With the 2025 NFL Draft around the corner, we look into every team's best player from each draft ...

With the 2025 NFL Draft around the corner, we look into every team's best player from each draft round. For the purpose of this exercise, only active players rostered by the franchises that selected them are eligible. Next up is the NFC.<h3>
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</h3>Jump to: <a href="#ari">ARI</a> | <a href="#atl">ATL</a> | <a href="#car">CAR</a> | <a href="#chi">CHI</a> | <a href="#dal">DAL</a> | <a href="#det">DET</a> | <a href="#gb">GB</a> | <a href="#lar">LAR</a> | <a href="#min">MIN</a> | <a href="#no">NO</a> | <a href="#nyg">NYG</a> | <a href="#phi">PHI</a> | <a href="#sf">SF</a> | <a href="#sea">SEA</a> | <a href="#tb">TB</a> | <a href="#was">WAS</a><h3><a id="ari" name="ari">Arizona Cardinals</a></h3>1st: Kyler Murray, QB 2nd: Budda Baker, S 3rd: Garrett Williams, CB 4th: Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S 5th: Owen Pappoe, LB 6th: Dante Stills, DL 7th: Jaden Davis, DB<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Arizona's group is headlined by Murray, Baker, and Williams. Another Cardinals starter, 2019 fifth-round safety Jalen Thompson, would've made the list if he weren't a supplemental draft pick.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/757202/cropped_GettyImages-2179987834.jpg?ts=1732549545" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/757202/w220xh124_GettyImages-2179987834.jpg?ts=1732549545 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/757202/w320xh180_GettyImages-2179987834.jpg?ts=1732549545 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/757202/w640xh360_GettyImages-2179987834.jpg?ts=1732549545 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/757202/w768xh432_GettyImages-2179987834.jpg?ts=1732549545 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/757202/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2179987834.jpg?ts=1732549545 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Brandon Sloter / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure><h3><a id="atl" name="atl">Atlanta Falcons</a></h3>1st: Jake Matthews, LT 2nd: Matthew Bergeron, G 3rd: Zach Harrison, DL 4th: Clark Phillips, CB 5th: Tyler Allgeier, RB 6th: Casey Washington, WR 7th: DeMarcco Hellams, SMatthews is one of eight Falcons first-rounders, and the 2014 No. 6 pick owns the NFL's longest active streak of consecutive starts with 178. Atlanta's other current Round 1 players are linemen Kaleb McGary and Chris Lindstrom, corner A.J. Terrell, tight end Kyle Pitts, receiver Drake London, running back Bijan Robinson, and quarterback Michael Penix Jr.<h3><a id="car" name="car">Carolina Panthers</a></h3>1st: Jaycee Horn, CB 2nd: Taylor Moton, OT 3rd: Brady Christensen, OL 4th: Chuba Hubbard, RB 5th: Chau Smith-Wade, DB 6th: Cade Mays, OL 7th: N/AThe Panthers' 2021 class provided three names on this list in Horn, Christensen, and Hubbard. The first-round choice came down to Horn and Bryce Young, the latter of whom improved last year but hasn't come close to living up to the hype as the 2023 first overall pick.<h3><a id="chi" name="chi">Chicago Bears</a></h3>1st: Caleb Williams, QB 2nd: Jaylon Johnson, CB 3rd: Zacch Pickens, DL 4th: Tory Taylor, P 5th: Braxton Jones, OT 6th: Doug Kramer Jr., OL 7th: Elijah Hicks, SOne may argue it's too early to go with 2024 No. 1 pick Williams here, but Chicago's other first-round options - receiver Rome Odunze and tackle Darnell Wright - aren't established starters, either.<h3><a id="dal" name="dal">Dallas Cowboys</a></h3>1st: Micah Parsons, LB 2nd: Trevon Diggs, CB 3rd: Osa Odighizuwa, DT 4th: Dak Prescott, QB 5th: DaRon Bland, CB 6th: Donovan Wilson, S 7th: Jalen Brooks, WRThe difficult decision here is the Cowboys' first-rounder, which includes Parsons and All-Pro wideout CeeDee Lamb. As hard as it is not to pick Lamb, it's even harder to argue against Parsons, who's claimed two first-team All-Pro nods in four seasons.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/578139/cropped_GettyImages-1462907055.jpg?ts=1684361955" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/578139/w220xh124_GettyImages-1462907055.jpg?ts=1684361955 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/578139/w320xh180_GettyImages-1462907055.jpg?ts=1684361955 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/578139/w640xh360_GettyImages-1462907055.jpg?ts=1684361955 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/578139/w768xh432_GettyImages-1462907055.jpg?ts=1684361955 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/578139/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1462907055.jpg?ts=1684361955 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Michael Owens / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure><h3><a id="det" name="det">Detroit Lions</a></h3>1st: Penei Sewell, RT 2nd: Sam LaPorta, TE 3rd: Kerby Joseph, S 4th: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR 5th: Colby Sorsdal, OL 6th: Malcolm Rodriguez, LB 7th: Antoine Green, WRThere's a reason the Lions are a juggernaut: They nailed their drafts. Among eligible first-rounders left out are Aidan Hutchinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Frank Ragnow. Round 2 was also a close battle between LaPorta and Brian Branch, both from the '23 class.<h3><a id="gb" name="gb">Green Bay Packers</a></h3>1st: Jordan Love, QB 2nd: Elgton Jenkins, OL 3rd: Tucker Kraft, TE 4th: Zach Tom, OT 5th: Dontayvion Wicks, WR 6th: Isaiah McDuffie, LB 7th: Rasheed Walker, OLThis is a solid haul. Love emerged from a group featuring eight first-rounders drafted by the Packers. It's also notable that Green Bay built the foundation of its strong offensive line by getting big draft steals in Jenkins, Tom, and Walker.<h3><a id="lar" name="lar">Los Angeles Rams</a></h3>1st: Jared Verse, LB 2nd: Braden Fiske, DL 3rd: Kobie Turner, DL 4th: Tyler Higbee, TE 5th: Puka Nacua, WR 6th: Quentin Lake, DB 7th: Ethan Evans, PIt doesn't matter that Verse is the Rams' only first-rounder still on the roster - the Defensive Rookie of the Year probably would've had a spot here regardless. Fiske isn't L.A.'s only second-rounder, but the DROY finalist posted a standout 2024 season of his own.<h3><a id="min" name="min">Minnesota Vikings</a></h3>1st: Justin Jefferson, WR 2nd: Brian O'Neill, OT 3rd: Mekhi Blackmon, CB 4th: Jay Ward, DB 5th: Ty Chandler, RB 6th: Josh Metellus, DB 7th: Levi Drake Rodriguez, DLThe Vikings' group isn't as impressive as you'd expect given how complete their roster is. That's partially because quality first-rounders such as Christian Darrisaw, Jordan Addison, and Harrison Smith were left out for Jefferson.<h3><a id="no" name="no">New Orleans Saints</a></h3>1st: Chris Olave, WR 2nd: Erik McCoy, C 3rd: Alvin Kamara, RB 4th: Nick Saldiveri, OL 5th: Jordan Howden, DB 6th: Landon Young, OL 7th: Josiah Ezirim, OTCameron Jordan has recorded 121.5 sacks with the Saints, but the 2011 first-rounder is past his prime. Olave, meanwhile, has averaged 83 catches, 1,118 yards, and four touchdowns per 17 games played in the NFL.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/745809/cropped_GettyImages-2172194115.jpg?ts=1726697139" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/745809/w220xh124_GettyImages-2172194115.jpg?ts=1726697139 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/745809/w320xh180_GettyImages-2172194115.jpg?ts=1726697139 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/745809/w640xh360_GettyImages-2172194115.jpg?ts=1726697139 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/745809/w768xh432_GettyImages-2172194115.jpg?ts=1726697139 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/745809/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2172194115.jpg?ts=1726697139 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Sam Hodde / Getty</figcaption></figure><h3><a id="nyg" name="nyg">New York Giants</a></h3>1st: Dexter Lawrence, DT 2nd: Wan'Dale Robinson, WR 3rd: Cordale Flott, CB 4th: Theo Johnson, TE 5th: Darius Slayton, WR 6th: Darius Muasau, LB 7th: Jordon Riley, DTMalik Nabers put on a show as a rookie, but the first-round spot belongs to Lawrence. The 2019 top-20 pick earned three Pro Bowl and two second-team All-Pro nods in the last three seasons.<h3><a id="phi" name="phi">Philadelphia Eagles</a></h3>1st: Jalen Carter, DL 2nd: Jalen Hurts, QB 3rd: Nakobe Dean, LB 4th: Kelee Ringo, CB 5th: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB 6th: Grant Calcaterra, TE 7th: Jordan Mailata, LTThis Eagles' haul is strong from top to bottom. Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson was a first-round option, but Carter has been on another level since being drafted ninth overall in 2023. Mailata was a seventh-round no-brainer as one of football's premier left tackles.<h3><a id="sf" name="sf">San Francisco 49ers</a></h3>1st: Nick Bosa, DE 2nd: Renardo Green, CB 3rd: Fred Warner, LB 4th: Malik Mustapha, S 5th: George Kittle, TE 6th: Dee Winters, LB 7th: Brock Purdy, QBThe 49ers have a good mix of veteran and young players. Bosa, Warner, and Kittle have each been in the league for seven-plus years, while Green, Mustapha, Winters, and Purdy were selected in the last three drafts.<h3><a id="sea" name="sea">Seattle Seahawks</a></h3>1st: Devon Witherspoon, CB 2nd: Kenneth Walker, RB 3rd: Abraham Lucas, OT 4th: Coby Bryant, CB 5th: Riq Woolen, CB 6th: Sataoa Laumea, OL 7th: Dareke Young, WRPicking between Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Seattle's first-rounder was difficult. Smith-Njigba just posted a 100-1,130-6 receiving season, but Witherspoon has been a game-changer since making his debut. They were drafted in '23, but it's actually the Seahawks' 2022 draftees that steal the show with five on our list (Walker, Lucas, Bryant, Woolen, and Young).<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/599069/cropped_GettyImages-1765683619.jpg?ts=1698872069" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/599069/w220xh124_GettyImages-1765683619.jpg?ts=1698872069 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/599069/w320xh180_GettyImages-1765683619.jpg?ts=1698872069 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/599069/w640xh360_GettyImages-1765683619.jpg?ts=1698872069 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/599069/w768xh432_GettyImages-1765683619.jpg?ts=1698872069 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/599069/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1765683619.jpg?ts=1698872069 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Steph Chambers / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure><h3><a id="tb" name="tb">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a></h3>1st: Mike Evans, WR 2nd: Antoine Winfield Jr., S 3rd: Chris Godwin, WR 4th: Bucky Irving, RB 5th: Zyon McCollum, CB 6th: Trey Palmer, WR 7th: Devin Culp, TEA notable omission here is Lavonte David, who's made 198 appearances with the Bucs. The longtime linebacker can still play but hasn't been as good as Winfield, who's earned a Pro Bowl and All-Pro nod in five seasons.<h3><a id="was" name="was">Washington Commanders</a></h3>1st: Jayden Daniels, QB 2nd: Sam Cosmi, OL 3rd: Terry McLaurin, WR 4th: Percy Butler, S 5th: Jordan Magee, LB 6th: Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB 7th: Chris Paul, OLWashington's group doesn't include many superstars but is headlined by Daniels, who was arguably the most impressive rookie in NFL history last year. Thanks to the sensational QB, the Commanders could become a perennial playoff team.

