Position: LB | Year: rSr | Number: #1 | Height: 6016 | Weight: 237 | Forty: 4.64e | Hometown: Pleasantville, NJ | Projection: Day 3 | [Filed By Will Donoghue]

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NFL ARCHIVES || AFCE: BUF | MIA | NE | NYJ || AFCN: BAL | CIN | CLE | PIT || AFCS: HOU | IND | JAX | TEN || AFCW: DEN | KC

The Las Vegas Raiders have formed a front office staff that resembles Vultron. Atop the management team includes minority team owner Tom Brady, who works alongside astute general manager John Spytek. After the one-year Pete Carroll experiment failed miserably, the powers that be decided to move in another direction at head coach, axing Carroll in favor of up-and-coming offensive mastermind Klint Kubiak.

With the No.1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Las Vegas made a wise move to select Indiana signal-caller Fernando Mendoza (pic: Raiders). While Mendoza is the new face of the franchise, he is expected to begin the year behind veteran starter Kirk Cousins and talk out of the Valley is that he could redshirt the entire season. However, the long-term plan for the franchise is predicated around the Heisman Trophy winner and national champion quarterback.

The Raiders have done everything in their power to ensure that Mendoza is setup for success. Despite selecting Jackson Powers-Johnson with the 44th overall selection two years ago, Las Vegas did not hesitate to sign All Pro center Tyler Linderbaum. The move signals a permanent move to guard for Powers-Johnson, who moonlighted at multiple spots along the interior last season and ensures the Raiders of getting the best five offensive lineman onto the field.

One area the team currently falls short is at the wide receiver position. The unit lacks dependable offensive weapons as a whole. However, the Raiders did invest in wideouts Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton a year ago but received minimum production from the rookie duo. With few other options available, more will be needed from this tandem in 2026, if the organization is to reverse course.

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Position: LB | Year: Sr | Number: #5 | Height: 6010 | Weight: 235 | Forty: 4.68e | Hometown: Tallahassee, FL | Projection: Day …

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2027 NFL DRAFT TRACKER: FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES

Location: Tallahassee, FL || Conference: ACC || Head Coach: Mike Norvell (6 Years: 38-34; Overall: 76-49) || NFL Draft Picks Under Norvell: 19 (3.2 per year) || First Round Picks Under Norvell: 2 || Number of 2026 NFL Draft Picks: 1 || Seminoles in NFL: 28 (as of 7/30/26) | [Contributor: NFL Draft Bible Scout Dom Ambrose]

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell enters the 2026 campaign on the hot seat. After posting back-to-back double-digit win seasons in 2023 (15-1) and 2022 (10-3), Florida State has finished unranked the past two years, winning a total of just seven games during that span.

The talent pool has since dropped off significantly. As recently as the 2024 NFL Draft, Florida State had 10 players chosen, including first round pick Jared Verse (Browns). In 2025, the school produced just two draft selections and that number dropped down to one (Darrell Jackson Jr.-Jets).

While the Seminoles are not expected to come close to their 2024 draft total, they currently have 16 draft-eligible players on the NFL radar, according to NFL Draft Bible, including six prospects who carry draftable grades.

Alluring wideout Duce Robinson (pic: Florida State) enters the year as the top-rated prospect. A tall, vertical threat, Robinson thrives in contested catches and owns an extra gear to breakaway from defenders. The towering 6-foot-6 weapon is poised for a giant-sized season in 2026.

*Keep reading to learn more about top FSU prospects on the 2027 draft radar.

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Position: ER | Year: rSr | Number: #29 | Height: 6033 | Weight: 249 | Forty: 4.70e | Hometown: Sumter, SC | Projection: HPFA | [Filed By Will Donoghue]

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As the CFL approaches August, the contenders have begun to separate themselves from the pretenders. Edmonton’s Week 8 victory over Saskatchewan has anointed them a legitimate Grey Cup candidate, while Montreal maintains their rein in the East. For organizations such as Ottawa and BC, it’s getting late, early.

All Access football examines the CFL Week 9 matchups below, along with the latest news and notes for each team. For broadcast viewing options, click here.

7/30 Thur. — BC (1-5) at Winnipeg (4-3) | 8:30p ET | Line: WPG -6 (54.5)

Both teams enter this contest looking to rebound off a loss from last weekend. Winnipeg running back Brady Oliveira made history in Week 8, becoming just the fifth Canadian running back to eclipse 6,000 career rushing yards in CFL history.

The Blue Bombers Zach Collaros (neck) has not played since Week 6 and it’s still uncertain how long he will remain out. Backup quarterback Dru Brown is 1-1 as a starter thus far filling in for his absence and will get the go once again in Week 9.

The Lions are down to their third starting quarterback. With Nathan Rourke (shoulder) still nursing an injury, backup Chase Brice has been uninspiring in recent weeks filling-in. In fact, he was benched in favor of Kaidon Salter, who provided flashes in mop-up duty against the Argonauts. The former Colorado signal-caller is expected to get the nod this week, according to TSN.

BC also announced the signing of defensive lineman Lorenzo Mauldin IV earlier this week. A two-time All-CFL defensive lineman and East Division All-CFL selection (2022, 2024), Mauldin collected CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2022 after leading the league with 17 sacks.

