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Daniel Oyefusi

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Daniel Oyefusi

ESPNDaniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins for the Miami Herald, as well as the Baltimore Ravens for The Baltimore Sun., 

Michael DiRocco

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Michael DiRocco

ESPN Staff WriterMichael DiRocco is an NFL Nation reporter at ESPN and covers the Jacksonville Jaguars. He previously covered the University of Florida for over a decade for ESPN and the Florida Times-Union. DiRocco graduated from Jacksonville University and is a multiple APSE award winner., 

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ESPN AnalyticsSeth Walder is an analytics writer at ESPN, specializing in quantitative analysis. He is also a regular on “ESPN Bet

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Louis RiddickApr 18, 2026, 06:30 AM ET

CloseESPN NFL Analyst 12-year NFL scout and Director of Pro Personnel Played in the NFL for six years Graduated from University of PittsburghOpen Extended Reactions

I absolutely love the NFL draft. I love the tape. I love the evaluations. I love the projections and anticipation. And we’re nearly there — the 2026 draft kicks off with Round 1 on April 23. You can catch me on the ESPN set for all three days of the action.

The tape isn’t the entire truth on prospects. The real analysis comes from spending time with them and getting a

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Turron DavenportApr 18, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

CloseTurron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN since 2018. Turron is a former collegiate football player at Cheyney University and is a native of Philadelphia, and he has authored/co-authored four books. You can catch Turron on ESPN Radio on his show “Talking with TD.”Open Extended Reactions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi couldn’t help but flash a smile when asked about the upcoming NFL draft set to begin Thursday.

Borgonzi sits at a crossroads because he’s tasked with restocking a roster that’s desperately in need of impact players on both

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Ben Strauss

Apr 17, 2026, 02:00 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions

NFL REPORTER DIANNA Russini was at home in Bergen County on Easter Sunday when a reporter from the New York Post approached the house. The outlet, the reporter told her, had photographs of Russini, a top newsbreaker at The Athletic, with Mike Vrabel, the head coach of the New England Patriots, together in Arizona.

Russini told the Post reporter that she and Vrabel recently had been in Arizona for NFL league meetings, according to two people briefed on the interaction.

The photos, though, threatened to become a public relations disaster. They were taken at

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Michael DiRoccoApr 17, 2026, 03:18 PM ET

CloseMichael DiRocco is an NFL Nation reporter at ESPN and covers the Jacksonville Jaguars. He previously covered the University of Florida for over a decade for ESPN and the Florida Times-Union. DiRocco graduated from Jacksonville University and is a multiple APSE award winner.Open Extended Reactions

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars traded 2024 second-round picks on Friday, with the Falcons sending defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars for defensive tackle Maason Smith, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Orhorhoro, the 35th pick two years ago,

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DJ Bien-AimeApr 17, 2026, 01:32 PM ET

CloseDJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets for the New York Daily News. He’s a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his show “Talkin’ Texans.”Open Extended Reactions

HOUSTON — The Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. have agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday.

The deal includes $134 million in

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Josh WeinfussApr 17, 2026, 02:12 PM ET

CloseJosh Weinfuss is a staff writer who covers the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL at ESPN. Josh has covered the Cardinals since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University.Open Extended Reactions

TEMPE, Ariz. — Cardinals incumbent starter Jacoby Brissett has not been in attendance for the start of the team’s offseason program as he waits for a new deal, sources told NFL Network.

Brissett is scheduled to earn a base salary of $4.88 million in 2026 but only $1.5

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Jamison HensleyApr 17, 2026, 09:54 AM ET

CloseJamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored a book titled: Flying High: Stories of the Baltimore Ravens. He was the Ravens beat writer for the Baltimore Sun from 2000-2011.Open Extended Reactions

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Wide receiver Zay Flowers believes the change at head coach will change the Baltimore Ravens‘ health issues.

On an

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Elizabeth Merrill

Apr 17, 2026, 06:50 AM ETOpen Extended Reactions

CARNELL TATE PLACED his palms on the turf and crouched at the starting line of the 40-yard dash. Ordained as the next in a long line of superstar wide receivers from Ohio State, Tate drew his left arm back before surging forward with his right leg at the NFL combine in February.

His necklaces — a cross dangled from one chain and a nameplate that read “Ashley” hung from another — flopped around on his chest with each of his 19 steps.

He crossed the finish line in 4.53 seconds, slower than it took

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Liz LozaApr 17, 2026, 07:10 AM ET

CloseLiz Loza is a writer for fantasy football, women’s basketball and betting at ESPN. Liz also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and contributes to the Fantasy Focus Football podcast.Open Extended Reactions

Talent is often considered subjective. In the NFL, however, stopwatches and statistics help to verify a prospect’s skill and potential impact at the next level. This year’s group of rookies presents plenty of upside from which pro teams and fantasy managers could benefit.

Below are 10 players who could be selected in the first round of this year’s NFL draft and should be on your

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