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Every NFC team's best player from each draft round

With the 2025 NFL Draft around the corner, we look into every team's best player from each draft round. For the purpose of this exercise, only active players rostered by the franchises that selected them are eligible. First up is the AFC.<h3>
AFC | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3247547" href="https://thescore.com/news/3247547">NFC</a>
</h3>Jump to: <a href="#bal">BAL</a> | <a href="#buf">BUF</a> | <a href="#cin">CIN</a> | <a href="#cle">CLE</a> | <a href="#den">DEN</a> | <a href="#hou">HOU</a> | <a href="#ind">IND</a> | <a href="#jax">JAX</a> | <a href="#kc">KC</a> | <a href="#lv">LV</a> | <a href="#lac">LAC</a> | <a href="#mia">MIA</a> | <a href="#ne">NE</a> | <a href="#nyj">NYJ</a> | <a href="#pit">PIT</a> | <a href="#ten">TEN</a><h3><a id="bal" name="bal">Baltimore Ravens</a></h3>1st: Lamar Jackson, QB 2nd: Roger Rosengarten, OT 3rd: Mark Andrews, TE 4th: Isaiah Likely, TE 5th: Broderick Washington Jr., DL 6th: Devin Leary, QB 7th: Andrew Vorhees, OL<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Ravens are great at drafting in Round 1. In addition to Lamar, Baltimore landed corner Nate Wiggins, receiver Zay Flowers, safety Kyle Hamilton, and center Tyler Linderbaum in recent years. The biggest omission on this list was defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, a 2020 third-rounder who competed with Andrews. The tight end was inconsistent in '24 but still caught a career-high 11 touchdowns to become the franchise's all-time TD leader.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/559066/cropped_GettyImages-1424984074.jpg?ts=1675870521" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/559066/w220xh124_GettyImages-1424984074.jpg?ts=1675870521 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/559066/w320xh180_GettyImages-1424984074.jpg?ts=1675870521 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/559066/w640xh360_GettyImages-1424984074.jpg?ts=1675870521 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/559066/w768xh432_GettyImages-1424984074.jpg?ts=1675870521 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/559066/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1424984074.jpg?ts=1675870521 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Patrick Smith / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure><h3><a id="buf" name="buf">Buffalo Bills</a></h3>1st: Josh Allen, QB 2nd: James Cook, RB 3rd: Terrel Bernard, LB 4th: Taron Johnson, CB 5th: Matt Milano, LB 6th: Christian Benford, CB 7th: Baylon Spector, LBJosh Allen is the star of the show, but what really stands out is Buffalo's ability to draft underrated starters in the later rounds. That's why the team's defense has been solid for most of the Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane era.<h3><a id="cin" name="cin">Cincinnati Bengals</a></h3>1st: Joe Burrow, QB 2nd: Tee Higgins, WR 3rd: Logan Wilson, LB 4th: Cordell Volson, OT 5th: Chase Brown, RB 6th: Andrei Iosivas, WR 7th: DJ Ivey, CBHow about Cincy's 2020 draft haul?! The Bengals landed Burrow, Higgins, and Wilson with their first three picks. Their 2023 class featuring Brown, Iosivas, and Ivey also deserves credit.<h3><a id="cle" name="cle">Cleveland Browns</a></h3>1st: Myles Garrett, DE 2nd: Joel Bitonio, G 3rd: Martin Emerson Jr., CB 4th: Dawand Jones, OT 5th: Jerome Ford, RB 6th: Nathaniel Watson, LB 7th: Jowon Briggs, DEGarrett and Bitonio are established elite players at their respective positions. However, the players from later rounds illustrate why the Browns have struggled to build competitive rosters.<h3><a id="den" name="den">Denver Broncos</a></h3>1st: Pat Surtain II, CB 2nd: Courtland Sutton, WR 3rd: Quinn Meinerz, G 4th: Damarri Mathis, DB 5th: Luke Wattenberg, C 6th: JL Skinner, S 7th: Jonathon Cooper, LBDenver's 2021 draft class is a big winner: It produced a Defensive Player of the Year in Surtain, an All-Pro lineman in Meinerz, and Cooper, who's had 19 sacks in the last two seasons. The toughest omission here? Nik Bonitto. The 2022 second-round linebacker just earned a second-team All-Pro berth but hasn't accomplished as much as Sutton.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/748831/cropped_GettyImages-2176275383.jpg?ts=1728259389" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/748831/w220xh124_GettyImages-2176275383.jpg?ts=1728259389 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/748831/w320xh180_GettyImages-2176275383.jpg?ts=1728259389 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/748831/w640xh360_GettyImages-2176275383.jpg?ts=1728259389 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/748831/w768xh432_GettyImages-2176275383.jpg?ts=1728259389 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/748831/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2176275383.jpg?ts=1728259389 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Cooper Neill / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure><h3><a id="hou" name="hou">Houston Texans</a></h3>1st: C.J. Stroud, QB 2nd: Jalen Pitre, S 3rd: Nico Collins, WR 4th: Dameon Pierce, RB 5th: Brevin Jordan, TE 6th: Jarrett Patterson, C 7th: Solomon Byrd, DEStroud is Houston's top first-rounder, but edge rusher Will Anderson and cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. were excellent Round 1 picks, too. With them alongside other top-100 prospects such as Pitre and Collins, the Texans have built a winning foundation.<h3><a id="ind" name="ind">Indianapolis Colts</a></h3>1st: Quenton Nelson, G 2nd: Jonathan Taylor, RB 3rd: Bernhard Raimann, OT 4th: Grover Stewart, DL 5th: Danny Pinter, OL 6th: Andrew Ogletree, TE 7th: Zaire Franklin, LBThe Colts haven't had much success with recent first-round picks; their first-rounders since Nelson (Kwity Paye, Anthony Richardson, and Laiatu Latu) still have question marks attached. At least Indy nailed some Round 2 choices with Taylor, offensive tackle Braden Smith, and receivers Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce.<h3><a id="jax" name="jax">Jacksonville Jaguars</a></h3>1st: Josh Hines-Allen, LB 2nd: Tyson Campbell, CB 3rd: Jarrian Jones, CB 4th: Ventrell Miller, LB 5th: Antonio Johnson, S 6th: Parker Washington, WR 7th: Logan Cooke, PThe Jaguars haven't had a top-10 defense since 2018, but they did add good draft value with Campbell (2021), Jones (2024), Miller (2023), and Johnson ('23). Jacksonville also rosters offensive standouts in quarterback Trevor Lawrence and receiver Brian Thomas, but Hines-Allen is close to becoming the franchise's all-time sack leader after being drafted in '19.<h3><a id="kc" name="kc">Kansas City Chiefs</a></h3>1st: Patrick Mahomes, QB 2nd: Chris Jones, DL 3rd: Travis Kelce, TE 4th: Chamarri Conner, DB 5th: Mike Danna, DL 6th: Trey Smith, G 7th: Isiah Pacheco, RBThe Chiefs' group is essentially perfect. Mahomes, Jones, and Kelce are among the best ever at their positions, and Kansas City found key late-round starters in Smith and Pacheco.<h3><a id="lv" name="lv">Las Vegas Raiders</a></h3>1st: Brock Bowers, TE 2nd: Jackson Powers-Johnson, OL 3rd: Malcolm Koonce, DE 4th: Maxx Crosby, DE 5th: Tommy Eichenberg, LB 6th: Amari Burney, LB 7th: Thayer Munford Jr., OLYes, Bowers has only been in the NFL for one season. But between his sensational rookie campaign and the Raiders' unimpressive recent first-round picks, Bowers is a no-brainer here. He wasn't Las Vegas' most obvious choice, though; that honor belongs to Crosby.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/762681/cropped_GettyImages-2191350974.jpg?ts=1735500174" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/762681/w220xh124_GettyImages-2191350974.jpg?ts=1735500174 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/762681/w320xh180_GettyImages-2191350974.jpg?ts=1735500174 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/762681/w640xh360_GettyImages-2191350974.jpg?ts=1735500174 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/762681/w768xh432_GettyImages-2191350974.jpg?ts=1735500174 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/762681/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2191350974.jpg?ts=1735500174 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Brooke Sutton / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure><h3><a id="lac" name="lac">Los Angeles Chargers</a></h3>1st: Justin Herbert, QB 2nd: Ladd McConkey, WR 3rd: Daiyan Henley, LB 4th: Derius Davis, WR 5th: Tarheeb Still, DB 6th: Jamaree Salyer, OL 7th: Deane Leonard, DBJim Harbaugh and his staff have a promising roster to work with; the Chargers' three most recent drafts each produced two players on this list. The only exception is Herbert, their best first-rounder.<h3><a id="mia" name="mia">Miami Dolphins</a></h3>1st: Tua Tagovailoa, QB 2nd: Liam Eichenberg, OL 3rd: De'Von Achane, RB 4th: Jaylen Wright, RB 5th: Mohamed Kamara, LB 6th: Malik Washington, WR 7th: Jason Sanders, KMiami had limited options: The Dolphins only made four top-100 picks in the last three drafts (one first-rounder), and their 2022 and '23 classes feature just four players each.<h3><a id="ne" name="ne">New England Patriots</a></h3>1st: Christian Gonzalez, CB 2nd: Kyle Dugger, DB 3rd: Anfernee Jennings, LB 4th: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB 5th: Joe Cardona, LS 6th: Michael Onwenu, OL 7th: Isaiah Bolden, DBDrake Maye had good moments as a rookie, but they weren't enough for the promising QB to beat out Gonzalez. The 2023 No. 17 pick has a second-team All-Pro nod and is already one of the NFL's best corners.<h3><a id="nyj" name="nyj">New York Jets</a></h3>1st: Quinnen Williams, DL 2nd: Breece Hall, RB 3rd: Jeremy Ruckert, TE 4th: Braelon Allen, RB 5th: Jamien Sherwood, LB 6th: Jarrick Bernard-Converse, CB 7th: Zack Kuntz, TEThe Jets have good early-round options available, especially Round 1 with Willians, Garrett Wilson, and Sauce Gardner. However, the rest of N.Y.'s list isn't as impressive.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/631197/cropped_GettyImages-1897943435.jpg?ts=1717335546" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/631197/w220xh124_GettyImages-1897943435.jpg?ts=1717335546 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/631197/w320xh180_GettyImages-1897943435.jpg?ts=1717335546 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/631197/w640xh360_GettyImages-1897943435.jpg?ts=1717335546 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/631197/w768xh432_GettyImages-1897943435.jpg?ts=1717335546 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/631197/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1897943435.jpg?ts=1717335546 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Cooper Neill / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure><h3><a id="pit" name="pit">Pittsburgh Steelers</a></h3>1st: T.J. Watt, LB 2nd: George Pickens, WR 3rd: Alex Highsmith, LB 4th: Nick Herbig, LB 5th: Isaiahh Loudermilk, DL 6th: Connor Heyward, TE 7th: Mark Robinson, LBOf course the Steelers' list is filled with standout defensive players. The Heyward family is represented, but not by All-Pro lineman Cameron, who had to compete with Watt here. Instead, his brother, Connor, makes the cut as one of Pittsburgh's few sixth-rounders.<h3><a id="ten" name="ten">Tennessee Titans</a></h3>1st: Jeffery Simmons, DL 2nd: T'Vondre Sweat, DT 3rd: Tyjae Spears, RB 4th: Amani Hooker, S 5th: Jarvis Brownlee Jr., CB 6th: Corey Levin, OL 7th: James Williams, LBThe absence of skill-position players helps explain Tennessee's offensive struggles. The second-round choice was the hardest to make for the Titans. Sweat has a bright future and earned a spot over corner Roger McCreary, who's improved significantly in recent years.

