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Texas quarterback Arch Manning throws against Louisiana-Monroe during the first half Sept. 21. (Eric Gay – The Associated Press)

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Way-too-early first-round projections

By Eddie Brown

May 3, 2025 at 9:03 a.m.

U-T Eddie Brown's scouting process for the 2026 NFL Draft is already under way, so...

Colorado wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter poses after being chosen by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the second overall pick during the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

2025 NFL draft grades for all 32 teams: Patriots, Raiders among big winners

By Eddie Brown

May 1, 2025 at 4:36 p.m.

The U-T's Eddie Brown gives the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders and...

Florida’s DJ Lagway (2) throws a under pressure from Ole Miss’ Jared Ivey (15) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images/TNS)

2025 NFL Draft: Best undrafted priority free agents

By Eddie Brown

April 26, 2025 at 4:33 p.m.

The draft doesn’t end after seven rounds. NFL teams fill out their rosters with priority...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) runs to score a 7-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Fantasy Football Week 11: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

November 14, 2023 at 1:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow works out prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

NFL DFS Week 10 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

November 11, 2023 at 8:25 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) reacts to the first down during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Fantasy Football Week 10: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

November 9, 2023 at 8:01 p.m.

WEEK 9 RECAPSteelers 20, Titans 16: Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren continue to be fantasy...

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (34) celebrates after scoring on a 40-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Fantasy Football Week 10: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

November 7, 2023 at 1:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws downfield during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

NFL DFS Week 9 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

November 4, 2023 at 8:28 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) making a one-handed catch to score a touchdown against Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Fantasy Football Week 9: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

November 2, 2023 at 7:01 p.m.

WEEK 8 RECAPBills 24, Buccaneers 18: We are currently in the midst of the breakout...

FILE -Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks to during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Arizona Cardinals have avoided saying the franchise has entered rebuild mode, even if it sure does feel like it. The Cardinals will have the No. 3 overall pick in next week’s NFL draft in Kansas City, Missouri, which provides one of the first big moments for new coach Jonathan Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort(AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Fantasy Football Week 9: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

October 31, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts plays during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

NFL DFS Week 8 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

October 28, 2023 at 9:17 p.m.

NFL can be a challenge, which is why I'm here weekly to assist.On DraftKings, it's...

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Fantasy Football Week 8: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

October 26, 2023 at 9:31 p.m.

WEEK 7 RECAPJaguars 31, Saints 24: I didn't anticipate Calvin Ridley becoming a boom-or-bust candidate....

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) signals for a first down against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Fantasy Football Week 8: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

October 24, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

NFL DFS Week 7 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

October 21, 2023 at 7:58 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) defends as Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to run for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Fantasy Football Week 7: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

October 19, 2023 at 8:01 p.m.

WEEK 6 RECAPChiefs 19, Broncos 8: Marvin Mims' playing time took a dip after increasing...

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (24) runs during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct 8, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)

Fantasy Football Week 7: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

October 17, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

NFL DFS Week 6 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

October 15, 2023 at 12:44 a.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase goes out for a against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Bengals won 34-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Fantasy Football Week 6: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

October 12, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

WEEK 5 RECAPBears 40, Commanders 20: I pushed Thomas hard as a waiver wire target...

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson carries the ball as Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine defends during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Fantasy Football Week 6: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

October 10, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa calls out a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

NFL DFS Week 5 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

October 7, 2023 at 8:02 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) celebrates after a reception as Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard looks on, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Fantasy Football Week 5: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

October 5, 2023 at 10:31 p.m.

WEEK 4 RECAPLions 34, Packers 20: David Montgomery had a massive return with 121 rushing...

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) runs during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Fantasy Football Week 5: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

October 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

NFL DFS Week 4 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

September 29, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Broncos 70-20. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Fantasy Football Week 4: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

September 28, 2023 at 10:31 p.m.

WEEK 3 RECAP49ers 30, Giants 12: George Kittle's 90 receiving yards against the G-Men are...

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Broncos 70-20. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Fantasy Football Week 4: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

September 26, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) es against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game s, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

NFL DFS Week 3 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

September 23, 2023 at 2:18 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, tries to fend off San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Fantasy Football Week 3: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

September 21, 2023 at 7:06 p.m.

WEEK 2 RECAPEagles 34, Vikings 28: Talk about a tale of two weeks! D'Andre Swift...

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford runs against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Fantasy Football Week 3: Waiver Wire Targets

By Eddie Brown

September 19, 2023 at 5:05 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks over the defense during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

NFL DFS Week 2 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

September 16, 2023 at 7:09 p.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs with the ball past Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Fantasy Football Week 2: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

September 14, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

WEEK 1 RECAPLions 21, Chiefs 20: Sam LaPorta caught five es (on five targets) for...

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua celebrates after a catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Fantasy Football Week 2: Add and Drop

By Eddie Brown

September 12, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) hands off the ball to running back Austin Ekeler (30) during an NFL wild-card football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Chargers 31-30. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

NFL DFS Week 1 Optimal Lineup

By Eddie Brown

September 9, 2023 at 12:43 a.m.

Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes plans to be ready for training camp with no limitations from the high ankle sprain that occurred during the playoffs and was such the focal point of their run to a Super Bowl victory in February. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Fantasy Football Week 1: Start and Sit

By Eddie Brown

September 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

By now you’ve read my fantasy football team profiles, picked your sleepers, avoided busts and...

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice jogs back to the huddle during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chiefs won 38-10. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Top undrafted fantasy players to add for Week 1

By Eddie Brown

September 6, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.

Each week I’ll list the best widely available free agents for fantasy football — I...