff                       4          4          .500       Rams (2–3) Lions (2–1)

* 11 Baker Mayfield               2          2          .500       Browns (1–1) Buccaneers (1–1)

12 Ryan Tannehill                 2          3          .400       Titans

* 13 Jalen Hurts                    2          3          .400       Eagles

* 14 Lamar Jackson              2          4          .333       Ravens

15 Dak Prescott                     2          5          .286       Cowboys

16 Marcus Mariota               1          1          .500       Titans

17 Trevor Lawrence              1          1          .500       Jaguars

18 Daniel Jones                     1          1          .500       Giants

* 19 C. J. Stroud                    1          1          .500       Texans

* 20 Jordan Love                  1          1          .500       Packers

21 Deshaun Watson              1          2          .333       Texans

22 Kirk Cousins                      1          3          .250       Redskins (0–1) Vikings (1–2)

Super Bowl Era Quarterbacks – Win/Loss Records

Rank / Quarterback       Wins / Losses   Percent             Teams Championship Season(s)

Super Bowl Era Quarterbacks

1 Tom Brady                  35 -13     .729       Patriots** (30-11) 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018     Buccaneers (5-2)           2020

2 Joe Montana              16-7       .696       49ers (14–5) Chiefs (2–2)         1981, 1984, 1988, 1989

3 Patrick Mahomes      15-3       .833       Chiefs 2019, 2022, 2023

4 Terry Bradshaw         14-5      .737       Steelers           1974, 1975, 1978, 1979

5 John Elway                 14-7       .667       Broncos           1997, 1998

6 Peyton Manning       14-13      .519       Colts (9–10)      2006     Broncos (5–3)          2015

7 Ben Roethlisberger   13-10     .565       Steelers           2005, 2008

8 Brett Favre                 13-11      .542       Packers (12–10) Vikings (1–1) 1996

9 Troy Aikman              11-4       .733       Cowboys          1992, 1993, 1995

10 Roger Staubach       11-6       .647       Cowboys          1971, 1977

11 Aaron Rodgers         11-10      .524       Packers           2010

12 Joe Flacco                10-6       .625       Ravens (10–5) Browns (0–1)     2012

13 Bart Starr                   9-1         .900       Packers 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1967

14 Kurt Warner              9-4        .692       Rams (5–2) Cardinals (4–2)      1999

15 Russell Wilson          9-7        .563       Seahawks        2013

16 Donovan McNabb    9-7      .563      Eagles

17 Jim Kelly                    9-8        .529      Bills

18 Drew Brees               9-9        .500      Chargers (0–1) Saints (9–8)       2009

19 Jim Plunkett             8-2       .800       Raiders 1980, 1983

20 Eli Manning             8-4       .667       Giants**           2007, 2011

21 Steve Young             8-6       .571       49ers ^ 1994

22 Dan Marino             8-10      .444      Dolphins

23 Ken Stabler              7-5        .583       Raiders (7–4) Oilers (0–1)         1976

24 Johnny Unitas         6-2       .750       Colts 1958, 1959, 1970

25 Joe Theismann        6-2       .750       Redskins          1982

26 Phil Simms              6-4       .600       Giants 1986

27 Bob Griese               6-5       .545       Dolphins           1972, 1973

28 Fran Tarkenton       6-5       .545      Vikings

29 Trent Dilfer              5-1       .833      Buccaneers (1–1) Ravens (4–0) 2000

30 Mark Rypien           5-2       .714       Redskins          1991

31 Joe Burrow              5-2       .714      Bengals

32 Mark Brunell          5-5       .500      Jaguars (4–4) Redskins (1–1)

33 Steve McNair          5-5       .500      Titans (5–4) Ravens (0–1)

34 Josh Allen               5-5       .500      Bills

35 Matt Hasselbeck      5-6       .455      Seahawks

