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Picking the best NFL draft prospects at 100 different skills and traits

Matt BowenApr 13, 2026, 06:15 AM ET

CloseMatt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on “NFL Matchup.” After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and Buffalo over seven seasons.Open Extended Reactions

Of course, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is the QB1 and likely No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. But does he have the strongest arm in the class? Best pocket mobility?

To answer those questions, I put together my annual list

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Mansoor Delane to the Chiefs? Kenyon Sadiq to the Rams? Perfect team fits for 20 NFL draft prospects

Matt BowenMar 31, 2026, 06:25 AM ET

CloseMatt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on “NFL Matchup.” After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and Buffalo over seven seasons.Open Extended Reactions

Ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, it’s important to remember that team fit can sometimes be more important than talent. In order for the top prospects like Arvell Reese, Jeremiyah Love and Mansoor Delane to reach

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An early look at 2027 free agency: Which playmakers could be available next March?

Matt BowenMar 26, 2026, 06:15 AM ET

CloseMatt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on “NFL Matchup.” After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and Buffalo over seven seasons.Open Extended Reactions

The biggest moves from 2026 NFL free agency cycle are basically complete, as 82 of our top 100 free agents have new contracts. And we can already start to think about next year’s class.

It’s important to remember that most top players primed

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Ranking the best remaining free agents: Who are the top unsigned players?

Matt BowenMar 12, 2026, 06:30 AM ET

CloseMatt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on “NFL Matchup.” After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and Buffalo over seven seasons.Open Extended Reactions

The 2026 NFL free agency period officially began Wednesday, and while many deals have been struck, plenty of talented players are still looking for new teams. Who are the best free agents still available?

We’re ranking the top unsigned players, factoring in age,

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