Max Chadwick
College Football Analyst • View all analysts
Recent Articles
Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick take stock of the top 32 tackles in the NFL, starting with the Lions' Penei Sewell.
Mon, 27 Jul 26 09:45:00 +0000
Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick break down the NFL's 32 best tight ends going into 2026, headlined by the 49ers' George Kittle.
Wed, 22 Jul 26 09:45:00 +0000
Puka Nacua leads the rankings after producing an NFL-best 96.1 PFF grade in 2025 while leading all receivers in forced missed tackles and contested catches. Jaxon Smith-Njigba follows after a historic campaign that included the NFL lead in receiving yards, Offensive Player of the Year honors and a Super Bowl title, while perennial stars Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase and Amon-Ra St. Brown round out the top five.
Wed, 15 Jul 26 09:45:00 +0000
Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick rank all 32 NFL teams' starting running backs ahead of the 2026 season.
Wed, 08 Jul 26 09:00:00 +0000
Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes once again headline the top tier, though separating four of the NFL's premier quarterbacks proved no easy task. Matthew Stafford rounds out the group at the top after continuing to produce high-level play for the Los Angeles Rams well into his career.
Thu, 02 Jul 26 09:30:00 +0000
The PFF College 50 is PFF's definitive preseason ranking of the best players in college football entering the 2026 season. Built using PFF grades, advanced data and future projection, the list highlights the nation's most impactful returning stars and breakout candidates across every position.
Thu, 02 Jul 26 09:00:00 +0000
For the second straight year, a Texas star lays claim to the No. 1 ranking.
Thu, 26 Mar 26 09:30:00 +0000
Max Chadwick breaks down the top-10 returning interior defenders in college football.
Wed, 25 Mar 26 09:00:00 +0000
Max Chadwick lists his top 10 centers for the 2026 college football season, starting with Nebraska's Justin Evans.
Fri, 20 Mar 26 10:45:00 +0000
Max Chadwick breaks down college football's top-10 returning offensive guards for the 2026 season.
Wed, 18 Mar 26 10:15:00 +0000
Max Chadwick reveals college football's top-10 returning offensive tackles for the 2026 season.
Tue, 17 Mar 26 10:15:00 +0000
The Maxx Crosby trade shakes things up in Round 1 of this three-round mock draft before the legal tampering period and NFL free agency get underway.
Mon, 09 Mar 26 09:00:00 +0000
Max Chadwick breaks down the top-10 returning tight ends for the 2026 college football season.
Wed, 04 Mar 26 20:26:06 +0000
Max Chadwick breaks down the top-10 returning wide receivers for the 2026 college football season.
Tue, 03 Mar 26 10:15:00 +0000
Max Chadwick breaks down five big storylines after listening to head coaches and general managers speak at the 2026 NFL Combine.
Wed, 25 Feb 26 11:15:00 +0000
Max Chadwick reveals the top-10 returning running backs for the 2026 season.
Wed, 25 Feb 26 10:30:00 +0000
Max Chadwick breaks down the top-10 returning quarterbacks for the 2026 college football season.
Tue, 24 Feb 26 10:30:00 +0000
Max Chadwick predicts every Power Four school’s next quarterback for the 2026 season.
Fri, 20 Feb 26 10:15:00 +0000
Max Chadwick projects each SEC team's starting quarterback ahead of the 2026 college football season.
Thu, 19 Feb 26 10:15:00 +0000
Max Chadwick predicts every Big Ten team’s next quarterback for the 2026 season.
Wed, 18 Feb 26 10:30:00 +0000Bio
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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