Texans Acquire Marvin Harrison

Frank Coyle/ Head scout

Houston Texans acquired young veteran receiver, Marvin Harrison and a 7th round selection from the Arizona Cardinals for a 2027 2nd-round and 6th-round picks. The trade follows weeks of speculation and rumor s that the Cardinals were listening to offers from several clubs, including the Texans and Colts.

The Texans reportedly was in strong trade talks for Harrison, looking to add a playmaker to their inconsistent offense. It was a surprise deal for the former 4th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. He has shown just average type production in an ever-changing QB rotation for the struggling team.

In 33 games into his pro career, Harrison has struggled to living up to his high draft billing. He entered his third season with 103 catches for 1,493 yards and 12 TDs over 29 games, but he struggled through consistency and injuries over those first two years.

His play fell further this fall and totaled just five receptions on 13 targets for 85 yards and a TD in 2026. He sat out this past Sunday with the deal pending over the weekend. The Texans are hoping his reunion with his former college QB in C.J. Stroud will jumpstart them into their former dominant performance. The Texans are led by Nico Collins and maybe the recent returning Tank Dell to give the Texans a potent receiver corps.

It was another quality trade within the past few weeks with clubs vying for playoff position before the upcoming deadline on Nov. 10^th. There could be an active trading period over the next four weeks with most deals involving veterans for NFL Draft picks over the next two years.

Texans Acquire Marvin Harrison
Ravens Deal for Eagles Cam Jurgens

Trades for the NFL Draft 2027-2029

Frank Coyle / Head scout
Updated Oct. 12, 2027

The Baltimore Ravens traded two draft choices to the Philadelphia Eagles for center Cam Jurgens and a 7th round pick in the NFL Draft 2027.  The Eagles receive a #5 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and and #2 pick in the NFL Draft 2028.  It addresses a major hole in the Ravens line which sustained two injuries in the pivot recently, in addition to losing Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbam in free agency in March.

For the Eagles, the deal comes on the heels of an abrupted retirement by Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson this week. Johnson has been debating retirement for two years and leaves a huge void on the outside. Jurgens is a solid young lineman who replaced pereninal Pro Bowler center Jason Kelce after being drafted in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft 2022. He is counted on to stabilize a Ravens line and make a run at the AFC North title. The Eagles are still alive in the NFC East to defend their title, though their struggling offense now has lost by quality starters early in the season.

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

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

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

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

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

NFL Trade Deadline – Nov. 10, 2026

NFL Traded Selections 2027-2029

Updated – Oct  12, 2026

NFL Draft 2027 Selections

First Round

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

Second Round

Arizona from Houston (WR Marvin Harrison)

Third Round

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

Fourth Round

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

Fifth Round

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

Sixth Round

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

Seventh Round

Jacksonville from the LA Rams thru Baltimore (CB Tre’Davious White/WR Christian Kirk)
Pittsburgh from Miami  (CB Jalen Ramsey/S Minkah Fitzpatrick)
Denver from New Orleans (WR Devaughn Vele)
San Francisco from Kansas City (WR Skyy Moore)
Minnesota from Philadelphia (QB Sam Howell)
Cleveland from Houston (OT Cam Robinson)
LA Chargers from Baltimore (Edge Odafe Oweh/S Alohi Gilman)
Philadelphia from NY Jets (WR John Metchie)
Detroit from Houston (RB David Montgomery)
Carolina from Philadelphia (QB Andy Dalton)
Houston from New England (LB Marte Mapu)
Buffalo from Las Vegas (2026 draft trade)
Atlanta from KC (OT Wanya Morris)
Indianapolis from Buffalo (C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger)
Dallas from Houston (OT Nate Thomas)
Miami has a conditional #7 from NY Giants (TE Darren Waller)
Kansas City has a conditional 7th from NY Jets (DT Derrick Nnadi)
Seattle has a conditional #7 from Atlanta (G/T Michael Jerrell)
Houston has a conditional 7th from the LA Chargers (OT Austin Duculus)
Baltimore from Philadelphia (OC Cam Jurgens)
Houston from Arizona (WR Marvin Harrison)

