NFL Awards 2024
Josh Allen Wins MVP Award

Coach of the Year – Kevin O’Connell – Vikings

Draft Insiders’ – Frank Coyle / Head scout
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The Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen was voted the NFL MVP award after an outstanding 2024 performance. He directed the Bills to their 5th consecutive AFC East title followed by impressive postseason wins over the Broncos and Ravens. The Bills lost another dramatic matchup with the Chiefs who moved on to another Super Bowl appearance.

Allen had 41 offensive touchdowns for fourth in the NFL, a 101.4 passer rating for eighth in the league and only six interceptions. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week four different times. He also became the first player in NFL history to record at least 25 passing TDs, 10 rushing TDs and one receiving TD in a season.

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Allen was truly worthy of the award. He lost his top two receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis in the offseason. He worked with a solid group of skill position players behind a very good front line. His combination of powerful arm to drive the ball down the field, strong scrambling where he is capable of running away or over defenders and savvy decision making earned him the coveted award. He clearly did the most with the least among his competitors.

In what was one of the most hotly contested MVP races in recent memory, Allen received 27 of the 50 first-place votes, four more than Jackson, who was selected first-team All-Pro last month. It’s the same voters for MVP and All-Pro, which is why many thought Jackson was the favorite to win what would have been his third MVP award.

NFL MVP Vote

The voting for the 2024 NFL MVP selected by The Associated Press in balloting by a nationwide panel of media. Voting is on a 10-5-3-2-1 basis:
Player  Votes

Josh Allen                   27-22-1-0-0–383
Lamar Jackson           23-26-0-1-0–362
Saquon Barkley          0-1-25-19-2–120
Joe Burrow                 0-1-15-10-12–82
Jared Goff                  0-0-6-5-19–47
Patrick Mahomes        0-0-3-8-6–31
Jayden Daniels           0-0-0-2-4–8
Justin Herbert             0-0-0-3-0–6
Ja’Marr Chase             0-0-0-2-2–6
Sam Darnold               0-0-0-0-3–3
Baker Mayfield            0-0-0-0-2–2

Here are the Winners and other nominations for NFL Awards

MVP Award – Josh Allen (winner)
Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, Lamar Jackson

Offensive Player of the Year – Saquon Barkley (winner)
Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Ja’Marr Chase, Derrick Henry

Defensive Player of the Year – Patrick Surtain (winner)
T.J. Watt, Zack Baun, Myles Garrett, Trey Hendrickson

Offensive Rookie of the Year – Jayden Daniels (winner)
Brock Bowers, Malik Nabers, Bo Nix, Brian Thomas Jr.

Defensive Rookie of the Year – Jared Verse (winner)
Cooper DeJean, Braden Fiske, Quinyon Mitchell, Chop Robinson

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide
Arik Armstead, Jaguars defensive lineman

Salute to Service Award presented by USAA
George Kittle, 49ers tight end

Comeback Player of the Year –
Joe Burrow (winner), Sam Darnold, J.K. Dobbins, Christian Gonzalez, Damar Hamlin

Coach of the Year – Kevin O’Connell (winner)
Dan Campbell, Sean Payton, Dan Quinn, Andy Reid

Assistant Coach of the Year –
Ben Johnson (winner), Joe Brady, Vic Fangio, Brian Flores, Aaron Glenn

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Eric Allen
Jared Allen
Antonio Gates
Sterling Sharpe (senior)

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)

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – 2024

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

Chiefs & Lions Top Conferences

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.

 

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 Power Poll 2024

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

Team of the Week
Bucs Edge Lions, 20-16

Upset of the Week
Vikings Beat 49ers, 23-17
 
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Kirk Cousins – Falcons    
  Defense – Edge Maxx Crosby – Raiders
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – WR Marvin Harrison – Cardinals
    Defense – S Evan Williams – Packers

Game of Week Three   
Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 3

Frank Coyle

NFL Team Poll

NFL Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 2-0 Chiefs
Chiefs edged the Bengals in another thrilling victory.

#2 – 2-0 Bucs
Who gave up on QB Baker Mayfield? He has the Bucs atop the NFC South again.

#3 – 2-0 Texans
Texans are learning how to win close games. Travel to Minnesota in a battle of the unbeatens.

#4 – 2-0 Saints
Saints’ QB Derek Carr has a hot hand in early games.

