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2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Olaivavega Ioane, IOL, Penn State
18+ hour, 12+ min ago (150+ words) Prospect: Vega Ioane | Jersey #: 71 | Pro Pos. : IOL | College Pos. : IOL | Age: 22 | Final Grade: 8. 28 (Quality Starter) | Draft Projection: Top-15 " A smooth, effortless mover with explosive, violent hands. Plays with peak efficiency: little wasted movement, naturally powerful hips and rocks people when…...
2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (862+ words) Prospect: Fernando Mendoza | Jersey #: 15 | Pro Pos. : QB | College Pos. : QB Age: 22 | Final Grade: 7. 76 (Quality Starter) | Draft Projection: First Overall " A strong, tough, decisive, pocket passer with plus physical tools. Tall with a solid frame. Similar build to Ben Roethlisberger and…...
2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Malachi Lawrence, Edge, UCF
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (182+ words) Prospect: Malachi Lawrence | Jersey #: 51 | Pro Pos. : Edge | College Pos. : Edge Age: (Sr) | Final Grade: 7. 45 (Quality Starter) | Draft Projection: First Round " Routinely Ol's tackles. His speed up the arc threatens the corner, then he can spring across face with suddenness. Tackles…...
2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami
1+ week, 2+ day ago (208+ words) Prospect: Akheem Mesidor | Jersey #: 3 | Pro Pos. : Edge/IDL | College Pos. : Edge/IDL " A high-IQ pass-rusher with a seemingly never-ending series of pass-rush moves. Has played up and down the line throughout his career, moving to an edge-rushing role full-time in…...
2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech
1+ week, 2+ day ago (157+ words) Prospect: David Bailey | Jersey #: 31 | Pro Pos. : Edge | College Pos. : Edge Explosive Index: 9. 67 | Age: 22. 4 (Sr) | Final Grade: 7. 74 (Quality Starter) | Draft Projection: Top-10 " A ridiculously explosive pass-rusher who wins with raw athleticism. A speed, bend, burst rusher who wins on the high-side....
2026 NFL Draft Tiers & Evaluations: Edges -- Part IV
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (176+ words) readoptional. com 2026 NFL Draft Tiers & Evaluations: Edges -- Part IV Jon and I continue our scouting series with a look at three more edge prospects, breaking down their strengths, weaknesses, potential scheme fits, and our grades for each player. If you…...
Breaking down the Maxx Crosby-Trey Hendrickson drama
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (75+ words) readoptional. com Breaking down the Maxx Crosby-Trey Hendrickson drama Jon and I break down the latest free agent and trade news from around the league, including the Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade and signing Trey Hendrickson. We…...
2026 NFL Draft Tiers & Evaluations: Edges -- Part II
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (46+ words) Clemson EDGE TJ Parker - 1: 22-25: 05 Missouri EDGE Zion Young - 25: 05-41: 30 Oklahoma EDGE R Mason Thomas - 41: 30-1: 01: 30 Illinois EDGE Gabe Jacas - 1: 01: 30-1: 20: 20 Tennessee EDGE Joshua Josephs - 1: 25: 07-1: 55: 30...
2026 NFL Draft Tiers & Evaluations: Edges -- Part III
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (159+ words) Sport & Culture writer. Currently: The Guardian / Free agent for hire. Previously: NFL/CFB Scout, recruiting analyst, X's & O's writer/nerd 2026 NFL Draft Tiers & Evaluations: Edges -- Part III Jon and I continue our scouting series with a look at four more…...
Checking in from the NFL Combine
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (77+ words) readoptional. com Checking in from the NFL Combine Jon & I discuss the latest from the Combine: what matters, what to look for, what teams are looking for, and how it is different from those outside the building. We then discuss…...