NFL Draft 2028

First Round
Philadelphia from New England (WR AJ Brown)

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

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

Seventh Round
LA Rams from Cleveland (OG KT Leveston)
New Orleans from Dallas (G/T Asim Richards)
New England from New Orleans (WR Ja’Lynn Polk)
Philadelphia from Baltimore (CB Jaire Alexander)
NY Giants from Kansas City (G/T Josh Ezeudu)
Baltimore from NY Giants (DT CJ Okoye)
Arizona from Jacksonville (TE Hunter Long)
NY Jets from Las Vegas (C/G Jordan Meredith)
LA Rams from Green Bay (TE Mark Redman)
LA Chargers has a conditional #7 from NY Jets (CB Ja’Sir Taylor)
NY Jets has a conditional #7 from Seattle (WR/KR Irv Charles)

NFL Draft 2029

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

Senior Bowl Top 300 Watch List

Running Back Class

The Panini Senior Bowl

Saturday, January 30, 2027

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

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

Frank Coyle / Head scout

Senior Bowl Top Running Back Prospects

Running Back Class Shows Well Rounded Talent

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

Running Backs

USC                              WAYMOND JORDAN

Utah                            WAYSHAWN PARKER

Vanderbilt                   SEDRICK ALEXANDER

West Virginia              CAM COOK

Brigham Young            LJ MARTIN

Florida                         JADAN BAUGH

Georgia                       NATE FRAZIER

Georgia Tech               JUSTICE HAYNES

Louisville                     ISAAC BROWN

Miami                         MARK FLETCHER JR.

Michigan                     JORDAN MARSHALL

Minnesota                   DARIUS TAYLOR

Missouri                      JAMAL ROBERTS

Missouri                      AHMAD HARDY

Ole Miss                      KEWAN LACY

Penn State                   CARSON HANSEN

Rutgers                        ANTWAN RAYMOND

Auburn                        JEREMIAH COBB

Texas                           RALEEK BROWN

Texas                           HOLLYWOOD SMOTHERS

Texas A&M                  RUEBEN OWENS II

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

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

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

NFL Calendar 2026-2027

September 9-10, 13- 14

NFL Kickoff Weekend

September 10

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

September 27

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

September 29

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

October 2, 5-6

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

October 4

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

October 11

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

October 18

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

October 20-21

Fall League Meeting (New York, New York)

October 25

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

November 8

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

November 9

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

November 10

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

November 11

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

November 15

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

November 17

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

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

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

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

November 22

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

December 9

Special League Meeting (Virtual)

2027

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

January 9-10
Week 18 – Final NFL Weekend

January 11

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

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

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

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

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

January 13

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

January 13 (tentative)

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

January 16-18
Wild Card Weekend

January 23-24
Divisional Playoffs

January 29 (tentative)

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

January 30

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

January 31
AFC and NFC Championship Games

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

February 17

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

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

March 3

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

March 9-11

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 21-24

Annual League Meeting (Phoenix, Arizona)

April 5

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

April 19

Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.

April 21

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

April 23

Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.

April 28

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

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

May 17
Rookie Football Development Programs begin

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

 

Rookie Impact Players 2026

      Frank Coyle / Head scout

Offense

Runners

Jeremiyah Love             Cardinals
Well rounded talent with get the brunt of the touches in this offense. He only has to prove healthy.

Jadarian Price               Seahawks
Talented runner gets a huge opportunity here with both the FA loss of Walker and the injury to vet Charbonnet creating early touches.

Wide Receivers

De’Zhaun Stribling               49ers
Big talented wideout should become a favorite for Brock Purdy with many expected targets.

Carnell Tate                          Titans
Blue chip receiver hooks up with emerging playmaker Cam Ward to give the Titans a potent duo.

