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Sam Monson
Lead NFL Analyst • View all analysts
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From Zack Martin and Quenton Nelson to Damien Lewis and Ezra Cleveland, here is how NFL guards shake out in tiers ahead of the 2022 season.
Wed, 18 May 22 09:00:03 +0000
Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard has posted the highest PFF grade in press coverage over the past two seasons.
Tue, 17 May 22 09:15:40 +0000
After chaotic and eventful free agency and draft periods, PFF's Sam Monson grades all 32 teams' offseasons.
Mon, 16 May 22 09:15:04 +0000
From Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield to Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney, here is one player who flies under the radar for each NFL team.
Thu, 12 May 22 09:30:57 +0000
Being able to beat press coverage is one of the best skills a current NFL wide receiver can have. Here are the best at doing so over the past two seasons.
Tue, 10 May 22 09:00:06 +0000
Examining Baker Mayfield's career to this point and which NFL teams might still be interested in the veteran QB's services heading into the 2022 NFL season.
Fri, 06 May 22 10:30:50 +0000
The Baltimore Ravens' Tyler Linderbaum and the Washington Commanders' Sam Howell headline Sam Monson's list for the best picks each round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Thu, 05 May 22 10:00:52 +0000
PFF analyst Sam Monson identifies his biggest winners from the 2022 NFL Draft, including the New York Jets and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Wed, 04 May 22 13:30:00 +0000
Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Trey Lance and Davis Mills enter the 2022 NFL season with varying levels of talent around them.
Wed, 04 May 22 09:30:58 +0000
PFF's Sam Monson breaks down his 10 favorite Day 2 selections in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Penn State edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie joining the Atlanta Falcons.
Sat, 30 Apr 22 04:13:45 +0000
The Kansas City Chiefs landed edge rusher George Karlaftis at No. 30 overall, proving to be one of the best picks of the day from a value standpoint.
Fri, 29 Apr 22 11:30:30 +0000
Western Michigan wide receiver Skyy Moore is a versatile, sure-handed receiver who could be a steal in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Wed, 27 Apr 22 11:45:21 +0000
PFF analyst Sam Monson unveils his favorite prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Memphis Tigers receiver Calvin Austin and Oklahoma edge rusher Nik Bonitto.
Wed, 27 Apr 22 10:30:22 +0000
Ranking the top-10 cornerbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft, headlined by LSU's Derek Stingley and Cincinnati's Sauce Gardner.
Fri, 22 Apr 22 11:45:19 +0000
These 10 draft prospects may not have the pre-draft measurables, but they have the tape and on-field impact to be solid NFL players.
Thu, 21 Apr 22 11:15:29 +0000
Georgia wide receiver George Pickens is strangely underrated heading into the 2022 NFL Draft, having shown exceptional production at a young age and returning from injury to contribute to the Bulldogs' National Championship run.
Tue, 19 Apr 22 10:45:12 +0000
In Sam Monson's latest mock draft, the New York Jets target a talented CB in the top five while quarterback Kenny Pickett lands with the Carolina Panthers.
Mon, 18 Apr 22 09:00:05 +0000
Ranking the top edge rushers in the 2022 NFL Draft, featuring Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson and Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Fri, 15 Apr 22 10:15:13 +0000
In the hopes of successfully building around quarterback Justin Fields, the Chicago Bears will need to expertly navigate the 2022 NFL Draft despite not having a first-round pick.
Thu, 14 Apr 22 09:45:06 +0000
Georgia's Travon Walker is being mocked as a top-five selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, but his college production paints an unclear picture of what he'll look like as an NFL player.
Tue, 12 Apr 22 10:15:41 +0000Bio
Sam joined PFF as one of the core members in the early days. He now co-hosts the PFF NFL Podcast, the PFF NFL Daily and covers all things NFL.
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