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Dante Moore’s NFL draft stock after injury: Declare, stay at Oregon or transfer?
Dante Moore’s draft dilemma: Where he could land in 2027 after concussion ends Oregon season. VIP In case you've been living under a rock, the college football landscape has undergone an overhaul over the past few seasons. Conference realignment, the transfer portal and name, image and likeness have changed fortunes across college football — figuratively and monetarily. That transformation has also trickled upwards into the NFL draft. No prospect exemplifies this era more than Oregon's Dante Moore.
Scouting Missouri’s breakout duo: Austin Simmons has first-round tools, Jamal Roberts fuels Tigers’ CFP run
When news broke in late May that Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy had been shot in the leg at a concert and could miss a large portion, if not all, of the 2026 season, I wouldn't blame anyone for thinking Missouri's chances of a playoff run went down with him. The keys to the offense were being turned over to a transfer quarterback with two career starts and a senior running back who had been a career backup.
Arch Manning needs a signature game, not another defense from Steve Sarkisian
Manning's talent still shines through the scrutiny. A signature win could help Texas' quarterback turn promise into a defining moment. VIP Steve Sarkisian made headlines this week in the wake of the Longhorns laying an egg in the Red River Rivalry against the unranked Sooners on Saturday.
Mike Renner's 2027 NFL Draft Big Board: Ranking the top 150 prospects at college football midway point
We're inching closer to the vaunted 2027 draft class with each passing day. Now, at the halfway point of the season, we're really starting to sift the wheat from the chaff. The big question everyone keeps asking, though, is how the quarterback class shakes out. Truthfully, it's a question I kept asking myself even after reviewing all of their tape. The class is obviously incredibly talented, as you can see by the 10 quarterbacks included below, but are any worthy of the No. 1 overall pick?
Mike Renner's 2027 NFL Draft Big Board: Ranking the top 150 prospects at college football midway point
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith leads the way while Drew Mestemaker and CJ Carr emerge as early contenders to go No. 1 overall We hope you found this article worthwhile. Before you close this tab, please consider supporting The Press and the future of independent community journalism.
Grading NFL QBs on rookie contracts: Panthers' Bryce Young earns highest mark, Cam Ward gets 'D+'
Young earns top marks after a dramatic year-four leap in Carolina, while Tyler Shough proves he is the real deal in New Orleans When a franchise has a quarterback on a rookie deal, it's a constant evaluation process. "Is this the quarterback that can win us a Lombardi trophy?" is the question that GMs and fanbases alike ask themselves on a weekly basis.
Renner's 2027 NFL mock draft: Dolphins take generational WR Jeremiah Smith No. 1; Arch Manning to Cardinals
QB class is less loaded than originally thought, so Miami grabs can't-miss WR Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, CJ Carr, LaNorris Sellers -- what do all four of those quarterbacks have in common? Well none of them appear in this mock draft because all of them have more years of eligibility. With Sayin and Carr I think physical development and mastery are needed for them to get drafted where they want to. For Moore it's a full healthy season after his scary head injury last weekend.
Renner's 2027 NFL mock draft: Dolphins take generational WR Jeremiah Smith No. 1; Arch Manning to Cardinals
The ESPN fantasy basketball experts got together for their second mock draft of the 2026-27 NBA season, using a 10-team roto format. If you're new to …
Renner's 2027 NFL mock draft: Dolphins take generational WR Jeremiah Smith No. 1; Arch Manning to Cardinals
QB class is less loaded than originally thought, so Miami grabs can't-miss WR We hope you found this article worthwhile. Before you close this tab, please consider supporting The Press and the future of independent community journalism. At a time when truth, accountability, and editorial independence matter more than ever, the Press remains committed to accurate and fair reporting that provides the context needed to understand a changing world.
How Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss can buck the trend of short starting QBs in NFL
The Ole Miss star is lighting up college football at just under 6 feet, but changing NFL defensive schemes means his path to pro success will look different than those before him The 2018 quarterback draft class will go down as a historic one for a number of reasons. It produced multiple MVPs, a Super Bowl champion, and a PFWA Rookie of the Year, none of whom were the same person. It was also the start of an interesting trend that's swept through the NFL ever since - the shorter quarterback.
How Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss can buck the trend of short starting QBs in NFL
The Ole Miss star is lighting up college football at just under 6 feet, but changing NFL defensive schemes means his path to pro success will look different than those before him We hope you found this article worthwhile. Before you close this tab, please consider supporting The Press and the future of independent community journalism.