Ja’Kobi Lane                         Ravens
Long athletic wideout should become an excellent compliment to Zay Flowers. He probably gets mostly single coverage where his excellent hands and leaping skills makes him a dangerous weapon here.

K.C. Concepcion                 Browns
Fast playmaker will be featured here. He has playmaking as both a receiver and returner and could be the juice missing in Cleveland.

Ted Hurst                              Bucs
Physical fast wideout has shined in Bucs camp and looks to fill the void left by veteran Mike Evans. Hurst gets single matchups here and should become a favorite of Baker Mayfield.

Omar Cooper Jr.                  Jets
Jets third first round pick addresses a depth problem here and is expected to get a lot of reps in three wideout sets. His high level of development will demand targets from Geno Smith.

Germie Bernard                   Steelers
Physical sure handed veteran provides an excellent target for Aaron Rodgers. Presents sure hands and a big target which Rodgers should take advantage of often.

Malachi Fields                      Giants
Big physical wideout should work his way into the game plan and provide the possession receiver needed in this attack.

Zachariah Branch                 Falcons
Small jettbug playmaker is an excellent compliment to the big receivers in this offense. If the starting QB can get the ball to him he can be a weapon here.

Antonio Williams                  Commanders
Savvy quick veteran looks to get reps as the slot receiver and could become a favorite of QB Jayden Daniels.

Brenen Thompson              Chargers
Burner with elite speed and playmaking talent. He gives Justin Herbert a legit deep threat and is very difficult to matchup with in single assignments.

Skyler Bell                             Bills
Sure handed receiver gives Josh Allen a tough inside/outside wideout who is highly developed.

Kevin Coleman                    Dolphins
Fast playmaker gets a huge opportunity here with a massive offensive personnel turnover.

Cyrus Allen                           Chiefs
Sure handed receiver was impressive in camp and should benefit from the Chiefs average corps. He is tough going over the middle.

Tight Ends

Kenyon Sadiq                Jets
Rare athlete should become a favorite of Geno Smith on the intermediate routes. Big time talent.

Max Klare                     Rams
Savvy playmaker finds holes in coverage consistently and should get Matthew Stafford’s attention offend as he settles into this attack.

Nate Boerkircher            Bucs
Big two way athlete figures to get a ton of targets from Tyler Lawrence this season.

Defense

Edge David Bailey                     Jets
Fast rusher has the burst off the edge to make big plays.

LB Arvell Reese                         Giants
Big physical athlete should excel from the inside where his size and speed should allow him to go sideline to sideline.

Edge Rueben Bain                    Bucs
Relentless edge rusher fits perfectly with the Bucs system.

DT Peter Woods                        Chiefs
Quick playmaker could shine next to veteran Pro Bowler Chris Jones.

LB Sonny Styles                        Commanders
Fast instinctive backer fills a major need here.

CB Mansoor Delane                  Chiefs
Quick feet and instincts allows him to matchup with NFL receivers.

S Caleb Downs                          Cowboys
Savvy safety gives this secondary leadership and smarts. He can be a difference maker here.

NFL Blockbuster Deals Open June

Frank Coyle/ Head scout

The NFL trade market exploded this week with both the Rams and Patriots making blockbuster deals. The Rams shocked NFL fans with the acquisition of All-Pro and Defensive player of the Year defensive end Myles Garrett. It was a blockbuster deal that sent Rams, defensive end Jared Verse and a #1 pick in 2027, #2 pick in 2028 and a #3 pick in 2029 to the Browns. It was the proverbial deal which helped both clubs. The Rams fell just short of the Super Bowl last season and Garrett can push them over the top on a club with few holes and top talent at key positions. He gives this defense a player who needs attention on every snap and can elevate every other defenders’ play by his presence. The Rams now have the leagues’ MVP in QB Matthew Stafford and DPOY in Garrett plus Pro Bowlers, receiver Puka Nacua and cornerback Trent McDuffie. They are a strong favorite for the Super Bowl entering veteran mini-camp.

