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Manning and Moore lead an unsettled 2027 NFL Draft QB class in early preseason rankings

Dane Brugler’s 2027 NFL Draft preseason QB rankings place Arch Manning and Dante Moore atop the list, with CJ Carr in the top tier and a crowded field that includes Mestemaker, Trinidad Chambliss, LaNorris Sellers and Darian Mensah. He notes Moore would have been a high pick in 2026 had he declared, details each prospect’s strengths and growth areas, and says the rankings will continue to shift over the eight months leading up to the draft. The piece also includes top seniors and top draft-eligible quarterbacks.

via The New York Times|

#college-football #dane-brugler #nfl-draft

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

Sammy Brown Headlines a Talent-Rich 2027 NFL Draft Linebacker Class

Dane Brugler's fourth 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting installment ranks the linebacker class, led by Clemson's Sammy Brown as the top projected LB, with Georgia's Chris Cole, Auburn's Xavier Atkins, Penn State's Tony Rojas, and LSU's Whit Weeks rounding out the top five in a potentially deep, size-speed group that will need to prove coverage ability, starting roles, and durability for early-round consideration.

via The New York Times|

#clemson-tigers #dane-brugler #linebackers

new-york-giants-draft3 months ago•21 min saved

Brugler: Giants’ 2026 draft ranks near the top of the class

Dane Brugler ranked the Giants’ 2026 draft haul No. 2 in the league, behind the Browns, praising Arvell Reese as the standout pick and calling Day 3 pick Jack Kelly a potential surprise, signaling a very strong, near-elite class for New York.

via Big Blue View|

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sports4 months ago•26 min saved

Giants' 2026 Draft Draws Elite Praise From Brugler

Brugler ranks the Giants No. 2 in his 2026 draft-class rankings, praising seven selections and naming Arvell Reese as his No. 1 player in the class; he also lauds Mauigoa, Hood and Fields, plus Day 3 LB Jack Kelly as a potential special-teams standout who could earn early snaps. Giants coach Harbaugh says the draft class features 'a bunch of Giants' who will make a difference.

via Giants.com|

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sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Bernard Trade Highlights Steelers' 2026 Draft Amid Mixed Grades

Steelers' 2026 draft drew mixed reviews, with Dane Brugler ranking the class mid-pack at No. 17 and praising the Day 2 trade up for Germie Bernard, while Riley Nowakowski’s versatile fifth-round addition drew favorable notes. The haul also included Eli Heidenreich and Gennings Dunker among other picks, and aligns with Mike McCarthy’s offensive vision, though questions remain about the rest of the draft class.

via Steelers Depot|

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sports4 months ago•36 min saved

Browns top Brugler's 2026 NFL Draft team-by-team rankings after big haul

Dane Brugler ranks the 2026 NFL Draft team-by-team by the strength of each class, placing the Browns at No. 1 thanks to a high-volume, first-round haul; the piece notes that teams with more picks generally have a better chance to rank higher and highlights notable selections across multiple franchises.

via The New York Times|

#cleveland-browns #dane-brugler #nfl-draft-2026

sports4 months ago•23 min saved

Mendoza leads Brugler’s 2026 mock as Love lands in the top five

Dane Brugler’s final 2026 NFL mock draft has Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) going No. 1 to the Raiders, Arvell Reese (Ohio State) to the Jets at No. 2, Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) to the Cardinals at No. 3, David Bailey (Texas Tech) to the Titans at No. 4, and Caleb Downs (Ohio State) to the Giants at No. 5, with the rest of the first round filled by a mix of elite defenders, quarterbacks and offensive-line prospects.

via The New York Times|

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sports4 months ago•14 min saved

Brugler's 7-round mock sends Caleb Downs to the Giants at No. 5

Dane Brugler released his full 7-round mock draft, projecting the New York Giants to take Ohio State safety Caleb Downs with the No. 5 overall pick (noting Downs' football IQ and athleticism). The rest of Brugler's Giants picks include 37: Jacob Rodriguez (LB, Texas Tech); 105: Deion Burks (WR, Oklahoma); 145: Kaytron Allen (RB, Penn State); 186: Thaddeus Dixon (CB, North Carolina); 192: Anez Cooper (G, Miami); and 193: Haynes King (QB, Georgia Tech).

via Giants.com|

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sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Giants Target Caleb Downs at No. 5 in Brugler’s 7-Round Mock Draft

Dane Brugler’s latest 7-round mock has Ohio State safety Caleb Downs going to the New York Giants at No. 5, followed by Jacob Rodriguez in the second round, Deion Burks in the fourth, Kaytron Allen in the fifth, and later picks Thaddeus Dixon, Anez Cooper, and Haynes King; Giants-focused analysis questions Downs at No. 5 and notes the draft’s overall uncertainty, rating the mock a C at best.

via Big Blue View|

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sports4 months ago•6 min saved

Brugler's 7-Round Mock Promises a High-Upside Vikings Haul

Will Ragatz analyzes Dane Brugler’s seven-round mock for the Vikings, envisioning a nine-pick haul: Jermod McCoy (CB) in Round 1, Lee Hunter (DT) Round 2, A.J. Haulcy (S) and Sam Hecht (C) in Round 3, Jeff Caldwell (WR) Round 5, Mason Reiger (EDGE) Round 6, and J.C. Davis (OT), Seth McGowan (RB), Josh Cuevas (TE) in Round 7. Ragatz says the top four could start early, lauds the value across positions, and grades the overall draft an easy A for Minnesota given the defensive upside and depth on offense and special teams.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports4 months ago•4 min saved

Brugler's 7-round Mock Sends Green Bay On An Upside Hunt

Dane Brugler released a full 7-round mock for the Green Bay Packers, projecting eight picks (52: Dani Dennis-Sutton; 84: Davison Igbinosun; 120: Febechi Nwaiwu; 153: Tim Keenan; 160: Dametrious Crownover; 201: Kaelon Black; 236: Jaden Dugger; 255: Michael Heldman) intended to fit Green Bay’s needs for edge, corner, interior line, and athletic upside, including several players who recently visited Green Bay as part of the team’s draft philosophy.

via Acme Packing Company|

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sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Brugler’s seven-round Chiefs mock pairs Bain with Boston and a versatile late haul

In Dane Brugler’s seven-round mock for The Athletic, the Kansas City Chiefs land edge Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 9 and grab Washington receiver Denzel Boston at No. 29 (via LAR), then address depth with Day 2/3 picks Brandon Cisse (CB), Oscar Delp (TE), Austin Barber (OT), Demond Claiborne (RB), Cameron Ball (DT), Aiden Fisher (LB), and Louis Moore (S) to bolster the defense and the receiver room.

via Arrowhead Pride|

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sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Brugler’s 12-Pick Steelers Mock Targets WRs, OL Early and QB Depth

In Dane Brugler’s latest 7-round mock, the Steelers use all 12 picks, starting with Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. at 21 and then adding OL Keylan Rutledge, LB/S Kyle Louis, LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier, and Duke CB Chandler Rivers, plus a TE, LB, DT, EDGE, OT, WR, and P on Days 4–7. The plan prioritizes receiver and offensive-line help, adds QB depth if they pursue one early, and rounds out the roster with defensive and special-teams depth.

via Steelers Depot|

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sports4 months ago•28 min saved

Dane Brugler’s 2026 NFL Mock: a 257-pick, seven-round projection capped by a bold Cowboys top-10 move

Dane Brugler’s The Beast releases a full seven‑round mock (257 picks) for the 2026 NFL Draft, forecasting Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 pick to the Raiders, a surge of early edge and OT selections, and a notable Cowboys trade that would land Sonny Styles in the top 10. The piece provides round-by-round projections and team-by-team hauls through Round 7, highlighting players like Francis Mauigoa (OT), David Bailey (edge), Caleb Downs (S) and Jeremiyah Love (RB) across the board.

via The New York Times|

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sports4 months ago•6 min saved

Beast Unleashed: The Athletic's 600+ Page NFL Draft Guide Fuels 2026 Mock Drafts

The Athletic released its annual NFL Draft guide, ‘The Beast,’ a 600+ page resource by Dane Brugler with 402 player profiles, 2,700 rankings, and 45,000 measurements, plus an explore feature to filter by position, school, draft grade, or combine metrics. Separately, Col.Aureliano’s data-driven look at 2016-2025 rookie tackles shows that earlier picks and meaningful playing time correlate with higher chances of immediate impact, with about 43% of the meaningful group scoring above a 67.9 grade and varying success rates by draft slot, underscoring how pick position and snap counts influence early contributions.

via Pride Of Detroit|

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