#5 – 2-0 Seahawks
Seahawks making big plays at key moments. Host the Dolphins this week.

#6 – 2-0 Chargers
Chargers drilled the Panthers last week. Travel to Pittsburgh for key AFC matchup.

#7 – 1-1 Bills
Bills smashed the Dolphins for first victory. Host the Jaguars in key AFC contest.

#8 – 1-1 49ers
The 49ers were surprised by the Vikings last week. Face arch rival the Rams in LA this Sunday.

#9 – 1-1 Raiders
The Raiders are playing aggressively and edged the Ravens in tough matchup. Host the downtrodden Panthers at home this week.

#10 – 2-0 Steelers
Steelers are finding ways to win on defense and a developing Justin Fields. Host the tough Chargers this week in a game of the week.

#11 – 2-0 Vikings
Vikings took it to the 49ers last week. Host the Texans in a battle of unbeatens.

#12 – 1-1 Falcons
Falcons won a thriller with some great play by QB Kirk Cousins in crunch time.  Host the Chiefs in a Sunday night marquee matchup.

#13 – 1-1 Lions
Lions struggled to put a consistent offense together vs the Bucs. Travel to the desert to face an emerging Cardinal club with a potent attack.

#14 – 1-1 Eagles
The Eagles defense failed in key areas in their Monday night collapse. Travel to New Orleans to face a hungry Saints club who are playing very well.

#15 – 1-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys were drilled by the Saints last week. Host the desperate Ravens this Sunday in an excellent matchup.

#16 – 1-1 Jets
Jets beat the winless Titans. Face arch rival the Patriots this Sunday night.

#17 – 1-1 Rams
Rams were shocked by the Cardinals last week. Host the 49ers in a key NFC West contest.

#18 – 1-1 Dolphins
Dolphins got smashed by the Bills and lost QB Tua for at least the next month.

#19 – 0-2 Ravens
Ravens lost a second nailbiter to the Raiders. Travel to Big D to vital matchup with the Boys.

#20 – 1-1 Packers
The Packers edged the Colts, though QB Jordan Love was injured and out for the next month.

#21 – 0-2 Bengals
The Bengals lost a heartbreaker to the Chiefs. Host the Commanders on Monday night in must win contest.

#22 – 1-1 Cardinals
Cardinals’ offense behind Kyler Murray smoked the Rams last week. Host the Lions Sunday.

#23 – 1-1 Browns
Browns hung tough in win over the Jaguars. Host Giants in key game to get into contention.

#24 – 0-2 Colts
The Colts continue to fail in key situations. Host the Bears in huge matchup to stay in contention.

#25 – 1-1 Broncos
Broncos’ offense struggling to score. Travel to Tampa Bay in key spot.

#26 – 0-2 Jaguars
Jaguars are struggling in several areas. Face an early must win situation in Buffalo on Monday night.

#27 – 1-1 Patriots
The competitive Pats loss in OT. Face divisional rival the Jets on Thursday night.

#28 – 1-1 Commanders
The Redskins rookie top pick QB Jayden Daniels gets his first victory. They travel to Cincinnati for major test.

#29 – 1-1 Bears
The Bears are going through growing pains with young QB and huge roster turnover.

#30 – 0-2 Giants
The Giants finding ways to lose in big spots. Travel to Cleveland this week before a very difficult stretch of the schedule.

#31 – 0-2 Titans
The Titans make too many mistakes to win in crunch time. Host the banged up Packers this Sunday.

#32 – 0-2 Panthers
Panthers benched QB Bryce Young after another horrible performance. Andy Dalton directs this attack vs the Raiders.

 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 Hall of Fame Game 2024 – Bears vs Texans – August 1st

NFL Mini Camp Dates & OTA Workout Schedule by Team

The NFL’s 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game will feature the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans, the Hall announced on Thursday August 1st.

Devin Hester, Steve McMichael and Julius Peppers of the Bears and Andre Johnson from the Texans are among the former players who will be enshrined as members of the Class of 2024.

The game will kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 1, during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week in Canton, Ohio.

The other inductees in this year’s class are Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar and Patrick Willis. The Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3.

