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Michael Renner
Lead Draft Analyst • View all analysts
Recent Articles

Ranking the top-five 2023 NFL Draft quarterback prospects heading into the 2022 college football season, led by Alabama's Bryce Young.
Wed, 25 May 22 10:30:45 +0000
PFF's Mike Renner grades each team's 2018 draft class, which includes the Baltimore Ravens' stellar class.
Tue, 24 May 22 09:00:50 +0000
With the 2022 NFL season is approaching, it's time to re-assess the 2021 rookie class.
Wed, 18 May 22 09:15:05 +0000
Looking at the best landing spots for six rookie quarterbacks, headlined by Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell and Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Kenny Pickett.
Fri, 13 May 22 09:30:32 +0000
The strengths of draft classes ebb and flow, so to provide perspective for the past three years, we rank each position group.
Wed, 11 May 22 09:15:12 +0000
Highlighting the most notable 2023 NFL Draft defensive prospects, including Alabama edge defender Will Anderson Jr. and Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson.
Mon, 09 May 22 09:30:34 +0000
Highlighting the most notable 2023 NFL Draft offensive prospects, including Alabama quarterback Bryce Young and Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Thu, 05 May 22 09:45:17 +0000
Analyzing which 2022 NFL Draft classes will make the biggest impact for their teams, headlined by the New York Jets.
Wed, 04 May 22 09:15:47 +0000
Now that the 2022 NFL Draft has passed, the NFL is quickly moving toward getting the 2022 rookie class ready for the season. Here are those who landed in ideal situations, including the New York Jets' Breece Hall and Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner.
Tue, 03 May 22 10:15:07 +0000
Being a year away, this way-too-early 2023 NFL mock draft serves as more of a talent projection than a selection of true team-player fits. Still, it’s fun to see which prospects have already put themselves on the NFL radar. We start at No. 1 overall with the Houston Texans, who select Alabama quarterback Bryce Young.
Mon, 02 May 22 11:00:15 +0000
Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett staying home with the Steelers makes him a winner from Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft, while the Green Bay Packers passing on a wide receiver makes quarterback Aaron Rodgers a loser.
Fri, 29 Apr 22 05:29:48 +0000
PFF draft analyst Mike Renner gives his final mock draft ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, which sends Georgia edge defender Travon Walker to the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 1 overall.
Wed, 27 Apr 22 12:11:08 +0000
Every year, The Athletic's Arif Hasan does invaluable work combining a number of media boards into one Consensus Draft Board. Let’s see how PFF’s draft board compares to the prevailing opinion.
Tue, 26 Apr 22 12:00:10 +0000
Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson takes the top spot on PFF's 2022 NFL Draft board.
Mon, 25 Apr 22 10:00:44 +0000
With the 2022 NFL Draft just days away, PFF presents its full 32-team draft preview, where you'll find front-office overviews, biggest team needs, best draft prospect fits, current lineups, past draft picks and more.
Mon, 25 Apr 22 09:45:39 +0000
Derek Stingley Jr., Ahmad Gardner, Trent McDuffie and Andrew Booth Jr. headline PFF's 2022 NFL Draft cornerback rankings.
Fri, 22 Apr 22 07:45:26 +0000
PFF's top safeties on the Big Board for the 2022 NFL Draft include Notre Dame superstar Kyle Hamilton.
Fri, 22 Apr 22 07:40:12 +0000
Nakobe Dean, Devin Lloyd and Christian Harris headline PFF's 2022 NFL Draft linebacker rankings.
Fri, 22 Apr 22 07:35:44 +0000
Aidan Hutchinson, Kayvon Thibodeaux and George Karlaftis all headline PFF's 2022 NFL Draft edge defender rankings.
Fri, 22 Apr 22 07:30:30 +0000
Georgia's Devonte Wyatt and Jordan Davis headline PFF's 2022 NFL Draft interior defensive linemen rankings.
Fri, 22 Apr 22 07:25:34 +0000Bio
Mike has been with PFF ever since he graduated from Notre Dame in 2012. He's been the lead draft analyst since 2019 where he has final say on construction of PFF's draft board and position rankings. Mike also co-hosts the 2 for 1 Drafts podcast.
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Michael Renner
Lead Draft Analyst