36 Philip Rivers             5-7       .417      Chargers (5–6) Colts (0–1)

37 Mark Sanchez          4-2       .667      Jets

38 Colin Kaepernick    4-2       .667      49ers

39 Nick Foles                4-2       .667       Eagles     2017

40 Jimmy Garoppolo     4-2       .667      49ers

41 Brock Purdy             4-2       .667      49ers

42 Doug Williams          4-3       .571      Buccaneers (1–3) Redskins  (3–0)          1987

42 Brad Johnson           4-3       .571      Vikings (0–1) Redskins (1–1) Buccaneers (3–1) 2002

43 Rich Gannon            4-3       .571      Raiders

44 Andrew Luck            4-4       .500      Colts

45 Matthew Stafford      4-4       .500      Lions (0–3) Rams (4–1)  2021

46 Jared Goff                4-4       .500      Rams (2–3) Lions (2–1)

47 Matt Ryan                4-6       .400      Falcons

48 David Woodley         3-2       .600      Dolphins

49 Boomer Esiason       3-2       .600      Bengals

50 Jay Schroeder          3-2       .600      Redskins (2–1) Raiders (1–1)

51 Tony Eason             3-2       .600      Patriots

52 Jim McMahon           3-3       .500      Bears (3–2) Vikings (0–1)          1985

53 Drew Bledsoe           3-3       .500      Patriots

54 Dan Fouts                3-4       .429      Chargers

55 Bernie Kosar            3-4       .429      Browns

56 Neil O’Donnell          3-4       .429      Steelers

57 Kerry Collins             3-4       .429      Panthers (1–1) Giants (2–2) Titans (0–1)

58 Cam Newton            3-4       .429      Panthers

59 Dave Krieg               3-6       .333      Seahawks (3–4) Chiefs (0–1) Lions (0–1)

60 Randall Cunningham   3-6      .333      Eagles (1–4) Vikings (2–2)

61 Warren Moon                3-7       .300      Oilers (3–6) Vikings (0–1)

62 Frank Reich                 2-0       1.000    Bills

63 Joe Namath                 2-1       .667       Jets     AFL 1968

64 Baker Mayfield           2-2       .500      Browns (1–1) Buccaneers (1–1)

65 Jim Harbaugh            2-3       .400      Bears (0–1) Colts (2–2)

66 Vinny Testaverde      2-3       .400      Browns (1–1) Jets (1–2)

67 Michael Vick               2-3       .400      Falcons (2–2) Eagles (0–1)

68 Ryan Tannehill          2-3       .400      Titans

69 Jalen Hurts                2-3       .400      Eagles

70 Chad Pennington      2-4       .333      Jets (2–3) Dolphins (0–1)

71 Tony Romo                2-4       .333      Cowboys

72 Lamar Jackson         2-4       .333      Ravens

73 Alex Smith                2-5       .286      49ers (1–1) Chiefs (1–4)

74 Dak Prescott            2-5       .286      Cowboys

75 Daniel Jones            1-1       .500      Giants

76 Tim Tebow               1-1       .500      Broncos

77 Jay Cutler                1-1       .500      Bears

78 T. J. Yates                1-1       .500      Texans

79 Matt Schaub             1-1       .500      Texans

80 Brock Osweiler         1-1       .500      Texans

81 Marcus Mariota        1-1       .500      Titans

82 Case Keenum          1-1       .500      Vikings

83 Trevor Lawrence      1-1       .500      Jaguars

84 C. J. Stroud              1-1       .500      Texans

85 Jordan Love            1-1       .500      Packers

86 Jeff George              1-2       .333      Falcons (0–1) Vikings (1–1)

87 Elvis Grbac               1-2       .333      Chiefs (0–1) Ravens (1–1)

88 Jay Fiedler               1-2       .333      Dolphins

89 Deshaun Watson     1-2       .333      Texans

90 Kirk Cousins             1-3       .250      Redskins (0–1) Vikings (1–2)

NFL Draft 2025 – Two Round Mock Draft 1.0

The NFL Draft selection order is based on the 2024 NFL standings plus the NFL Draft tiebreaking procedures. Picks 1-18 are the non-playoff teams, with the order decided by the draft tiebreakers. Tied positions rotate up in the succeeding rounds. Positions 19 through 32 are based on playoff game results and tiebreakers are used if necessary.

