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2024 NFL Draft: Tracking Every Undrafted Free Agent Signing
Just because a player wasn't drafted doesn't mean they can't have a long, impactful career as an undrafted free agent. With the 2024 NFL Draft closed, all 32 teams are scrambling to find valuable players in the UDFA market. The 33rd Team is tracking every signing, so you don't have to. The list below is broken down by team.
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Picks, Predictions for Day 2
Skip to content So much for any quarterback drama making its way into Round 2 after six of them were taken in the first 12 picks on Thursday night. That foretold a first round that saw 23 of 32 selections spent on offensive players, meaning Round 2 is set up for the defense. There is plenty for teams at the top of the round to choose from: cornerbacks Kool-Aid McKinstry, Cooper DeJean, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Kamari Lassiter, as well as defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton and edge Marshawn Kneeland.
Don't Worry, Defenders Are Still Valuable
By Greg Cosell, Andy Benoit By Greg Cosell, Andy Benoit via The 33rd Team, Greg Cosell & Andy Benoit discuss the historic 1st round of the 2024 NFL Draft and why despite there not being a defender taken until pick 15, the defensive players in the NFL are still highly valued. The post Don't Worry, Defenders Are Still Valuable appeared first on The 33rd Team. Read more at The 33rd Team
2024 NFL Draft: Ranking Top Players Available Entering Day 2
The 2024 NFL Draft is finally underway. With 32 players now off the board, here is who SIS' scouts see as the best available players remaining. Each player's name links out to their full scouting report. 2024 NFL Draft Rankings
Brock Bowers Will Do It All For The Raiders
Greg Cosell has been a senior producer at NFL Films for more than four decades. He is the creator of ESPN’s NFL Matchup and has been a longtime analyst on the show. Cosell, who co-authored the book The Games That Changed the Game: The Evolution of the NFL in Seven Sundays, is the nephew of Howard Cosell, the legendary voice of Monday Night Football.
Evan Williams 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Oregon S
Skip to content The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Evan Williams. Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 200 pounds 40-yard dash: 4.60 10-yard split: 1.55 Vertical jump: 40.5" Broad jump: 10'6" Smooth pedal with good knee bend as back-end safety, allowing for a comfortable transition to plant and drive.
It's NFL Draft Smokescreen Season - How to Decipher Fact from Fiction Amidst Hype
It’s smokescreen season in the NFL. Every year, like clockwork, during the last couple of weeks leading up to the NFL Draft, the reports and rumors start coming out fast and furious.
James Williams 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Miami S Original
The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on James Williams. Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 231 pounds 40-yard dash: 4.65 10-yard split: 1.59 Vertical jump: 30" Broad jump: 9'9" Arm length: 33 5/8" Outstanding length for a safety with the versatility to play in the box and on the back end, including the post.
Looking at Top OL, TEs, RBs in 2024 NFL Draft
By Greg Cosell, Andy Benoit By Greg Cosell, Andy Benoit via The 33rd Team, Greg Cosell & Andy Benoit do a deep dive into the top offensive line, tight end & running back prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft including Georgia's star TE Brock Bowers. The post Looking at Top OL, TEs, RBs in 2024 NFL Draft appeared first on The 33rd Team. Read more on Publisher's website
Amarius Mims Has Best Traits Of Any OL Prospect In 2024 NFL Draft
Greg Cosell explains that despite fewer collegiate reps than most, Georgia tackle Amarius Mims' elite traits shined on tape. The post Amarius Mims Has Best Traits Of Any OL Prospect In 2024 NFL Draft appeared first on The 33rd Team.
Brock Bowers Is More Than Just A Receiving Tight End
Greg Cosell explains how TE1 Brock Bowers is more "offensive weapon" than just a pass catching tight end. The post Brock Bowers Is More Than Just A Receiving Tight End appeared first on The 33rd Team.
Spencer Rattler 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For South Carolina QB
Skip to content The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Spencer Rattler. Height: 6-foot 1/8" Weight: 219 40-yard dash: 4.95 10-yard split: 1.63 20-yard shuttle: 4.37 Vertical jump: 32" Broad jump: 9" Higher-level arm talent with the easy strength to drive the ball with velocity. Can make tight-window throws.
Ruke Orhorhoro 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Clemson DL
Skip to content The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Ruke Orhorhoro. Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 294 40-yard dash:4.89 10-yard split: 1.67 20-yard shuttle: DNP Vertical jump: 32" Broad jump: 9'8" Arm length: 34" Long and naturally athletic. Sudden with some quick twitch to his movement.
Junior Colson 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Michigan LB
Skip to content The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Junior Colson. Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 238 40-yard dash: DNP 10-yard split: DNP 20-yard shuttle: DNP Vertical jump: DNP Broad jump: DNP Arm length: 32 1/2" Versatility to align in different locations. Deployed in multiple ways, including playing in space.
Brandon Dorlus 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Oregon DL
Skip to content The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Brandon Dorlus. Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 283 40-yard dash: 4.85 10-yard split: 1.68 20-yard shuttle: 4.85 Vertical jump: 30.5" Broad jump: 9'3" Arm length: 33 1/4" Extensive experience playing outside at DE and inside at DT.
Digging Into Diggs' Fit In Houston, Top WR Draft Prospects, CeeDee Lamb Or...?
