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Are "bad" drafts an advantage for the NFL's best or worst teams?
Another Monday, another time opening up the mailbag. This week, Dave Helman and Derrik Klassen answer your questions about whether NFL GM's are judge…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why we're planting our flags for these day 2 & 3 prospects
Jalon Kilgore, Riley Nowakowski, Reggie Virgil, Peter Woods...what do these guys have in common? They're OUR guys. A week ahead of the draft, we're o…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Which offensive lineman has the highest ceiling in the 2026 NFL Draft class?
Dane Brugler put out his full, seven-round mock for the 2026 NFL Draft, and it included eight offensive linemen going in the first round. That would …
6 months ago
Is Sonny Styles the only standout linebacker in the 2026 Draft class?
Sonny Styles quickly became one of the darlings of this draft class way back in September after Ohio State's first few games. After him, the lineback…
6 months ago
On the Clock, picks 19-25: How many offensive linemen will be taken in the first round?
We've reached the "Last Season's Playoff Teams" portion of the 2026 NFL Draft on The Athletic Football Show's On The Clock, though it might not feel …
6 months ago
Mailbag Monday: How many true #1 pass rushers are there in the NFL?
How big is too big, even for a dyed-in-the-wool sizeist like Derrik Klassen? How good are the Ravens at drafting, really? Which NFL jerseys must be p…
6 months ago
The 2026 NFL Draft prospects you're wrong about...and why
Look, we get it. We're wrong sometimes too. But there are at least seven NFL Draft prospects that you, draft analysts, or NFL teams are just plain wr…
6 months ago
Edge rusher draft class breakdown with Dane Brugler
The Beast is loose, and that means we get more Dane Brugler on The Athletic Football Show. It's the ultimate win-win. Dane joins Robert Mays and Derr…
6 months, 1 week ago
The Beast is Built! Hidden gems in the 2026 NFL Draft class
April 8 gets the distinction of being Beast Day in 2026, and that's a day worthy of celebration. So how best do we celebrate on The Athletic Football…
6 months, 1 week ago
On the Clock: Why picks 13-18 are a run on pass-catchers, and the guys who try to stop them
Picks 13 through 18 will be an interesting stretch in the draft. You've got consistent contenders, such as the Rams and Ravens, as well as obvious pl…
6 months, 1 week ago