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Dalton Wasserman

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Landing spot often plays just as big a role in determining whether a quarterback thrives. Depth chart competition, coaching stability, offensive line strength and playmaker support all factor into a rookie’s chances of finding early success.

By Dalton Wasserman May 19, 2025 6:59 am EDT
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Some first-year players have a clear path to touches. Others are buried on depth charts or tied to shaky quarterback play. Here’s how the top rookie skill players rank based on fit, opportunity, and the chance to make an early impact — the kind of edge that can pay off in fantasy football or early-season player prop bets.

By Dalton Wasserman May 15, 2025 10:13 am EDT
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The 2025 offseason shifted the NFL landscape, although the Philadelphia Eagles remain the class of the league at several spots.

By Dalton Wasserman May 14, 2025 7:50 am EDT
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Highlighting one key takeaway for all 32 franchises — a snapshot of what each team prioritized, what it says about their roster construction strategy, and how it might shape the upcoming season.

By Dalton Wasserman May 13, 2025 9:28 am EDT
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The NFL draft consistently offers insight into how teams think, not just about individual prospects, but about broader team-building philosophy.

By Dalton Wasserman May 9, 2025 7:30 am EDT
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The top spots in NFL position rankings are tough to crack, with consistently elite players holding them year after year. Still, new stars emerge every season, creating opportunities for fresh names to rise into that top tier.

By Dalton Wasserman May 8, 2025 9:24 am EDT
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What if the Jaguars hadn't traded up to No. 2 to select Travis Hunter? We examine potential ripple effects in the 2025 NFL Draft.

By Dalton Wasserman May 7, 2025 7:45 am EDT
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While the class' top prospects are all but locks to start, some later picks will also slot in early in their NFL careers.

By Dalton Wasserman May 2, 2025 8:25 am EDT
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The 2025 NFL Draft's best offensive and defensive weapons have now landed in the NFL, paving the way for awards odds.

By Dalton Wasserman May 1, 2025 7:00 am EDT
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We rank every team in each division after the flurry of roster moves this offseason via free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 30, 2025 7:15 am EDT
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Dalton Wasserman breaks down which players not selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft still have starting potential.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 24, 2025 11:56 pm EDT
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Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick unveil their final 2025 NFL mock draft, which features plenty of fireworks and surprises.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Apr 24, 2025 8:45 am EDT
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Some players' potential in every NFL Draft class is widely agreed upon. Others, however, attract a variety of visceral reactions from different sources.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 24, 2025 4:00 am EDT
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From Tetairoa McMillan to Dont'e Thornton Jr., the 2025 NFL Draft boasts several high-upside prospects.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 23, 2025 6:45 am EDT
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Although there have been no first-round trades in the 2025 NFL Draft yet, these 10 players could make for some jockeying up boards.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 22, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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The 2025 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and with hundreds of prospects vying for spots on draft boards, it’s time to spotlight some of the class’s most unique talents. From the strongest arms to the smoothest route runners, we’re handing out superlatives to the players who stand out in one key area at each position.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Apr 21, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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With the 2025 NFL Draft just days away, Dalton Wasserman unveils his top-100 big board.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 17, 2025 10:00 am EDT
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Travis Hunter's unique two-way abilities will put his drafting team in an interesting position.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 17, 2025 7:00 am EDT
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Some of the 2025 NFL Draft's top prospects weren't put in the best situations to succeed, whether or not they ultimately produced.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 16, 2025 6:15 am EDT
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This mock embraces that chaos by assigning one out-of-left-field first-round pick to each team — selections that might not match the consensus but aren’t completely off the board.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 15, 2025 9:00 am EDT
Bio

Dalton joined PFF in July 2022, working with the Data Collection team. Overtime, he found his place as a College Football / Draft Analyst, and co-host of Preferred Walk-On.

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