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Every AFC team's best player from each draft round

North Carolina added to its quarterback room Thursday by landing South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez...

North Carolina added to its quarterback room Thursday by landing South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez.Lopez, who has three seasons of eligibility left, received interest from multiple Power 4 schools. He said he's "excited and grateful" while <a href="https://x.com/lopezgio1/status/1913032157083074603">announcing</a> his commitment to the Tar Heels on social media.The dynamic lefty's deal with North Carolina is worth $4 million over two years, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44723641/former-south-alabama-qb-gio-lopez-commits-north-carolina">ESPN's Eli Lederman</a>. Georgia and LSU reportedly also had discussions with him this spring. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Lopez completed 66% of his passes for 2,559 yards and 18 touchdowns against five interceptions in 11 appearances in 2024 to go along with 463 rushing yards and seven TDs on the ground. He ranked third in the Sun Belt in yards per pass attempt (8.2).North Carolina was also linked to passer Nico Iamaleava, but it was recently reported that the Tar Heels were out of the mix for Iamaleava, who's expected to join UCLA.Lopez joins a UNC quarterback depth chart that features Max Johnson and freshman Bryce Baker. Johnson is returning after sustaining a season-ending broken leg in September.The Tar Heels head into the 2025 season as one of the nation's most intriguing teams after hiring Bill Belichick as head coach to replace Mack Brown.

MOBILE, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 26: Quarterback Gio Lopez #7 of the South Alabama Jaguars throws a pass during their game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Hancock Whitney Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Mobile, Alabama.

