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Bleacher Report · 6d

2026 NFL Mock Draft: B/R's Way-Too-Early Predictions

Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski and Matt Holder already provided a first glance at the 2026 crop of talent, while projecting potential landing spots 12 months in advance. Sobleski handled the AFC side of things, while Holder took the NFC. DraftKings ' reverse Super Bowl odds determined the draft order.
Bleacher Report · 4d

Texas CFB's NIL Budget Reportedly Sits Between $35-40M Ahead of 2025 Season

According to Bohls, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte anticipates the spike in NIL budget for this season will likely "one-time exorbitant expense" as they plan to phase out the NIL collective for the revenue-sharing model if it gets approved.
Bleacher Report · 8d

Ohio State Tops Georgia for Most Players Picked from Any CFB Program in 2025 NFL Draft

Ohio State led all collegiate programs with 14 players being selected at the 2025 NFL Draft. This included four first-round picks, three second-round picks and the rest going on Day 3. Georgia was also well represented with 11 players being selected. This included three first round picks and three Day 2 selections.
Bleacher Report · 5d

Deion Sanders, Colorado Land FSU WR Hykeem Williams in CFB Transfer Portal

In addition to landing Williams in the transfer portal, Colorado also brought in Liberty transfer quarterback Kaidon Salter. He will be competing for the starting job with 5-star recruit Julian Lewis. During his time with the Flames, he threw for 56 touchdowns and rushed for 21 more scores.
Bleacher Report · 9d

Browns Applauded by NFL Fans for Quinshon Judkins, Schwesinger Draft Picks in Round 2

The Cleveland Browns selected linebacker Carson Schwesinger at No. 33 and running back Quinshon Judkins at No. 36 in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft. Browns fans took to social media to applaud the team's newest additions:
Bleacher Report · 10d

EA Sports Reveals CFB 26, Madden 26 Release Dates, New Features, MVP Bundle Details

EA Sports announced Thursday that the upcoming College Football 26 and Madden NFL 26 video games will release on July 10 and Aug. 14, respectively.
Bleacher Report · 8d

Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Cleveland Browns QB

The Cleveland Browns selected Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders with the No. 144 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Shedeur Sanders is one of the purest passers from the pocket in college football and the NFL Draft class.
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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Bleacher Report releases early projections for first round

The first defender Bleacher Report has coming off the board is Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker. The Saints drafted Tyler Shough in the second round of the 2025 draft, making it unlikely they would take a QB in the first round in 2026.
Bleacher Report · 11d

Todd McShay 2025 Mock Draft: Notable Picks from Expert's Final Week Predictions

McShay had the Tennessee Titans taking Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick, and Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter went next to the Cleveland Browns. Penn State edge-rusher Abdul Carter, LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty rounded out the top five.
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Texas' Arch Manning Reportedly Expected to Stay 2 More Years amid 2026 NFL Draft Buzz

Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department's way-too-early predictions feature Manning getting drafted second overall to the Cleveland Browns. As much as teams might be ready to draft Manning ...
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NFL Draft 2025 Big Board of Best Remaining Players After Day 2

All rankings were compiled by the Bleacher Report Scouting Department, which has been evaluating prospects since the start of the 2024-25 college football season in preparation for the 2025 NFL draft.
Bleacher Report · 7d

Browns Drop Hype Video for Shedeur Sanders, Mason Graham, 2025 NFL Draft Picks

The Cleveland Browns released a hype video for what turned out to be an extensive draft class, notably selecting defensive tackle Mason Graham, linebacker Carson Schwesinger, running back Quinshon Judkins, tight end Harold Fannin Jr. and quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
Bleacher Report · 12d

College Football Playoff Announces Dates, Times, Full Schedule for 2025-26 Bowl Games

The quarterfinals for next year's College Football Playoff will kick off with the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31. The CFP announced the full schedule for the final three rounds. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will host the title game on Jan. 19. The biggest news from Tuesday is that the Rose Bowl got moved up one hour from its usual start time of 5 p.m. ET.
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2025 NFL Draft Big Board: B/R NFL Scouting Dept.'s Final Rankings

From a class perspective, this incoming crop features a defensive tackle, safety and running back among the top six overall, according to the Bleacher Report Scouting Department. The site's ...
Bleacher Report · 10d

Packers Draft Matthew Golden as Fans Celebrate GB's 1st WR Taken in Round 1 Since 2002

The Green Bay Packers have selected Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday. Golden ranked 20th overall and third among his position in the final B/R NFL Scouting Department big board.
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Steelers Reportedly Wouldn't Draft Shedeur Sanders 'At Any Point,' Eye 2026 QB Class