7/31 Fri. — Montreal (6-1) at Ottawa (0-6) | 7:30p ET | Line: MTL -7 (60.5)

The emergence of running back Travis Theis, a true thumper, has elevated the Alouettes offense to new heights. This past weekend, Theis ran the ball nine times, for 156 yards and a touchdown, with 61 yards gained after contact, according to PFF.

Montreal chef Davis Alexander continues to cook and leads the CFL with 2,368 passing yards, which puts him on pace for 6089 yards on the season. Most impressive has been his ability to play turnover-free football, tossing 11 touchdown passes, to just one interception.

The REDBLACKS come off their second bye week of the season in search of their first win of the year. While much of the blame has been pinned on quarterback Jake Maeir, this is a talent-deprived roster, which clearly did not benefit from the offseason overhaul. It might be time for general manager/head coach Ryan Dinwiddie to go back to the drawing board.

In a minor move made this week, Ottawa traded a 2027 eighth round draft pick to Hamilton, in exchange for tight end Jevoni Robinson. With 14 career CFL receptions, for 214 yards and two scores, Robinson has yet to suit up this season. The REDBLACKS have not had a winning campaign since 2018, a trend that will inevitably continue.

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8/01 Sat. — Calgary (3-4) at Hamilton (3-4) | 3:00p ET | Line: CGY -5.5 (60.5)

The Stampeders appear to be a a wildcard contender that no team will want to face come playoff time. A high-octane offense led by quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. is capable running with anyone and can post a 50-burger on any given week.

For Adams Jr., he established a new CFL record with 21 consecutive touchdown passes without an interception this past weekend, passing his head coach, Dave Dickenson, who had 20 in 2000.

Meanwhile, Calgary running back Tyreik McAllistar became the first player in CFL history to score three different touchdowns (rushing, receiving, returning) in the same half during their 52-30 win over Winnipeg, including a 118-yard return on a missed field goal attempt.

Hamilton enters this matchup seeking to establish their playoff seeding, as the winner will climb to .500. The Tiger-Cats kept it close with the Alouettes on Sunday night but crumbled in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Tre Ford was held in check for most part of the game and had just three rushing attempts, limiting his dual-threat capability.

8/01 Sat. — Saskatchewan (4-2) at Edmonton (6-1) | 7:00p ET | Line: EDM -1.5 (60.5)

The ‘Showdown in Saskatchewan’ lived up to the billing, as Edmonton kicker Vincent Blanchard nailed a 57-yard walk-off field goal as time expired, giving the Elks a 36-34 victory over the Roughriders.

Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 510 yards, with four passing touchdowns and had a 158.3 passer rating. All three were career-highs. The 34-year old Fajardo, who has played for more than half of the CFL franchises throughout his 11-year career (two Grey Cup championships), now finds himself amongst the top candidates for the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) Award.

Saskatchewan seeks revenge this week, as they travel to Alberta for the second part of the home-and-home series. Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris had 386 passing yards and four touchdowns (one interception) in a losing effort in Week 8.

Looking ahead to Week 10, the Roughriders will head back home to host the REDBLACKS, while the Elks visit Montreal in what could be a Grey Cup preview.

Bye Week: Toronto (3-4) | Next Up: vs Calgary (3-4)

The Argonauts kept their playoff hopes alive with a decisive 26-12 victory over the Lions but it came at a cost. Starting quarterback Chad Kelly suffered a neck injury, which is expected to keep him out for several weeks. He is scheduled to undergo more test to determine a timeline for his return.

In the interim, 2024 Grey Cup MVP Nick Arbuckle will hold the fort until Kelly returns. Last season, Arbuckle threw for 4,370 yards and 26 touchdowns (15 interceptions) filling in for Kelly, establishing himself as the premier backup quarterback in the CFL. Toronto will now look to stay alive in the hunt until Kelly returns.

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Position: WR | Year: rSr | Number: #0 | Height: 5084 | Weight: 170 | Forty: 4.40e | Hometown: Topeka, KS | Projection: Day 2 | [Filed By Will Donoghue]

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The Kansas City Chiefs failed to qualify for the playoffs last season for the first time since 2014, snapping their streak of nine straight AFC West divisional crowns. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid wasted little time re-loading for the 2026 campaign.

While many organizations seek to address offseason moves via free agency, Kansas City utilized the NFL Draft to stockpile immediate impact players. Most notable, the team traded up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Mansoor Delane (pic: Chiefs), the consensus top cornerback in this year’s class. A true lockdown corner, Delane is expected to assume CB1 duties.

The Chiefs utilized their second Day 1 pick (acquired from the Rams for Trent McDuffie) on defensive tackle Peter Woods. His presence alongside All Pro Chris Jones will need to be accounted for by opponents, while second round pick R Mason Thomas provides some much needed pass-rush help at defensive end, opposite of George Karlaftis.

In what might be viewed as an offseason youth movement, Kansas City also landed some developmental prospects from this past year’s draft who could make an impact in the near future. Once considered a first round pick, the Chiefs nabbed LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the final round of the draft. They also selected explosive runner Emmett Johnson, despite signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in free agency.