Exact draft order to be determined at close of postseason 

Jan. 20 – Special Eligibility Deadline. Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. They will have until Jan 23rd to rescind their decision and retain their college eligibility. A list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2025 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 21.

Transfer Portal Dates
The winter window begins Dec. 9 and lasts 20 days, ending on Dec. 28. The spring window begins April 16, 2025 and lasts 10 days, ending April 25, 2025. If a coach is fired or leaves the college program, that school’s players can enter the portal immediately.

No player entered in the Transfer portal will be in our Top Prospects or Mock Draft articles.
 
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NFL Draft 2025 – Two Round Mock Draft 1.0

  Team             Record                Player  / Position  / School

1 New England   3-13                 Travis Hunter WR/CB Colorado

2 Tennessee       3-13                   Shedeur Sanders QB Colorado

3 Cleveland       3-13                     Will Johnson CB Michigan

4 NY Giants      3-13                     Cam Ward QB Miami

5 Jacksonville    4-12                  Kelvin Banks Jr OT Texas

6 Carolina         4-12                    Tetairoa McMillan WR Arizona

7 NY Jets           4-12                    James Pearce Jr. Edge Tennessee

8 Las Vegas      4-12                    Mason Graham DT Michigan

9 Chicago         4-12                    Josh Simmons OT Ohio St

10 New Orleans  5-11                   Abdul Carter Edge Penn St

11 San Fran         6-10                 Jalon Walker Edge Georgia

12 Indianapolis   7-9                   Malaki Starks S Georgia

13 Dallas              7-9                   Mykel Williams Edge Georgia

14 Arizona             7-9                Nohl Williams CB Cal

15 Miami              8-8                 Nic Scourton Edge Texas A&M

16 Cincinnati      8-8                  Will Campbell OT LSU

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17 Atlanta           8-8                  Walter Nolen DT Mississippi