NFL Mini Camp Dates & OTA Workout Schedule by Team

Team                                        OTA offseason workouts                Mandatory Minicamp

Arizona Cardinals                      May 20-22, 28-30, June 3-6                       June 11-13

Atlanta Falcons                         May 13-14, 16, 20-21, June 3-4, 6                June 10-12

Baltimore Ravens                      May 20, 22-23, 28, 30-31, June 3-4, 6-7   June 11-13

Buffalo Bills                               May 20-21, 23, 28-30, June 3-4, 6             June 11-13

Carolina Panthers                      May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31, June 3-4, 6      June 11-13

Chicago Bears                          May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31                              June 4-6

Cincinnati Bengals                     May 28-30, June 3-6                                 June 11-13

Cleveland Browns                      May 21-23, 28-30, June 3-6                     June 11-13

Dallas Cowboys                         May 21-23, 29-31                                         June 4-6

Denver Broncos                         May 21-23, 28-30, June 3-6                    June 11-13

Detroit Lions                              May 21-23, 29-31, June 10-12                  June 4-6

Green Bay Packers                   May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31, June 3-4, 6     June 11-13

Houston Texans                         May 20-21, 23, 29-31                                 June 4-6

Indianapolis Colts                      May 21-23, 29-31                                        June 4-6

Jacksonville Jaguars                  May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31, June 3-6        June 10-12

Kansas City Chiefs                    May 20-22, 28-30, June 4-7                      June 11-13

Las Vegas Raiders                     May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31, June 3-6         June 11-13

Los Angeles Chargers                May 20-21, 23, 29-31, June 4-7                June 11-13

Los Angeles Rams                     May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31, June 3-6         June 10-12

Miami Dolphins                          May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31                           June 4-6

Minnesota Vikings                     May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31, June 10-13      June 4-6

New England Patriots                May 20-21, 23, 29-31, June 3-6                June 11-13

New Orleans Saints                   May 21-23, 28-30, June 3-6                        June 11-13

New York Giants                        May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31, June 3-4, 6-7    June 11-13

New York Jets                           May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31, June 3-4, 6-7     June 11-13

Philadelphia Eagles                   May 20, 22-23, 28, 30-31                            June 4-6

Pittsburgh Steelers                    May 21-23, 28-30, June 3-6                       June 11-13

San Francisco 49ers                  May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31                            June 4-6

Seattle Seahawks                      May 20, 22-23, 28, 30-31, June 3-4, 6-7   June 11-13

Tampa Bay Buccaneers             May 21-23, 28-30, June 4-6                       June 11-13

Tennessee Titans                      May 20-21, 23, 28-29, 31, June 10-13         June 4-6

Washington Commanders          May 14-15, 17, 21-22, 24, June 4-5, 7      June 11-13

July 17: Franchise tag deadline for players to sign long-term contracts

Late July: Training camps open

Hall of Fame Game – Aug. 1, 2024 – Chicago Bears vs Houston Texans

August: Preseason Games (3 per team)

Pro Day – Big 12 Conference Combine 2024

 137 Prospects Invited to 1st Ever – Big 12 Pro Day

 Frank Coyle/ Head scout

The Big 12 is hosting a joint pro day featuring prospects from multiple schools (Baylor, BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia) at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on March 27-30. This will be one of several workouts telecasted by the NFL Network. Draft Insiders will have a few scouts at the event and include reports into our NFL Draft Yearbook.

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Draft Yearbook out next week- over 250 in-depth Reports

 2024 NFL Draft – April 25-27 – Detroit

The full list of participants has been released for the 2024 Big 12 Pro Day, presented by the Air Force Reserve. A total of 137 prospects will participate in the inaugural Conference-wide Pro Day which will take place in Frisco, Texas at the Ford Center at The Star from March 27-31.

The first-ever Big 12 Pro Day will be operated in cooperation with the National Football League. The Big 12 and NFL are partnering to reimagine student athlete evaluations with player skill assessments designed to maximize the prospect experience.

The event will also feature Zebra Technologies, the Official Real Time Location Solutions Provider of the NFL. Zebra generates data for the NFL’s Next Gen Stats platform, and will apply this same tracking technology to spotlight player performance at the Big 12 Pro Day.

On Thursday, March 28, Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers and Tight Ends will work out from 7:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. Running Backs will take the field from 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. followed by Defensive Backs from 2:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Saturday, March 30 will see Specialists work out from 7:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. followed by Offensive Linemen from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Defensive Linemen will be on the field from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. before Linebackers conclude the weekend from 2:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (all times Central).

