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John Kosko

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Last year's quarterback class was one for the history books, with Jayden Daniels leading the way.

By John Kosko Jun 26, 2025 8:00 am EDT
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PFF tracks when coverage defenders make contact with a receiver in a route, helping us determine the most physical such players from this past season.

By John Kosko Jun 19, 2025 9:05 am EDT
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Quarterbacks tend to home in on cornerbacks they deem beatable, so frequent targets can be a sign of a struggling defender.

By John Kosko Jun 11, 2025 8:00 am EDT
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Sauce Gardner and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II headline PFF's top cornerbacks ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

By John Kosko Jun 3, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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The 49ers' George Kittle and the Raiders' Brock Bowers headline the top 32 tight ends ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

By John Kosko May 29, 2025 8:00 am EDT
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As expected, this list kicks off with Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes, but Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen are nipping at his heels.

By John Kosko May 20, 2025 4:00 am EDT
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The ultimate goal for Cleveland isn’t to tread water with average quarterback play — it’s to find a true difference-maker who can compete in an AFC stacked with elite quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson.

By John Kosko May 12, 2025 11:13 am EDT Cleveland Browns
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Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft have come and gone. While some teams are lauded for their consistent ability to select top prospects who tumble down the order, others tend to reach and garner worse draft grades.

By John Kosko Apr 26, 2025 12:20 am EDT
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We dive into the likelihood of several top-10 prospects "busting" in the NFL, including Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward.

By John Kosko Apr 24, 2025 8:00 am EDT
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John Kosko's final mock draft for 2025 includes four quarterbacks in the first round and top defensive prospects falling.

By John Kosko Apr 22, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
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NFL fans' top picks for their favorite teams, revealed through PFF's Mock Draft Simulator, guide this 2025 NFL mock draft.

By John Kosko Apr 3, 2025 5:00 am EDT
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Success in the NFL often hinges on more than just talent — it’s about fit. For defensive linemen, understanding how a player projects in a specific role or technique is crucial to evaluating their potential impact early in their career.

By John Kosko Mar 27, 2025 10:40 am EDT
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When comparing Ward to last year’s draft class, he’d fall into a similar tier as Drake Maye and Caleb Williams — quarterbacks with elite physical traits but worrisome data profiles.

By John Kosko Mar 20, 2025 7:46 am EDT
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The Titans trade back and still target a quarterback, while the Browns kickstart a new era with Shedeur Sanders.

By John Kosko Mar 17, 2025 5:00 am EDT
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Breaking down a key weakness for each of the top 10 quarterbacks on the PFF Big Board and assessing whether it could derail their success at the next level.

By John Kosko Mar 13, 2025 9:31 am EDT
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Sanders won’t blow you away with his athleticism, nor will he turn heads with elite arm strength. But if you’re looking for a quarterback with high-level accuracy, sound decision-making and undeniable poise under pressure, Sanders is your guy.

By John Kosko Mar 6, 2025 10:01 am EST
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I recently stated that Dart is a top-15 prospect in this class. Let me explain why — starting with the data.

By John Kosko Feb 27, 2025 10:01 am EST
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Several teams are in desperate need of a solution under center, whether that means drafting a future franchise leader or finding a veteran to step in right away.

By John Kosko Feb 20, 2025 9:48 am EST
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John Kosko details why he's higher on five prospects than either the consensus or PFF's big board.

By John Kosko Feb 13, 2025 11:36 am EST
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With the Super Bowl behind us and the NFL season officially over, the focus now shifts entirely to draft evaluations — especially for teams in the market for a quarterback.

By John Kosko Feb 11, 2025 9:50 am EST
Bio

John joined PFF in July 2014, and serves as an NFL Analyst. John is also a former Kansas Football safety. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies.

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