By Greg Cosell, Andy Benoit via The 33rd Team, Greg Cosell & Andy Benoit react to the Buffalo Bills trading Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans & talk his fit alongside Tank Dell & Nico Collins. Greg discusses the top WRs in the 2024 NFL Draft, plus, the guys compare CeeDee Lamb to other top WRs. The post Digging Into Diggs' Fit In Houston, Top WR Draft Prospects, CeeDee Lamb Or...? appeared first on The 33rd Team. Read more on Publisher's website
2024 NFL Draft: 7 Prospects With Most Boom or Bust Potential
Part of the charm of the NFL draft cycle is the optimism that builds for fanbases from the Super Bowl through the actual event. Every player that your favorite team picks will at least be a starter, if not an All-Pro, right? Unfortunately, we know that's not true, and the 2024 NFL Draft class has its fair share of boom-or-bust prospects. We've identified seven high-profile names who could find themselves on either side of the coin in several years.
Small School, Big Tape
Greg Cosell gives his report on wide receiver Javon Baker and explains that despite playing at UCF, his tape shows big school production from the former Alabama wideout. The post UCF Wide Receiver Javon Baker: Small School, Big Tape appeared first on The 33rd Team.
2024 NFL Draft: Ranking 7 Best Run Blockers Among Offensive Lineman
Sports Info Solutions continues its look at groups of players for the 2024 NFL Draft Class. This time, we will look at the best run blockers. These big guys have shown their ability to consistently move other big guys, open up running lanes and show a mean streak in finishing blocks. Let’s look at this class and use our evaluations and metrics to rank the top seven run-blocking offensive linemen.
NFL Executives Debate Whether D.J. Burns Could Make Leap to Football Original
March Madness brings many surprises every year, and just when you think you’ve seen everything, you quickly learn you have not. The last thing I thought I’d be writing about is whether a college basketball player could realistically transition to becoming an NFL player, but here we are. North Carolina State big man D.J. Burns has become a favorite around the country and has been a pivotal part of the No. 11 seed Wolfpack making it to the Final Four.
2024 NFL Draft: Which Players Made Money at Their Pro Days?
The NFL Pro Day circuit has just about wrapped up, and there were some huge winners in the last month. While pro days are only one part of the puzzle, they're another important box to check for soon-to-be rookies. So which players improved their stock during their pro day? Here are five players who made money this month. It’s hard for a player to raise their stock at a pro day when they're already viewed as a consensus top-10 pick. But that’s what Malik Nabers did at LSU’s Pro Day on Wednesday.
2024 NFL Draft: Ranking Top 9 Linebackers Prospects Original
Despite the changing nature of the linebacker position, off-ball linebackers continue to helm some of the most dangerous defenses in the NFL. Does the 2024 NFL Draft feature any prospects capable of filling that role? Here are our top 9 linebackers. >> READ MORE: DT | EDGE Big Board Rank: 165 Height: 6-foot-0 Weight: 228 pounds Jeremiah Trotter Jr. projects as a backup Mike linebacker in a 4-3 defense at the next level.
Can 49ers Afford to Let Aiyuk Go? Most Intriguing CB Prospects & More!
By Greg Cosell, Andy Benoit Greg Cosell & Andy Benoit discuss the growing contract issues between Brandon Aiyuk & the San Francisco 49ers. They talk whether the 49ers' offense can survive without the star WR and where he ranks among their weapons. Plus, Greg Cosell breaks down some of the most interesting CB prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. The post Can 49ers Afford to Let Aiyuk Go? Most Intriguing CB Prospects & More! appeared first on The 33rd Team.
Quinyon Mitchell Is The Most Intriguing Cornerback Draft Prospect
Greg Cosell goes through 3 of the most intriguing cornerbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft including Toledo's Quinyon Mitchell. The post Quinyon Mitchell Is The Most Intriguing Cornerback Draft Prospect appeared first on The 33rd Team.
Why Do NFL Draft Rankings Change During the Offseason?
Why are people changing their draft grades or prospect rankings this time of year? I’ve often thought about this in recent years as I see certain draft analysts coming out with updated top-100 lists or “version 2.0 and 3.0” rankings of the top prospects. Granted, it would be boring if their second and third versions were the same as the first, but it does beg the question of why those evaluations have changed and whether or not their methodology for doing so is sound.
2024 NFL Draft: 5 Takeaways From Early College Football Pro Days
Collegiate pro days are in full swing, and prospects around the country are performing in front of NFL general managers, coaches and scouts. Here are five of the biggest takeaways after two weeks of pro days. It's not uncommon to see some of the top prospects in a draft opt out of the testing and drills at the combine. But what is rare is seeing a player skip the combine and their pro day despite being fully healthy. That's what Marvin Harrison Jr. is doing.
2024 NFL Draft: Ranking Top 7 Offensive Guard Prospects
Interior offensive linemen are a growing commodity in the NFL, with more and more teams offering up top dollar on the free agent market to fill holes at guard. Will teams be able to find starting options in April's draft? Here are the top seven guard prospects available. >> READ MORE: Full 2024 Draft Board Big Board Rank: 104 Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 309 pounds Zak Zinter projects as a starting right guard at the next level.
Hollywood Goes Kansas City, Catching Up on Free Agency & Evaluating Top QB Draft Prospects
By Greg Cosell, Andy Benoit Greg Cosell & Andy Benoit examine the latest free agency moves including Patrick Mahomes getting a new weapon with the addition of WR Hollywood Brown. Andy convinces Greg to "sort of" give his top 3 quarterbacks in the NFL draft & then explains why he's not sold on J.J. McCarthy. The post Hollywood Goes Kansas City, Catching Up on Free Agency & Evaluating Top QB Draft Prospects appeared first on The 33rd Team.
Is J.J. McCarthy's Draft Stock Rising Justified?
Greg Cosell explains why he isn't sure as to why there is an uptick in J.J. McCarthy's draft stock and why he is not a believer. The post Is J.J. McCarthy's Draft Stock Rising Justified? appeared first on The 33rd Team.
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