Lou Pickney's Latest Insight
August 13, 2025
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This is the time of year when I typically do more reading than writing, though I have added thoughts to the current projections in my 2026 NFL Mock Draft.
I've also added a bunch of new 2026 NFL Draft prospect profiles to the site, with more being added on a regular basis. Keep in mind that some of the players listed will end up returning to college next season.
The Athletic has had some worthwhile reads. As usual, Dane Brugler is doing a great job with his positional pre-season preview series.
I really liked these pieces as well:
• Inside Texas Tech's 'open checkbook' and the school's quest to rule the Big 12 by Sam Khan Jr.
• Texas Tech built 'best team money can buy.' And Big 12 coaches have thoughts by The Athletic College Football Staff
I'm looking forward to seeing how wide receiver Eric Rivers will do at Georgia Tech this season after transferring from FIU. Watch this touchdown catch by Rivers from a 2019 high school game I called in Chattanooga:
In the moment I legit thought it was an overthrow... until Rivers somehow kicked into an extra gear to make the reception.
Georgia Tech opens the season at Colorado on Friday, August 29. You'd imagine that Colorado will match up cornerback DJ McKinney against Rivers as much as possible.
I've added a page for 2026 NFL mock draft link exchanges. If you own an NFL Draft website and are interested, more information is available on my Links page on how you can get your site listed.
2027 NFL Draft Prospects
AFC East: Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots |
New York Jets | Miami Dolphins
AFC North:
Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC South:
Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
Tennessee Titans
AFC West:
Denver Broncos |
Kansas City Chiefs | Las Vegas Raiders | Los Angeles Chargers
NFC East:
Dallas Cowboys |
New York Giants |
Philadelphia Eagles |
Washington Commanders
NFC North:
Chicago Bears |
Detroit Lions |
Green Bay Packers |
Minnesota Vikings
NFC South:
Atlanta Falcons |
Carolina Panthers |
New Orleans Saints |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC West:
Arizona Cardinals |
Los Angeles Rams |
San Francisco 49ers |
Seattle Seahawks