Player workouts will be open to the public Thursday, March 28 and Saturday, March 30 from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT.

NFL Network will showcase coverage with an hour-long broadcast on Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m. CT each night. Saturday’s events will be featured as part of NFL Network’s Path to the Draft weekly coverage leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.

Pro Prospects Participating in Big 12 Combine

     Listed below sorted by position:

Quarterbacks
John Rhys Plumlee, UCF
Emory Jones, Cincinnati
Jason Bean, Kansas
 
Running Backs
Aidan Robbins, BYU
Deion Smith, BYU
Mark-Antony Richards, UCF
Ryan Montgomery, Cincinnati
Dylan McDuffie, Kansas
Elijah Collins, Oklahoma State
Emani Bailey, TCU
 
Wide Receivers
Javon Baker, UCF
JaJuan Forte, UCF
Corey Gammage, UCF
Daquris Wiggins, Cincinnati
Dimitri Stanley, Iowa State
Phillip Brooks, Kansas State
Erik Pizarro, Kansas State
Seth Porter, Kansas State
Arland Bruce IV, Oklahoma State
Leon Johnson III, Oklahoma State
Jaylon Robinson, TCU
Warren Thompson, TCU
Xavier White, Texas Tech
Devin Carter, West Virginia
 
Tight Ends
Isaac Rex, BYU
Alec Holler, UCF
Zachary Marsh Wojan, UCF
Michael O’Laughlin, Houston
Easton Dean, Iowa State
Mason Fairchild, Kansas
Ben Sinnott, Kansas State
Braden Cassity, Oklahoma State
Josiah Johnson, Oklahoma State
Curtis Raymond III, TCU
Jared Wiley, TCU
Baylor Cupp, Texas Tech
Noah Massey, West Virginia
 
Offensive Linemen
Clark Barrington, Baylor
Paul Maile, BYU
Tylan Grable, UCF
Lokahi Pauole, UCF
Alexx Schmidt, UCF
Trevor Radosevich, Cincinnati
Jack Freeman IV, Houston
Patrick Paul, Houston
Michael Novitsky, Kansas
Dominick Puni, Kansas
Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
Christian Duffie, Kansas State
Hayden Gillum, Kansas State
KT Leveston, Kansas State
Andrew Coker, TCU
Brandon Coleman, TCU
Willis Patrick, TCU
Cole Spencer, Texas Tech
Rusty Staats, Texas Tech
Dennis Wilburn, Texas Tech
Zach Frazier, West Virginia
Doug Nester, West Virginia
 
Defensive Linemen
TJ Franklin, Baylor
Gabriel Hall, Baylor
Justin Sambu, Baylor
Jackson Cravens, BYU
Atunaisa Mahe, BYU
Tre’Mon Morris-Brash, UCF
Jowon Briggs, Cincinnati
Malik Vann, Cincinnati
Austin Booker, Kansas
Patrick Joyner, Kansas
Devin Phillips, Kansas
Khalid Duke, Kansas State
Anthony Goodlow, Oklahoma State
Nathan Latu, Oklahoma State
Tico Brown, TCU
Rick D’Abreu, TCU
Soni Misi, TCU
Myles Cole, Texas Tech
Jaylon Hutchings, Texas Tech
        
Defensive Linemen / Linebackers
Byron Vaughns, Baylor
Daniel Grzesiak, Cincinnati
Nelson Ceaser, Houston
David Ugwoegbu, Houston
Davoan Hawkins, West Virginia
 
Linebackers
Mike Smith Jr., Baylor
Maxwell Tooley, BYU
AJ Vongphachanh, BYU
Jason Johnson, UCF
Shaun Peterson Jr., UCF
Walter Yates III, UCF
Malik Robinson, Houston
Gerry Vaughn, Iowa State
Hayden Hatcher, Kansas
Rich Miller, Kansas
Craig Young, Kansas
Daniel Green, Kansas State
Xavier Benson, Oklahoma State
Jamoi Hodge, TCU
Tyrique Matthews, Texas Tech
Lee Kpogba, West Virginia
 
Defensive Backs
Kamden Garrett, BYU
Eddie Heckard, BYU
DeJordan Mask, UCF
Decorian Patterson, UCF
Jireh Wilson, UCF
Taj Ward, Cincinnati
Antonio Brooks, Houston
Malik Fleming, Houston
Brian George, Houston
Alex Hogan, Houston
Hasaan Hypolite, Houston
Ben Nikkel, Iowa State
T.J. Tampa, Iowa State
Kalon Gervin, Kansas
Kwinton Lassiter, Kansas
Kenneth Logan, Kansas
Andrew Russell, Kansas
Millard Bradford, TCU
Josh Newton, TCU
Mark Perry, TCU
Malik Dunlap, Texas Tech
Tyler Owens, Texas Tech
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, Texas Tech
Rayshad Williams, Texas Tech
Beanie Bishop Jr., West Virginia
Marcis Floyd, West Virginia
Malachi Ruffin, West Virginia
 
Long Snappers
Gavin Gately, Houston
Randen Plattner, Kansas State
Zeke Zaragoza, Oklahoma State

Place Kickers
Chase Contreraz, Iowa State
Seth Keller, Kansas
Alex Hale, Oklahoma State
Griffin Kell, TCU
 
Punters
Ryan Rehkow, BYU
Laine Wilkins, Houston
Jordy Sandy, TCU
Austin McNamara, Texas Tech
 
 

‘Word on the Street’

NFL Free Agency 2024

Frank Coyle/ Head scout
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The official start of NFL Free Agency period begins today at 4 pm with a few clubs expected to release more veterans to get under the new salary cap. The ‘legal’ tampering opened Monday midday and the player rush began with NFL clubs prepared to make huge offers to new free agents. The new $30+ million-dollar increase added to up a $255.4 million salary cap per team which made most club instant bidders on the open market.

The premier positions took the focus especially the QB market after the 2023 season saw 60+ starters at the position and raised the bar again at the game’s most important position. QB Kirk Cousin’s was again a huge winner in the open market with an incredible 4-year $180 million deal with the Falcons. His presence makes the Falcons dangerous in the NFC South with a young talented group of playmakers and a solid offensive line around him. Their defense will demand the focus of most future signings and many of the premier draft selections in April.

Most of the early FA movement at the QB spot has been the extensive change at the #2 role, following a season with multiple injuries and rotation at the position. The Browns actually made the playoffs last season, relying on the strong performance of backup Joe Flacco who signed late in the 2023 season after his release from the Jets. He stepped up big and delivered multiple 300-yard passing performances. He was the Browns 5th starter as they continue to stabilize offensively after a year of multiple injuries and erratic performances. Flacco is a FA and will not resign with the Browns. They have already signed vet Jameis Winston for their deep QB room.

The Browns’ blockbuster deal for QB DeShaun Watson three years ago is still highly questioned after his second season in Cleveland on a trade which costed three #1 selections and a whopping #230 million contract. He enters training camp hoping to justify the enormous bounty the Browns relinquished.

In addition to Cousins with a new contract, Baker Mayfield re-signed with the Bucs for $100M on a three-year deal. He directed the Bucs to the playoffs after coming off the QB scrap hill and not re-signed in Carolina last offseason. Veteran Russell Wilson was released by the Broncos after two horrible seasons in Denver, leaving a ton of dead money on their salary cap books. He signed with the Steelers where he will compete with young Kenny Pickett who the starting job.

Backup QBs moved quickly prior to the official opening with clubs determined to land veteran backups who can hold the fort during any interruptions of the long 18-week NFL schedule. The 2023 The NFL Draft will also see the QB movement dominate the early action with the top 3 selections expected to be young passers and possibly 5-6 chosen in the first round.  The trade market will also be a factor in the domino effect at the position. The Bears’ hold two #1 picks, the first and #9 overall which makes Justin Fields expendable this offseason. His mediocre three-year early career will probably end in Chicago. Most clubs move on from incumbents when #1 overall pick allows them to add a top prospect to begin a new era. Fields may not command more than a 3rd round selection or possibly later with conditions. He was an expensive trade with the Giants to move up in the 2021 NFL Draft which cost two #1 picks plus a few middle round throw-ins.

The 2024 NFL Free Agency bell rings in minutes with many deals agreed upon over the past 48 hours. The upcoming player movement will change the landscape of NFL rosters for the season.

The impact of new additions will play a huge role in the makeup of the divisional races which bring many surprises annually in the ever-changing NFL.