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John Kosko

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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
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Whether he retires after this season or returns for another run, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has already solidified his place as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history.

By John Kosko Feb 6, 2025 12:45 pm EST Kansas City Chiefs
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This ranking reflects how senior PFF analyst John Kosko sees the quarterbacks in Mobile stacking up as prospects based on their full body of work — not just their performance this week.

By John Kosko Jan 30, 2025 10:39 am EST
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NFL free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year, as teams look to reshape their rosters with some of the league’s best talent hitting the open market.

By John Kosko Jan 23, 2025 10:00 am EST
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The Broncos defense has transformed into one of the NFL’s best. The cornerstone of that remarkable turnaround was the play of cornerback Pat Surtain II, whose dominance in coverage served as the key catalyst for their resurgence.

By John Kosko Jan 14, 2025 5:45 am EST
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This season, PFF will monitor NFL defensive line play all season long, ranking the league's unit from No. 1 to No. 32.

By John Kosko Jan 9, 2025 10:24 am EST
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The NFL's top 32 cornerbacks after the 2024 regular season, headlined by the Chiefs' Trent McDuffie.

By John Kosko Jan 9, 2025 5:02 am EST
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The top 32 cornerbacks for the 2024 season heading into Week 17, headlined by the Chiefs' Trent McDuffie.

By John Kosko Jan 3, 2025 5:15 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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