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Futures: Ronnie Harrison
Though teammate Minkah Fitzpatrick gets more headlines, the other Alabama safety prospect in this year's draft deserves plenty of attention too.
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Audibles at the Line: Super Bowl LII
The Philadelphia Eagles dethrone the New England Patriots in a game that sets the all-time record for most total yards from scrimmage.
FEI Final Ratings
Another year, another Alabama championship. Is it a good thing for the sport of college football that one program is so dominant over its competition?
OFI: Freshmen Propel Alabama
Replacing starter Jalen Hurts, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagavailoa threw a 41-yard walk-off touchdown pass to fellow freshman DeVonta Smith on second-and-26 in overtime for yet another Alabama championship.
SDA: National Championship Preview
Most expected Georgia to face Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. We're finally getting that matchup, but the stakes are even higher than anticipated.
Any Given Sunday: Jaguars Over Steelers
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The Month In Quotes: March 2018
This month: surprising combine performances, good and bad; bizarre questions from prospect interviews; and reaction to some of the biggest moves in free agency.
Football Outsiders On-Line Mock Draft
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18 Apr 2018, 12:32pm by Derrik Klassen
Futures: Ronnie Harrison
Though teammate Minkah Fitzpatrick gets more headlines, the other Alabama safety prospect in this year's draft deserves plenty of attention too.
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17 Apr 2018, 12:41pm by Tom Gower
2012 NFL Draft: Six Years Later
The five quarterbacks taken in the first two rounds in 2012 combined to win zero games in 2017. Meanwhile, two third-rounders have won Super Bowls, and a fourth-rounder just got an $84 million contract. Let's look back at how that went down.
19 comments, Last at 4:00am by Will Allen
17 Apr 2018, 11:50am by The Outsiders
ESPN: 2018 NFL Draft Guides
FO writers have put together draft guides for all 32 teams, looking at three things for each franchise: the biggest need, a quiet need, and a position that is definitely not a need.
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16 Apr 2018, 11:48am by Nathan Forster
SackSEER 2018
The experts say that North Carolina State's Bradley Chubb will be the first edge rusher taken in the NFL draft, but our forecast system doubts he'll be much more productive than some of his peers.
16 comments, Last at 18 Apr 2018, 3:00pm by mehllageman56
12 Apr 2018, 11:23am by Aaron Schatz
BackCAST 2018 (ESPN version)
FO's BackCAST projections for running backs are here, led by Saquon Barkley. Barkley gets the second highest projection since 1998, behind only Ricky Williams. The Barkley debate is fascinating: we don't advise taking running backs high, but what do you do when there aren't great prospects at the positions we usually advise taking high? Backing the idea of taking Barkley higher than other running backs: he's also by far the best receiving back in this year's class, giving him plenty of value even if the passing game is by far more important than the running game.
20 comments, Last at 16 Apr 2018, 12:46pm by jtr
11 Apr 2018, 01:30pm by Charles McDonald
Futures: Taven Bryan
There's a lot to like in the explosive ability in Florida's defensive tackle -- but there are also plenty of question marks to be found in his film.
1 comment, Last at 11 Apr 2018, 3:00pm by Dan
10 Apr 2018, 12:07pm by Bryan Knowles
Joe Thomas All-Stars (Defensive Edition)
The Joe Thomas All-Stars flips to the defensive side of the ball. It isn't just the 2004 Buffalo Bills, we promise! There are some Buccaneers here, too!
13 comments, Last at 17 Apr 2018, 11:25am by Bright Blue Shorts
09 Apr 2018, 12:17pm by Bryan Knowles
Joe Thomas All-Stars (Offensive Edition)
Introducing the Joe Thomas All-Stars: the greatest players in NFL history who never played in a playoff game. From the 'Aints to the Factory of Sadness and everywhere in between, these are the players who shone brightest in terrible conditions.
27 comments, Last at 12 Apr 2018, 4:04pm by gomer_rs
06 Apr 2018, 04:12pm by Cale Clinton
The Month In Quotes: March 2018
This month: surprising combine performances, good and bad; bizarre questions from prospect interviews; and reaction to some of the biggest moves in free agency.
8 comments, Last at 13 Apr 2018, 11:57pm by dbostedo
05 Apr 2018, 11:24am by Nathan Forster
Playmaker Score 2018
Though Alabama's Calvin Ridley is expected to be the first wide receiver taken in the 2018 NFL draft, our numbers say that Maryland's D.J. Moore is the most promising name in a lackluster group of prospects.
18 comments, Last at 13 Apr 2018, 11:47pm by The Ninjalectual
04 Apr 2018, 02:36pm by Derrik Klassen
Futures: Josh Allen
Is the Wyoming quarterback as good as his highlights, or as bad as his numbers? Derrik Klassen breaks down the film and finds the answer is "yes."
14 comments, Last at 11 Apr 2018, 10:57am by Raiderjoe
02 Apr 2018, 05:40pm by Guest
Futures: Sam Darnold
He's not a finished product and he has some clear flaws, but the USC quarterback might be the most tantalizing prospect in this year's draft class. Guest columnist Seth Galina explains.
13 comments, Last at 09 Apr 2018, 11:51am by Aaron Brooks Good Twin
