For a position with little production data, can AI be predictive for NFL success?

I recently used the NFL’s partnership with Amazon Web Services to look at their ability to project NFL success for college tight ends and running backs, but what about offensive lineman, for which there exists almost no production data. Can the same methodology be applied? Let’s dig in and find out.

From 2003-2025 there have been 706 OTs who participated in the NFL combine. Of those 101 have earned a draft score of 79 or better (50-100 scale). The draft score looks at athleticism and productivity...

After missing the playoffs for the first time under Mike McDaniel, the Miami Dolphins enter the 2025 NFL Draft with their highest pick since 2021. With a few options to go with in the first round, many see the team in play for former LSU star left tackle Will Campbell.

The primary reason behind the Dolphins’ potential interest in Campbell is the recent retirement of former All-Pro Terron Armstead. Although the team currently expects 2024 second-round pick Patrick Paul to take over at left tackle, Campbell would be “ideal” for Miami if he fell to them at No. 13, according...

In a move that should have happened the instant the NFL lifted its league-wide ban on any team jersey having just a “0” on it, DeMarvion Overshown is back as Agent 0.

When the NFL lifted the restriction, then safety Jayron Kearse was slated to wear the number but instead was issued a “1”, leaving fans to speculate. Would it go to the rookie Overshown instead?

As it turned out, no one got the number. In 2023 or 2024.

Jerry Jones insisted that no one would with the dubious excuse that it was reserved for the mascot, Rowdy, who actually...

A wild trade right before New Orleans’ selection.

This past week, Pro Football & Sports Network (PFSN) held a mock draft with 32 different beat writers/content creators in which I had the honor of representing the New Orleans Saints. The selections were based on what would happen if we were the GM’s of our respective teams.

Going in, there was really no preferred player that I wanted to be available at the Saints’ selection. Saying this, there was a group of players that I hoped I had the opportunity to pick from when the Saints pick was up. In no...

Who is Washington picking in 2025?

The NFL Draft is two weeks away, and we’ve got a fresh roundup of mock drafts to check out. Mel Kiper Jr released his latest mock draft and he’s finally given up on giving Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston to the Washington Commanders with the 29th pick. He’s staying on defense and giving Joe Whitt Jr a new player by picking Texas A&M EDGE Shemar Stewart for the Commanders. Defensive end is a need after Washington let last year’s sack-leader, Dante Fowler Jr, leave in free agency. They signed Deatrich Wise and Jacob Martin in...

With the 2025 NFL Draft fast approaching, it’s time to review the Pittsburgh Steelers’ class of 2024. The second class with Omar Khan as general manager, it marked some franchise firsts. For the first time in their history, the Steelers used three picks in the top four rounds on offensive linemen. Having taken a tackle […]

The idea of Sanders playing next to Chris Jones could be intriguing to the Chiefs.

The Kansas City Chiefs need bodies in their defensive line room.

At defensive tackle, the Chiefs only have two proven options on the roster: soon-to-be 34-year-old Mike Pennel at nose tackle and Chris Jones. The Chiefs have more continuity at defensive end with Charles Omenihu, George Karlaftis, Mike Danna and Felix Anudike-Uzomah in his third year. Still, they could use more juice at defensive end as well.

Because they lack depth in the room, it is easier to draft players because the Chiefs don’t have...

Jackson Slater could be someone to target on day three of the 2025 NFL Draft

The best offensive linemen have a little attitude to them. There’s a certain way the great ones carry themselves on the field. Just look at Quinn Meinerz, Quenton Nelson, or Zack Martin to name a recent few. You know the kind of brand they bring. They’re physical and nasty and love to bully opposing defenders. I think that Sacramento State’s Jackson Slater can be just that for the Broncos.

Slater took over the starting spot at left guard in his first year at Sac State...

The Green Bay Packers have been notorious for passing on wide receivers in the first round of the NFL Draft over the years despite having a need at the position, and ESPN is predicting that trend to continue, despite general manager Brian Gutekunst saying that is not an intentional thing.

“Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst made a point of saying this offseason that it has never been an organizational philosophy to skip receivers in the first round,” Rob Demobsky of ESPN said. “That said, it’s still hard to feel good about projecting a first-round receiver to the Packers until they...

The Buffalo Bills have the 30th pick of the first round in the 2025 NFL Draft, but loaded with 10 total picks this year, reports are that general manager Brandon Beane is ready to be “aggressive” about trading up to fill the team’s biggest needs on defense.

“With 10 picks, including the two second-rounders, expect the Bills to be active and aggressive. ‘Don’t be surprised if they’re a team trying to move up in Round 1 for an impact defensive player,’ said a scout from a rival team,” ESPN draft guru Matt Miller writes. “The Bills have clear needs at...

As the saga between the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson continues with speculation around them giving the star a contract extension or trading him, all eyes are set on the NFL Draft for a possible deal. While there has been reported poor communication between the Bengals and Hendrickson, there are some who wonder what a possible trade could look like and how much a team would give.

This was speculated by ESPN insiders who answered the question “Could Trey Hendrickson be involved in a draft-day trade for the Bengals’ first-round pick?” in a recent column. This would lead to an...

The New England Patriots own the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. They have their quarterback locked in with Drake Maye and can take one of many elite players in the first round. As the pre-draft process continues, things change every day. But it looks like Shedeur Sanders is going to drop, which would leave New England without Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter. ESPN’s Mike Reiss and Matt Miller say that Mike Vrabel and the Patriots could make a big move if that happens.

“Consider a trade. ‘If somebody has an offer for us, I think we’d be...