18 Seattle           9-7                   Xavier Watts S Notre Dame

19 Denver         9-7                   Colston Loveland TE Michigan

20 Houston      9-7                  Isaiah Bond WR Texas

21 Tampa Bay  9-7                  Luther Burden WR Missouri

22 LA Chargers   10-6             Ashton Jeanty RB Boise St

23 Pittsburgh      10-6             Jalen Milroe QB Alabama

24 LA Rams        10-6              Aireontae Ersery OT Minnesota

25 Washington   11-5               Tyler Warren TE Penn State

26 Green Bay      11-5               Benjamin Morrison CB Notre Dame

27 Baltimore       11-5               Tyler Booker OG Alabama

28 Buffalo            13-3              Emeka Egbuka WR Ohio State

29 Philadelphia  13-3              Kyle Kennard Edge S. Carolina

30 Detroit            14-2             Nick Emmanwori S S. Carolina

31 Minnesota       14-2            Tyleik Williams DT Ohio State

32 Kansas City    15-1            Jihaad Campbell LB Alabama

2nd Round

33         Tennessee        Deontae Lawson           LB         Alabama

34         Cleveland          Josh Conerly                 OT        Oregon

35         NY Giants         Jonah Savaiinaea         OT        Arizona

36         New England     Tre Harris                    WR       Mississippi

37         Chic (Carolina)  JT Tuimoloau             Edge     Ohio State

38         NY Jets            Wyatt Milum                  OT        West Virginia

39         Las Vegas         Carson Beck                   QB       Georgia

40         Chicago            Donovan Jackson         OG       Ohio State

41         Jacksonville      Deone Walker              DT        Kentucky

42         New Orleans     Shavon Revel Jr.         CB        ECU

43         San Francisco   Anthony Belton           OT        North Carolina St

44         Dallas               Quinn Ewers                 QB       Texas

45         Arizona             Landon Jackson           Edge    Arkansas

46         Indianapolis       Kenneth Grant           DT        Michigan

47         Cincinnati          Harold Perkins            LB         LSU

48         Atlanta              Derrick Harmon           DT        Oregon

49         Miami               Anthony Belton             OT        North Carolina St

50         Denver              Donovan Ezeiruaku      Edge    Boston College

51         Houston            Domani Jackson            CB        Alabama

52         Tampa Bay       Jahdae Barron               CB       Texas

53         Seattle              Riley Leonard                QB       Notre Dame

54         Pittsburgh         Tez Johnson                  WR       Oregon

55         Carolina (Rams) Kyle McCord               QB       Syracuse

56         LA Chargers      Elic Ayomanor             WR       Stanford

57         Washington       Mike Green                   Edge    Marshall

58         Green Bay        Danny Stutsman            LB        Oklahoma

59         Baltimore          Trey Amos                      CB       Mississippi

60         Buffalo              Maxwell Hairston        CB        Kentucky

61         Philadelphia       Dorian Strong                CB     Virginia Tech

62         Detroit               Jonah Monheim             C          USC

63         Buff (Minn-Hou)  Billy Bowman            S          Oklahoma

64         Kansas City      Kaleb Johnson                RB       Iowa

2025 NFL Draft Selection Order
First Round Rankings

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

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

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

#          Team                            W-L record      

1          NY Giants                     2-12     

2          Las Vegas                    2-12     

3          New England               3-11     

4          Carolina                       3-11     

5          Jacksonville                 3-11     

6          Tennessee                    3-11     

7          Cleveland                     3-11     

8          NY Jets                        4-10     

9          Chicago                       4-10     

10         New Orleans                5-9       

11         Miami                           6-8       

12         Indianapolis                 6-8       

13         Cincinnati                    6-8       

14         Dallas                           6-8       

15         San Francisco              6-8       

16         Atlanta                         7-7       

17         Arizona                        7-7       

19         LA Chargers                 8-6       

20         Tampa Bay                   8-6       

18         Seattle                          8-6       

21         LA Rams                      8-6       

22         Washington                  9-5       

23         Denver                         9-5       

24         Houston                       9-5       

25         Baltimore                     9-5       

26         Pittsburgh                    10-4     

27         Green Bay                    10-4     

28         Buffalo                         11-3     

29         Minnesota                    12-2     

30         Philadelphia                 12-2     

31         Detroit                          12-2     

32         Kansas City                 13-1     

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – 2024

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Teams of the Week 
Bills Blast 49ers – 35-10
Eagles Edge Ravens – 24-19
 
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Josh Allen – Bills     
  Defense – DT Leonard Williams – Seahawks  
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – QB Bo Nix – Broncos
    Defense – DB Tarheeb Still – Chargers
 
Games of Week 14    
Thursday
Green Bay Packers (9-3) @ Detroit Lions (11-1) – 8:15 pm

  Sunday
Seattle Seahawks (7-5) @ Arizona Cardinals (6-6) – 4:05 pm
Los Angels Chargers (8-4) @ Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) – 8:20 pm
 
Team Byes this Week (final week) – Ravens, Broncos, Texans, Colts, Patriots & Commanders

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 14

Frank Coyle

NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eli Manning Named Semifinalist for 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class

Manning Tops the List of HOF Nominees
Veterans, Jared Allen & Antonio Gates Head Class
Luke Kuechly & Terrell Suggs First Time Defenders

Legendary New York Giants QB Eli Manning was one of 25 players named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2025 this week.