Additionally, Kansas City brought in some top undrafted free agent talent such as lengthy, speedy wideout Jeff Caldwell and John Michael Gyllenborg, a potential successor to future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce. Not bad, for a turn and burn of the bottom of the roster.

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Position: DT | Year: rSr | Number: #91 | Height: 6024 | Weight: 306 | Forty: 5.15e | Hometown: Sacramento, CA | Projection: HPFA | [Filed By Will Donoghue]

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2027 NFL DRAFT TRACKER: DUKE BLUE DEVILS

Location: Durham, NC || Conference: ACC || Head Coach: Manny Diaz (2 Years: 18-9; Career: 39-24) || NFL Draft Picks Under Diaz: 3 (1.5 per year) || First Round Picks Under Diaz: 0 || Number of 2026 NFL Draft Picks: 3 || Blue Devils in NFL: 25 (as of 7/27/26)

Duke won the ACC Championship last year during their second season under head coach Manny Diaz with a 9-5 overall record. Despite winning the conference, the Blue Devils failed to qualify for the College Football Playoff, one reason why the playoff format structure continues to change. In terms of next level talent, no player from the program was chosen before Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

During his final season in Durham, former head coach Mike Elko produced a first round draft pick in Graham Barton (2024 NFL Draft). It was the first time the program had a player chosen on Day 1 since Daniel Jones (2019 NFL Draft). In 2025, Duke was shut out of the NFL Draft entirely. However, the school did manage to produce three selections this past year.

A look ahead for the upcoming 2027 draft class reveals a handful of Blue Devils prospects who could hear their name called come April, led by tight end pass-catching threat Jeremiah Hasley (pic: Duke Athletics).

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Position: LB | Year: rSr | Number: #15 | Height: 6016 | Weight: 241 | Forty: 4.70e | Hometown: Hillsboro, MO | Projection: Day 3 | [Filed By Will Donoghue]

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INSIDE THE LEAGUE: WEEKLY WRAP

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NFL Arrival. More gambling-related news for the league this week: the NFL suspended Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold after he allegedly placed a $25 wager parlaying the results of the team’s first five draft picks, which paid out $732,500 in winnings. Gold has since denied the allegations and will file an appeal ... ESPN investigative journalist Kalyn Kahler published a deep dive analysis of the Rooney Rule, which has drawn widespread criticism. The NFL had temporarily removed the page dedicated to the Rooney Rule but has since re-published it ... With the World Cup implementing grass fields on the NFL stadiums they play on, NFL players across the league have taken to social media with messages and the hashtag #WorthTheCost, a movement pushing for artificial turf in league stadiums to be replaced with real grass in order to better protect players from the risk of injury ... The Kansas City Chiefs released the first renderings for their stadium, set to open in 2031 ... Former NFL agent Joel Corry examines how the running back market could be reset by looking at several players entering the final year of their contracts ... Former NFL kicker Jay Feely won the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District and will advance to the general election in November. He’ll now face Democrat Amish Shah, who was the team doctor when Feely played for the New York Jets from 2008-09 ... Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Terrell Davis tells the story of how he nearly quit football but couldn’t speak Japanese ... Summer Reading: Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Paul Domowitch has published a new book on Sam Mills, “Just Give Me A Chance To Fail.”

Draft Bits. With NFL teams reporting to training camp, numerous quarterbacks from the 2026 draft class remain unsigned. However, Raiders’ No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza finally agreed to terms on Thursday ...Tepper Sports & Entertainment will spend an additional $500M on the Bank of America Stadium renovation, increasing the total project cost from $800M to $1.3B. During the announcement, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that Charlotte is “built for a (NFL) Draft” ... The Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl has a new name, they also announced the annual Top 1000 Candidates for the 2027 event ... Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy explains why the only two letter grades he ever told scouts to assign were for character and athleticism ... The New York Jets posted a behind-the-scenes video of the 2026 NFL Draft.

NCAA Nears Kickoff. As of today, we are just 38 days away until college football Week 0 ... The Athletic has ranked every FBS starting quarterback from 1-to-138, based on feedback gathered from various college football staff ... At SEC Media Day, Commissioner Greg Sankey clarified that while “frustrations are real,” the SEC is focused not on breaking away from the NCAA but on “making the system better“ ... UTEP head coach Scotty Walden, who became the youngest coach in college football at the age of 26 in East Texas, offers advice to young coaches trying to break down barriers ... SMU has launched a Heisman campaign surrounding their starting quarterback Kevin Jennings, who will have the Mustangs’ future athletic facility named after him ... Ohio State added new, removable seating in the south end zone, which will feature premium demand pricing ... Texas Tech is slated to announce a new 15-year, roughly $75M deal with Galaxy for the naming rights to Jones Stadium ... Vanderbilt is the latest school to announce a jersey patch deal with SRM Concrete ... Penn State is one of five schools that will start selling a form of cryptocurrency to fans ... The five-year NCAA eligibility rule could soon come to the D2 level.