 The Browns gained a top young talent in edge defender Jared Verse plus three high draft selections over the next three NFL Drafts. Cleveland looks to build a young club through the NFL Draft and now have multiple picks the next three years with two #1 picks for next April. They have been mired in the AFC North basement for years except for one playoff appearance. Their draft classes have been consistently weak from top to bottom. Poor trades like the deal for QB Deshaun Watson several years ago set the franchise back for years. Watson cost three #1 picks plus a huge new contract for approx. $250 millions which paralyzed their salary cap. They have struggled at the QB position for over a decade except for the short Baker Mayfield period which was under appreciated. They have the leverage to move up next April, in a draft class which appears loaded with QB talent. Their season veteran QBs, Watson and second year Shedeur Sanders will battle in camp for the starting job.

 Philadelphia waited until the June 1st deadline for salary cap benefits and traded star WR AJ Brown to New England. In exchange, the Eagles will receive a 5th round pick in 2027 and a 2028 first-rounder. Brown must pass a physical with the Patriots in order for the deal to be finalized, though is just a formality. While the deal had been discussed for months, the Eagles waited until today when the cap implications for trading Brown allowed them to split their remaining $43.8M cap hit for Brown over the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The Patriots trade keeps them among the top AFC clubs to repeat for a Super Bowl appearance. Brown gets the young talented QB Drake Maye in hopes of continuing his 1000 yard receiving seasons.  