Ranking the five best 2026 NFL draft classes after Week 1: Chiefs rookies shine brightest
They say you can't evaluate a draft class until after three seasons. Unfortunately, it's 2026, and no one has that much patience anymore, so how about we do it after one week? As always, the caveat is: this is one game. This is not the end-all, be-all. But with most things, it's better to look good early on than bad. These are the top-five draft classes after the first week of the season. 1.
Ranking the five best 2026 NFL Draft classes after Week 1: Chiefs rookies shine brightest
They say you can't evaluate a draft class until after three seasons. Unfortunately, it's 2026, and no one has that much patience anymore, so how about we do it after one week? As always, the caveat is: this is one game. This is not the end-all, be-all. But with most things, it's better to look good early on than bad. These are the top-five draft classes after the first week of the season. 1.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Arch Manning tops QB rankings, another passer draws Drake Maye comp
The 2027 draft class certainly has talent on paper, but will it come to fruition when spring rolls around? Oregon's Dante Moore returning to school this year when all signs pointed to him being a likely first-round pick may be the start of a trend. All but two quarterbacks in the top 10 below have eligibility remaining beyond this fall.
2027 NFL Draft WR rankings: Former FCS product rises as Jeremiah Smith holds top honors
Ranking one of the most-hyped NFL Draft receiver classes in recent memory The 2027 wide receiver class has been one of the most hyped in recent memory from the day these prospects stepped on campus in 2024. Five-stars like Jeremiah Smith, Cam Coleman, Ryan Coleman-Williams, T.J. Moore and Ryan Wingo were all impact starters from day one at their respective schools. Now, two years into their careers and with draft eligibility looming, the hype has given way to serious questions for many of them.
Renner's 2027 NFL mock draft: Dolphins tank for Arch Manning in loaded blue-chip class
The Dolphins land Arch Manning at No. 1, Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith heads to the Cardinals and the Jets hold three first-round picks in a loaded 2027 draft projection The first round of the 2027 draft class is shaping up to be one of the most blue-chip laden drafts in recent memory. There are elite prospects at pretty much every high-value position in a way we haven't come close to seeing since 2021.
Renner's 2027 NFL mock draft: Dolphins tank for Arch Manning in loaded blue-chip class
The Dolphins land Arch Manning at No. 1, Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith heads to the Cardinals and the Jets hold three first-round picks in a loaded 2027 draft projection We hope you found this article worthwhile. Before you close this tab, please consider supporting The Press and the future of independent community journalism.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Who's the No. 1 EDGE between Dylan Stewart and Colin Simmons?
Stewart and Simmons could both sit out the 2026 season and still be first-round picks in April The top of this edge class has a chance to be special. Dylan Stewart vs. Colin Simmons could end up being Jadeveon Clowney vs. Khalil Mack for a new generation of draft fans. Outside of those two, the 2027 class is loaded with prospects who look the part but relatively short on prospects who play the part. The good news is that this far out from the draft, the former is often more important than the latter.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft big board: Preseason top 100 as Arch Manning headlines a potentially historic class
The hype is real. The 2027 draft class should be in contention with recent classes like 2021 and 2011 for one of the best first rounds of all time. Unlike the 2026 draft, the elite prospects in this class play the high-value positions you want to target in the top 10. There's a very good chance receiver, edge rusher, offensive tackle and quarterback are the only positions taken in the top 10 next April.
2026 NFL Draft rankings revisited: Ahead of the 2027 ranking reveal, here's how my preseason top 25 fared
Projecting which players will succeed in the NFL and which won't is difficult enough with a full college career of tape and a pre-draft process. I'm reminded every year when I revisit my past preseason draft rankings, though, that it gets even harder when you try to do that the year before they declare. While some talents were glaringly obvious -- like Caleb Downs and Jeremiyah Love -- others ... not so much (the nonexistent quarterback class!).
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Is Leonard Moore the best CB prospect since Jalen Ramsey?
If you are in need of a big corner, this is the class for you. The top three prospects on this list all have wingspans that look like they belong in the NBA. That's not all this class has, though, with some very impressive athletes coming in after them. This is a much better class a year out than what we had at this time last year, especially considering CB1 Jermod McCoy's injury concerns.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Is Leonard Moore the best CB prospect since Jalen Ramsey?
