PFF 2020 Post-Combine Mock Draft: Redskins go with Tua Tagovailoa
The NFL Combine, for as much hate as it gets, has value. Getting historical athletic profiles is a valuable exercise that can help identify outliers and risky prospects. No one is doomed to being a bust just because he ran a slower 40 than expected, but the draft is an exercise in risk assessment. Minimizing that risk should be paramount. With that being said, here’s how I see things shaking out after all the performances in Indy. Read more…
2020 NFL Draft: Player comps for PFF's top quarterbacks
Everybody loves a good player comp, and we're no different here at PFF. A player comparison is a valuable tool used to envision a player's path to success, optimal role or ideal scheme fit at the next level. However, it's important to remember that they're just that. These aren't death knells to anybody's pro prospects; rather, these are just my opinions on who each prospect reminds me of in terms of on-field skill set. Read more…
Offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams in 2020
The offseason is all about getting better. Whether through the draft, free agency or trade, there are plenty of avenues for teams to improve, and now that the NFL Combine is over with, teams have even more information to take advantage of. These offseason needs haven’t changed all that much since the first iteration roughly a month ago following the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory, but there are a few moves that have been made that change the landscape, with even more to come once free agency opens on March 18. Read more…
2020 NFL Combine analytical winners/losers: offense
Now that the 2020 NFL Combine has been completed, it’s time to step back from the hype and assess the results. Luckily, we have an objective way to do this using the Combine models I developed last week for offensive and defensive players, which translate performances in each metric to movement in players’ draft positions and values — the latter based on PFF’s proprietary wins above replacement (WAR). Read more…
2020 NFL Scouting Combine: Risers and fallers from the DB drills
While the wide receivers and offensive tackles have stolen the show, the cornerback position is right behind them for the deepest position group in this draft. With the help of PFF's advanced database, top-150 big board and 2020 NFL Draft Guide, let's look at some of the prospects who stood out in the on-field drills last night along with a few who threw out some dud performances. Read more…