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New Orleans Saints right tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98232" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98232">Ryan Ramczyk</a> announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday."My path to the NFL wasn't a straight line, it wasn't the story most people expect," the 30-year-old wrote. "There were moments when people doubted me, moments when I doubted myself. It's funny how life works out. Sometimes the road less traveled leads to places you never expected, but it ends up being exactly where you were meant to be."Today, I reflect on all the twists and turns that got me to this point, from technical college to become a 'welder' to All-Pro in the NFL. As I step into retirement, I'm filled with gratitude for everything this sport has given me."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIkVd6-s0dS/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIkVd6-s0dS/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"> <div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div>
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<script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></figure>Ramczyk's announcement comes after he missed the entire 2024 season due to knee issues. He was placed on injured reserve in December 2023 due to a cartilage defect in his knee caused by wear and tear.Ramczyk - a first-round pick in 2017 - started 101 games across seven NFL seasons and established himself as one of the league's most reliable right tackles. He earned three All-Pro berths, including one first-team selection.The Wisconsin product was part of an impressive Saints draft class, which also included corner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87888" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87888">Marshon Lattimore</a>, running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/78282" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/78282">Alvin Kamara</a>, and pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72083" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72083">Trey Hendrickson</a>, among others.The NFL announced Thursday that Ramczyk will be in Green Bay next week to announce New Orleans' Day 2 picks during the 2025 NFL Draft.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 16: Ryan Ramczyk #71 of the New Orleans Saints in action against the Indianapolis Colts during a game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 16, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Former Tennessee quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/184768" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/184768">Nico Iamaleava</a> is transferring to UCLA, a source told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6285117/2025/04/16/nico-iamaleava-ucla-tennessee-transfer/">Bruce Feldman and David Ubben of The Athletic.</a>The Vols reached the College Football Playoff with Iamaleava under center last season. However, they decided to part ways with the star passer recently after he missed practice while the two sides unsuccessfully negotiated a new NIL deal.Iamaleava officially entered the transfer portal Wednesday with a "do not contact" tag, which suggested he had already made a decision regarding his future. UCLA was immediately listed as a strong suitor for the California native. North Carolina and Tulane were also reported as potential options, but the Tar Heels and Green Wave were ruled out of the mix for the QB recently.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Iamaleava's deal at Tennessee was reportedly worth between $2.2 million and $2.5 million, but his representatives' new asking price was apparently $4 million. However, UCLA isn't expected to pay that amount, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44703683/ucla-talks-qb-nico-iamaleava-less-money">ESPN's Chris Low</a>. The Bruins' NIL agreement with their new signal-caller is worth less than $2 million, reports <a href="https://x.com/Sheena_Marie3/status/1912663169681481927">Sheena Quick of FOX Sports Radio1340</a>.The 20-year-old also wanted assurances that the Vols would improve their offensive line and receiving corps this year, according to Feldman and Ubben. Iamaleava's family claims his decision to join UCLA is not about the money, adding that it has to do with Tennessee's offense instead, per <a href="https://x.com/colincowherd/status/1912594170008727615">The Herd's Colin Cowherd</a>.A highly touted recruit in 2023, Iamaleava passed for 2,616 yards and 19 touchdowns against only five interceptions in 2024. He also rushed for 358 yards and three scores.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/185432" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/185432">Joey Aguilar</a> was originally projected to be UCLA's QB1 in 2025 after transferring from Appalachian State. With Iamaleava expected to join the Bruins, Aguilar's representatives have called other schools to gauge their interest in him, according to Low.The quarterback position was one of UCLA's top priorities this offseason after the team went 5-7 in 2024 while averaging only 18.4 points per game.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 30: Nico Iamaleava #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers drops back to pass during the first half of the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Oklahoma made a splash Tuesday by landing former Cal running back <a href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171722">Jaydn Ott</a>, the Sooners announced.Ott, who spent the past three seasons with the Golden Bears, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3267498" href="https://thescore.com/news/3267498">entered</a> the transfer portal Monday as a graduate transfer and became arguably the top tailback available.A preseason All-ACC selection in 2024, Ott battled injuries and was limited to only 385 rushing yards last year. However, he previously led the Pac-12 with 1,315 yards on the ground in '23 while rushing for a career-high 12 touchdowns.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Ott registered at least 1,200 scrimmage yards and 11 total TDs in each of his first two seasons at Cal. If healthy, he could become a key contributor to an Oklahoma offense that ranked only 97th in scoring during the 2024 season with an average of 24 points per game. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171691" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171691">Jovantae Barnes</a> led the Sooners with 577 rushing yards last year.Ott isn't the only notable addition to Oklahoma's backfield for the 2025 season. The Sooners are also projected to make a change under center after landing former Washington State quarterback <a href="http://John%20Mateer">John Mateer</a> in December.Oklahoma also added former Stanford offensive lineman Jake Maikkula on Tuesday. Maikkula has two years of eligibility remaining.

BERKELEY, CA - OCTOBER 05: California Golden Bears running back Jaydn Ott (1) scrambles to the right and gets into the end zone in the first half during the college football game between the California Golden Bears and the Miami Hurricanes on October 5, 2024, at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA.

