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sports6 hours ago•49 min saved

Bears Eye Interior DL and LBs on Their 2026 Combine Watchlist

Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bleacher Nation’s piece outlines Chicago Bears targets to watch at the NFL Combine, focusing on interior defensive-line and linebacker prospects (e.g., Kayden McDonald, Caleb Banks, Peter Woods, Gabe Jacas, Jacob Rodriguez, Harold Perkins Jr., Emmanuel McNeil-Warren) who could fit at 25th overall. The article assesses each player’s strengths, potential fits, and how standout combine performances could boost their draft stock for Chicago.

via Bleacher Nation|

#chicago-bears #college-football #nfl

sports7 hours ago•6 min saved

Linebacker Versatility, Titans Tactics Highlight NFL Combine Day 2

Day 2 of the NFL Combine spotlighted versatile defenders—Rueben Bain Jr., Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and David Bailey—emphasizing edge rusher vs. off-ball linebacker versatility and wide-ranging schemes, with Ohio State's Patricia credited for boosting the Buckeyes' defense. Bain said Titans QB Ward has been pushing for him and had a formal interview with Tennessee, while Reese and Styles outlined multi-role capabilities and drew comp to Micah Parsons and Jamie Collins; Reese noted he’d like outside linebacker/edge work. Alabama's Justin Jefferson discussed speed and his martial-arts background ahead of the 40. Mike Vrabel offered unscripted interviewing tips from the podium, and Titans GM Mike Borgonzi, plus Ravens coordinators Monken and Macdonald, were in attendance. The takeaway: teams chase versatile, pass-rush-minded linebackers; Vrabel prefers flowing conversation over scripted questions.

via Sports Illustrated|

#linebackers #nfl #nfl-combine

sports8 hours ago•4 min saved

Browns-Cowboys Trade Sparks Fresh 2026 NFL Mock Draft Projections

A two-round, 64-prospect mock for the 2026 NFL Draft unfolds ahead of the Scouting Combine, predicting Fernando Mendoza to go No. 1 to the Raiders followed by Caleb Downs to the Jets, Arvell Reese to the Cardinals, Rueben Bain Jr. to the Titans, and Carnell Tate to the Giants, with the Browns-Cowboys blockbuster trade noted as a backdrop and the Combine shaping early picks.

via NFL Mocks|

#2026-draft #combine #mock-draft

sports14 hours ago•2 min saved

Arvell Reese to showcase dual edge/linebacker skills at NFL Combine

Ohio State versatile defender Arvell Reese will work out at the NFL Scouting Combine as both an edge rusher and a linebacker, and plans to run the 40-yard dash. He has begun meeting with teams, including the New York Jets, who own the second overall pick and could view him as a key piece in a defensive rebuild.

via NBC Sports|

#arvell-reese #jets #nfl-combine

sports16 hours ago•43 min saved

Kiper Mock Signals Bears Build the Trenches in Draft

Mel Kiper’s latest ESPN mock has the Chicago Bears at 25th and prioritizes interior defensive-line help, with Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald as a leading fit to bolster the run defense. The piece argues DT is the bigger immediate need (over edge), cites other potential first‑round DTs like Peter Woods and Caleb Banks as options, and notes that Chicago’s draft approach should continue to build through the trenches after last year’s Loveland and Burden selections.

via Bleacher Nation|

#bears #interior-defensive-line #kayden-mcdonald

sports16 hours ago•6 min saved

Day 1 at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine Signals Stroud's Decline, Crosby Trade Buzz, and a Draft Shift

Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine highlighted four themes: C.J. Stroud’s stock has declined amid persistent trade rumors and public Texans’ backing, with teams weighing a potential fifth-year option; Maxx Crosby’s trade value could exceed past mega-deals as teams circle the Raiders; two offensive-minded head coaches—Sean Payton and Dave Canales—will relinquish playcalling in 2026 to coordinators, signaling a possible shift toward a CEO-style leadership; and the draft landscape looks more “best available” and value-driven, with emphasis on non-premium positions and fewer blue-chip quarterbacks at the top.

via FOX Sports|

#cj-stroud #maxx-crosby #nfl-draft

sports18 hours ago•1 min saved

Live Q&A: SB Nation Experts Preview the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

SB Nation is hosting a live Scouting Combine Q&A with its Indianapolis coverage team as the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine runs Feb. 23–Mar. 1; fans can post questions in the comments, enable notifications for replies, and will see coverage of interviews, medicals, and workouts starting Feb. 26, with 300+ invited players and position-based group drills.

