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Ben Linsey

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PFF's Ben Linsey reveals the top-20 running backs in the NFL heading into the 2022 season, which includes the Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor taking the top spot.

By Ben Linsey May 17, 2022 5:00 am EDT
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PFF's Ben Linsey reveals the top 32 offensive tackles in the NFL heading into the 2022 season, which includes San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams taking the top spot.

By Ben Linsey May 11, 2022 5:30 am EDT
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Now that the 2022 NFL Draft has wrapped, NFL teams can return to the free-agent market to address positions and needs they weren't able to fix in the draft.

By Ben Linsey May 5, 2022 6:30 am EDT
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Following the NFL Draft, Ben Linsey evaluates the odds for both Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year.

By Ben Linsey May 4, 2022 6:15 am EDT
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The Detroit Lions shored up their defensive line for the foreseeable future, while the Baltimore Ravens' wide receiver room lacks proven talent after the team traded Marquise Brown.

By Ben Linsey May 2, 2022 8:14 am EDT
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While the Chicago Bears were able to find value over the first two days of the 2022 NFL Draft, they failed to bolster the talent surrounding quarterback Justin Fields on offense.

By Ben Linsey Apr 30, 2022 12:03 am EDT
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After a festive first round, PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down the ideal Day 2 picks for all 32 teams in the 2022 NFL Draft.

By Ben Linsey Apr 29, 2022 2:43 am EDT
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Breaking down some of the top draft fits for first-round players in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave joining the New Orleans Saints.

By Ben Linsey Apr 26, 2022 6:45 am EDT
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PFF analyst Ben Linsey unveils his favorite prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Purdue wide receiver David Bell and Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III.

By Ben Linsey Apr 22, 2022 7:00 am EDT
College & Draft
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The Giants and Jets both face an uphill battle in their respective rebuilds, making their 2022 NFL Draft performances crucial to their future success.

By Ben Linsey Apr 21, 2022 7:00 am EDT
College & Draft
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After a busy free agency in the AFC West, all four teams will be looking to compete for a Super Bowl title in 2022-23.

By Ben Linsey Apr 14, 2022 5:15 am EDT
College & Draft
Premium Content
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Even though the AFC South may be a two-team race in 2022, all four franchises will be using the draft to fill holes and build for the future. PFF's Ben Linsey previews each squad's depth chart while identifying an ideal pick for each team's biggest need.

By Ben Linsey Apr 13, 2022 5:30 am EDT
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The New Orleans Saints add Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams in Ben Linsey's 2022 NFL Mock Draft, while the Pittsburgh Steelers trade up for Liberty quarterback Malik Willis.

By Ben Linsey Apr 11, 2022 7:15 am EDT
College & Draft
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There's value prospects in every NFL Draft, and these seven NFL organizations look to maximize their draft capital with great value selections despite not having a first round pick.

By Ben Linsey Apr 11, 2022 5:30 am EDT
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Surprise selections in the first round of an NFL draft are all but assured. Here are five 2022 NFL Draft prospects who could sneak their way into Day 1.

By Ben Linsey Apr 7, 2022 5:00 am EDT
College & Draft
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Walker’s frame, athletic traits and ability to play both between and outside the tackles are worth taking a chance on in the first round. But when a team is drafting an edge defender inside the top five, there should be some level of certainty that you’re getting a player who can consistently get after the quarterback. That certainty isn’t there for Walker as it is for Hutchinson, Thibodeaux or even Purdue’s George Karlaftis.

By Ben Linsey Apr 4, 2022 5:30 am EDT
College & Draft
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Ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft in April, Ben Linsey predicts how some draft-day trades might shake up the big board.

By Ben Linsey Apr 1, 2022 5:00 am EDT
College & Draft
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With free agency's initial wave over, PFF's Ben Linsey unleashes an AFC East NFL Draft preview.

By Ben Linsey Mar 30, 2022 10:00 am EDT
College & Draft
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With free agency's initial wave over, PFF's Ben Linsey unleashes an AFC North NFL Draft preview.

By Ben Linsey Mar 28, 2022 5:30 am EDT
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Examining the top 2022 NFL free agents remaining by position, including Julio Jones, Bobby Wagner and Tyrann Mathieu.

By Ben Linsey Mar 24, 2022 6:00 am EDT
Bio

Ben onboarded to PFF full-time in May 2019. He works as an NFL Analyst and as part of the team that produces prep work for NBC's Sunday Night Football. Ben also contributes articles to the content team. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

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