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The New York Giants are taking a deep look at the quarterback position ahead of next week's NFL draft, hosting a trio of prospects for private workouts, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1912186187864830165">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Colorado's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a>, Alabama's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162849" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162849">Jalen Milroe</a>, and Louisville's Tyler Shough will each have individual workouts with the Giants' brass, Rapoport added.<a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1911922593956823317">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a> previously reported Sanders will work out for the Giants on Thursday in Colorado.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>New York, which owns the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has studied Sanders considerably, including during the Buffaloes' pro day earlier in April, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1911923488744493091">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.Sanders' stock is one of the biggest questions in this year's draft. The Tennessee Titans are projected to select quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152938">Cam Ward</a> first overall, and two-way star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a> is the favorite to land with the Cleveland Browns at No. 2.The Giants would then presumably have pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171484" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171484">Abdul Carter</a> - arguably the best prospect of the draft - available at No. 3, but the QB position remains an issue for New York. It was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3250669" href="https://thescore.com/news/3250669">reported</a> in March that Sanders was still in play for the franchise despite it signing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/64259" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/64259">Jameis Winston</a> this offseason.Many consider Sanders the second-best quarterback of the 2025 class behind Ward, but he could reportedly slip in the first round. The New Orleans Saints landed Sanders ninth overall in the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3262214" href="https://thescore.com/news/3262214">latest edition</a> of theScore's NFL mock draft.Meanwhile, Milroe is thought to have significant upside. He demonstrated his dual-threat ability by scoring more than 30 total touchdowns in each of his two seasons as Alabama's starting quarterback.Shough is viewed as an older, more polished prospect. He'll turn 26 during the 2025 season. He threw for 3,195 yards and 23 touchdowns against six interceptions in his lone campaign with the Cardinals after starting his college career with Oregon and Texas Tech.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: Shedeur Sanders #QB13 of Colorado looks on during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Cal running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171722" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171722">Jaydn Ott</a> is entering the transfer portal as a grad transfer, reports <a href="https://x.com/max_olson/status/1911944243196686822">ESPN's Max Olson</a>.Ott played three seasons for the Golden Bears, registering at least 1,200 scrimmage yards and 11 total touchdowns in 2022 and '23 before battling injuries in 2024.He enjoyed a breakout season and led the Pac-12 with 1,315 rushing yards (5.3 per carry) during the 2023 season while setting a career high with 12 touchdowns on the ground. The star tailback also scored a 100-yard TD on a kickoff return that year.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Ott did appear in 10 games last season, but injuries limited him to only 116 carries, 385 yards, and four TDs on the ground.He immediately becomes one of the top players available in the portal. When healthy, Ott - who was a 2024 preseason All-ACC selection - is arguably one of the nation's premier running backs.Oklahoma is one school to watch as a potential candidate to land Ott, sources told <a href="https://x.com/max_olson/status/1911949986649997577">Olson</a>.

WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 08: Jaydn Ott #1 of the California Golden Bears runs the ball during the first half of a football game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on November 08, 2024 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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COLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Quarterback Nico Iamaleava #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks to throw the football in action during the College Football Playoff First Round game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 5: Cornerback Kyler Gordon #6 of the Chicago Bears stands on the field during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, at Lambeau Field on January 5, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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The future of the Global Fight League is apparently in question before it even began.GFL, the new MMA promotion, has canceled its debut slate of events that were scheduled for May 24 and May 25, California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster confirmed to <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/gfl-cancels-debut-events-future-for-fledgling-mma-promotion-uncertain-023256545.html">Uncrowned's Ariel Helwani</a>.GFL founder Darren Owen addressed the situation Wednesday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Working on a solution," Owen said, according to <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/gfl-founder-vows-to-keep-pushing-forward-after-event-cancelations-lays-out-companys-future-034401840.html">Helwani</a>. "My main investor didn't fulfill his April obligation, which has caused a problem. ... But I believe we will be able to work through it. I think we can make it happen for June."Owen added that the GFL may launch June 15 and June 16. However, he said it's unlikely that the new doubleheader event takes place in California. "It's been a frustrating week, but I think there's a solution in place," Owen said.The announcement comes less than two weeks after GFL <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3254987" href="https://thescore.com/news/3254987">announced</a> that the pair of events on back-to-back nights in Los Angeles would kick off the new MMA promotion in May. Former UFC stars such as Renan Barao, Anthony Pettis, and Tony Ferguson, as well as ex-WEC champion Urijah Faber, were scheduled to fight at GFL 1 or GFL 2."I'm sad for all these fighters who committed to the GFL and now are stuck in this weird position," Pettis' brother, Sergio, <a href="https://x.com/sergiopettis/status/1910164518933496248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1910164518933496248%7Ctwgr%5E62583ed47ac2ebb5eb479ed4e22466678e1117d5%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Fmma%2Farticle%2Fgfl-founder-vows-to-keep-pushing-forward-after-event-cancelations-lays-out-companys-future-034401840.html">wrote</a> on social media. "Hopefully, things can get figured out here soon."GFL is formed by six city-based teams: Dubai, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Sao Paulo. The promotion hosted its inaugural draft in January, with each team making 20 selections to form a 120-fighter roster.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 10: Tony Ferguson speaks to the media following their UFC 279 loss on September 9, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

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Inter Miami hold the discovery rights for Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne, sources told ES...

Inter Miami hold the discovery rights for Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44578843/inter-miami-kevin-de-bruyne-discovery-rights">ESPN's Lizzy Becherano</a>.By holding De Bruyne's discovery rights, Inter Miami would have the first chance to negotiate with him if he decides to play in MLS after his Manchester City stint.De Bruyne, 33, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3258140" href="https://thescore.com/news/3258140">announced</a> Friday that he'll leave Manchester City at the end of the season when his contract expires June 30. The Belgian star, who's been with Manchester City since 2015, will leave the club as one of the greatest Premier League midfielders of all time. He won several trophies with the Premier League giants, including six league titles and one UEFA Champions League crown.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Inter Miami stole headlines in recent years by signing the likes of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mls/players/1126" href="https://thescore.com/mls/players/1126">Lionel Messi</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mls/players/4433" href="https://thescore.com/mls/players/4433">Luis Suarez</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mls/players/1114" href="https://thescore.com/mls/players/1114">Sergio Busquets</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mls/players/1341" href="https://thescore.com/mls/players/1341">Jordi Alba</a>. Messi and Co. remain unbeaten in MLS play and in second place in the Eastern Conference this season. Inter Miami are also scheduled to play in the 2025 Club World Cup, but De Bruyne wouldn't be eligible to play in MLS until July 24 when the league's secondary transfer window opens, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6256074/2025/04/07/kevin-de-bruyne-inter-miami-mls-discovery-rights-man-city/">The Athletic's Paul Tenorio</a>. Javier Mascherano's side will also participate in the Leagues Cup later in the summer.Inter Miami would need some flexibility to potentially add De Bruyne and stay within the MLS roster rules. With Messi, Busquets, and Alba, the club already rosters the maximum of three designated players, the designation that allows players to be paid beyond the league's salary cap, per Tenorio. Therefore, De Bruyne would have a hard cap on his 2025 salary in the league.MLS clubs can have up to five players on their discovery list at any given time, Becherano noted.De Bruyne was also linked to San Diego FC last year, but the MLS expansion side reportedly isn't an option for him at the moment.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 6: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Manchester City FC at Old Trafford on April 6, 2025 in Manchester, England.

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Improvement is the key word for Alabama ahead of the 2025 season after the Crimson Tide missed th...