NFL Draft Value Board – Updated

After the First Round 32 Selections      

Top Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft 2026

   Frank Coyle / Head Scout

 Rank      Player                      Position     School

12  Jermod McCoy                    CB       Tennessee

21 Emmanuel McNeil-Warren  S          Toledo

23 Brandon Cisse                    CB       South Carolina

24 T.J. Parker                           Edge    Clemson

26 Lee Hunter                          DL        Texas Tech

27 Denzel Boston                    WR       Washington

31 Colton Hood                        CB       Tennessee

32 Cashius Howell                   Edge    Texas A&M

34 R Mason Thomas                Edge    Oklahoma

36 Avieon Terrell                     CB       Clemson

37 Kayden McDonald               DL        Ohio State

38 Anthony Hill Jr.                   LB        Texas

39 Zion Young                         Edge    Missouri

41 C.J. Allen                            LB        Georgia

45 Chase Bisontis                   OL        Texas A&M

47 Jalon Kilgore                      S          South Carolina

48 Eli Stowers                          TE        Vanderbilt

49 Jake Golday                        LB        Cincinnati

50 Christen Miller                    DL        Georgia

51 Gennings Dunker                OL        Iowa

52 Keionte Scott                      CB       Miami (Fl)

54 A.J. Haulcy                          S          LSU

55 Jacob Rodriguez                 LB        Texas Tech

56 Gabe Jacas                         Edge    Illinois

57 Germie Bernard                  WR       Alabama

58 D’Angelo Ponds                  CB       Indiana

59 Chris Bell                            WR       Louisville

60 Emmanuel Pregnon            OG       Oregon

61 Treydan Stukes                   S          Arizona

62 Antonio Williams                WR       Clemson

63 Daylen Everette                   CB       Georgia

64 Josiah Trotter                     LB        Missouri                      

65 Chris Brazzell                      WR       Tennessee

66 Keith Abney II                     CB       Arizona State

67 Jaishawn Barham               LB        Michigan

68 Deion Burks                        WR       Oklahoma

69 Caleb Tiernan                      OT        Northwestern

70 Darrell Jackson Jr.              DL        Florida State

71 Malik Muhammad                CB       Texas

72 Malachi Fields                     WR       Notre Dame

73 Emmett Johnson                 RB       Nebraska

74 Dani Dennis-Sutton             Edge    Penn State

75 Max Klare                            TE        Ohio State

76 Will Lee III                           CB       Texas A&M

77 Zachariah Branch                WR       Georgia

78 Joshua Josephs                 Edge    Tennessee

79 Ted Hurst                            WR       Georgia State

80 Logan Jones                       C          Iowa

81 Jalen Farmer                       OL        Kentucky                    

82 Tacario Davis                      CB       Washington

83 Michael Trigg                      TE        Baylor

84 Connor Lew                        C          Auburn

  85 Derrick Moore                   Edge    Michigan

  86 Drew Allar                         QB       Penn State

  87 L.T. Overton                      Edge    Alabama

  88 Kyle Louis                         LB        Pittsburgh

  89 Mike Washington               RB        Arkansas

  90 Brenen Thompson            WR       Mississippi State

  91 Harold Perkins                  LB        LSU

  92 De’Zhaun Stribling            WR       Ole Miss

  93 Charles Demmings            CB       SF Austin        

  94 Billy Schrauth                   G          Notre Dame

  95 Carson Beck                     QB       Miami (Fl)

  96 Ja’Kobi Lane                     WR       USC

  97 Oscar Delp                        TE        Georgia

  98 Julian Neal                        CB       Arkansas

  99 Bud Clark                          S          TCU

100 Keyron Crawford               Edge    Auburn 

101 Trey Zuhn III                      OL        Texas A&M       

102 Domonique Orange           DT        Iowa State

103 Isaiah World                      OT        Oregon

104 Garrett Nussmeier             QB       LSU

105 Jonah Coleman                 RB       Washington

106 Jake Slaughter                  C          Florida

107 Skyler Bell                         WR       UConn

108 Zakee Wheatley                 S          Penn State

109 Devin Moore                      CB       Florida

110 Deontae Lawson               LB        Alabama

111 Chris McClellan                 DT        Missouri

112 Chandler Rivers                CB       Duke

113 Bryce Lance                      WR       North Dakota State

114 Davison Igbinosun            CB       Ohio State

115 Romello Height                 Edge    Texas Tech

116 Elijah Sarratt                     WR       Indiana

117 Brian Parker II                   OL        Duke

118 Kaytron Allen                    RB       Penn State

119 Gracen Halton                   DL        Oklahoma

120 Sam Hecht                        OC       Kansas State              

121 Keyshaun Elliott                LB        Arizona State

122 Kamari Ramsey                 S          USC

123 Joe Royer                          TE        Cincinnati

124 Demond Claiborne            RB       Wake Forest