List of modern-era Semifinalists
Eric Allen, CB
Jared Allen, DE
Willie Anderson, OT
Anquan Boldin, WR
Jahri Evans, OG
Antonio Gates, TE
James Harrison, Edge
Rodney Harrison, S
Torry Holt, WR
Luke Kuechly, LB
Eli Manning, QB
Robert Mathis, Edge
Steve Smith Sr., WR
Terrell Suggs, Edge
Fred Taylor, RB
Earl Thomas, S
Adam Vinatieri, PK
Hines Ward, WR
Ricky Watters, RB
Reggie Wayne, WR
Richmond Webb, OT
Vince Wilfork, DT
Steve Wisniewski, OG
Darren Woodson, S
Marshal Yanda, OG

This list will be a cut to 15 Finalists in December

Manning is the only QB among the semifinalists and one of just six first year nominees. He hopes to join his brother Peyton in the Hall with a first year selection. He spent his entire 16-year NFL career with the New York Giants, as one of the greatest Ironman and clutch performers at the position in league history.

He is the son of longtime New Orleans Saints star QB Archie Manning and was selected the 1st overall in the 2004 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He was traded to the Giants on draft day by NY GM Ernie Accorsi.

He went on to become their best QB in franchise history and won a pair of Super Bowls, beating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots twice. He earned Super Bowl MVP honors in each game. He made some of the greatest clutch throws in the annals of the Super Bowl which were pivotal on the Giants SB titles. He ranks 11th in NFL history in passing yardage (57,023), passing TDs (366) and completions (4,895).

This HOF group was reduced from an initial group of 167 nominees who were announced back in September. The Selection Committee will reduce this group again to 15 finalists, who will be announced in December. In all, 20 finalists (15 modern-era players, three seniors, one coach, and one contributor) will be presented to the committee in the lead-up to Super Bowl LIX.

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.

 

NFL Draft Trade Deadline and Traded Selections

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

The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching – three weeks until Nov. 5th date. There is an expected active period over the ensuing days. As clubs fall from contention of the postseason – many high priced veterans will interest playoff clubs. Wide receivers will be in high demand and several are expected to move to most likely contenders. Veteran starters like Davante Adams, DK Metcalf, Cooper Kupp, DeAndre Hopkins, Amari Cooper, Darius Slayton, Calvin Ridley, Treylon Burks, Brandin Cooks, Adam Thielen and Eli Moore will all draw interest in the upcoming days. The playoff status of their clubs may determine how willing their current team will entertain offers. Most of the receivers are high priced veterans and possible free agents this postseason. Playoff clubs looking for impact from a veteran playmaker who can be the difference to  help them earn a postseason berth or watching on TV.  We will have an NFL Trade article prior to the deadline as clubs define their 2024 playoff possibilities.

2025 Traded Selections

Updated – Oct. 15. 2024

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)
 
Fourth Round
Detroit from Philadelphia (RB D’Andre Swift)
Philadelphia from Detroit (2024 draft trade)
Jacksonville from Minnesota (2024 draft trade)

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)
Atlanta – forfeited Selection (QB Kirk Cousins tampering)
San Francisco – forfeited Selection (payroll clerical error)

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/pick could escalate higher based on time)
Washington – conditional pick from Pittsburgh (CB William Jackson)

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)
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 Earnest Jones)

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 Earnest 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)

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)

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’ NFL Power Poll – 2024

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

Teams of the Week 
  Falcons over Bucs, 36-30 OT
  Ravens over the Bengals, 43-38 OT
  Vikings over Jets, 23-17
 
Upset of the Week
 Arizona Cardinal Beat San Fran 49ers, 24-23
 
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Kirk Cousins – Falcons    
  Defense – CB Patrick Surtain – Broncos
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – RB Tyrone Tracy – Giants
    Defense – S Evan Williams – Packers

Games of Week Six  
Washington Commanders (4-1) @ Baltimore Ravens (3-2) – Sunday 1 pm
Detroit Lions (3-1) @ Dallas Cowboys (3-2) – Sunday 4:25 pm

 Bye Week – Chiefs, Dolphins, Rams and Vikings

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 6
Frank Coyle

NFL Team Poll
Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 5-0 Chiefs
Chiefs keep rolling along despite injuries. Defense among the best in the game. Get bye week.

