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Solak's NFL Rookie of the Year favorites: Ranking contenders on offense and defense

Which draft picks are set up to win Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year? Let's stack the top names to watch on each side of the ball.

1dBen Solak
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NFL NATION

The Harbaugh effect: Why Giants leaned bigger, stronger and more physical in the 2026 draft

New York focused on bringing in bigger, more physical players in its first draft led by coach John Harbaugh. 

1dJordan Raanan
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Why the Jaguars prioritized tight ends in the draft

1dMichael DiRocco

Styles pick completes Commanders' revamp on D

1dJohn Keim

Cowboys DC ready to mold defensive draft picks

1dTodd Archer

How 49ers' unpopular draft approach could help them

2dNick Wagoner

FANTASY FOOTBALL

Is 2026 the comeback year for running backs? Inside ESPN's first fantasy mock draft

Running backs went early as 10 ESPN fantasy analysts made their first draft picks of the year.

1dESPN Fantasy staff and Eric Karabell
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PLANNING WAY AHEAD AT QB

Why the Rams see Simpson as Stafford's heir apparent

The Rams eyed Simpson early in the process -- and just didn't let on.

2dSarah Barshop
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Does the Rams' Stafford-Simpson approach make sense? Barnwell looks at past situations

Matthew Stafford just won MVP, but the Rams still drafted Ty Simpson. Are there precedents for this working?

4dBill Barnwell

OFFSEASON TALK

Jordan Rodgers: Raiders must be patient with Mendoza

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Chiefs GM Veach: Awesome to see how Mahomes has attacked rehab process

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NFL DRAFT REACTION

What NFL scouts, coaches, execs are saying about all 32 teams' drafts

One week since the start of the 2026 NFL draft, what are league sources saying about all 32 classes?

3dJeremy Fowler
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Miller: Ranking the 100 best NFL draft picks of 2026, based on fit and value

Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades.

3dMatt Miller

2027 DRAFT

Reid's early NFL mock draft for next year: Which 2027 prospects -- and QBs -- could go in Round 1?

We're still a full year out, but let's make way-too-early predictions for every first-round pick of the 2027 NFL draft. Will Arch Manning go No. 1? Jeremiah Smith?

2dJordan Reid
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Why Jordan Reid has Arch Manning No. 1 in his 2027 NFL mock draft

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PHILLY SPECIAL

Makai Lemon to wear No. 9, first Eagle since Nick Foles

The Philadelphia Eagles first round pick received Nick Foles' blessing to wear No. 9.

2dAnthony Gharib
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EVERY TEAM'S BIGGEST DRAFT-DAY DEAL

32 draft-day trades that will always be remembered: One for every team

NFL Nation looks back at the draft deals that produced memorable outcomes -- good or bad -- for their teams.

3dNFL Nation
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