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Ryan Smith
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Ryan Smith details why teams need to build their offensive lines through the NFL draft to maximize their chances of success.
Fri, 21 Feb 25 10:30:00 +0000
The New England Patriots' rebuild continues, while the Washington Commanders' championship window is just getting beginning.
Fri, 14 Feb 25 14:50:00 +0000
We highlight the best players at every position in Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.
Fri, 07 Feb 25 14:30:00 +0000
Jones' 84.6 PFF overall grade in Super Bowls ranks first among all interior defenders with at least 100 snaps in those games since 2006.
Fri, 31 Jan 25 14:00:00 +0000
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher at the end of the regular season.
Wed, 08 Jan 25 10:15:06 +0000
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 18.
Wed, 01 Jan 25 10:00:27 +0000
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 17.
Wed, 25 Dec 24 11:30:20 +0000
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 16.
Wed, 18 Dec 24 11:30:03 +0000
Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Nick Herbig is the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 15.
Wed, 11 Dec 24 11:30:55 +0000
Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Nick Herbig takes the lead as the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 14.
Wed, 04 Dec 24 11:15:43 +0000
Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett remains the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 13.
Wed, 27 Nov 24 11:30:44 +0000
Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett remains the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 12.
Wed, 20 Nov 24 11:30:17 +0000
Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett remains the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 11.
Wed, 13 Nov 24 11:00:39 +0000
Bengals Edge Trey Hendrickson and Vikings Edge Jonathan Greenard were among the pass-rushers to rise in PFF's top-32 ranking at the position ahead of Week 10.
Wed, 06 Nov 24 10:30:44 +0000
Vikings Edge Jonathan Greenard and Rams rookie Jared Verse were among the pass-rushers to rise in PFF's top-32 ranking at the position ahead of Week 9.
Wed, 30 Oct 24 10:30:33 +0000
Jaguars star Josh Hines-Allen and Chargers veteran Khalil mack were among the pass-rushers to rise in PFF's top-32 ranking at the position ahead of Week 8.
Wed, 23 Oct 24 12:58:36 +0000
Buccaneers stud Yaya Diaby and Texans star Danielle Hunter were among the pass-rushers to rise in PFF's top-32 ranking at the position ahead of Week 7.
Wed, 16 Oct 24 13:30:14 +0000Bio
Ryan joined PFF in May 2015 and currently works as a Senior Analyst on the data team. Ryan also contributes articles to the content team. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s degree in Writing and Rhetoric.
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