 | The three most powerful words in fantasy football might just be “do not draft.” It’s a flag-planting phrase that indicates that you’re avoiding a given player at all costs, and it’s a bold stance to take. Now, I understand some … read more » by in FantasyWed, Jul 12 |
 | Last season was a relatively chalky year for individual stat leaders. Patrick Mahomes led the league in passing yards, to no surprise. The same goes for Justin Jefferson, who was last season’s top receiver with more than 1,800 yards. There … read more » by in FantasyTue, Jul 11 |
 | Are you ready? No, I’m not asking if you’ve recovered from your fifth hot dog at your Fourth of July barbecue. I’m talking about mock draft season. While NFL training camps don’t get underway for a couple more weeks, July … read more » by in FantasyFri, Jul 7 |
 | Should tight end even be a designated starting position on your fantasy football roster anymore? It’s a question that is at least worth asking. As the NFL continues to shift toward three- and four-wide receiver sets more frequently, tight end … read more » by in FantasySat, Jul 1 |
 | If there was ever a year to have the sixth pick in a fantasy football draft, 2023 is a good one. With no clear consensus top five this year, I’m content with a slightly later pick because I know I’ll … read more » by in FantasySat, Jul 1 |
 | June is a great time to unwind and catch up. With virtually no sports on the calendar (sorry, baseball), the beginning of summer serves as my time to meet up with friends and enjoy the nice weather. I read books … read more » by in FantasyWed, Jun 28 |
 | If you’re like me and started playing fantasy football way back when, then you probably have a longstanding league hosted on ESPN’s platform. And while I can’t speak to the types of players on ESPN vs. other platforms like Yahoo!, … read more » by in FantasyThu, Jun 15 |
 | If you’re like me and started playing fantasy football way back when, then you probably have a longstanding league hosted on ESPN’s platform. And while I can’t speak to the types of players on ESPN vs. other platforms like Yahoo!, … read more » by in FantasyWed, Jun 14 |
 | Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott was one of the most notable quarterbacks at the NFL Combine. Prescott finished fifth in both the vertical jump and broad jump drills while running a 4.79 40-yard dash. The Clarion LedgerMon, Feb 29 |
 | Indiana running back Jordan Howard was quiet during the NFL Combine. Howard did not participate in the 40-yard dash and was a top performer in the vertical jump and broad jump drills. NFL.comMon, Feb 29 |
 | Oklahoma wideout Sterling Shepard was one of the most impressive wide receivers during the NFL Combine. Shepard tied for first among receivers in the bench press with 20 reps and also tied for first in the vertical jump. Shepard also ran a 4.48 40-yard dash, which was tied for the ninth-best time among receivers. The OklahomanMon, Feb 29 |
 | Mississippi State wide receiver De'Runnya Wilson might have drastically hurt his draft stock during the NFL Combine. Wilson's 4.85 40-yard dash time was the slowest among participating wideouts. His 28-inch vertical jump was also the worst among participating players at his position. The Clarion LedgerMon, Feb 29 |
 | Arkansas running back Alex Collins ran a 4.59 40-yard dash, which was the 15th best time among tailbacks. NFL.comMon, Feb 29 |
 | Eastern Kentucky DE/OLB Noah Spence was underwhelming in a variety of ways at the NFL Combine. Spence posted a 4.80 40-yard dash time, which was not overly impressive when compared to fellow edge rushers. NFL.com's Mike Mayock said he expected Spence to run a 40-yard dash time between 4.65 and 4.7 seconds. League personnel weren't impressed with Spence either. One exec told NFL.com's Kimberly Jones that Spence was not worthy of being a first-round pick while an unnamed general manager told NFL.com that he didn't know if he could trust Spence off of the field. NFL.comMon, Feb 29 |
 | Alabama defensive tackle Jarran Reed participated in a variety of drills at the NFL Combine. But one drill Reed did not participate in was the bench press. Reed posted a 5.21 40-yard dash, and a 4.75 second 20-yard shuttle. |
 | Florida defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard put up a good performance at the NFL Combine. The 6-foot-2, 283 pound prospect ran a 4.93 40-yard dash, put up 23 reps in the bench press and leapt 116 inches in the broad jump. NESN.comMon, Feb 29 |
| Former Mississippi State wide receiver De'Runnya Wilson opted to forgo his senior season after hauling in 60 passes for 918 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2015. Wilson features prototypical size for an NFL wideout at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds. He has good hands and can be a reliable red zone option in the NFL, but there are questions as to whether Wilson will ultimately develop into a No. 1 receiver. Wilson doesn't possess great speed and does not do much after the catch. CBS SportsSun, Feb 21 |
| There's no doubt Eastern Kentucky defensive end Noah Spence has talent. He displayed it during an impressive 2015 season when he recorded 11.5 sacks. But, Spence does carry some off-field baggage. He was dismissed from Ohio State in 2014 after failing several drug tests because of an issue with Ecstasy. He eventually received treatment and has not had any problems since. Spence tore it up at EKU, but a limited sample size against Division 1 opponents muddles the value of Spence's production. He can play both defensive end and move outside as an edge rusher. He has a natural first step and the quickness to blow by blockers. He will need to develop in coverage, especially if he's drafted by a 3-4 team. CBS SportsSun, Feb 21 |