This & That. Recent comments by UFL owner Mike Repole have cast doubt over the future of the Birmingham Stallions franchise ... Football icon Reggie Bush says he lost $300,000 in a Panera Bread investment alongside other NFL players ... A recent FOX report claims a growing number of middle school athletes—mostly boys—are intentionally repeating eighth grade to delay their high school start and boost their chances at massive NIL deals ... ESPN’s Matt Miller, who faces dozens of allegations of stiffing the winners of his charity fantasy football leagues, said in an email that “anyone with a legitimate claim to winnings” should contact him immediately ... In other ESPN news, the network announced its latest round of layoffs following its acquisition of the NFL Network ... Amidst the layoffs, ESPN announced the launch of a new college football show featuring Bussin’ With The Boys hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, along with Josh Pate ... Finally, we depart you with possibly the wildest idea yet to hit collegiate sports. UNLV head coach Josh Pastor states that the UNLV college basketball team is for sale, as he seeks a $10-$12M backer to become ‘owner’ of the program. What’s next?

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POSITIONAL PREVIEW SERIES

• Top 100 Prospect Preview For 2027

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• 2027 NFL Draft Offensive Line Preview

• 2027 NFL Draft: Defensive Tackle Preview

• 2027 NFL Draft: Edge Rusher Preview

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• 2027 NFL Draft: Cornerback Preview