125 Kaleb Elams-Orr                LB        TCU

126 Nick Singleton                   RB       Penn State

127 Aamil Wagner                   OT        Notre Dame

128 Beau Stephens                  OL        Iowa

129 Ephesians Prysock           CB       Washington

130 Eric Rivers                        WR       Georgia Tech

131 Latrell McCutchcin            CB        Houston

132 Jack Kelly                         LB        BYU

133 Robert Spears-Jennings   S          Oklahoma

134 Jude Bowry                       OT        Boston College

135 V.J. Payne                         S          Kansas State              

136 Dontay Corleone               DT        Cincinnati

137 DJ Campbell                      OG       Texas       

138 Dallen Bentley                   TE        Utah                

139 Rayshaun Benny               DT        Michigan

140 Jack Endries                     TE        Texas

141 DeMonte Capehart            DT        Clemson

142 Logan Fano                       LB        Utah      

143 Sam Roush                        TE        Stanford

144 Michael Taaffe                   S          Texas 

145 Fa’alili Fa’amoe                 OT        Wake Forest

146 Hezekiah Masses              CB        Cal

147 Justin Jefferson                LB        Alabama

148 Genesis Smith                   S          Arizona

149 Tanner Koziol                    TE        Houston

150 Matt Gulbin                       OL        Michigan St.    

151 Eli Raridon                        TE        Notre Dame

152 Carver Willis                     OL        Washington

153 Justin Jolly                       TE        North Carolina State

154 Kaleb Proctor                    DT        SE Louisiana              

155 Austin Barber                    OT        Florida

156 Taylen Green                     QB       Arkansas        

157 Malik Benson                    WR       Oregon

158 Collin Wright                     CB        Stanford

159 Keon Coleman                   WR       Missouri

160 Mason Reiger                    Edge    Wisconsin

161 Marlin Klein                       TE        Michigan

162 Eric McAlister                   WR       TCU                                        

163 Caden Curry                      Edge    Ohio State

164 Tyler Onyedim                   DT        Texas A&M

165 Josh Cameron                   WR       Baylor

166 Drew Shelton                    OT        Penn State

167 Xzavian Harris                   DT        Mississippi

168 Dametrious Crownover     OT        Texas A&M

169 Keagen Trost                    OL        Missouri                     

170 Anthony Lucas                  Edge    USC    

171 Travis Burke                      OT        Memphis                     

172 Thaddeus Dixon                CB        North Carolina

173 DeShon Singleton             S          Nebraska                    

174 Taurean York                    LB        Texas A&M

175 J Michael Sturdivant          WR       Florida

176 Parker Brailsford               OL        Alabama

177 Nick Barrett                       DT        South Carolina

178 Jager Bruton                     OL        Kentucky

179 Zane Durant                      DT        Penn State

180 Ar’maj Reed-Adams          OG       Texas A&M     

181 Dae’Quan Wright               TE        Ole Miss

182 Max Llewellyn                   Edge    Iowa                                                                                                                                       

183 Seth McGowan                  RB        Kentucky

184 Wesley Williams                Edge    Duke               

185 Toriano Pride                    CB        Missouri

186 Tyreak Sapp                      Edge    Florida                                                

187 Jaydn Ott                          RB        Oklahoma

188 Delby Lemieux                  OL        Dartmouth

189 John Michael Gyllenborg  TE        Wyoming

190 Markel Bell                        OT        Miami

191 Domani Jackson               CB       Alabama

192 Xavier Nwankpa               S          Iowa

193 Kage Casey                       OT        Boise St.

194 Bishop Fitzgerald              S          USC    

195 J.C. Davis                          OT        Illinois

196 Tony Grimes                      CB       Purdue

197 Chip Trayanum                 RB       Toledo

198 Lorenzo Styles                  S          Ohio State

199 Eli Heidenreich                  RB        Navy

200 Jordan vanden Berg          DT        Georgia Tech              

201 Cade Klubnik                    QB       Clemson

202 Pat Coogan                        OL        Indiana

203 Jeff Caldwell                     WR       Cincinnati

204 Jadon Canady                   CB        Oregon

205 Nadame Tucker                 Edge   Western Michigan

206 Adam Randall                   RB       Clemson

207 Cole Payton                       QB       North Dakota State

208 Jack Velling                      TE        Michigan State

209 Josh Gesky                       OG       Illinois

210 Jeffrey M’Ba                      DT        SMU

211 Jaedan Roberts                 OG       Alabama

212 Barion Brown                    WR       LSU

213 Roman Hemby                  RB        Indiana

214 Harrison Wallace III           WR       Mississippi

215 Vincent Anthony               Edge     Duke

216 Caleb Douglas                   WR       Texas Tech

