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Final fifth-year option list for 2023 first-round picks

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Complete 2023 Fifth-Year Option List for First-Round Picks The first round of the NFL draft sparks excitement, but three years later, teams assess whether to exercise players’ fifth-year options, often indicating their value. In 2023, 31 first-round picks were made, with the Dolphins forfeiting theirs due to tampering sanctions. Of the 31, 22 options were … Read more

2027 NFL mock draft: Reid’s early first-round predictions

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2027 NFL Mock Draft: Reid’s Preliminary First-Round Projections Jordan Reid, an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, discusses the potential of the 2027 NFL draft class after the 2026 draft concludes. He anticipates a deep quarterback pool, highlighting top prospects like Arch Manning and Dante Moore, as well as standout players like Jeremiah Smith (WR, Ohio … Read more

2026 NFL Draft first-round pick contract tracker: Makai Lemon becomes first to sign rookie deal

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2026 NFL Draft First-Round Contract Tracker: Makai Lemon First to Sign Rookie Deal The 2026 NFL Draft has concluded, and the 257 drafted players are now set to sign rookie contracts. Although most contracts follow a standard rookie wage scale established in the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement, some players may face complications. It’s essential to … Read more