• 2027 NFL Draft: Safety Preview

2027 NFL DRAFT POSITIONAL RANKINGS

• Top 100 Overall

• Quarterbacks

• Running Backs

• Wide Receivers

• Tight Ends

• Offensive Tackles

• Guards

• Centers

• Defensive Tackles

• Edge Rushers

• Linebackers

• Cornerbacks

• Safeties

• Special Teams

2027 NFL DRAFT POWER FOUR PROSPECT PREVIEWS

ACC

• Boston College Eagles

• California Golden Bears

• Clemson Tigers

• Duke Blue Devils

BIG TEN

• Illinois Fighting Illini

• Indiana Hoosiers

• Iowa Hawkeyes

• Maryland Terrapins

• Michigan Wolverines

• Michigan State Spartans

• Minnesota Gophers

• Nebraska Cornhuskers

• Northwestern Wildcats

• Ohio State Buckeyes

• Oregon Ducks

• Penn State Nittany Lions

• Purdue Boilermakers

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights

• UCLA Bruins

• USC Trojans

• Washington Huskies

• Wisconsin Badgers

INDEPENDENT

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish

SEC

• Alabama Crimson Tide

• Arkansas Razorbacks

• Auburn Tigers

• Florida Gators

• Georgia Bulldogs

• Kentucky Wildcats

• LSU Tigers

• Mississippi State Bulldogs

• Missouri Tigers

• Oklahoma Sooners

• Ole Miss Rebels

• South Carolina Gamecocks

• Tennessee Volunteers

• Texas Longhorns

• Texas A&M Aggies

• Vanderbilt Commodores

2027 NFL DRAFT SCOUTING REPORTS

QUARTERBACKS

• Arch Manning, Texas

• Dante Moore, Oregon

• Jayden Maiava, USC

• Brendan Sorsby, N/A

• Demond Williams Jr., Washington

• Nico Iamaleava, UCLA

• Byrum Brown, Auburn

RUNNING BACKS

• Jadan Baugh, Florida

• Cameron Dickey, Texas Tech

• LJ Martin, BYU

• Cam Edwards, Michigan State

• Jayden Limar, Washington

WIDE RECEIVERS

• Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

• Mario Craver, Texas A&M

• Charlies Becker, Indiana

• KJ Duff, Rutgers

• Ryan Coleman-Williams, Alabama

• Isaiah Sategña III, Oklahoma

• Reed Harris, Arizona State

• Griffin Wilde, Northwestern

• Coy Eakin, Texas Tech

• Chas Nimrod, Auburn

• Keshaun Singleton, Auburn

• Tre Richardson, Louisville

TIGHT ENDS

• Trey’Dez Green, LSU

• Terrance Carter, Texas Tech

• Lawson Luckie, Georgia

OFFENSIVE TACKLES

• Lance Heard, Kentucky

• Kevin Heywood, Wisconsin

GUARDS

• Kade Pieper, Iowa

• Cade McConnell, Vanderbilt

• Ben Murawski, Michigan State

CENTERS

• Justin Evans, Nebraska

• Michael Hershey, Maryland

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

• Will Echoles, Ole Miss

• David Stone, Oklahoma

• A’Mauri Washington, Oregon

• AJ Holmes, Texas Tech

• Hosea Wheeler, Baylor

EDGE RUSHERS

• Dylan Stewart, South Carolina

• John Henry Daley, Michigan

• Quincy Rhodes Jr., Arkansas

• Princewill Umanmielen, LSU

• Anthony Smith, Minnesota

• Miles Capers, Vanderbilt

LINEBACKERS

• Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Notre Dame

• Raylen Wilson, Georgia

• Ben Roberts, Texas Tech

• Arion Carter, Tennessee

• Isaiah Glasker, BYU

• Austine Romaine, Texas Tech

• Mohamed Toure, Miami

• Siale Esera, BYU

• Charles Correa, Purdue

CORNERBACKS

• Ellis Robinson IV, Georgia

• Jermaine Mathews, Ohio State

• Kelley Jones, Mississippi State

• Jyaire Hill, Michigan

• Zeke Berry, Michigan

• Evan Johnson, BYU

• Brice Pollock, Texas Tech

• Xavier Scott, Illinois

• Isaiah Farris, Boston College

SAFETIES

• Marcus Neal Jr., Penn State

• Omar Thornton, Miami

• Amare Ferrell, Indiana

• KP Price, Boston College

• Brandyn Hillman, Virginia

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AFC EAST

• Buffalo Bills

• Miami Dolphins

• New England Patriots

• New York Jets

AFC NORTH

• Baltimore Ravens

• Cincinnati Bengals

• Cleveland Browns

• Pittsburgh Steelers

AFC SOUTH

• Houston Texans

• Indianapolis Colts

• Jacksonville Jaguars

• Tennessee Titans

AFC WEST

• Denver Broncos

2027 MOCK DRAFT ARCHIVES

• April 2026

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Position: RB | Year: Jr | Number: #8 | Height: 5092 | Weight: 215 | Forty: 4.55e | Hometown: Austin, TX | Projection: Day 2 | [Filed By Will Donoghue]

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The Broncos arranged marriage of general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton has worked wonderfully, taking a franchise that seemed to be in salary cap purgatory and turning it into a legitimate Suer Bowl contender. Unbeknownst to many, the team’s fortunes would take a turn for the better during the 2024 NFL Draft.

Despite being selected as the sixth quarterback of the draft, Bo Nix has outperformed them all in the win column, owning the best record (24-10) as a starter amongst the class. Prior to his selection of Nix, who earned Pro Bowl honors this past season, Paton nailed his first round selections, including kick return extraordinaire Marvin Mims (2023), pass-rush specialist Nik Bonitto and lockdown cornerback Patrick Surtain (2021). All three have since been named All-Pro. (pic: Broncos)

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Position: LB | Year: rJr | Number: #54 | Height: 6030 | Weight: 245 | Forty: 4.74e | Hometown: Provo, UT | Projection: HPFA | [Filed By Will Donoghue]

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2027 NFL DRAFT TRACKER: CLEMSON TIGERS

Location: Clemson, SC || Conference: B1G || Head Coach: Dabo Swinney (18 Years: 240-187) || NFL Draft Picks Under Swinney: 95 (5.3 per year) || First Round Picks Under Swinney: 20 || Number of 2026 NFL Draft Picks: 9 || Tigers in NFL: 42 (as of 7/24/26)

The stubborn refusal of Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney to adpapt to the modern day NIL landscape has caused the program to fade in recent seasons. During a five-year span between 2015-through-2019, Clemson lost a total of just five games and delivered on two National Championships. Since the turn of the new decade, the Tigers have lost 22 games, falling to 7-6 in 2025.

Some might say this is a defining season for Swinney and the Tigers. Reluctantly and uncharacteristically, Swinney dipped into the transfer portal, plucking 17 new players. One prospect of note expected to see an increased role is Chris Johnson Jr., who spent the last three years at Miami and was stuck behind Mark Fletcher Jr. on the Hurricanes depth chart.

The biggest question mark entering the season is at quarterback. Entering the season, fourth-year junior Christopher Vizzina is expected to assume the starting role. He backed up Cade Klubnik last season but will have a new offensive coordinator in Chad Morris. Waiting in the wings will be true freshman Tait Reynolds, if Vizzina falters. No matter who’s slinging it, there will be plenty of weapons for these signal-callers to choose from.

Clemson has produced several Pro Bowl caliber wideouts in recent seasons, including Tee Higgins (Bengals) and DeAndre Hopkins (Free Agent). This past year, Antonio Williams (Commanders) was chosen in the third round of the NFL Draft. Look for this trend to continue, as both Bryant Wesco and TJ Moore (pic: Clemson Athletics) are considered early round draft-eligible candidates. Additionally, speedy slot target Tyler Brown is also expected to receive some next level looks.

BIG BOARD: TOP 100 | QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | OG | C | DT | ER | LB | CB | S | S

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Position: WR | Year: rJr | Number: #4 | Height: 6036 | Weight: 217 | Forty: 4.55e | Hometown: Great Falls, MT | Projection: Day 2 | [Filed By Will Donoghue]

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ARCHIVES || AFCE: BUF | MIA | NE | NYJ || AFCN: BAL | CIN | CLE | PIT || AFCS: HOU | IND | JAX

New Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi is just five months on the job but the NFL should take note of the championship-caliber roster that is currently under construction. A big step forward would appear to be in motion for the upcoming season.

As a result of having the worst record in the league, Tennessee landed the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. They invested that pick wisely, selecting franchise quarterback Cam Ward (pic: NFL). For much of the early part of his career, Ward has vastly been a one-man show. Not for much longer. The Titans have stockpiled talent where it matters most.

Protecting Ward has become top priority. Tennessee built up their offensive line with first round picks JC Latham (2024 NFL Draft) and Peter Skoronski (2023 NFL Draft). Keeping the quarterback upright will be a key area of emphasis this upcoming season, as Ward has often been forced out of the pocket and forced to improvise.

Additionally, Tennessee has made getting after the quarterback a top priority. They utilized a first round pick on pass-rusher Keldric Faulk in the 2026 NFL Draft and a second round pick on Oluwafemi Oladejo in the 2024 NFL Draft. An early-season injury to Oladejo cut short his rookie campaign but optimism remains high surrounding his development.

