Dalton Wasserman

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How NFL teams attack free agency will determine their draft strategies, potentially shaking up the first round when it's all said and done.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 4, 2026 5:45 am EST

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine featured some of the best athletes in the event's history. Here's whose stock is on the rise and whose is falling.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 3, 2026 5:30 am EST

NFL general managers and head coaches provided plenty of nuggets in combine interviews. What makes sense, and what seems like empty promises?

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 26, 2026 5:45 am EST

NFL combine drills kick off on Thursday. Here is one prospect to keep an eye on at each position who could significantly improve their draft stock.

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 25, 2026 6:00 am EST

The NFL Scouting Combine is upon us. Here are four things we're looking forward to seeing in Indianapolis ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 24, 2026 9:30 am EST

In this three-round mock draft, the Cowboys load up on defense and the Browns get serious about adding offensive weapons.

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 23, 2026 8:15 am EST

Free agency is a time for NFL teams to change their trajectories. These five signings make plenty of sense from fit and cost perspectives.

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 13, 2026 9:00 am EST

While positional value will determine where several top 2026 NFL Draft prospects end up, some are plug-and-play starters worthy of top picks.

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 12, 2026 6:00 am EST

The Patriots are among the teams that could jump-start their 2026 run with a big offseason addition.

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 11, 2026 6:00 am EST

The Seahawks paired play-action savant Sam Darnold with a run-heavy offense, and that balance paid dividends.

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 10, 2026 5:45 am EST

PFF grades all Senior Bowl practices and the game, providing valuable context for draft prospects — but with some caveats.

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 4, 2026 10:00 am EST

The spotlight can't shine on every player, but to make it to a Super Bowl, you need unsung heroes. Here are three for each of the Patriots and Seahawks ahead of Super Bowl 60.

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 3, 2026 6:55 am EST

The Panini Senior Bowl features some of the 2026 NFL Draft's top prospects, as well as others looking to boost their stock ahead of April.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 28, 2026 6:15 am EST

Dalton Wasserman provides five storylines for fans to watch at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 27, 2026 6:00 am EST

The NFL offseason is nearly upon us, providing hope to all teams that fell short of a Super Bowl — and the one that wins it all. Here is one breakout candidate for all 32 teams.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 27, 2026 5:45 am EST

An early look at Round 1, led by Fernando Mendoza, Rueben Bain Jr. and Jordyn Tyson, built on team needs and PFF performance.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 26, 2026 12:50 am EST

With the January transfer window officially closed, PFF tracks the top 100 portal entrants from the 2026 cycle, including commitments, remaining unsigned players and each player’s PFF grading profile.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Jan 22, 2026 12:27 pm EST

With the recent departure of Mike Tomlin from the Pittsburgh Steelers, nine NFL franchises are now searching for a new head coach ahead of the 2026 season. Each opening presents a unique mix of strengths and challenges, but as first-year head coaches like Mike Vrabel, Ben Johnson and Liam Coen have shown this season, the right hire can accelerate a turnaround quickly.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 14, 2026 8:45 am EST

Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman analyze the College Football Playoff National Championship between the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers in the 2025-26 season.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Jan 13, 2026 7:00 am EST

Only eight teams remain in the hunt for a Super Bowl. The rest of the NFL is focused on the offseason and improving through free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 13, 2026 6:15 am EST
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.