Improvement is the key word for Alabama ahead of the 2025 season after the Crimson Tide missed the College Football Playoff in their first year under head coach Kalen DeBoer.DeBoer and his players are optimistic they can live up to the hype this season."Your relationships are deeper," DeBoer said Monday about Year 2, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44578244/deboer-says-alabama-harder-edge-second-season">ESPN's Chris Low</a>. "You establish that harder edge because of the understanding of what we need to do to accomplish it. And now we have the experiences for the most part together, the staff and players.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We're more comfortable now calling each other out because our relationships are stronger, and we know that we all want the same thing. I feel like now we're closer to having the alignment between staff and players and having the right people here. Everyone has an appreciation for what each other brings to the table."DeBoer has big shoes to fill after becoming Alabama's coach last year to replace Nick Saban, who retired in January 2024 with nine SEC titles and six national championships across 17 years with the Crimson Tide.Alabama posted a 9-4 record in Year 1 under DeBoer."Coach DeBoer had his battles last year, replacing a legend like Coach Saban in the middle of the transfer portal, and it was hard to implement everything the way he wanted," Alabama linebacker and team captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162841" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162841">Deontae Lawson</a> said."It was kind of hard for him to come in and be the bad cop or whatever last year. He's still laid back and still wants the players to lead, but his fingerprints are on everything now. And he's made it known that you better be locked in."Alabama looked good at times last season - notably in its 41-34 victory over Georgia - but the Crimson Tide's inconsistencies ultimately resulted in disappointing losses to Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Michigan (in the ReliaQuest Bowl)."That's not the standard here, and we all know it," Lawson added. "But you go back and look at the way Coach DeBoer handled it. He wasn't pointing the finger at anybody else."DeBoer's biggest offseason change to his staff was adding offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who was also the OC when DeBoer's Washington Huskies reached the national title game during the 2023 season. Grubb spent 2024 with the Seattle Seahawks but was fired at the end of the campaign.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Kalen DeBoer of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on during the third quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.

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The Los Angeles Chargers and quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161664" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161664">Trey Lance</a> reached an agreement Friday, the team announced.It's a one-year deal worth up to $6.2 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1908259163945525414">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Lance spent the last two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, who acquired him in a 2023 trade with the San Francisco 49ers. He started only one game in Dallas, completing 20 of 34 pass attempts for 244 yards in the 2024 season finale versus the Washington Commanders.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 24-year-old made four starts with the 49ers between 2021-22. He was named San Francisco's QB1 in '22 and made two appearances before sustaining a season-ending injury. He then became the team's third-string quarterback during the 2023 offseason before being traded to Dallas.The Cowboys, who are led by star passer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a>, lost backup <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65598" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65598">Cooper Rush</a> to the Baltimore Ravens this offseason but recently made a trade to acquire <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199912" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199912">Joe Milton</a> from the New England Patriots.Lance entered the NFL as the third overall pick in 2021 but hasn't lived up to the hype. He's passed for five touchdowns against four interceptions in 12 NFL appearances while rushing for 276 yards and one score.In Los Angeles, Lance joins a QB depth chart that is headlined by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104207" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104207">Justin Herbert</a> and also features backup <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/158579" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/158579">Taylor Heinicke</a>. Herbert started all 17 games this past season to help the Chargers reach the playoffs.

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 24: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance (19) runs for a touchdown during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers on August 24, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders believes one of the Buffaloes' top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft - quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a> and two-way star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a> - will end up in Cleveland after he had a conversation Friday with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam."It was charming, it was engaging," Sanders said about his meeting with Haslam at Colorado's pro day, according to <a href="https://x.com/MaryKayCabot/status/1908212828592394439">Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com</a>. "It was cool. He's a good guy, and I like him."I think one of (Shedeur or Hunter) is gonna be there."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Browns own the second overall pick in the draft. With the Tennessee Titans projected to select Miami quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152938">Cam Ward</a> at No. 1, Cleveland could choose Sanders or Hunter. Penn State edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171484" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171484">Abdul Carter</a> - arguably the best prospect in the 2025 class - is also a strong option."I think we have the most qualified guys in the draft, they're not a risk," Sanders added, according to Titans reporter <a href="https://x.com/jwyattsports/status/1908220257707176007">Jim Wyatt</a>. "Like, Shedeur has been doing it year after year after year. ... Travis, ain't nobody like Travis. ... The surest bets in this draft are those two young men."Members of all 32 NFL teams attended Colorado's pro day. Hunter, who didn't work out at the NFL combine and Big 12 pro day this year, wasn't initially <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3258330" href="https://thescore.com/news/3258330">expected</a> to participate in any on-field workouts Friday. However, he ended up running routes during Sanders' <a href="https://x.com/MaryKayCabot/status/1908231434952667372">throwing</a> session.Hunter is projected to be a top-five selection April 24, but Sanders is one of the draft's biggest questions. Many around the NFL believe he could go in the top three to QB-needy teams such as the Browns or New York Giants, but <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68xPQaVUZFQ">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a> recently reported that Sanders could slip.Schefter listed Sanders as a possibility for the New Orleans Saints at No. 9."I like their colors," Deion Sanders said Friday about Shedeur potentially landing with the Saints, according to the "<a href="https://x.com/askmetostay323/status/1908218610579103888">Saints Block Party Podcast</a>." "I like the city, I like the food, I like the people. I like the possibility."The Browns and Giants respectively are slated to take Hunter and Shedeur Sanders at No. 2 and No. 3 overall in the latest edition of theScore's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3256286" href="https://thescore.com/news/3256286">NFL mock draft</a>.

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 29: Shedeur Sanders #2 and Travis Hunter #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrate after a third quarter touchdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field on November 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

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The Arizona Cardinals rewarded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174071" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174071">Trey McBride</a> with a four-year, $76-million extension that makes him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history, his agents told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1907894088445387165">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.McBride is now signed through the 2029 season. His new $19-million average annual salary tops the tight end position by a significant margin. Kansas City Chiefs star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/23150" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/23150">Travis Kelce</a> ranks second at $17.1 million."Worth every penny," Cardinals quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97952" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97952">Kyler Murray</a> wrote on <a href="https://x.com/K1/status/1907899702881751183">social media</a> while reacting to McBride's extension.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>McBride earned his first Pro Bowl nod in 2024 after setting career highs with 111 catches and 1,146 yards. He also scored two touchdowns.The 25-year-old entered the NFL as a second-round pick in 2022 and had already flashed his potential after posting an 81-825-3 stat line in '23.The Colorado State product's 221 career receptions are the <a href="https://x.com/WerderEdNFL/status/1907897566844370995">most</a> ever by a tight end in his first three NFL seasons.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 3: Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals runs wit the ball and scores a touchdown during an NFL Football game against the Chicago Bears at on November 03, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.