The Tiatns had two first round picks this past year and used the No.4 overall selection to add to the collection of weapons for Ward. Ohio State All American wideout Carnell Tate is expected to make an immediate impact and rise to the top of the depth chart. In fact, Tennessee doubled-down on adding ammo this offseason, signing free agent target Wan’Dale Robinson, whom Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll made a focal point of the offense during their time together with the Giants.

With Tate and Robinson significantly upgrading the wide receiver corps, suddenly the Titans have the potential for an explosive offensive arsenal. Last season, rookie wideouts Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor provided glimpses of big-play capability. Few players came on stronger down the stretch for Tennessee than Dike, a speedy, shifty, slot option who also brings dynamic return ability. More of a boundary target, Ayomanor flashed with some highlight-reel, acrobatic catches and seemed to improve each week.

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Position: CB | Year: rSr | Number: #1 | Height: 5112 | Weight: 172 | Forty: 4.50e | Hometown: Broward County, FL | Projection: HPFA | [Filed By Will Donoghue]

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It has been an exhilarating first two months of the CFL season as they enter Week 8. Last week, we witnessed a 70-point barn-burner in Calgary, an overtime thriller in Ottawa, a failed walk-off attempt as time expired in Hamilton and last-second nail-biter in Edmonton. In fact, the combined margin of victory for the four games played in Week 7 totaled just 11 points. This week is sure to deliver even more fireworks!

Check out our CFL Week 8 preview below, featuring updated Power Rankings, along with capsules for all nine teams, Most Outstanding Player (MOP) candidates and a look at how the top quarterbacks stack up. Buckle up and hunker down …

CFL WEEK 8 SCHEDULE

• Thur., July 23, 9pm ET | Edmonton (5-1) at [+4] Saskatchewan (4-1) [58.5]

• Fri., July 24, 8:30pm ET | Calgary (2-4) at [-1.5] Winnipeg (4-2) [60.5]

• Sat., July 25, 7pm ET | Toronto (2-4) at [-3.5] BC (1-4) [57.5]

• Sun., July 26, 7pm ET | Hamilton (3-3) at [+10.5] Montreal (5-1) [56.5]

No.1 - SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS (4-1)

The CFL received devastating news when it was announced that Jayden Dalke was killed in a car accident on his way back to the team during their bye week. A native of Alberta, Dalke played junior football with the Edmonton Wildcats before three seasons with the University of Alberta Golden Bears, where he was named a U Sports all-Canadian. The Roughriders team captain was 30 years old.

Coming off their second bye week of the season, Saskatchewan has placed an emphasis on cutting down turnovers. With a tone-setting home-and-home series on tap against the first place Elks, the team know they must play mistake-free football. The Roughriders also used the week off to gain some additional rest for a few injured players who are on the mend.

While many CFL quarterbacks have already fallen victim to injury, 40-year old Roughriders signal-caller Trevor Harris seems to be drinking from the fountain of youth. He is currently on pace for a single-season high in passing yards (he threw for 5,116 yards in 2018). Despite not becoming a full-time starting until the age of 29, Harris sits 12th all-time in CFL passing yards (39,326) and 14th all-time in touchdown passes (216).

The Roughriders have one of the top defensive units in the league. Saskatchewan linebacker Josh Woods has played a key role, with two big interceptions, including one touchdown. More reinforcements appear to be on the way. The team announced they have agreed to terms with All-UFL defensive end Derrick Roberson (DC Defenders), who previously spent three seasons with the Tennessee Titans.

No.2 - MONTREAL ALOUETTES (5-1)

No one is hotter than Montreal quarterback Davis Alexander right now. During their 37-30 victory over Calgary, the 27-year old signal-caller threw for 402 passing yards, marking the sixth consecutive game that he has thrown for at least 300 passing yards, along with three touchdowns. More impressive, Alexander is the new all-time CFL record-holder for throwing the most consecutive passes without an interception (336), breaking the previous mark held by Darian Durant (324).

The current CFL passing leader with 2,181 yards, Alexander has found top target Tyson Philpot early and often. In fact, no CFL player has ever recorded more receiving yards through the first five games than Philpot (807), who is on a record-setting pace of 2,421 receiving yards. Both Alexander and Philpot figure to be in the mix for CFL Most Outstanding Player (MOP) Award, more on that below.

While the passing attack has remained lethal, the offense has received big contributions from bruising runner Travis Theis recently. The human battering ram rumbled for a season-high 123 yards last week, adding five catches for 49 receiving yards out of the backfield.

Meanwhile, defensive tackle Mustafa Johnson seems to be back to full strength and has been a force on the interior, registering three sacks thus far this year. Montreal improved to 7-0-1 in their last eight meetings with their win against Calgary. They are scheduled to host Hamilton in Week 8, before headed to Ottawa in Week 9.

No.3 - EDMONTON ELKS (5-1)

Break up the Elks Lodge, home to a first place Edmonton team after fending off Hamilton 19-17 in Week 7. A big reason for the franchise turnaround this season has been a vastly improved defense, which recorded four interceptions and four sacks against backup Tiger-Cats quarterback Chase Brice. The Elks have now created 20 turnovers through the first five games of the year.