217 Desmond Reid                  RB        Pittsburgh

218 Caden Barnett                    OL        Wyoming

219 Devon Marshall                 CB        NC State

220 Anto Saka                         Edge    Northwestern

221 Dillon Bell                         WR       Georgia           

222 George Cumbs                  DE        Florida

223 Micah Morris                     OG       Georgia

224 Brett Thorson                    P          Georgia

225 C.J. Daniels                       WR       Miami (Fl)

226 Bryce Boettcher                LB        Oregon

227 Zavion Thomas                 WR       LSU

228 Cole Wisniewski                S          Texas Tech

229 RJ Maryland                      TE        SMU

230 Trey Moore                        Edge    Texas

231 Scooby Williams               LB        Texas A&M

232 Kaden Wetjen                    WR       Iowa

233 Le’Veon Moss                   RB        Texas A&M

234 Jeremiah Wilson               CB       Florida State   

235 Jordan Hudson                  WR       SMU

236 Febechi Nwaiwu                OG       Oklahoma

237 Tyren Montgomery            WR       John Carroll

238 Tim Keenan III                   DL        Alabama

239 Chris Hilton Jr.                  WR       LSU

240 Namdi Obiazor                  LB        TCU

241 Andre Fuller                      CB        Toledo

242 Xavier Scott                      S          Illinois             

243 J’Mari Taylor                     RB       Virginia

244 Skyler Gill-Howard            DL        Texas Tech     

245 Marcus Allen                     CB        North Carolina

246 Wade Woodaz                   LB        Clemson

247 Lander Barton                   LB        Utah      

248 Will Kacmarek                    TE        Ohio State

249 Rashul Faison                   RB        South Carolina

250 Micah Pettus                      OT        Florida State

251 Seydou Traore                   TE        Mississippi State

252 Reggie Virgil                     WR       Texas Tech

253 Bryan Thomas Jr.              Edge    South Carolina

254 Colbie Young                    WR       Georgia

255 Nate Koerkircher               TE        Texas A&M

NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report –  Receiver Ted Hurst

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Every year we pride ourselves on finding gems off the radar for the NFL Draft. This year we love wide receiver Ted Hurst of Georgia State who shows prototypical skills. He responded with a strong 2025 season with over 1000 yards receiving which earned invitations to both the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. He impressed scouts there facing the best cover men in the nation. He checked all the boxes on the scouting charts. He compare him to Tee Higgins/ CeeDee Lamb in size, athleticism and level of development. His improvement has pushed him into the top 100 prospects and should see his name called on the mid second day of the draft. This is a prospect with a high ceiling and good level of development to challenge for rookie playing time.

NFL Combine Numbers
Ted Hurst – Georgia State       6036       206         1.55          4.42                36 1/2″     11’03”

Ted Hurst #16              6-4, 205            Georgia State – Sp. 4.42
NFL Comparison: Tee Higgins/ CeeDee Lamb                            Rating 75

Fast lanky receiver came on with impressive two year stay at Ga. State, earning SBC honors each season. Transferred here after two seasons at Valdosta State. Speedster with the extra gear to run away from defenders. Suddenness to get into a corner’s cushion and the sharp cutting skills to retain his top speed to create separation. Speed to be a key factor in the vertical game and track the ball where he averaged over17 yards per reception in 2024. Dangerousrunner in the underneath crossing routes to break plays. Strong frame (206 lbs.) allows him to hold up vs physical defenders. Long arms allow him to grab errant passes especially at the sidelines. Versatile receiver with the big play ability to get touches on gadget plays like bubble screens. At the Senior Bowl week, he showed a quick release off the line to press cover men with the ability to break smoothly and create space. Showed the extra gear to separate in the vertical game. At the NFL Combine, he came in just under 6’4” and 206 lbs. He ran a fast 4.42 time with a 1.55 ten-yard split and very good leaping drills of 36.5” VL and 11’3” BJ. Looked fluid in the positional drills with efficient footwork and quick change of direction skills. Wins vs physical contact and force defenses to adjust. In 2025, he caught 71 passes for 1004 yards and 6 TDs, despite heavy coverage. Speed is straight-linish and he must show he can run the complete route tree to earn reps. Top 75 prospect with impact in three wideout sets to give an offense some juice, though must show further development in the complete passing game. Strong performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine elevated his final grade and is a prospect with top prototypical numbers to continue to develop into an NFL starter. Talent with big play ability to take the next step up.
Draft Projection: 3rd Round

NFL Draft Scouting Report –  Safety Caleb Downs

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 1         Caleb Downs #2                       5-11, 206           Ohio State – Sp. 4.45
                       NFL Comparison: Budda Baker                          Rating 92

