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Dalton Wasserman

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If Maddux Madsen and offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter can conjure up enough passing production to keep defenses honest, Ashton Jeanty can lead the way against lighter boxes, while the team’s defense does just enough to keep the Broncos in games.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 11:00 am EST
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Cam Skattebo is one of the best running backs in the country, while Sam Leavitt is a legitimate force. An explosive offense combined with a defense that plays greater than the sum of its parts will be tough for opponents to overcome.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 10:41 am EST
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Aside from questions along their offensive line, Ohio State has a plethora of talent all over the field, and Will Howard has shown that he is capable of leading the Buckeyes to wins. If Ohio State finds any improvement up front, it is certainly talented enough to win a national championship.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 10:20 am EST
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Although Quinn Ewers has been up and down all season, the Longhorns' defense has enough talent to take the team on a deep run to a title.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 10:20 am EST
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Aside from some weakness on the perimeter in the passing game, Notre Dame has plenty of elite pieces to work with. Their rushing attack is formidable, while their defense leads the nation in takeaways.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 12, 2024 1:44 pm EST
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If Indiana can protect QB Kurtis Rourke in obvious passing situations, the team has the tools to compete with anyone in the country.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 12, 2024 1:12 pm EST
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Wide receivers Rome Odunze and Malik Nabers were among the first-round standouts in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 10, 2024 8:45 am EST
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Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and Rams edge defender Jared Verse were among the first-round standouts in Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 3, 2024 6:00 am EST
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On the heels of a fantastic 255-yard rushing performance, there is a case to be made that Saquon Barkley would be the league’s Most Valuable Player if the season ended today.

By Dalton Wasserman Nov 26, 2024 9:11 am EST
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Miami Dolphins edge defender Chop Robinson and Indianapolis Colts edge defender Laiatu Latu were among the first-round standouts in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Nov 26, 2024 8:30 am EST
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Dalton Wasserman takes a look at the four previous NFL Draft classes to rank each top quarterback as if they all came out the same year.

By Dalton Wasserman Nov 22, 2024 6:00 am EST
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How to watch each of the top Week 13 college football games, in addition to analysis and predictions.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Nov 20, 2024 5:15 am EST
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Miami Dolphins edge defender Chop Robinson and a trio of quarterbacks were among the first-round standouts in Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Nov 19, 2024 6:15 am EST
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New York Jets offensive tackle Olu Fashanu and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell were among the first-round standouts in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Nov 12, 2024 7:00 am EST
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Los Angeles Rams edge defender Jared Verse were among the first-round standouts in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Nov 5, 2024 6:50 am EST
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As we reach the midway point of the 2024 NFL regular season, it’s time to evaluate the front-runners for the league’s most prestigious awards based on their performances so far.

By Dalton Wasserman Oct 30, 2024 10:30 am EDT
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How to watch each of the top Week 10 college football games, in addition to analysis and predictions.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Oct 30, 2024 5:15 am EDT
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and Los Angeles Rams edge defender Jared Verse were among the first-round standouts in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Oct 29, 2024 8:30 am EDT
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers were among the first-round standouts in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Oct 22, 2024 8:30 am EDT
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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders, running back Ashton Jeanty and cornerback Will Johnson, among others, will each bring a special skill set to the NFL

By Dalton Wasserman Oct 16, 2024 10:00 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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