Edmonton running back Justin Rankin was held in check for much of the game, tallying just nine rushing yards on seven attempts but added six receptions for 46 yards. Despite his lowest yardage output of the season (it was the first game this year where he failed to register triple-digit yardage), Rankin is still on pace (2,595) to break the CFL single-season total scrimmage yards record of 2,414, set by Mike Pringle (1998).

The Elks were forced to rely upon quarterback Zach Collaros for the second straight week, as he picked apart the Ti-Cats defense, completing 27-of-37 passes, for 282 yards and one touchdown. Each week, it seems a different Edmonton target steps up. Former UTEP standout Joshua Cephus led all Elks receivers in Week 7 with 97 yards on five catches. First-year wideout TJ Luther has played an integral role of late, while Austin Mack starred early in the year.

In Week 8, Edmonton is set to travel to Saskatchewan for the rights to sit alone atop the West Division. A win by Edmonton would seem to make them a legitimate Grey Cup contender. Their last championship came in 2015.

No.4 - WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS (4-2)

Winnipeg quarterback Dru Brown, making his first start of the CFL season since being dealt by Ottawa, torched his former team for 317 yards, erasing a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the REDBLACKS 36-34. The comeback kid, Brown is now slated to start for the foreseeable future, as starter Zach Collaros (neck) has been placed on the six-game injured list.

The Blue Bombers received contributions from several wideouts, as Brown was spraying the ball around the parking lot. The trio of Tim White (97 yards), Nic Demski (90 yards, one touchdown) and Ontaria Wilson (64 yards, one score) were too much for the REDBLACKS secondary to handle. A late game sack by Willie Jefferson, who lined up on the interior and ran a stunt with Winnipeg defensive end Jake Ceresna, helped to swing the momentum of the game late.

Veteran Winnipeg kicker Sergio Castillo provides a steady presence, as he connected on on all six field goals in Week 7, including a long of 53-yards. The Blue Bombers have performed well on special teams overall. In fact, former Ashland standout Michael Ayers has especially excelled on kickoff coverage as a gunner, making seven special teams tackles this season.

The team will hit the road in Week 8, as they attempt to secure the season series against the Stampeders. Winnipeg defeated Calgary 30-28 during the season-opener. A victory would keep the Blue Bombers atop the CFL Wildcard standings.

No.5 - CALGARY STAMPEDERS (2-4)

Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. has played as well as anyone in the league, unfortunately, his performance hasn’t translated to the win column. Adams Jr. was back up to his usual tricks against Montreal last week, throwing for 271 yards and threw touchdowns. It was his fourth consecutive game with at least three touchdown passes.

The biggest improvement for Adams Jr. this season has been his cutdown in turnovers. After tossing 14 interceptions a year ago, he has yet to throw a pick in 182 pass attempts this season and leads the league with 17 touchdown passes. In fact, he has at least one touchdown pass in all six games and is currently on pace to toss 50 touchdowns on the year, which would break the single-season CFL record held by Doug Flutie (48).

The Stampeders have also received a potent performance from running back Dedrick Mills. With 524 rushing yards, he moved past Justin Rankin for the league lead, as he attempts to win his second consecutive rushing crown. Last year, Mills led the CFL with 1,409 rushing yards. His current pace puts him on mark for 1,572 yards in 2026.

Calgary rookie cornerback Zy Alexander has three interceptions through four games played. In addition, the former LSU standout has been a contributor stepping up against the run with 12 tackles. The Stampeders begin a three-game road trip this week starting in Winnipeg for Week 8, followed by Hamilton in Week 9 and Toronto in Week 10.

No.6 - HAMILTON TIGER-CATS (3-3)

Hamilton survived a scare last week, as Toronto kicker Lirim Hajrullahu sailed a 31-yard field goal wide on the final play of the game. In search of a jolt during the absence of starting quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, the team turned to Tre Ford. The elusive, scrambling playmaker responded with one of his best performances of his career.

Ford dazzled, completing 21-of-27 passes, for 217 yards and one touchdown, adding 109 rushing yards. The Tiger-cats were able to overcome an early interception, which was the biggest hindrance in his development during his time with Edmonton. For his career, Ford is now 10-14 as a starter, completing 388-of-571 passes (68%), for 4,927 passing yards, 30 touchdown passes and 21 interceptions, while adding 1,285 rushing yards.

Should anyone be able to maximize the talents of Ford, it would be Hamilton head coach Scott Milanovich, long known as one of the premier quarterback whisperers in the CFL. Expect Ford to start for the foreseeable future, while backup Jake Dolegala returns to his short-yardage specialist role.

After setting a career-high with 13 sacks a year ago, Hamilton defensive end Julian Howsare continues to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. Through six games this season, Howsare has racked up six sacks. His next sack will be the 50th of his career. The Tiger-cats seek to sweep the season series against the Alouettes this week after winning their Week 1 matchup.

No.7 - TORONTO ARGONAUTS (2-4)

The Argonauts rallied against the Tiger-Cats but it was too little, too late, as they fell short 27-22. Toronto signal-caller Chad Kelly completed 25-of-35 passes, for 322 yards and one touchdown (one interception). He currently sits second in the CFL in passing yards (2,126) and touchdown passes (15).