#2 – 5-0 Vikings
Vikings’ QB Sam Darnold got his revenge on the Jets to maintain Vikes perfect record. Bye week to celebrate their strong start and prepare for long stretch run.

#3 – 3-2 Ravens
Ravens beat the Bengals in OT for an important AFC North victory. Host the Commanders in a tough interconference matchup.

#4 – 4-1 Texans
Young Texans won a key AFC matchup vs the Bills. Travel to NE for an expected defensive battle.

#5 – 3-2 Bills
Bills fell short vs the Texans for their second consecutive loss. Travel to MetLife for Monday night matchup with the Jets.

#6 – 3-2 Steelers
Steelers defense fell short again this time vs the Cowboys late. Travel to Las Vegas in an old AFC rivalry matchup.

#7 – 3-1 Lions
Lions are well rested coming off their bye week. Travel to Big D to face Cowboys in a huge NFC contest where the outcome can play a big role for the postseason.

#8 – 3-2 Falcons
Falcons came back again behind QB Kirk Cousins heroics to beat rival, the Bucs. Travel to Carolina for another NFC South matchup to determine AFC South leadership.

#9 – 3-2 Bucs
Bucs lost in OT vs the Falcons. Travel to New Orleans for another major NFC South matchup.

#10 – 4-1 Redskins
The Redskins continue to ride the hot hand of rookie QB Jayden Daniels. Travel to Baltimore for huge test for this young club.

#11 – 3-2 Cowboys
The Cowboys QB Dak Prescott came up big in crunch time and beat the Steelers. Host the rested Lions this week in a contest which effects both divisions.

#12 – 2-2 Eagles
The Eagles regrouped during their bye week. Host the struggling Browns this Sunday.

#13 – 2-2 Chargers
Chargers come off their bye week, hoping they fixed their struggling offense. Travel to Denver in an important AFC West matchup

#14 – 3-2 Seahawks
Seahawks fell to the GMen for 2^nd consecutive loss, though held NFC West leadership. Host the struggling 49ers in a huge NFC West battle in a wide-open race for first place.

#15 – 2-3 Colts
Veteran Joe Flacco continues to work his magic, but the Colts defense failed in big spots vs the Jaguars.
Face the Bears in London in a matchup that may separate contenders from pretenders.

#16 – 3-2 Packers
The Packers edged the Rams in tough contest. Host the Cardinals in an important matchup for both clubs in a competitive NFC.

#17 – 3-2 Broncos
Broncos are playing well especially on defense where corner Patrick Surtain is a game changer. Rookie Bo Nix is playing well. Hosting the Chargers in another key AFC West matchup.

#18 – 2-3 49ers
The 49ers fell to the Cardinals on a last second FG. Travel to Seattle for a huge NFC West matchup for divisional leadership.

#19 – 3-2 Bears
The Bears blasted the Panthers in a top performance by rookie QB Caleb Williams. Travel to London to face the Jaguars in an important matchup to stay in contention.

#20 – 2-3 Giants
The Giants came up big vs the Seahawks especially QB Daniel Jones. Host the Bengals in a critical Sunday night game which can put them into contention with another key victory.

#21 – 2-3 Jets
Jets fire HC Robert Saleh after another debacle. Host the Bills on Monday night in a key AFC East and must win in a collapsing situation.

#22 – 2-3 Dolphins
Dolphins beat the Patriots in low scoring matchup dominated by the defenses. Dolphins get their bye week in hopes of getting close to the return of QB Tua.

#23 – 2-3 Saints
Saints came up short vs the Chiefs on Monday night. Host the Bucs on Sunday lost another close game this time to the Falcons and without starting QB Derek Carr.

#24 – 2-3 Raiders
The Raiders got spanked by the Broncos in a key AFC game. Host the Steelers on Sunday in a must win situation to stay in contention in the wide open AFC.