Compact savvy senior had an excellent 2025 season to complete an outstanding career including a three time All-American. Transferred from Alabama after Freshman All-American honors. Earned Big Ten first team honors in his two seasons with the Buckeyes including their national title in 2024. Ball hawk with very good movement skills with both speed and quickness. Built more along the lines of a cornerback, though played safety. Very versatile defender lined up at free safety, in the box and slot showing rare combination of developed skills for a pro defense. Comes downhill hard in run support where he attacks runners and finishes with sure tackling. His athleticism, instincts, range and intangibles all rate very high on the scouting evaluation. He has the development to start as a rookie and probably a three-down defender with high development in zone coverage. At the NFL Combine, he came in at over 5’11” and 206 lbs.  He did not workout. At the Ohio St pro day, he did not run. Looked sharp in the positional drills and showed quickness in drills, changing directions and retaining his speed. Savvy dependable open-field tackler who understands the concept of wrapping up. Takes proper angles of pursuit and able to slip blockers at line or in space. Over his short three-year career, played in 44 games with 257 tackles, 16 TFLs, 2 sacks, 3 FF, 1 FR, 6 picks and 12 PBUs, starting for two major programs. Good fit for all the sub packages with the development for the nickel role in emergency. Leader and captain of the defense who can line up players and make fast adjustments. Shows speed to go sideline to sideline with top range and savvy ball skills. Sharp instincts and vision with a developed sense of timing and sound route recognition. Plays disciplined technique in coverage, showing the ability to use leverage and positioning to bracket receivers. He has been amazingly consistent over his three-year career, playing at a very high level with three new coordinators annually. High quick zone defender with the natural skills to cover in man situations. Runs a sub 7.0 three cone drill which translate well to the field. Unique piece for the sub packages at safety to make adjustments on the clock. Talented blue-chip prospect with rookie starting grade to become a fixture in a secondary. Top 10 versatile athlete with rookie starting grade as a three-down defender.

Draft Projection: 1sr Round – Top 5-8

NFL Draft Scouting Report –  Guard Vega Ioune

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 Vega Ioune #71                     6-4, 320            Penn State – Sp. 5.25
                         NFL Comparison: Aaron Banks                                  Rating 92

Powerful long-limbed lineman displayed dominant talent over his Nittany Lion career, earning two consecutive Big Ten honors. Huge wide body frame with good arms and fine agility to slide and move laterally to effectively block especially in the running game. Fast rising natural talent to start soon at guard, though needs development in protection to be ready for starting duty. He resets the line of scrimmage with his massive frame where he is able to control and steer an opponent with the ability to roll his hips and crush defenders. His strong run blocking was instrumental in the Lions power ground game. He dominates in the run game with the agility to move opponents off the line consistently. His massive hands lock on and when he follows with knee bend and footwork, he becomes an inside road grader. He has special power along with good movement skills to earn a rookie starting grade. He needs work on his slide and mirror technique, balance and his ability to reset and use his powerful arms to sustain. His long reach and massive trunk make him the ideal physical package to improve in pass pro. Displays a fine physique, featuring broad shoulders, strong hips, wide base and long arms. Carries his 320 lbs. well with good movement skills, though needs to improve his quickness off the snap to utilize his full athleticism. He plays with good knee bend to shuffle and mirror and utilize his massive frame. Shows the strength to anchor well against a bull rush and can handle big linemen in single matchups. Shows an awesome hand punch along with the upper body strength to consistently get movement as a drive blocker. Moves well to the 2nd level to fit on backers and finish. He can be overly aggressive with his initial punch, gets off balance and leaves himself susceptible to inside counters. Shows a strong heavy-handed punch, though needs to reload more consistently to be fully effective. Natural talent has a few inconsistencies who must improve quickly for him to face NFL rushers. At the NFL Combine, he came in over 6’4” and 320 lbs. with 32 3/4” arms and big 10 1/2” hands. He did not run or lift. Added a 31.5” VL and an 8’8” BJ.  High-quality pro with further refinement of his natural skills. Probable mid-1st round pick with rookie starting grade. Talented blocker faces a learning curve initially, though he has a high ceiling to rank with the best in the game. Marginal top 20 prospect with big time talent. High-quality guard with Pro Bowl skills early in his career.
Draft Projection: 1st Round