The Notre Dame star is the Jeremiah Smith of cornerback prospects We hope you found this article worthwhile. Before you close this tab, please consider supporting The Press and the future of independent community journalism. At a time when truth, accountability, and editorial independence matter more than ever, the Press remains committed to accurate and fair reporting that provides the context needed to understand a changing world.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking the top 10 running backs
After a running back just went in the top three, it's time to dive into the next wave with top 2027 NFL Draft profiles The last time we saw three running backs go in the first round was nearly a decade ago in 2018. The last time we saw three running backs go in the top 25 was over two decades ago, in 2005. The way the 2027 class is trending, those droughts appear to be ending because there are some special backs at the top of this class.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking the top 10 offensive tackles
Trevor Goosby enters as the clear OT1, but Jordan Seaton, Lance Heard and several high-upside athletes could push for Round 1 status This class has a little bit of everything. It's got a couple of All-World athletes that would be top-10 picks already if we held the draft tomorrow. It's got a trio of inexperienced tackles who are a tier below physically, but showed high-end coordination in their limited action. It's got two prodigiously powerful tackles who throw around SEC defensive ends.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking the top 10 offensive tackles
Trevor Goosby enters as the clear OT1, but Jordan Seaton, Lance Heard and several high-upside athletes could push for Round 1 status This class has a little bit of everything. It's got a couple of All-World athletes that would be top-10 picks already if we held the draft tomorrow. It's got a trio of inexperienced tackles who are a tier below physically, but showed high-end coordination in their limited action. It's got two prodigiously powerful tackles who throw around SEC defensive ends.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking the top 10 offensive tackles
Trevor Goosby enters as the clear OT1, but Jordan Seaton, Lance Heard and several high-upside athletes could push for Round 1 status
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking the top 10 tight ends, led by another Oregon standout
Jamari Johnson could have been TE2 behind former teammate Kenyon Sadiq had he declared for the 2026 NFL Draft This year's tight end class will be an interesting one to track for a couple of reasons. The first is that it has a number of highly athletic, undersized options at the position. If you saw the body types that came off the board on Day 2 last spring, you know undersized is not necessarily what the NFL is looking for at the position.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking the top 10 tight ends, led by another Oregon standout
Jamari Johnson could have been TE2 behind former teammate Kenyon Sadiq had he declared for the 2026 NFL Draft
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking top 10 defensive tackles
After only one defensive tackle cracked Round 1 in 2026, the 2027 class already looks much deeper After a 2026 class that only saw one defensive tackle, Clemson's Peter Woods, sneak into the back end of Round 1, early tape suggests big changes in 2027. Talent abounds throughout this class, with the top six prospects all having a real chance to end up as first-rounders. What makes it so intriguing is the youth.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking top 10 linebackers, with Clemson's Sammy Brown leading way
The 2027 linebacker draft class comes with some injury and role concerns, but make no mistake there's a lot of talent to be had at the position. Cutting this one down to only 10 prospects was not an easy task as there were nearly a half-dozen prospects that I could have feasibly slotted into the back of this top 10.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking top 10 linebackers, with Clemson's Sammy Brown leading way
Sammy Brown ticks every box you want to see for the position at a high level
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking the top 10 safeties, including the next Kyle Hamilton?
Tae Johnson has drawn comparisons to the All-Pro Hamilton since arriving at Notre Dame in 2024 No one is going to confuse the top of this year's safety class with Caleb Downs anytime soon, but there is a very strong group that could ultimately vie for late first- or early second-round consideration. This class isn't short on size, either, with numerous prospects below who could pass for linebackers.
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking the top 10 IOL prospects, with a freak athlete at No. 1
This marks the second straight summer Iowa's Kade Pieper has ranked among the top three IOL prospects My summer scouting series kicks off with the unheralded big fellas up front. It's one of my favorite positions to scout because I find it to be one of the least understood. Interior line play is far more about consistency than highlight-reel ability. Give me balance and coordination over pure strength and speed all day for interior linemen.
Ranking all 191 first-round NFL draft picks since 2020: Best, worst selections of the decade
Deep in the heart of the offseason, I was inspired by an exercise I saw on the NFL Stock Exchange podcast with Trevor Sikkema and Connor Rogers to take a look back at draft history, specifically evaluating and ranking the first-round picks this decade. With a list this large, being clear about the methodology is important. I decided to evaluate each decision from the team's point of view , given the draft capital and options available on the board, rather than evaluating talent alone.