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The Las Vegas Raiders and quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/13368" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/13368">Geno Smith</a> agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1907869656142184888">Ian Rapoport of NFL Network</a>.Smith's extension is worth $75 million with a max value of $85.5 million, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1907872064288993454">Adam Schefter of ESPN</a>. It also reportedly includes $66.5 million guaranteed.The 34-year-old is now under contract for the next three seasons with the Raiders, who acquired him in a March trade with the Seattle Seahawks. His new average annual salary ranks 16th among quarterbacks (tied with former Las Vegas passer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/22061" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/22061">Derek Carr</a>), according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/position/quarterback">Over The Cap</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Smith started for three full seasons in Seattle from 2022-24, posting a 68.5% completion rate while averaging 4,075 yards and 24 touchdowns against 12 interceptions per year.The two-time Pro Bowler posted a career year in '22 after leading the league with a 69.8% completion rate and passing for 30 TDs, comfortably his personal best.The Raiders have been looking for a new reliable starting quarterback since parting ways with Carr at the end of the 2022 season. Las Vegas has started five different QBs in the last two years, including three in 2024.Pete Carroll was hired as head coach this year. Carroll, who previously worked with Smith in Seattle, is also signed through the 2027 season with a fourth-year team option.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on November 24, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/1754" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/1754">Calais Campbell</a> is returning to Arizona.The Cardinals announced Tuesday a one-year deal with the veteran defensive lineman, bringing the six-time Pro Bowler home 17 years after drafting him.Campbell's new deal is worth $5.5 million with a max value of $7.5 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1907178433689391227">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 38-year-old played his first nine NFL seasons with the Cardinals and registered 56.5 sacks with the team from 2008-16. He spent 2024 with the Miami Dolphins, finishing the campaign with 12 tackles for loss and five sacks in 17 games.Campbell also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2017-19), Baltimore Ravens (2020-22), and Atlanta Falcons (2023).The former second-round pick is one of the league's most respected linemen, having won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award and being named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.Campbell has been chasing a Super Bowl title throughout his career but has yet to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Cardinals haven't made the playoffs since the 2021 season.

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 18: Defensive end Calais Campbell #93 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts as he walks off the field after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 40-7 in the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a>' contract situation Tuesday, confirming that Dallas is in no rush to extend its top defensive player."I don't view it as urgent at all," Jones said, according to <a href="https://x.com/jonmachota/status/1907094791235440963">Jon Machota of The Athletic</a>."I'd rather pay more and get it right," added Jones, suggesting that he wouldn't mind waiting before inevitably rewarding Parsons with a lucrative extension.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Jones said he's had conversations directly with Parsons, according to Machota. The 82-year-old also seemingly took a shot at Parsons' agent, David Mulugheta, one of the most respected agents in the NFL."The agent is not a factor here or something to worry about," Jones <a href="https://x.com/jonmachota/status/1907101630157218165">said</a>. "I don't know his name. ... I'm not trying to demean him in any way, but this isn't about an agent. The agent doesn't have one thing to do with what we're doing when we get on a football field against a team. Micah does, to the degree I'm involved, I do." Parsons responded to Jones' remarks about his agent on social media, <a href="https://x.com/MicahhParsons11/status/1907135751986290812">calling</a> Mulugheta "the best.""I will not be doing any deal without David Mulugheta involved," Parsons wrote. "Like anyone with good sense, I hired experts for a reason. There is no one I trust more when it comes to negotiating contracts than David. There will be no backdoors in this contract negotiation."Jones' comments come after Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3254237" href="https://thescore.com/news/3254237">said</a> last week that they felt "good" about negotiations with Parsons, who's entering the last year of his rookie contract. The 25-year-old is expected to become the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback when he signs a new deal.Jerry Jones said Tuesday he has a solid relationship with Parsons."Micah is one of three individuals that has my cellphone number," he <a href="https://x.com/jonmachota/status/1907106340238983659">said</a>. "He asked for it about a month ago and said, 'I want to be able to talk to you at any time.'"Jones <a href="https://x.com/jonmachota/status/1907094376272015496">added</a>: "I've spent five, six hours with him myself, and had a lot of discussions. Most of the issues are in agreement, and I've discussed it all. But we obviously don't have an agreement. ... Micah is under contract, so we'll see how that goes."Parsons is reportedly expected to ask for a $200-million contract extension. Cleveland Browns defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87669" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87669">Myles Garrett</a> became football's highest-paid defender earlier this month after signing a four-year, $160-million deal.Parsons ranks fifth in sacks and second in defensive pressures since entering the NFL in 2021, according to Football Reference.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 17: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on prior to a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The Global Fight League announced Monday its plans for its inaugural events.GFL will hold its first two events on back-to-back nights starting May 24 in Los Angeles, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/44478652/new-global-fight-league-launching-ex-ufc-champs">ESPN's Brett Okamoto</a>. Fighters from all six of the new MMA promotion's teams will compete across 10 weight classes over the two-night schedule.The main event of GFL 1 will feature former WEC champion Urijah Faber facing ex-UFC champion Renan Barao. It'll be the third bout between the two, as they also fought in the UFC in 2012 and '14 with Barao winning both meetings.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The GFL 1 co-main event will also include former UFC champions, as Anthony Pettis will face Benson Henderson. Pettis previously defeated Henderson in a WEC meeting in 2010 and in a UFC bout in '13.Former UFC interim champion Tony Ferguson - another one of the promotion's most notable fighters - will make his GFL debut May 25 against Dillon Danis in the main event of GFL 2.GFL consists of six city-based teams: Dubai, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Sao Paulo. The promotion hosted its inaugural draft Jan. 24, and each team made 20 selections to form a 120-fighter roster.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AUGUST 02: Tony Ferguson poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at Etihad Arena on August 02, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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