Former Emporia State record-setter Tyler Kahmann has been a revelation for Toronto early on thus far. Through six games, the rookie wideout has 24 catches, for 357 yards and five scores. Counting Kahmann, the team has six wide receivers who are projected to exceed 1,000 yards based on their season totals. The group includes Kevin Mital (448 yards), Damonte Coxie (447 yards), Makai Polk (434 yards) and David Ungerer III (353 yards).

The usually reliable Lirim Hajrullahu struggled against Hamilton, missing an extra point in the fourth quarter that would have tied the game and then failing to connect on a 31-yard field goal attempt as time expired. The 36-year old kicker is now 12-of-18 on field goal attempts (66.7%) this season, well below his 85.5% career conversion rate.

Toronto travels to BC for their first matchup of the season. Earlier this week, the club announced that it has agreed to terms with three-time Grey Cup champion Shawn Lemon. The 37-year old defensive end is expected to boost an already dangerous pass-rush arsenal that includes defensive ends Andrew Chatfield and Jonathan Kongbo, plus defensive tackle Ralph Holley.

No.8 - BC LIONS (1-4)

The Lions are the latest CFL team currently working through a quarterback injury. Starter Nathan Rourke endured a left shoulder injury as a result of a Noah Taylor sack against Edmonton on the second play of the game last week. His departure led to backup Chase Brice being inserted and the Elks capitalized on the opportunity.

It was a rough outing for Brice, who was under duress for much of the night and was held to just 226 passing yards, tossing four picks. While the shoulder injury to Rourke isn’t considered serious, he could miss several weeks, according to TSN and a stint on the six-game injured list is a possibility. That would leave Brice in line to make his first career CFL start against Toronto this week.

BC running back James Butler is coming off his lowest yardage output of the season, as he was limited to just four rushing yards on seven carries in Week 7. The Lions could seek to place a heavier workload on the 31-year old veteran, who is also a capable pass-catcher out of the backfield. Fortunately, the BC defense has been stout defending the run, relegating Edmonton running back Justin Rankin to 28 rushing yards on 14 carries during the most recent home-and-home series.

Looking ahead to Week 8, the Lions will visit the Argonauts in a matchup that both teams desperately need to stay alive in the playoff hunt. BC won the previous meeting 27-22 last September (2025).

No.9 - OTTAWA REDBLACKS (0-6)

It has been tough-sledding for the REDBLACKS, who lost another heartbreaker this past weekend to the Blue Bombers. Former Ottawa quarterback Dru Brown torched his former team for a triumphant fourth quarter comeback, less than one month after shipping him back out west.

Ottawa head coach Ryan Dinwiddie has been transparent about the decision to deal off Brown, who voiced his displeasure after Jake Maier was named the starter. Maeir arguably played his best game of the year, passing for 344 yards and rushing for an additional 65 yards but has yet to guide his team to victory.

Dubbed as the biggest free agent bust through one-third of the schedule, running back Greg Bell had his most productive performance in Week 7, gaining 65 yards on 14 carries. Ottawa will need him to step it up the remainder of the way if they are to turn around their season. The REDBLACKS enter Week 8 on the bye with ‘a lot of self-reflecting to do,’ according to Dinwiddie.

Ottawa will host Montreal on Friday, July 31st in Week 9. The Alouettes won the first contest between the two team 37-35 in Week 4, extending their win-streak to 12 games over the REDBLACKS. The only team in CFL history to make the playoffs after an 0-6 start are the 1969 BC Lions, who earned a postseason birth with a 5-11 overall record.

CFL MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER CANDIDATES

All Access Football ranks the top candidates for CFL Most Outstanding Player (MOP) Award through the first seven weeks of the regular season.

RANK | PLAYER | POSITION | TEAM

1. Davis Alexander, QB, Montreal

2. Justin Rankin, RB, Edmonton

3. Tyson Philpot, WR, Montreal

4. Vernon Adams Jr., QB, Calgary

5. Trevor Harris, QB, Saskatchewan

CFL QUARTERBACK RANKINGS

All Access Football lists the top 20 CFL quarterbacks based on the first seven weeks of league play. This season could produce historic results based on early results.

RANK | PLAYER | TEAM

1. Bo Levi Mitchell, Hamilton (INJ)

2. Davis Alexander, Montreal

3. Chad Kelly, Toronto

4. Nathan Rourke, BC (INJ)

5. Vernon Adams Jr., Calgary

6. Trevor Harris, Saskacthewan

7. Cody Fajardo, Edmonton

8. Zach Collaros, Winnipeg (INJ)

9. Dru Brown, Winnipeg

10. Nick Arbuckle, Toronto

11. Jake Maeir, Ottawa

12. McLeod Bethel Thompson, Ottawa

13. Tre Ford, Hamilton

14. Tommy Stevens, Saskatchewan

15. Bryce Perkins, Winnipeg

16. Jake Dolegala, Hamilton

17. Taylor Elgersma, Winnipeg

18. Dustin Crum, Montreal

19. Chase Brice, BC

20. Taylor Powell, Edmonton