Renner's 2027 NFL mock draft: Three QBs go in top five, including one unexpected name
You may have heard the 2027 draft class is a special one. I'm here to agree. The sheer number of stone-cold blue-chip prospects already in this class means it could give the historic 2021 and 2011 draft classes a run for their money. The biggest question that still needs answering, though, is how the quarterback class will shake out. There's plenty of talent at the position in college football, but nearly all of the top quarterbacks still have multiple years of eligibility remaining.
Renner's 2027 NFL mock draft: Three QBs go in top five, including one unexpected name
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2026 NFL All-Rookie Team: Browns, Jets dominate early predictions of first-year standouts
Fit often matters as much as talent to success in the NFL. That's especially true for rookies, as it's the shortest offseason they'll ever have at any level of football to get up to speed. Landing in a spot that gives them a clear path to the field and plays to their strengths is a big factor in their immediate impact. The All-Rookie team isn't a formal award like All-Pros or Pro Bowlers.
2026 NFL All-Rookie Team: Browns, Jets dominate early predictions of first-year standouts
NFL Mock Draft 2027: Predicting where Arch Manning, Dante Moore and the top QBs will land Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Julian Sayin and more QBs are among the top 2027 NFL Draft prospects. While the Rams will try to tell you it was a …
2026 NFL All-Rookie Team: Browns, Jets dominate early predictions of first-year standouts
Top picks make up most of the 22-player squad, but several Day 2 selections are also in position to have immediate success
Mike Renner ranks the top 10 defensive prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft
Mike Renner This year's defensive class may not have the household names we see on the other side of the ball -- check out my top 10 offensive prospects here -- but there's already some serious blue-chip talent at the top. Don't be surprised if the top three players on this list factor heavily into the top five next spring. That's how impressive they've already been on tape. With that in mind, here are my top 10 defensive prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft . 1.
Mike Renner ranks the top 10 defensive prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft
This year's defensive class may not have the household names we see on the other side of the ball -- check out my top 10 offensive prospects here -- but there's already some serious blue-chip talent at the top. Don't be surprised if the top three players on this list factor heavily into the top five next spring. That's how impressive they've already been on tape. With that in mind, here are my top 10 defensive prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft. 1.
Mike Renner ranks the top 10 offensive prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft
The 2027 hype train starts now with what looks like a potential all-time wide receiver class. The rising junior group alone features a half-dozen receivers who could easily work their way into first-round conversations, with a few already locked in there. Because of positional value, I didn't even get to give the running back position its proper due, as there's already far more talent in the upcoming group than we ever saw in 2026.
Mike Renner ranks the top 10 offensive prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft
A potential all-time WR group and high-upside QBs headline an early look at next year's class
2027 vs. 2026 NFL draft class: Who has the better prospect at every position?
Mike Renner You may have heard that the 2027 NFL Draft class could be an all-timer. I've been doing year-out mocks a long time, and 2027 has the highest number of preseason blue-chippers of any class I can remember. That being said, injuries and prospects returning to school can always change how it looks a year from now. I went through the top prospects at each position to compare how they'd fare against the top prospects in this year's class as it stands right now.
2027 vs. 2026 NFL Draft class: Who has the better prospect at every position?
You may have heard that the 2027 NFL Draft class could be an all-timer. I've been doing year-out mocks a long time, and 2027 has the highest number of preseason blue-chippers of any class I can remember. That being said, injuries and prospects returning to school can always change how it looks a year from now. I went through the top prospects at each position to compare how they'd fare against the top prospects in this year's class as it stands right now.
2027 vs. 2026 NFL Draft class: Who has the better prospect at every position?
8 NFL teams with best chance to win Super Bowl 61 following the 2026 Draft With the 2026 NFL Draft complete, contenders have reloaded, pretenders have tried to catch up, and optimism for some teams is much higher than it was …
Renner's board vs. the NFL: The best and worst picks of the 2026 draft
The 2026 NFL draft will be remembered for several reasons: The shortened clock that had broadcasts scrambling all weekend, the run on blocking tight ends on Day 2 and the Makai Lemon robbery from hometown fans in Pittsburgh. Which of these picks will be most memorable to their respective fan bases is up for debate. They say you can't judge a draft until three years out -- I say hogwash. The best time to judge a draft is right as it's happening, when we're all working with the same information.
Renner's board vs. the NFL: The best and worst picks of the 2026 draft
Based on my prospect rankings, here are the picks that stood out -- for better and worse -- in the 2026 NFL Draft
2026 NFL Draft grades, picks, analysis for Round 3: Cardinals get 'D' for Carson Beck selection
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