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Max Chadwick

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Max Chadwick details 10 wild-card prospects who could shoot up big board for the 2026 NFL Draft.

By Max Chadwick May 16, 2025 6:15 am EDT
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This series will serve as a one-stop guide to 10 players to know at every key position — from quarterbacks to cornerbacks and everything in between.

By Max Chadwick May 16, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Max Chadwick breaks down 10 safeties to know as we prepare for the 2025 college football season

By Max Chadwick May 15, 2025 7:15 am EDT
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Max Chadwick breaks down 10 cornerbacks to know as we prepare for the 2025 college football season

By Max Chadwick May 14, 2025 5:45 am EDT
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Max Chadwick breaks down 10 linebackers that NFL draft should get to know before the 2025 season.

By Max Chadwick May 13, 2025 8:45 am EDT
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PFF's database allows us to go back in time and analyze previous NFL drafts at a high level. Here is how the 2007 NFL Draft could have played out with hindsight.

By Max Chadwick, Dalton Wasserman and Trevor Sikkema May 12, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Although this year's NFL draft just wrapped up, it's never too early to start scouting next year's defensive line prospects, including Clemson's T.J. Parker.

By Max Chadwick May 9, 2025 6:45 am EDT
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Although this year's NFL draft just wrapped up, it's never too early to start scouting next year's offensive line prospects, including Alabama's Kadyn Proctor.

By Max Chadwick May 8, 2025 7:00 am EDT
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Although this year's NFL draft just wrapped up, it's never too early to start scouting next year's tight end prospects, including Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers.

By Max Chadwick May 7, 2025 7:15 am EDT
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Although this year's NFL draft just wrapped up, it's never too early to start scouting next year's wide receiver prospects, including Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson.

By Max Chadwick May 6, 2025 8:45 am EDT
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PFF's database allows us to go back in time and analyze previous NFL drafts at a high level. Here is how the 2006 NFL Draft could have played out with hindsight.

By Max Chadwick, Dalton Wasserman and Trevor Sikkema May 5, 2025 8:30 am EDT
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Although this year's NFL draft just wrapped up, it's never too early to start scouting next year's running back prospects, including Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love.

By Max Chadwick May 2, 2025 6:45 am EDT
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Although this year's NFL draft just wrapped up, it's never too early to start scouting next year's quarterback prospects, including Texas' Arch Manning.

By Max Chadwick May 1, 2025 6:45 am EDT
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Day 3 of the NFL draft is when teams separate themselves, finding hidden gems and fallers who can play immediately.

By Max Chadwick Apr 30, 2025 7:00 am EDT
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It's never too early for an NFL mock draft. We take an early dive into the 2026 class with this mock, featuring Texas quarterback Arch Manning at No. 2 overall.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Apr 29, 2025 7:30 am EDT
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Surprise starters and depth will be found on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's what each team should be targeting.

By Max Chadwick Apr 26, 2025 9:10 am EDT
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Starters and depth will be found on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's what each team should be targeting.

By Max Chadwick Apr 25, 2025 10:18 am EDT
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Predictiing each Day 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, including Shedeur Sanders to the Cleveland Browns to start Round 2.

By Max Chadwick, Dalton Wasserman, Gordon McGuinness and Mason Cameron Apr 25, 2025 1:50 am EDT
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Every draft class is different, with distinct strengths and weaknesses at every position.

By Max Chadwick Apr 24, 2025 7:30 am EDT
Bio

Max came to PFF in June 2021 as a social media intern. He graduated from S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a Bachelor’s in Broadcast and Digital Journalism. His work quickly elevated him to a College Football Analyst and host of Preferred Walk-On (PFF College Football Show). Max is also featured in Defiant Takes Football, Sportskeeda, 971TheFan and more.

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