Bradley Locker

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As coaches begin outlining their visions for the 2026 season, some face more pressure than others. Indeed, these six leaders don’t have much room for error as they confront a pivotal campaign.

By Bradley Locker Jun 12, 2026 5:00 am EDT

Blending advanced PFF metrics (which date back to 2006) with more basic stats, it’s becoming growingly possible to revisit history. With a revisionist point of reference, it’s tough to believe that these 10 teams never won the Lombardi Trophy during their indelible seasons. In many ways, though, that makes them immortalized.

By Bradley Locker Jun 11, 2026 5:00 am EDT

Which quarterbacks have assembled the best and worst seasonal figures in each PFF charting category since 2015, as well as last year? Let’s break everything down in an attempt to identify the most and least accurate passers in a league year.

By Bradley Locker Jun 10, 2026 5:00 am EDT

Every franchise continues to seek as many explosive-generators as possible, but certain talents stand above the rest. Over the last five seasons, these 10 players are responsible for the most such all-around gains.

By Bradley Locker Jun 5, 2026 5:00 am EDT

Although head coaches aren’t the players executing on the field or wholeheartedly overseeing roster construction, their power remains transformative. From installing league-shifting schematics to finding ways to overcome injuries, a resonant coach is one of the best tools any organization can wield.

By Bradley Locker Jun 4, 2026 5:00 am EDT

With the long-awaited trade now complete, Bradley Locker breaks down how A.J. Brown can help unlock another element to Drake Maye and the Patriots' offense.

By Bradley Locker Jun 2, 2026 5:00 am EDT

Over the last decade, selections outside of the first round have conjured a number of names who have way outplayed their draft slot. Let’s rank the 20 best such candidates, weighing a combination of draft position, cumulative performance and longevity.

By Bradley Locker May 29, 2026 5:00 am EDT

The 2025 NFL season saw players like Matthew Stafford, Bijan Robinson and Devin Lloyd garner their first career All-Pro berths. These 10 names could follow suit in 2026.

By Bradley Locker May 28, 2026 5:45 am EDT

Whether a burgeoning name or a veteran whose tenure as a starter may be shrinking, almost every NFL player has something at stake in 2026. But for these 10 specific talents, this upcoming season projects as a make-or-break one at this stage in their careers.

By Bradley Locker May 27, 2026 5:00 am EDT

Optimism is the name of the game throughout the NFL offseason. Yet these three playoff teams from last season have elements to worry about going into 2026.

By Bradley Locker May 22, 2026 5:15 am EDT

As OTAs and training camps get underway, organizations should continue to whittle down rosters in coaches’ and front offices’ visions. That means that even more trades should be on the horizon, and these 15 players are prime candidates to find a new home.

By Bradley Locker May 20, 2026 7:33 am EDT

One of the highlights of every new campaign is witnessing formerly struggling teams reaching unexpected heights. At least a few teams should follow a similar arc in 2026, with a handful of dwellers finding themselves suddenly leading the pack in their divisions.

By Bradley Locker May 19, 2026 5:30 am EDT

With the full 2026 NFL schedule now released, Bradley Locker ranks all 17 "Sunday Night Football" matchups.

By Bradley Locker May 15, 2026 5:00 am EDT

The former Ohio State star landed in the perfect environment to replicate the recent success seen by rookie inside defensive backs.

By Bradley Locker May 14, 2026 5:00 am EDT

With the NFL Draft complete and rosters being finalized, Bradley Locker examines young players who can take leaps in 2026 — including Cameron Ward, Ashton Jeanty and Dallas Turner.

By Bradley Locker May 13, 2026 5:15 am EDT

With the 2026 NFL Draft now over, those in the football world can take more of a deep breath and reflect upon a whirlwind few months of movement. But it’s actually in this quieter window where some of pro football’s most significant transactions occur.

By Bradley Locker May 8, 2026 5:00 am EDT

From those who are already guaranteed to reach the Hall of Fame to names quietly making strong cases, take a look at these active players to see their candidacies going into 2026.

By Bradley Locker May 6, 2026 5:00 am EDT

Rams receiver Puka Nacua and Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon headline the list of NFL stars slated to receive big paydays during the 2026 offseason.

By Bradley Locker May 5, 2026 5:21 am EDT

While expectations for first- and second-round picks are innately the highest off the bat, Day 3 choices consistently make waves with how they perform in their first years — often outplaying their draft slot and making teams regret passing on them.

By Bradley Locker May 1, 2026 4:45 am EDT

With 25 of PFF's top 100 free agents left on the board, Bradley Locker plays matchmaker with names like D.J. Reader and Deebo Samuel.

By Bradley Locker Apr 30, 2026 8:00 am EDT
Bio

Bradley joined PFF in July 2023 with the Data Collection Team and began working as an NFL Contributor for the content team in April 2024. Bradley is also a senior at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.