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Jets eye Eagles trade as draft strategy heats up

The Jets, owning picks 2 and 16 in the 2026 first round, may trade up or back as the draft nears. A recent Eagles move to acquire Dontayvion Wicks has Philly positioned to target a top receiver at 23, potentially triggering a Jets-Eagles deal that could net draft capital — including possible 2027 picks and a 2026 third-rounder — while the Jets weigh adding playmakers for a year they aren’t expected to contend in. Prospects like Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and Jordyn Tyson could influence any trade talks.

via Jets X-Factor|

#jets #nfl-draft #philadelphia-eagles

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Steelers Target Big WR Denzel Boston at No. 21

Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly believes Pittsburgh will pick a wide receiver at No. 21, with Denzel Boston—a 6-4, big-bodied target who visited Pittsburgh pre-draft—emerging as a fit due to his ball-tracking, emphasis on catching away from the body, plus run-blocking ability, aligning with the team’s preference for size and a combat-catch style.

via Steelers Depot|

#combat-catch #denzel-boston #nfl-draft-2026

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Jets Draft Smoke: Edge Rusher or WR in Play as Rumors Grow

With the 2026 NFL draft two weeks away, rumors around the Jets' second pick shift toward Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey over Ohio State's Arvell Reese, while at No. 16 they’re linked to Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. — though insiders warn much of the chatter is likely deliberate misdirection as the team maintains its usual secrecy and could still change course before draft day.

via Jets X-Factor|

#edge-rusher #jets #nfl-draft

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Hunter’s Two-Way Dream Dims as Jaguars Move Him to Cornerback

The Jaguars’ 2025 trade-up for Travis Hunter aimed to give them a rare two-way star at WR/CB, but Ian Rapoport reports the team will move him to full-time cornerback with limited pass-game use. The shift dampens the two-way hype, and with only a small CB sample size (plus a season-ending injury) concerns grow that Hunter may not justify the No. 2 pick or the trade cost if he can’t excel at corner. The article argues the Jaguars likely overpaid for a potential bust, though Jacksonville should remain strong in 2026 regardless of Hunter’s role, and suggests alternate, more traditional drafting paths.

via SB Nation|

#cornerback #jacksonville-jaguars #nfl

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Eagles' six likely 1st-round targets lean toward the O-line, with a WR upside

The piece identifies six plausible first-round targets for the Philadelphia Eagles: four offensive tackles (Monroe Freeling, Kadyn Proctor, Olaivavega Ioane, Blake Miller), two wide receivers (Jordyn Tyson, Omar Cooper), and discusses how fit, upside, and risk—along with potential trade-up needs—could shape a late-first-round pick, all anchored to The Athletic's consensus big board.

via PhillyVoice|

#consensus-big-board #nfl-draft #offensive-tackle

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Jaguars set Travis Hunter for majorly CB role after rehab

Jaguars GM James Gladstone says Travis Hunter’s knee rehab is progressing and he’ll be limited in the offseason, with full clearance expected for training camp. The team plans to use him as a full-time cornerback with occasional wide receiver duties, per Ian Rapoport, signaling a shift to a solo CB role after Hunter’s two-way college success and a mixed rookie season.

via NBC Sports|

#cornerback #jacksonville-jaguars #knee-rehab

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2026 NFL Draft: Which Team Holds the Biggest Wide-Receiver Need?

NFL Network analysts assess 32 teams' wide receiver needs for the 2026 draft, with several candidates and picks highlighting the Saints, Browns, Commanders, Titans, and Eagles as teams most in need of a top WR, and Carnell Tate and other WR prospects in contention for those slots.

via NFL.com|

#cleveland-browns #new-orleans-saints #nfl-draft

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49ers weigh WR early as Williams' age cools tackle plans

With Trent Williams aging and no clear long-term tackle successor, the 49ers aren’t prioritizing an offensive-tackle pick in Round 1; ESPN notes they’re more connected to wide receivers, with Texas A&M’s KC Concepcion as a name to watch, though questions remain about his size and fit in Shanahan’s offense.

via Niners Nation|

#49ers #kc-concepcion #nfl-draft

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Patriots Weigh Eight WR Fits for 2026 Draft With No. 31 Pick

With the 31st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots are evaluating a slate of wide receiver prospects to supplement Drake Maye and Romeo Doubs as they rebuild a reshaped WR depth. The current depth includes Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and others, while targets like KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Chris Brazzell II, Chris Bell, Germie Bernard, Ted Hurst, Bryce Lance and De’Zhaun Stribling offer a mix of separation, size and playmaking. Concerns such as Concepcion’s drop rate, Boston’s lack of combine data, and Brazzell’s limited route tree will influence how New England prioritizes the position in this draft.

via Pats Pulpit|

#drake-maye #new-england-patriots #nfl-draft-2026

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Eagles-Focused WR Guide: 19 Prospects Shaping the 2026 Draft

A Bleeding Green Nation writer ranks 19 wide receivers for the 2026 NFL Draft, organizing them into tiers and round projections with a clear emphasis on Eagles’ needs and scheme fit; it highlights top targets like Carnell Tate (Tier 1) and Makai Lemon (Tier 2), along with other intriguing prospects (Tyson, Concepcion, Cooper Jr., Boston, Bernard, Bell, Branch, etc.), and notes medical/competition concerns that could affect draft position. The core takeaway is to evaluate by tier and fit rather than fixating on exact order.

via Bleeding Green Nation|

#college-football #nfl #nfl-draft

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49ers Draft Dilemmas: Dream Trades and Nightmare Runs in Rounds 1–2

The piece maps out San Francisco’s potential dream and nightmare outcomes in the first two rounds of the NFL draft: ideal scenarios include teams trading back into Day 1 to help the Niners gain future picks, plus more offensive-line and non-premium positions being drafted; it also highlights hopeful targets like linebackers, safeties, and specific edge rushers who could fall, while warning of a WR run that could force the Niners into trades or reach picks. In the second round, the article notes both the value of cornerbacks and potential fallers at WR and TE, and warns against overreaching if top targets disappear, offering multiple paths to quality rookies without moving up.

via Niners Nation|

#49ers #edge-rusher #nfl

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Roseman doubles down: A.J. Brown remains an Eagle amid trade chatter

Eagles GM Howie Roseman repeatedly stated that A.J. Brown is a member of the Eagles, brushing off trade questions as speculation while post-June 1 trade talk lingers; the team has added WRs Hollywood Brown and Elijah Moore to bolster the group, and Brown’s recent production keeps him central to the chatter.

via NBC Sports|

#aj-brown #howie-roseman #nfl-trade-rumors

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Tampering bid couldn't move OSU star Jeremiah Smith

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith said a college program tried to lure him into the transfer portal after the Cotton Bowl, but he stayed with Ohio State for a third season. A Miami native with 162 receptions for 2,558 yards and 27 touchdowns across two seasons, Smith had 87 catches, 1,243 yards and 12 TDs last year and helped OSU win a national title as a true freshman in 2024. OSU opens the 2026 season vs Ball State on Sept. 5 and hosts Texas in Austin on Sept. 12 as Smith pursues another 1,000-yard season before potentially turning pro.

via On3|

#college-football #jeremiah-smith #ohio-state-buckeyes

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Jets’ 16th pick trending toward Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr. as WR need persists

Consensus mock drafts project the Jets’ No. 16 pick to Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr., continuing the focus on adding a pass-catcher, while Arvell Reese remains a top option for an earlier selection; other WRs such as Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and Jordyn Tyson are in the mix, with Oregon TE Keyon Sadiq as a fallback if the top WRs come off the board.

via Jets X-Factor|

#arvell-reese #jets #nfl-draft-2026

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Ravens urged to land a game-changing WR in the draft

Sports Illustrated’s Gilberto Manzano argues it’s vital for the Ravens to add an impact wide receiver in the draft to complement Lamar Jackson, with mock projections linking Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon and Carnell Tate to Baltimore at No. 14. The piece also notes the Ravens’ existing WRs (Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker) and mentions a potential center need after Tyler Linderbaum, plus D.J. Reader visiting as a free-agent option, highlighting Baltimore’s ongoing roster reshaping ahead of the draft and free agency.

via baltimoreravens.com|

#draft #lamar-jackson #nfl