#25 – 2-3 Cardinals
Cardinals won a dramatic game vs the 49ers. Travel to Titletown to face the Packers hoping to get to the .500 mark.

#26 – 1-4 Bengals
The Bengals lost a heartbreaker vs the Ravens. Travel to MetLife to face the GMen on Sunday night in a must win situation.

#27 – 1-4 Jaguars
Jaguars outlasted the Colts for their first win. Face the Bears in London in another must win situation to get into the competitive AFC playoff chase.

#28 – 1-4 Rams
Rams lost to the Packers in another poor performance. Get their bye week hoping to get it right, especially on their struggling defense.

#29 – 1-4 Patriots
The Pats lost a tight yawner vs the Dolphins. They start rookie QB Derek Maye which they hope begins a new era, starting with hosting the Texans on Sunday.

#30 – 1-3 Titans
The Titans are coming off their bye week and host the Colts in a key AFC South matchup. They need to cut down on turnovers to win late close games.

#31 – 1-4 Browns
Browns are a mess and they need to bench veteran QB Deshaun Watson if he does not turn it around in the next few games. Travel to Philly in an early acid test to determine their direction.

#32 – 1-3 Panthers
Panthers were taken to the woodshed by the Bears. Host the Falcons who is coming off huge wins which has them at the top of the NFC South.

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

NFL Calendar & Dates – 2025

2025 Dates

January

Jan 6     Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2025 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 2022 College Draft or any Undrafted Rookie who signed in 2023. 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 2022 Draft.

Jan 8    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 11-13    Super Wild Card Weekend

January  15 – Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility.
  Players have until Jan. 20th to rescind their decision. 

January 24 Deadline for College Playoff team players to declare for the NFL Draft 2025

January 18-19    Divisional Playoff Games

Jan 20   NCAA National Championship Game (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia)

Jan 26   AFC & NFC Championship Games

Jan 30  East-West Shrine Bowl

February

Feb 1     Senior Bowl (Hancock-Whitney Stadium, Mobile, Alabama)

Feb 2     Pro Bowl Games

Feb 9    Super Bowl LIX (Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana)

Feb 18 – Beginning this date through at 4:00 p.m., New York time on March 4, clubs may designate Franchise or Transition Players.

February 24 – March 3   NFL Scouting Combine (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana)

March

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

March 10-12      Negotiation Period. During the period beginning at 12:00 noon, New York time, on March 10 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 12, 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 2024 Player Contracts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 12.

During the above two-day negotiating period, a prospective UFA who is not represented by an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor (“Unrepresented Player”) is permitted to communicate directly with a new club’s front office officials (excluding the Head Coach and other members of the club’s coaching staff) regarding contract negotiations. The club is responsible for confirming the player’s status as an Unrepresented Player.

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 12.

Mar 12 – The 2025 League Year and Free Agency signing period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
Trading period for 2025. Trading begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2024 contracts.

The first day of the 2025 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 12. 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 12.

March 30-April 2 – Annual League Meeting (The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida)

Mar 31 Deadline for clubs to meet 2025 funding requirements for guaranteed or deferred compensation in NFL Player Contracts and contracts for non-player Club employees.

April

Apr 7     Clubs that hired a new Head Coach after the end of the 2024 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.

Apr 16 Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview, or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at its club facility.

Apr 18 Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign Offer Sheets.

Apr 21 Clubs with returning Head Coaches may begin offseason workout programs.

Apr 23 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 24-26          Annual Selection Meeting/NFL Draft (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
                                 NFL Draft 2025

May

1-May   Deadline for Clubs to exercise Fifth-Year Option for players selected in the first round of the 2022 Draft.

May 2-5 or          Clubs may elect to hold their one three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp from Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday on one of the two weekends following the Draft.

May 9-12

May 12                Rookie Football Development Programs begin.

May 20-21          Spring League Meeting/Coach Accelerator (Omni Viking Lakes Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota)