List of Underclassmen for the NFL Draft 2023

Underclassmen granted eligibility for 2023 NFL Draft. The list of 69 players granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft was released by the NFL on Friday. Thirteen underclassmen who have fulfilled their degree requirements with college football eligibility remaining are also eligible for selection.

Each of the 69 players granted special eligibility has met the league’s three-year eligibility rule and has submitted to a written application in which he renounced his remaining college football eligibility. The deadline for receiving applications was Jan. 16. Players had three days to rescind their declaration. This year no players rescinded their announcement.

    The 69 players granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft, which is scheduled to be held April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri:

NFL Official List of Players Declared

Israel Abanikanda, RB, Pittsburgh
Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
Jordan Addison, WR, USC
M.J. Anderson, DE, Iowa State
Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas State
Alex Austin, DB, Oregon State
Deonte Banks, DB, Maryland
Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn
Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU
Anthony Bradford, G, LSU
Brian Branch, DB, Alabama
Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida
Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
Zach Evans, RB, Mississippi
Emmanuel Forbes, DB, Mississippi State
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
Christian Gonzalez, DB, Oregon
Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
Nick Herbig, LB, Wisconsin
Brandon Hill, DB, Pittsburgh
Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
Rakim Jarrett, WR, Maryland
Antonio Johnson, DB, Texas A&M
Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
Jaylon Jones, DB, Texas A&M
Brandon Joseph, DB, Notre Dame
Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh
Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State
Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
DeWayne McBride, RB, UAB
Tanner McKee, QB, Stanford
Kendre Miller, RB, TCU
Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma
Cameron Mitchell, DB, Northwestern
Keaton Mitchell, RB, East Carolina
Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson
Lew Nichols, RB, Central Michigan
B.J. Ojulari, DE, LSU
J-Min Pelley, DT, Calgary (Canada)
Clark Phillips, DB, Utah
Joey Porter, DB, Penn State
Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
Eli Ricks, DB, Alabama
Kelee Ringo, DB, Georgia
Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
Jaquelin Roy, DT, LSU
Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati
Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon
Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
Cam Smith, DB, South Carolina
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
Brenton Strange, TE, Penn State
C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Joseph Tippmann, C, Wisconsin
Rashad Torrence, DB, Florida
Sean Tucker, RB, Syracuse
Tuli Tuipulotu, DE, USC
Carrington Valentine, DB, Kentucky
Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa
Deuce Vaughn, RB, Kansas State
Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Parker Washington, WR, Penn State
Garrett Williams, DB, Syracuse
Colby Wooden, DE, Auburn
Luke Wypler, C, Ohio State

The following 13 underclassmen have in timely fashion under NFL rules officially notified the league office that they have fulfilled their degree requirements. They are eligible for selection:

Will Anderson, DE, Alabama
Demario Douglas, WR, Liberty
Isaiah Foskey, DE, Notre Dame
Ronnie Hickman, DB, Ohio State
Evan Hull, RB, Northwestern
Paris Johnson, OT, Ohio State
Warren McClendon, OT, Georgia
Mike Morris, DE, Michigan
Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson
Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane
DJ Turner, DB, Michigan
Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

The following players inquired about their draft status and are eligible for selection without the need for special eligibility; however, such players may be eligible to remove their name from consideration on or before the Feb. 3, 2023 deadline to opt out of the draft:

Hank Bachmeier, QB, Boise State
Jahleel Billingsley, TE, Texas
Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M

NFL Divisional Playoffs 

   Frank Coyle/ NFL Scout

 Saturday, January 21st

Jaguars (9-8) @ Chiefs (14-3)
   4:30 PM est – NBC
 
Giants (10-7-1) @ Eagles (14-3)
    8:15 PM est – FOX
 
Sunday, January 22nd

Bengals (13-4) @ Bills (14-3)
    3:00 PM est – CBS

Cowboys (13-5) @ 49ers (13-4)
    6:30 PM est – FOX
 
The best weekend in sports is the final eight teams in the NFL divisional playoffs. This year we get great matchups again including teams, the Giants and Jaguars who are back in the postseason for the first time in years. Both play on Saturday on the road facing tough assignments with the Giants traveling to Philadelphia and the Jaguars in Kansas City to face the mighty Chiefs. Sunday features two classic matchups with the Cowboys playing at San Francisco in another in a long history between the two NFC rivals. The Bengals face the Bills in Buffalo with two of the best young passers in the game, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen in an expected shootout.

The winners will advance to the Conference Championship games on Jan. 29th with the winners meeting in Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12th in Glendale, Arizona.

NFL Divisional Playoff Matchups – 1/21 and 1/22

Giants (10-7-1) @ Eagles (14-3)

Giants are peaking at the right time. They have had huge problems with Eagles in recent years and must continue their recent strong play behind a hot Danny Jones and tough Saquon Barkley. Their aggressive defense has been very opportunistic and will need to be at the top of their game vs the potent Eagles attack directed by QB Jalen Hurts. Eagle receivers Smith and Brown are a dangerous tandem that will test the GMens’ secondary which is finally healthy. Gmen continue to surprise as road warriors and find a way to beat their divisional rival.
   Giants 27 – Eagles 24

 
Jaguars (9-8) @ Chiefs (14-3)

The student meets the master in the Trevor Lawrence vs Patrick Mahomes confrontation. The Chiefs hold the #1 seat and well rested to take on the upstart Jaguars. Mahomes is magical and is dangerous in any situation. He will test the young Jax defense which must be composed early to create a game. Lawrence is a rare talent in his own right despite only completing his 2^nd season. He will need a healthy guard Brandon Scherff to help neutralize sack artist DT Chris Jones.
  Chiefs 38 – Jaguars 21

 
Sunday, January 22nd

Bengals (13-4) @ Bills (14-3)

Great matchup with elite young passers Joe Burrow and Josh Allen and between divisional winners. Burrow looks to return to the SB, though will be under heavy pressure from an aggressive Bills defense. Buffalo HC Sean McDermott will pressure the weak injured Bengals line and harass Burrow coming out of the locker room. The Bills’ Allen has responded with huge postseason performances and looks to get their offense back on track after several unnerving weeks due to the serious Damar Hamlin injury.
Bill 31 – Bengals 24
 
Cowboys (13-5) @ 49ers (13-4)

   Long history of playoff games between these two NFC clubs, including the 49ers’ 23-17 postseason victory last January. 49ers’ offense has new leaders in rookie QB Brock Purdy and Pro Bowl runner Christian McCaffrey joining TE George Kittle and WR Deebo Samuel. Purdy is the Cinderella story of the year as ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ directing this potent attack like a seasoned veteran. 49ers defense ranks with any unit in the league and will pressure Boys’ QB Dak Prescott who is coming off his best performance of the year. That matchup may hold the key to the outcome here. Boys defense must step up and harass the rookie Purdy with defenders, Parson and Lawrence being key performers for any positive Dallas outcome.
49ers 27- Cowboys 17

NFL Draft 2023 Prospects

Declared Underclassmen for the NFL Draft 2023

Current list of underclassmen expected to be available for the NFL Draft 2023. We will have complete list and breakdowns in the January Newsletter available later this month.

Declared before Jan. 16th. Players made announcements, mostly after their Bowl game. Many opted out of their teams’ bowl game making this offseason the worst overall postseason bowl games in recent years. The National championship series was the exception with incredible semi-finalist games.

NFL List of Official Underclassmen by Year

 Year/ Players – Granted Special Eligibility past 13 years

2022 – 100
2021 – 98        
2020 – 99        
2019 – 103       
2018 – 106       
2017 – 95         
2016 – 96        
 

Ranked alphabetically by position 

Quarterbacks

1. Jaren Hall, BYU
2. Tanner McKee, Stanford
3. Anthony Richardson, Florida
4. C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
5. Bryce Young, Alabama

Running Backs

Israel Abanikanda          Pittsburgh
Devon Achane              Texas A&M
Tank Bigsby                  Auburn
Ronnie Brown               Shepherd
Zach Charbonnet          UCLA
Tiyon Evans                  Louisville
Zach Evans                  Mississippi
Jahmyr Gibbs               Alabama
Evan Hull                      Northwestern
DeWayne McBride        Alabama-Birm
Kendre Miller                 TCU
Keaton Mitchell            East Carolina
Lew Nichols                  Central Michigan
Bijan Robinson              Texas
Tyjae Spears                 Tulane
Titus Swen                    Wyoming
Tavion Thomas             Utah
Sean Tucker                 Syracuse
Deuce Vaughn              Kansas State

Wide Receivers

Jordan Addison              USC
Kayshon Boutte              LSU
Demario Douglas          Liberty
Josh Downs                    North Carolina
Zay Flowers                    Boston College
Bryce Ford-Wheaton   West Virginia
Jadon Haselwood         Arkansas
Jalin Hyatt                     Tennessee
Sam James                     West Virginia
Rakim Jarrett                Maryland
Quentin Johnston         TCU
Marvin Mims                 Oklahoma
Trey Palmer                   Nebraska
Rashee Rice                   SMU
Tyler Scott                      Cincinnati
Justin Shorter                Florida
Jaxon Smith-Njigba      Ohio State
Cedric Tillman               Tennessee
Parker Washington       Penn State
Dontayvion Wicks          Virginia

Tight Ends

1 Marshon Ford             Louisville
2 Tucker Kraft               South Dakota State
3 Michael Mayer            Notre Dame
4 Luke Schoonmaker     Michigan
5 Brenton Strange         Penn State
6 Darnell Washington    Georgia

Offensive linemen
Tackles

Matthew Bergeron         Syracuse
Anthony Bradford          LSU
Jaelyn Duncan              Maryland
Blake Freeland              BYU
Jovaughn Gwyn             South Carolina
Paris Johnson Jr.          Ohio State
Broderick Jones            Georgia
Dawand Jones              Ohio State
Anton Harrison              Oklahoma
Peter Skoronski            Northwestern
Carter Warren                Pitt
Darnell Wright               Tennessee

Guards

1. Jon Gaines                    UCLA
2. Warren McClendon        Georgia
3. O’Cyrus Torrence          Florida
4. Andrew Vorhees            USC

Centers

1. Joe Tippmann             Wisconsin
2. Luke Wypler             Ohio State

Edge Rushers 

1. Mitchell Agude                Miami
2. J. Anderson                      Iowa State
3. Will Anderson Jr.            Alabama
4. Felix Anudike-Uzomah   Kansas State
5. Andre Carter II               Army
6. Isaiah Foskey                  Notre Dame
7. Derick Hall                      Auburn
8. Zach Harrison                 Ohio State
9. Myles Murphy               Clemson
10. B.J. Ojulari                     LSU
11. Nolan Smith                   Georgia
12. Lukas Van Ness             Iowa
13. Tuli Tuipolatu                Southern Cal
14. Tyree Wilson                 Texas Tech
15. Colby Wooden                Auburn

Defensive Tackles 

1. Bryan Bresee                Clemson
2. Jalen Carter                  Georgia
3. Gervon Dexter               Florida
4. Siaki Ika                        Baylor
5. Calijah Kancey             Pittsburgh
6. Jaquelin Roy                LSU

Linebackers 

1. Nick Herbig                Wisconsin
2. Drew Sanders              Arkansas
3. Noah Sewell                  Oregon
4. Trent Simpson              Clemson
5. Drake Thomas             NC State
6. Henry To’o To’o             Alabama

Cornerbacks

1. Alex Austin                                Oregon State
2. Deonte Banks                            Maryland
3. Emmanuel Forbes                     Mississippi State
4. Christian Gonzalez                    Oregon
5. Kyu Blu Kelly                             Stanford
6. Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson      TCU
7. Jaylon Jones                               Texas A&M
8. Cameron Mitchell                      Northwestern
9. Clark Phillips III                         Utah
10. Joey Porter Jr.                           Penn State
11. Eli Ricks                                      Alabama
12. Kelee Ringo                                Georgia
13. Cam Smith                                  South Carolina
14. Tyrique Stevenson                    Miami
15. DJ Turner                                   Michigan
16. Carrington Valentine                Kentucky
17. Garrett Williams                        Syracuse
18. Devon Witherspoon                   Illinois

Safeties

Brian Branch                 Alabama
Ronnie Hickman            Ohio State
Brandon Hill                  Pittsburgh
Antonio Johnson           Texas A&M
Brandon Joseph            Notre Dame
Jammie Robinson         Florida State
Rashad Torrence           Florida

NFL Postseason Quarterback Win/Loss Records

Frank Coyle/ NFL Scout

Listed below are the NFL Postseason Starting Quarterback Win/Loss Records for active NFL players that have started at least one game at quarterback.

Only Postseason games are included in each player’s totals.

  Current NFL starting QBs making their first playoff games this postseason – Justin Herbert, Trevor Lawrence, Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, Brock Purdy and Tyler Hundley.  

*Won Super Bowl game (s) – not included in statistics

                                                               All Games/    Home Games/ Away Games/

Player/                         GS                    W -L-T    Pct     W- L-T      W-L-T

* Tom Brady                 47                    35-12-0 .745     24-8-0   11-4-0

* Aaron Rodgers          21                    11-10-0 .524    6-4-0    5-6-0

* Joe Flacco                 15                    10-5-0   .667      2-0-0     8-5-0

* Russell Wilson          16                     9-7-0     .562      5-2-0     4-5-0

* Patrick Mahomes       11                    8-3-0     .727      8-2-0     0-1-0

* Nick Foles                 6                      4-2-0    .667      2-1-0     2-1-0 

* Jimmy Garoppolo      6                      4-2-0    .667      2-0-0     2-2-0

* Matthew Stafford       7                      4-3-0    .571      2-0-0     2-3-0

Matt Ryan                    10                     4-6-0    .400      3-3-0    1-3-0

Joe Burrow                  4                      3-1-0     .750      1-1-0     2-0-0

Josh Allen                   6                      3-3-0    .500      3-0-0     0-3-0

Ryan Tannehill             5                      2-3-0     .400      0-2-0    2-1-0

Jared Goff                    5                       2-3-0     .400      1-2-0     1-1-0

Baker Mayfield             2                      1-1-0    .500      0-0-0     1-1-0

Case Keenum              2                       1-1-0     .500      1-0- 0    0-1-0

Marcus Mariota            2                       1-1-0     .500      0-0-0     1-1-0

Deshaun Watson         3                      1-2-0     .333      1-1-0     0-1-0

Kirk Cousins                3                       1-2-0     .333      0-1-0    1-1-0

Lamar Jackson            4                      1-3-0     .250      0-2-0     1-1-0

Dak Prescott                4                      1-3-0     .250      1-2-0    0-1-0

Tyrod Taylor                1                      0-1-0    .000     0-0-0     0-1-0

Mac Jones                   1                      0-1-0     .000     0-0-0    0-1-0

Kyler Murray                1                      0-1-0     .000      0-0-0    0-1-0

Jalen Hurts                  1                      0-1-0     .000    0-0-0     0-1-0

Taylor Heinicke            1                       0-1-0    .000      0-1-0     0-0-0

Teddy Bridgewater      1                      0-1-0     .000      0-1-0    0-0-0

Carson Wentz              1                      0-1-0    .000      0-1-0     0-0-0

Derek Carr                   1                      0-1-0     .000      0-0-0    0-1-0

Mitchell Trubisky         2                      0-2-0    .000      0-1-0     0-1-0

Andy Dalton                 4                      0-4-0     .000      0-1-0    0-3-0

Draft Insiders’ – NFL All-Rookie 2022 Teams

Frank Coyle/ Head scout

 Photo – DE Aidan Hutchinson – Lions
                Yahoo Sports

Rookie Offensive Player of Year
WR Garrett Wilson – Jets
Rookie Defensive Player of Year
CB Ahmad ‘Sauce’ Gardner – Jets

All-Rookie Teams

1st Team Offense

QB Kenny Pickett – Pittsburgh Steelers
RB Dameon Pierce – Houston Texans
RB Kenneth Walker III – Seattle Seahawks
WR Garrett Wilson – New York Jets
WR Chris Olave – New Orleans Saints
WR Christian Watson – Green Bay Packers
TE Daniel Bellinger – New York Giants
OT Charles Cross – Seattle Seahawks
G Cole Strange, New England Patriots
C Tyler Linderbaum – Baltimore Ravens
G Zion Johnson – Los Angeles Chargers
OT Abraham Lucas – Seattle Seahawks
 
1st Team Defense

Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux – New York Giants
DL Jordan Davis – Philadelphia Eagles
DL Matt Henningsen – Denver Broncos
Edge Aidan Hutchinson – Detroit Lions
LB Devin Lloyd – Jacksonville Jaguars
LB Malcolm Rodriguez – Detroit Lions
LB Quay Walker – Green Bay Packers
CB Sauce ‘Sauce’ Gardner – New York Jets
CB Tariq Woolen – Seattle Seahawks
CB Jack Jones – New England Patriots
S Jalen Pitre – Houston Texans
S Kyle Hamilton – Baltimore Ravens
 
2nd Team Offense

QB Brock Purdy – San Francisco 49ers
RB Isiah Pacheco – Kansas City Chiefs
RB Rachard White – Tampa Bay Bucs
WR Drake London – Atlanta Falcons
WR George Pickens – Pittsburgh Steelers
WR Jahan Dotson – Washington Commanders
TE Cade Otton – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
OT Tyler Smith – Dallas Cowboys
G Jamaree Salyer – Los Angeles Chargers
C Luke Fortner – Jacksonville Jaguars
G Zach Tom – Green Bay Packers
OT Braxton Jones – Chicago Bears
 
2nd Team Defense

Edge George Karlaftis – Kansas City Chiefs
DL Travis Jones – Baltimore Ravens
DL Devonte Wyatt – Green Bay Packers
Edge Travon Walker – Jacksonville Jaguars
LB Troy Andersen – Atlanta Falcons
LB Jack Sanborn – Chicago Bears
LB Micah McFadden – New York Giants
CB Emerson Martin – Cleveland Browns
CB Derek Stingley – Houston Texans
CB Kader Kohou – Miami Dolphins
S Kerby Joseph – Detroit Lions
S Jaquan Brisker – Chicago Bears

Draft Insiders’ 2022 All-Pro Teams

Frank Coyle/ Head scout

* Rookie

Offense

Position       First-Team        Second-Team

QB               Patrick Mahomes      Joe Burrow
RB                    Saquon Barkley           Josh Jacobs
RB                    Nick Chubb                  Derrick Henry
WR                   Tyreek Hill                   A.J. Brown
WR                   Justin Jefferson          Jaylen Waddle
WR                   Stefon Diggs               Davante Adams
TE                    Travis Kelce                 George Kittle
LT                    Andrew Thomas          Laremy Tunsil
LG                    Joel Bitonio                 Quenton Nelson
C                      Creed Humphrey          Jason Kelce
RG                   Wyatt Teller                 Zack Martin
RT                    Tristan Wirfs                Lane Johnson
 
All-Pro Defense

Position           First-Team            Second-Team
End                  Nick Bosa                    Brian Burns
DT                    Chris Jones                 Quinnen Williams
DT                    Dexter Lawrence          Christian Wilkins
End                  Myles Garrett               Maxx Crosby
LB                    Micah Parsons             Haason Reddick
LB                    Fred Warner                 Demario Davis
LB                    Matt Judon                  Bobby Wagner
CB                    Patrick Surtain             * Tariq Woolen
CB                    * Sauce Gardner           Jaycee Horn
CB                    Darius Slay                  Jaire Alexander
S                      Derwin James              Minkah Fitzpatrick
S                      Talanoa Hufanga          Budda Baker

Special Teams

Position           First-Team            Second-Team

Placekicker      Justin Tucker               Graham Gano
Punter              Ryan Stonehouse         Tommy Townsend
Longsnapper    Morgan Cox                 Andrew DePaola
Kickoff Returner   Nyheim Hines         Kalif Raymond
Punt Returner   Kalsean Nixon             Avery Williams
Special Teamer Jeremy Reaves           Josh Metellus

Safety Damar Hamlin Improves Significantly

NFL Season Final Weekend Schedule

The NFL announced today that Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin, who has been hospitalized at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center since Monday, has had substantial improvement in his condition. Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during Monday’s game which had huge impact on the players, coaches and fans who witnessed the traumatic collision. Though he still remains in critical condition, he has made improvement in 72 hours which is very encouraging. Currently, they have removed his breathing tube and continues to make amazing improvement. He has spoken to family and teammates and is addressing team via Facetime. The miracle continues to unfold with prayers for a return to full health from the nation and NFL community.

The Bills host AFC East rival, the Patriots Sunday afternoon this home field advantage through the conference playoffs at stake, along with the Patriots fighting for the final AFC playoff berth.

The NFL announced that the Week 17 Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals game will not be resumed and has been cancelled. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell informed all clubs of his decision on Thursday, after speaking with the Bills, the Bengals and NFL Players Association leadership.

“This has been a very difficult week,” Goodell said. “We continue to focus on the recovery of Damar Hamlin and are encouraged by the improvements in his condition as well as the tremendous outpouring of support and care for Damar and his family from across the country. We are also incredibly appreciative of the amazing work of the medical personnel and commend each and every one of them.”

Key factors in arriving at this decision:

Not playing the Buffalo-Cincinnati game to its conclusion will have no effect on which clubs qualify for the postseason. No club would qualify for the postseason and no club will be eliminated based on the outcome of this game.

The AFC Championship Game will be played at a neutral site if the participating teams played an unequal number of games and both could have been the number one seed and hosted the game had all AFC clubs played a full 17-game regular season. Those circumstances involve Buffalo or Cincinnati qualifying for the game as a road team and are listed below:

The NFL regular season closing weekend will determine the final three divisional winners with the Bengals/Ravens matchup for the AFC North title and the Titans/Jaguars deciding the AFC South winner key games.

The Eagles hold a one game lead over the Cowboys in the NFC East and host the Giants. A win and they clinch the divisional title. Three East teams, the Eagles, Cowboys and Giants are the only division with multiple clubs already in the postseason.  On Sunday night, the Packers-Lions matchup closes out the season with the winner qualifying for the final wild card spot. Both teams made strong pushes over the second half of the season to get to the .500 mark entering their final contest.

Final NFL Weekend Schedule

Saturday, January 7, 2023
    Matchup / Time / TV / Location

Kansas City @ Las Vegas – 4:30 PM – ESPN
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
 
Tennessee @ Jacksonville – 8:15 PM – ESPN
TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, FL
 
Sunday, January 8, 2023
    Matchup / Time / TV / Location

Tampa Bay @ Atlanta – 1:00 PM – FOX
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
 
New England @ Buffalo – 1:00 PM – CBS
Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
 
Minnesota @ Chicago – 1:00 PM – FOX
Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
 
Baltimore @ Cincinnati – 1:00 PM – CBS
Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
 
Houston @ Indianapolis – 1:00 PM – CBS
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
 
New York Jets @ Miami – 1:00 PM – FOX
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
 
Carolina @ New Orleans – 1:00 PM – FOX
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
 
Cleveland @ Pittsburgh – 1:00 PM – CBS
Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
 
Los Angeles Chargers @ Denver – 4:25 PM – CBS
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
 
New York Giants @ Philadelphia – 4:25 PM – CBS
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
 
Arizona @ San Francisco – 4:25 PM – FOX
Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Los Angeles Rams @ Seattle – 4:25 PM – FOX
Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
 
Dallas @ Washington – 4:25 PM – FOX
FedEx Field, Landover, MD
 
Detroit @ Green Bay – 8:20 PM – NBC
Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wi.

All-Star Game Schedule Begins This Weekend

The upcoming postseason All-Star season is here with the schedule posted below. We will have scouts at these events attending – weigh-ins, practices, interviews and games. These games will be the final chance to see prospects in game action prior to the NFL Combine and vital Pro day workouts. We will have extensive coverage on web page at  www.draftinsiders.com along with player evaluation in our Feb. Newsletter and Yearbook 2023. 

 All-Star Game Schedule – January- February 2023      

January 8 – CGS Small School Invitational – Fort Worth, Texas
1/8 – Podyum Bowl – Miami, Florida
1/11 – College Gridiron Showcase – Fort Worth, Texas
 
1/14 – Hula Bowl – Orlando, Florida – CBSSN
1/21 – Tropical Bowl – Orlando, Florida
1/28 – NFLPA Collegiate Bowl – Pasadena, Ca – NFLN
 
2/2 – East-West Shrine Bowl – Las Vegas, Nv – NFLN
2/4 *** Senior Bowl Game – Feb. 4, 2023 Mobile, Alabama ***
– Hancock Whitney Stadium – 1:30 pm CT- NFL Network –
                             Weigh-in- Practices – Monday Jan 30th thru Thursday Feb. 3rd

For Complete Senior Bowl info including updated Roster acceptances
Go to https://www.seniorbowl.com/
 
February 28 -March 6 – NFL Scouting Combine (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN)

 Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 30 years. He was a 20-year Scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl.

NFL Draft 2023 – First Round Order
Texans & Seahawks Hold Two #1 Picks in the Top 12 Choices

  Frank Coyle / NFL Analyst

With the NFL campaign entering the final two regular season weeks with several playoff positions still open, teams will determine the early selections possibly as this weekend.

With just two games remaining, four NFL divisional titles are still unsettled.  Both the NFC South and AFC South divisions are wide open with every club alive for a playoff spot and all holding sub .500 records going into week 16.

Currently, the Houston Texans hold the #1 position at 2-12-1, though only a half a lead over the Bears who sit at 3-12. The Texans upset the Titans last week which delayed any claim of the first overall selection in the NFL Draft 2023.

Last year’s Super Bowl champion, the LA Rams are already eliminated with a dismal 5-10 record.

In the AFC, the Kansas City claimed their 7^th consecutive West title while the Bills earned their 2nd East title in a row. In the NFC, both the Vikings and 49ers earned divisional titles for the first time in several seasons.

The Rams do not have a #1 pick, due to the trade to the Lions for QB Mitchell Stafford. Four other clubs do not hold #1 picks, the Browns, 49ers, Dolphins and Saints. Four clubs have two #1 selections, the Texans, Lions, Seahawks and Eagles.

Currently, there are 9 teams with 7-8 records and holding the 12^th through the 20^th positions with a few divisional races decided over the final weeks in the overcomes. The final order for picks #19 through #32 will be decided by NFL playoff results. The strength of schedule percentage is for each club’s current season. There will be only 31 selections in the first round with Miami forfeiting their top draft choice.

NFL Draft 2023 – April 27-29 – Kansas City, Mo

 #          Team                                        W-L      Strength of schedule
1          Houston                                    2-12-1   .494
2          Chicago                                    3-12      .567
3          Seattle (Denver)                        4-11      .492
4          Arizona                                     4-11      .522
5          Indianapolis                              4-10-1   .510
6          Atlanta                                      5-10      .465
7          Detroit (LA Rams)                      5-10      .506
8          Carolina                                    6-9        .457
9          Las Vegas                                6-9        .465
10         Philadelphia (New Orleans)        6-9        .502
11         Houston (Cleveland)                  6-9        .522
12         Seattle                                      7-8        .473
13         Tennessee                                7-8        .506
14         New England                            7-8        .516
15         NY Jets                                    7-8        .529
16         Pittsburgh                                 7-8        .531
17         Green Bay                                7-8        .537
18         Detroit                                      7-8        .541
19         Jacksonville                              7-8        .482
20         Tampa Bay                               7-8        .490
21         Washington                               7-7-1     .537
22         Miami (pick forfeited)                 8-7        .539
23         NY Giants                                 8-6-1     .533
24         LA Chargers                              9-6        .435
25         Baltimore                                  10-5      .492
26         Denver (San Fran-Miami)           11-4      .414
27         Dallas                                       11-4      .514
28         Cincinnati                                  11-4      .525
29         Kansas City                              12-3      .455
30         Minnesota                                 12-3      .480
31         Buffalo                                     12-3      .514
32         Philadelphia                              13-2      .475

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 16

Wild NFL Weekend
Chiefs Clinch 7th AFC West Title
49ers Win NFC West

Bills Outlast Dolphins
Giants Win Huge Game in Washington
Jaguars Shock Cowboys in Overtime
Lions Edge Jets

Team of the Week
Bills beat Dolphins in key AFC East Matchup

Players of the Week
NFC
Offense – QB Kirk Cousins – Vikings
Defense – DE J.J. Watt – Cardinals

AFC
Offense – QB Trevor Lawrence – Jaguars
Defense – S Rayshawn Jenkins – Jaguars

Rookies of the Week
Offense – WR Jahan Dotson – Commanders
Defense – DE Kayvon Thibodeaux – Giants

Games of Week 16
   Saturday
Giants at Vikings – 1:00 pm – Fox
Bengals at Patriots – 1 pm – CBS
Eagles at Cowboys – 4:25 pm – Fox
   Sunday
Packers at Dolphins – 1:00 pm – CBS

NFL Team Power Poll
Draft Insiders’ Staff

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 13-1 Eagles
The Eagles edged the Bears probably looking ahead to the Cowboys this week. They can clinch divisional title with a victory and carry home field advantage through the playoffs in the process.

#2 – 11-3 Chiefs
Chiefs won their 7th straight AFC West title with their OT victory over the Texans. Playing for home field advantage vs the Bills and Bengals which could be a determining factor in January. Host the Seahawks this Saturday.

#3 – 11-3 Bills
Bills won crucial matchup vs the Dolphins to make playoffs. Still looking to clinch the East title this week at Chicago. They will compete for home field advantage over final games and it’s a huge bonus for the Bills especially in the postseason.

#4 – 10-4 49ers
The 49ers won their 7th consecutive game vs the Seahawks to claim the NFC West title. Their dominant defense continues to lead the league in the fewest points allowed. They host the Commanders needing to win to gain home field advantage in the postseason.

#5 – 11-3 Vikings
Vikings made the greatest comeback in NFL history vs the Colts. Their explosive offense continues to compensate of a vulnerable defense in major secondary issues. Host the Giants this week on Saturday in a key NFC matchup with postseason implications.

#6 – 10-4 – Cowboys
The Cowboys were drilled by the Jaguars in OT with their defense being shredded by QB Lawrence. Host the East leading Eagles where they look to clinch the division with a win on Christmas Eve.

#7 – 10-4 Bengals
The Bengals continue to peak with a victory over the Bucs. QB Joe Burrow lead the comeback with a number of clutch plays. Hit the road to face the desperate Patriots in a key AFC matchup with both clubs needing to win.

#8 – 9-5 Ravens
The Ravens fell to the Browns without QB Lamar Jackson. Their offense struggled in every phase of the game. Backup QB Tyler Huntley may start again with the Falcons coming to town. They need a win to keep in the mix for the North and wild card races.

#9 – 8-6 Dolphins
Dolphins have lost three in a row with a tough divisional loss to the Bills last week. Their defense has slipped noticeably Host the desperate Packers Sunday in a matchup that has impact on both conference playoff races.

#10 – 8-6 Chargers
The Chargers gutted it out vs the Titans for a critical victory. They travel to Indy to face the Colts who collapsed last week. Chargers have to step up here and separate themselves for the playoff pretenders.

#11 – 7-7 Titans
The Titans lost to the Chargers which reduced their South lead to only one game lover the Jaguars.
Hos the Texans in a must win situation. Their offense needs to step up and control the game behind
runner Derrick Henry.

#12 – 8-5-1 Giants
The Giants won a huge game in Washington that puts them in the drivers’ seat for a wild card berth.
Runner Saquon Barkley had gutty performance. Travel to Minnesota to face the potent Vikings which could be a preview of wildcard weekend.

#13 – 7-7 Seahawks
Seahawks lost to the 49ers mainly due to an inept offense which failed to score a TD until late in the 4th quarter. They must recover quickly and get back on a winning steak with a difficult trip to KC this week.

#14 – 7-7 Lions
The relentless Lions edged the Jets to continue their turnaround from a weak first half. They have won 6 of their last 7 games and have shown an explosive passing game and an improving defense in the process. Travel to Carolina with both clubs clinging to their playoff hopes in the balance.

#15 – 7-7 Patriots
The Pats lost an insane game vs the Raiders on a foolish final play which cost them a sure victory. They host the hot Bengals. Belichick will have to put together great game plan to neutralize the savvy QB Burrow with both clubs needing a victory for their postseason hopes.

#16 – 7-7 Jets
Jets fell short vs the Lions with QB Zach Wilson back as the starter for their 3rd straight loss. They host the hot Jaguars this Thursday night in a must win situation for both clubs. The Jets defense continues to keep them alive in every game, but they need more production from a subpar offense if they want to win in late money games.

#17 – 7-6-1 Commanders
The Commanders lost to the GMen in a key NFC East matchup which has them in a desperate situation playing the 49ers in San Fran this week. Their NFC playoff hopes are slim and must win here to stay in contention for a wild card spot vs the leagues’ best defense.

#18 – 6-8 Packers
The Packers beat a battered Rams club on Monday night. They travel Miami with both clubs desperate with fading slim playoff hopes. QB Aaron Rodgers is capable of carrying this club, but their marginal mathematical chances demand them running the table from here.

#19 – 5-9 Saints
The Saints beat the Falcons last week to keep their playoff hopes alive. They are only one game out of first place in the NFC South. They travel to Cleveland this week in a must win situation, where both sub .500 clubs are still alive, but the urgency for each to win will most likely eliminate the loser.

#20 – 6-8 Jaguars
Jaguars won their biggest game in years with an impressive OT victory over the Cowboys. QB Trevor Lawrence has taken charge and lead this club with 4 TD passes to continue their late run for a playoff spot. Face the Jets at MetLife this Thursday which will determine the fate of both clubs.

#21 – 6-8 Steelers
Steelers beat the Panthers behind Mitch Trubisky, but will go with healthy Kenny Pickett this week. Ironically, they host the Raiders this week in wake of former Steeler great Franco Harris. Steelers must win here and look for help to have any remote AFC playoff chances.

#22 – 6-8 – Bucs
Bucs fell to the Bengals with their defense failing to contain Joe Burrow in crunch time. They still hold a slim lead the NFC South with a soft remaining schedule. They travel to Arizona to face the struggling Cardinals in a matchup where they can establish a two game lead with two to play.

#23 – 6-8 Raiders
Raiders got a gift win last week with a crazy final reckless play they made to score a game winning TD. Hoping to run the table and sneak into playoffs like last season. Travel to Pittsburgh this week where the loser can start making plans for next year.

#24 – 6-8 Browns
Browns beat rival the Ravens which kept their slim postseason hopes alive. They have three winnable games in the Saints, Commanders and Steelers remaining with no excuse to claim a final spot. Vet QB Deshaun Watson stepped up last week and made a difference in big spots.

#25 – 5-9 Falcons
Falcons turned the page and started rookie QB Desmond Ridder vs the Saints. They lost a close game but still within one game of the NFC South lead. They travel to Baltimore on Saturday which becomes the acid test for any playoff chances.

#26 – 5-9 Panthers
Panthers struggled vs the Steelers, though still maintain playoff possibilities in the weak NFC South. Host the hot Lions this week followed by a trip to Tampa. Sam Darnold has done OK in his audition for the starting job next season.

#27 – 4-9-1 Colts
Colts blew the biggest lead in NFL history last week when they totally collapsed vs the Vikings. They host the Chargers on Monday night hoping to play the spoiler of their playoff hopes.

#28 – 4-10 Rams
Oh how the mighty have fallen this season. Rams continue to struggle without Stafford and Kupp on offense along with Donald on defense. Host the Broncos this week in probably the two most disappointing clubs in the league this season.

#29 – 4-10 – Broncos
Broncos beat the Cardinals in a game for draft position. Travel to LA to face the equally disappointing Rams with both clubs facing important offseason questions.

#30 – 4-10 Cardinals
They lost to the Broncos struggling without QB Kyler Murray to generate an offense. They host the Bucs this week playing out the string for next season.

#31 – 3-11 Bears
The Bears pressed the Eagles last week, though came up short once again. They are on a 7-game losing streak with only QB Justin Fields’s running skills of interest. They host the Bills this week and be fully tested to compete for one of the premier clubs in the league.

#32 – 1-12-1 Texans
Texans played hard again, but lost in OT to the Chiefs. Travel to Nashville to face the Titans in a tough matchup. They could clinch the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft 2023 with a loss and Bears win.

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 and ESPN 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, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites