After hitting on several early draft classes, general manager Brad Holmes has not seen the same immediate returns from the past two groups and will look to reset the trajectory this April. Here is an early look at the positions and prospects Detroit could target in the upcoming draft.
As it stands, the Bucs are projected to have roughly $23 million in cap space, with several contracts available for restructuring if they choose to be aggressive in free agency. For now, we’ll assume their current roster needs remain intact heading into the draft, suggesting a heavy emphasis on defense.
Reid is small, whether you line him up in the backfield or the slot (which might be his home in the pros), but he comes with elite short-area explosiveness and separation ability as a receiver. He will be off some teams’ boards solely because of his size, but when you watch the tape, you see […]
Moss’ injury history will likely push him into Day 3, but he remains a solid all-around back with three-down potential and an RB2 or RB3 projection. His foot quickness and processing ability give him a chance to succeed in man- and gap-scheme blocking concepts.
Allen is somewhat limited in his overall athletic profile, but when viewed through the lens of a power back — short-yardage efficiency, yards after contact and pass protection — he projects as a useful committee contributor. He fits best in an offense built around man- and gap-scheme concepts between the tackles.
Washington brings alluring size, straight-line speed and yards-after-contact potential as a power back, but also noticeably good vision and footwork to be a potential early-down back in a committee in a man- or gap-scheme run game.
Claiborne is a souped-up, scatback-type runner with a sprinter’s track background that clearly translates to the field. He is at his best in zone-blocking concepts, where his speed and acceleration can stress defenses. He offers solid receiving upside and projects as an RB3 with special-teams value or as a speed complement in a two-back rotation.
Price has the look, strength and explosiveness of an NFL back. His vision and anticipation for space can be hot and cold behind man-blocking concepts between the tackles, but in a zone-blocking scheme, he can be an effective part of a two-man backfield.
Johnson brings excellent footwork and quickness to the backfield, with good receiving ability to boot. His résumé is of a player who can be successful in man- or gap-blocking concepts, with three-down potential, especially as a receiver.
Shortly after ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are "struggling to find a contractual solution," general manager John Lynch offered a more optimistic perspective.
Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort said he has spoken with quarterback Kyler Murray, but a source told ESPN that the two have not talked since the end of the season.
The Cowboys have extended an offer to Brandon Aubrey that would make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, sources told ESPN, but Aubrey's agent has asked for a deal closer to $10 million per season.
Ohio State star Arvell Reese, one of the top prospects in April's NFL draft, declared himself an "outside linebacker/edge" rusher during media interviews at the combine Wednesday.
Titans General Manager Mike Borgonzi wasn't on the job when left guard Peter Skoronski was drafted in the first round in 2023, but he'd like to keep the three-year vet on the roster for a while.
Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan made clear at his media availability on Tuesday that Andy Dalton will have to compete for his backup quarterback job.
Productive college players get picked apart in the pre-draft process for various reasons, including things like the size of their hands and the length of their arms.
Tom Brady's involvement in the Raiders' day-to-day operations appears to be limited, especially since he has a second job as Fox's top color commentator.
Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward suffered three concussions during the 2025 season and he said last month that the repeated head injuries led to thoughts about whether he will continue playing.
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