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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.
Thu, 26 Jun 25 12:00:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 19 Jun 25 13:05:15 +0000
Quarterbacks tend to home in on cornerbacks they deem beatable, so frequent targets can be a sign of a struggling defender.
Wed, 11 Jun 25 12:00:00 +0000
Sauce Gardner and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II headline PFF's top cornerbacks ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
Tue, 03 Jun 25 10:00:00 +0000
The 49ers' George Kittle and the Raiders' Brock Bowers headline the top 32 tight ends ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
Thu, 29 May 25 12:00:00 +0000
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.
Tue, 20 May 25 08:00:00 +0000
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 25 04:20:12 +0000
We dive into the likelihood of several top-10 prospects "busting" in the NFL, including Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward.
Thu, 24 Apr 25 12:00:00 +0000
John Kosko's final mock draft for 2025 includes four quarterbacks in the first round and top defensive prospects falling.
Tue, 22 Apr 25 21:00:00 +0000
NFL fans' top picks for their favorite teams, revealed through PFF's Mock Draft Simulator, guide this 2025 NFL mock draft.
Thu, 03 Apr 25 09:00:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 27 Mar 25 14:40:49 +0000
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.
Thu, 20 Mar 25 11:46:02 +0000
The Titans trade back and still target a quarterback, while the Browns kickstart a new era with Shedeur Sanders.
Mon, 17 Mar 25 09:00:00 +0000
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.
Thu, 13 Mar 25 13:31:05 +0000
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.
Thu, 06 Mar 25 15:01:06 +0000
I recently stated that Dart is a top-15 prospect in this class. Let me explain why — starting with the data.
Thu, 27 Feb 25 15:01:17 +0000
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.
Thu, 20 Feb 25 14:48:58 +0000
John Kosko details why he's higher on five prospects than either the consensus or PFF's big board.
Thu, 13 Feb 25 16:36:50 +0000
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.
Tue, 11 Feb 25 14:50:12 +0000Bio
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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