via SB Nation|

#combine #nfl #nfl-draft

sports22 hours ago•5 min saved

Buckeyes Could Lead NFL Draft with Four Players in Top Seven, Kiper Predicts

Mel Kiper Jr.’s ESPN mock draft has four Ohio State players projected in the top seven picks—Caleb Downs to the Jets at No. 2, Arvell Reese to the Titans at No. 4, Carnell Tate to the Browns at No. 6, and Sonny Styles to the Commanders at No. 7—an unprecedented four first-round selections from one school. The mock also includes Kayden McDonald at No. 26 to the Bears. If this holds, OSU would rewrite the record for most first-round picks from a single program in a single draft; the Buckeyes’ prospects will be in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine week.

via Eleven Warriors|

#caleb-downs #mel-kiper-jr #nfl-draft

sports1 day ago•3 min saved

Patriots chart 2026 draft strategy with workouts, interviews and visits

Patriots aim to remodel, not rebuild, after a Super Bowl berth, with Vrabel and Wolf leading a thorough pre-draft process—interviews, workouts and a limited number of visits—to compile a complete picture of prospects ahead of April’s draft, spanning multiple events (Senior Bowl, Shrine Bowl, Hula Bowl, College Gridiron Showcase, etc.). The article also includes a meeting-by-meeting breakdown of contacts and regular tracker updates on who the team has spoken to.

via Pats Pulpit|

#interviews #nfl-draft #patriots

sports1 day ago•9 min saved

Kiper’s Mock Draft 2.0 Puts Arvell Reese in Titans at No. 4

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. moves the Titans to select Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the No. 4 pick in Mock Draft 2.0, noting Reese could play either linebacker or edge and would address Tennessee’s edge-rush weakness; in this version, the Raiders, Jets and Cardinas go 1-3 before Tennessee. Saleh is set to speak to reporters at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

via Tennessee Titans|

#arvell-reese #linebacker #mel-kiper-jr

sports1 day ago•2 min saved

McCarthy to Continue Tomlin-Style Involvement in Steelers Draft

Steelers GM Omar Khan says Mike McCarthy’s draft involvement will be very similar to Mike Tomlin’s, with McCarthy joining pro days and dinner meetings as planning begins. McCarthy has already engaged in pre-draft work and isn’t expected to back away from the process, though it remains to be seen if the team values the same traits. The Steelers emphasize “Steelers DNA” even as the exact physical and character criteria may evolve during the pro day circuit.

via Steelers Depot|

#mike-mccarthy #mike-tomlin #nfl-draft

sports1 day ago•6 min saved

Giants Focus on Edge and Corner Upgrades as Jeremiah Unveils 2026 Top 50

Daniel Jeremiah’s second Top 50 for the 2026 draft drops pre-Combine takeaways: Caleb Downs rises to No. 9, Rueben Bain Jr. is on a short list at No. 5 for the Giants, and Mansoor Delane is ranked higher than Downs, signaling cornerback priority. The list also flags several second-round linemen (Iheanachor, McDonald, Woods, Banks, Miller) and questions about interior guard depth, as the Giants plan a Mock Offseason after the Combine to map their draft strategy.

via Big Blue View|

#combine #giants #nfl

sports2 days ago•10 min saved

Lions eye-ready edge rushers in 2026 NFL Combine preview

Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL Combine edge-rush preview weighs a group of near-early-round prospects (Keldric Faulk, Akheem Mesidor, T.J. Parker, Mason Thomas, Gabe Jacas, Zion Young, Derrick Moore, Dani Dennis-Sutton) as potential fits for No. 17, with Arvel Reese, Rueben Bain, and David Bailey excluded from the watchlist; focuses on bend, speed-to-power, hand placement, and scheme fit with Hutchinson to identify ready-to-contribute edge rushers rather than pursuing a trade-up.

via Pride Of Detroit|

#college-football #detroit-lions #edge-rusher

sports2 days ago•25 min saved

Cowboys double up on defense in 2026 mock draft as Browns eye Carnell Tate

Three-round mock draft shows the Cowboys adding Caleb Downs at safety and CJ Allen at linebacker with two first-round picks to bolster their defense, while Cleveland targets Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate as its top vertical threat; the board also features QB Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders, Rueben Bain Jr. to the Jets, and a mix of edge rushers, linebackers, and linemen shaping the 2026 draft landscape.

via PFF|

#cleveland-browns #dallas-cowboys #mock-draft

sports2 days ago•2 min saved

Steelers May Need a Trade-Up to Land Ty Simpson in the NFL Draft

An NFL insider predicts Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson could go in the top half of the first round, potentially forcing Pittsburgh to trade up from pick 21 to grab him. With multiple first-rounders, teams like the Browns, Jets, and Rams could make aggressive moves to target Simpson. His strong early-season start gave way to a late slump tied to weight loss from gastritis, but scouts may still see upside, especially with a high-profile showing at the NFL Combine.

via Steelers Depot|

#first-round #nfl-draft #pittsburgh-steelers