Bleacher Report dropped its "way-too-early" 2026 NFL mock draft, and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers, Texas' Arch Manning, Penn State's Drew Allar, Clemson's Cade Klubnik and UCLA's Nico ...
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Quinshon Judkins Missed Browns Draft Call in Viral Video After Going No. 36 Overall

Judkins entered the draft as the No. 55 overall player and the No. 4 running back in the 2025 NFL draft by Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department. He rushed for 1,060 yards on 190 carries and ...
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Panthers Reportedly Want to Draft Jalon Walker at 8 But Like 'Mykel Williams a Lot'

Walker and Williams rank 11th and 27th respectively on Bleacher Report's big board. The former was the choice for Carolina in B/R's most recent mock draft. "Walker's best position at the next ...
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NFL Draft 2025 Big Board of Best Remaining Players After Day 1

All rankings were compiled by the Bleacher Report Scouting Department ... Matt Holder: Matt played college football, worked in college recruiting and is a Scouting Academy graduate.
Bleacher Report · 11d

Ohio State AD Calls for CFB Calendar Change at CFP Meetings, Cites 'Disruptions'

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork is pushing CFP leaders to adjust the college football regular-season schedule. Bjork brought up the subject during CFP leaders' annual review meeting in Dallas, according to ESPN's Heather Dinich.
Bleacher Report · 11d

NFL Coach Says Travis Hunter Will Probably Be 'Best' Player in Next 10 Drafts

Hunter is the No. 1 overall player on Bleacher Report's NFL Big Board, rated higher than projected top-10 picks like Miami's Cam Ward, Penn State's Abdul Carter and others.
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Riley Leonard Draft Pick Excites Colts Fans as Depth Behind Anthony Richardson, Jones

He thrived in his lone year with the Fighting Irish, as they finished with a 14-2 record and made an appearance in the College Football Playoff ... big board from Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting ...
Bleacher Report · 8d

Fantasy Football Expert Analysis After 2025 NFL Draft Day 2

The first 10 picks of the second round at the 2025 NFL draft produced some enticing fantasy football options for the upcoming season. Ohio State running backs Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson were both drafted into situations where they can thrive in Year 1.
Bleacher Report · 10d

Adam Schefter Cites Source Saying to 'Expect Explosives' in NFL Draft's Top 10 Picks

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday that a "well-placed source" told him to "expect explosives" while discussing the top 10 picks in the first round. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
Bleacher Report · 11d

Top Future NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in 2025 College Football Season

Names will soon be flying off the board at the 2025 NFL draft, and the next wave of stars in college football will undoubtedly be watching closely. One year from now, it'll be their turn.
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Jeff Ulbrich Says Falcons 'Best I've Ever Been Around' After Walker, Pearce Jr. Picks

Atlanta received a B grade from Bleacher Report after taking Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker and Tennessee edge-rusher James Pearce Jr. in the first round and following up with Notre Dame safety ...
Bleacher Report · 5d

College Football Players Poised for Bounce-Back Years in 2025

Perkins dazzled as a true freshman in 2022, notching 73 tackles with 14.0 for loss and 8.5 sacks. He tallied 75 stops with 13.0 for loss and 5.5 sacks in 2023, as well. Both years, Perkins garnered second-team All-SEC recognition.
Bleacher Report · 12d

Former 5-star Recruits with 1st-round Potential in 2026 NFL Draft

The upcoming cycle's list of blockers begins with Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor and Miami right tackle Francis Mauigoa. Both are two-year starters who will enter 2025 with All-American expectations. On the defensive side, there are a couple of star playmakers.
Bleacher Report · 13d

Bold Predictions for 2025 NFL Draft from Bleacher Report Staff

Through the pre-draft process, analysts have projected Dart to be a borderline first-round pick. If Sanders slips into the back end of the first round, it leaves room for a quarterback-needy team to trade up for Milroe over the Colorado product.
Bleacher Report · 10d

5 Prospects Who Could Be Surprise 1st-Round Picks in the 2025 NFL Draft

It's no secret that the running back position has become devalued in the draft in recent years. In 2024, the first RB didn't come off the board until pick No. 46. The last time three running backs were drafted in the first round was 2018.
Bleacher Report · 2d

Top CFB Storylines Coming out of Spring Games, Transfer Portal

Most notably, OU swiped Cal running back Jaydn Ott—who amassed 3,333 scrimmage yards and 30 total touchdowns in three seasons. But the Sooners also added Stanford offensive lineman Jake Maikkula, a two-year starter on The Farm with experience at both guard positions and center.