2YKX4EN SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 16:Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jack Kiser (24) lines in formation during the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Virginia Cavaliers at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN on November 16, 2024. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
2YTPW3E ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 20: Arizona State Sun Devils RB Cam Skattebo (4) runs for a touchdown during Big XII conference championship game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Iowa State Cyclones on December 6, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
2YW60K0 CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 07: SMU Mustangs running back Brashard Smith (1) during the ACC championship football game between the SMU Mustangs and the Clemson Tigers on December 7, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte N.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
Travis Hunter excels in any scheme: Colorado’s two-way star posted top coverage grades in both man (83.0) and zone (86.8) schemes, allowing just one touchdown across 39 total targets in 2024. Jahdae Barron dominates in zone: The versatile cornerback allowed no touchdowns and recorded 10 combined pass breakups and interceptions while giving up just a 46.6 passer rating in zone coverage. Few positions are more dependent on scheme fit than cornerback, where success often hinges on technique and anticipation within specific coverage calls. In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, PFF's advanced charting and coverage grades provide insight into which prospects thrived in man and zone coverages. Here's a breakdown of the top-performing cornerbacks in this year’s class, sorted by the coverage schemes they executed best. For more information on the draft's top cornerback prospects, check out PFF Premium […]
Carson Schwesinger will make waves as a blitzer: His ability to shoot gaps and track down quarterbacks allowed him to rack up four sacks, while his flexibility and burst produced a 27.4% pass-rush win rate — the second-highest rate of any defender in the class. Shaun Dolac has had a winding football journey: The former walk-on developed into an All-American at Buffalo, ranking as the highest-graded linebacker in slot coverage (88.8) and early- (89.1) and late-down (90.4) PFF overall grades in 2024. Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Click here for more draft tools: NFL Draft Big Board | Mock Draft Simulator | NCAA Premium Stats2025 PFF Draft Guide | Mock Draft Hub | Prospect Data ProfilesDraft Position Rankings The 2025 NFL Draft season is nearing its conclusion. Every player brings a unique skill set to the table, in the hope of having their name called on the big stage. We’re breaking […]
Shough's age and experience stand out: The 25-year-old saw it all during his college career, and he brings a high floor — but also a lower ceiling — because of it. The NFL may not be too big of a stage for Shough: Although he has his deficiencies, such as play under pressure, Shough brings experience and a mental processing ability that could allow him to step into the league right away and not look out of place. Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Click here for more draft tools: NFL Draft Big Board | Mock Draft Simulator | NCAA Premium Stats2025 PFF Draft Guide | Mock Draft Hub | Prospect Data ProfilesDraft Position Rankings 2024 PFF Grades and Stats (Rank out of 56 Draft-Eligible QBs) PFF Overall Grade87.4 (7th)Big-Time Throw %5.1% (14th)Turnover-Worthy Play %1.8% (9th)Adjusted Completion %75.1% (18th)Pressure-to-Sack %9.3% (3rd)PFF Clean Pocket Grade92.3 (4th)PFF Under Pressure Grade58.5 (13th) Background Tyler […]
Colston Loveland carried Michigan's offense in 2024: Three different Wolverines quarterbacks combined for just seven big-time throws and 18 turnover-worthy plays, and yet, Loveland still put together an elite season. Nic Scourton's transfer to Texas A&M left something to be desired: After posting an elite 90.9 PFF pass-rush grade while racking up the second-most pressures in the Big Ten at Purdue, Scourton fell a bit short of expectations in the Aggies' scheme in 2024. Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Click here for more draft tools: NFL Draft Big Board | Mock Draft Simulator | NCAA Premium Stats2025 PFF Draft Guide | Mock Draft Hub | Prospect Data ProfilesDraft Position Rankings No matter how much film study and evaluation is done on NFL draft prospects, there will always be a certain gravitation toward production. Some players, though, aren’t always put in an ideal situation to produce the greatest statistical output. […]
Bhayshul Tuten has a shot to be considered among the top-five backs in this class: Offering a strong profile and ideal speed, Tuten could emerge as the best Day 3 back in this class. Tahj Brooks offers a sliver of hope as a very deep sleeper: Potentially going beyond the top-200 in the NFL Draft, Brooks is arguably the best of those deep options. 2025 NFL Draft season is here: Try PFF's best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2025's top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team. Estimated reading time: 9 minutes After going over some of the standout analytical data from the top-five running backs in this year’s class, we'll now shift our focus to potential sleepers who rank outside of the top five on the PFF big board and could be deserving of more […]
Cameron Ward is the consensus top rookie quarterback: The Miami Hurricanes quarterback should be the top overall pick in the NFL draft and the top rookie quarterback selected in both redraft and dynasty drafts. Don’t expect him to be an immediate top-12 quarterback: While quarterbacks like Jayden Daniels have excelled as rookies, Ward’s lack of rushing production and his potential landing spots will limit his upside. 2025 NFL Draft season is here: Try PFF's best-in-class Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2025's top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team. Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes PFF’s fantasy football player profile series delivers the most in-depth fantasy football analysis available for the 2025 season. Using PFF’s exclusive data, we evaluate player performance, competition for touches and how teammates and coaching staffs will impact each player's fantasy football outlook. […]
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Scheme and personnel fit can often be the difference between a prospect being a flop and the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year. Just ask Saquon Barkley, who was selected second overall by the New York Giants in the 2018 NFL Draft. Due to injuries and poor offensive line play, he never really found his footing, but in 2024, he exploded behind the best offensive line in football in Philadelphia, rushing for 2,005 yards and 13 scores on the ground. The Eagles' running game was one of the obvious catalysts of their Super Bowl run, and Barkley indeed won the league’s Offensive Player of the Year award at season’s end. Every draft class will have a handful of players just like this – prospects with immense talents that can be unlocked if they end up […]
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