Brian Branch

Projecting NFL All-Pros at each defensive position: What they look like, where they’re picked and who’s next

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Predicting NFL All-Pro Players at Every Defensive Position: Their Characteristics, Draft Position, and Upcoming Talent Teams use testing data and analytics to assess draft prospects and mitigate risk in the NFL Draft. Understanding schematic changes and play-calling tendencies helps identify the athletic profiles needed for specific positions, such as the defensive front skewing towards smaller, … Read more

Lions DB Brian Branch says past adversity has team feeling ‘invincible,’ ready for breakthrough in 2025 season

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Brian Branch, Lions DB, believes past challenges have made the team feel ‘invincible’ and prepared for a breakthrough in the 2025 season In the 2024 season, the Detroit Lions had a successful regular season with a franchise-record 15 wins but lost in the divisional round of the playoffs. Despite the disappointment, Pro Bowl defensive back … Read more

NFL’s low-key MVPs: 4 players in the middle of the field who add tons of hidden value like Frank Ragnow

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Unsung Heroes: 4 NFL Players in the Trenches Bringing Hidden Value Like Frank Ragnow Frank Ragnow’s retirement has sparked discussion about the impact of NFL players in between the action. The center position in football, like the center of a defense, is crucial for success. Players like Zach Frazier of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Azeez Al-Shaair … Read more