2024 NFL Draft Grades For Every First Round Pick

As we exit the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, it's fun to offer up "instant reactions" to the impactful decisions teams made with precious first-round draft capital. Many expected this to be a draft that was jam-packed with quarterback and wide receiver selections, and Thursday night didn't disappoint, as QBs went off the […]

Jaguars Pick Up Fifth-Year Options On Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne Jr.

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said on Saturday that the team is picking up the fifth-year option for quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne Jr. It's no surprise that the Jags will pick up the options for the former Clemson teammates with the deadline to do so coming next Thursday. The 24-year-old […]

NFL Draft Predictions - Second and Third Round Mock Draft (2024)

Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books! The good news is all the draft action will pick back up tonight at 7 pm ET as Rounds 2-3 of the draft will begin. There are still plenty of good players on the board who could have a big impact on fantasy football […]

2024 Fantasy Football Blind Resumes – WR Edition

At this point in the NFL offseason, many fantasy football goers are not necessarily thinking about the fantasy season. However, it's never too early to start looking at stats and identify which players you want to target in drafts this summer/fall. Sometimes just getting an idea of where players are going could be really helpful […]

2024 NFL Draft - Biggest Surprises In The First Round

The First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books! What was slated to be an action-packed evening lived up to expectations, but not for the reasons many of us thought going into it. The Bears, Commanders, and Patriots all locked in their hopeful QBs of the future in Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, […]

2024 Fantasy Football Blind Resumes – Running Back Edition

Fantasy football drafts won't take place for a couple of months, but it's never too early to get into the fantasy mindset after a wild offseason. Many star running backs like Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Aaron Jones found new homes while Joe Mixon was traded to the Houston Texans. Those moves will certainly affect where each player will go next season. Luckily, on Underdog Fantasy, we can […]

Brian Thomas Jr. Selected By Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Jaguars wasted no time in replacing Calvin Ridley by selecting LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. with the 23rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. The former Tiger played alongside fellow standout Malik Nabers, but do not overlook his talent. The 21-year-old led the FBS with 17 receiving touchdowns in 2023 and […]

Jaguars Looking To Move Up For Pass-Catcher?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are calling around in an effort to move up in the first round of Thursday's NFL draft, and teams taking their calls believe they are on the hunt for a specific pass-catcher, according to a source. Even though the Jaguars signed wideout Gabe Davis in free agency this offseason, it appears the […]

Five 2023 First-Round NFL Draft Picks Who Looked Like Busts As Rookies

Bust is such a nasty term. It's especially brutal to label a player a bust after just one season in the NFL, as so many different factors can play a role in a young player's success - or failure - early in their professional career. However, bust is the go-to label that gets slapped on […]

2024 NFL Draft: Updated Seven-Round Order For All 257 Picks

The 2024 NFL Draft is just a few days away, and although most avid fans have familiarized themselves with the order of the first round, it can be tough to keep track of the later-round selections. The NFL awards compensatory picks to teams that lost key coaches, players, or front-office executives, so not every round […]

2024 NFL Draft - Rome Odunze NFL Draft Prediction and Potential Landing Spot

ROUND PREDICTION: 1st Round (#9 Overall Pick) TEAM PREDICTION: Jacksonville Jaguars (via Chicago Bears) DRAFT ANALYSIS: The Bears only have four draft picks in this draft at the moment: 1, 9, 75, and 122, so it only makes sense that they'd attempt to recoup some draft capital by moving back. The Jaguars recently lost WR […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rounds 1, 2, 3 Predictions (Final Mock)

It is the most magical week of the year, when the mysticism of Gandalf, Harry Potter, and all the power of your aunt's healing crystals cannot combine to match the aura surrounding NFL Draft week! With the best week of the year here and just a few days until the actual NFL Draft begins, it […]

2024 NFL Draft - Brandon Murchison's First-Round NFL Mock Draft

In the realm of fantasy football, anticipation and strategy reach a fever pitch as the NFL Draft approaches. Every selection, every pick holds the potential to reshape not only the fortunes of real-life franchises but also the fantasy landscape for millions of enthusiasts. As the curtain rises on this year's first-round NFL Mock Draft, fantasy managers […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 - Final Predictions from All 32 Teams

Alright, folks, NFL Draft week is finally here: that magical time when every fan can dare to dream again! If you've been reading some of these mocks during the season, you know what a ride it's been and I sincerely appreciate any of you who've been following along. With the first big wave of NFL […]

Top Landing Spots for Odell Beckham Jr. - 2024 NFL Free Agency Outlook

The lack of depth and playmaking ability at the wide receiver position across the NFL is evident. While many teams will attempt to boost their receiving corps through the NFL Draft, there are still a slew of veteran wideouts roaming free agency. Among those names are some viable candidates who could instantaneously be an upgrade […]

Where Will Marvin Harrison Jr. Land? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook

Living up to the legacy of your Hall of Fame father is a big ask. It's an even bigger ask when you share the same name. Marvin Harrison Jr. will enter the league with marginally better draft capital than his dad (who was selected 19th overall in 1996). Junior is projected to be a top-five […]

NFL Draft Busts: Ranking The 10 Biggest Draft Flops of the 2020s (So Far)

Make no mistake about it, playing in the NFL is hard. Being a good player in the NFL is even harder. No matter how excellent a player might be in college, it doesn't always translate to the professional level. If making it in the NFL is difficult for a player, you can imagine the almost […]

Blockbuster Trade Ideas for the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is heating up. While the NFL Draft is full of chaos and excitement without trade action, everyone loves to see a blockbuster deal made. A few expected blockbuster deals are getting thrown around on social media, headlined by the Minnesota Vikings trading […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rounds 1, 2, 3 Predictions (Post Stefon Diggs Trade)

The better part of free agency is done. While we continue to watch the depth pieces trickle through on smaller deals, the lion’s share of noteworthy moves are behind us. That is usually a sign that another mock draft is needed. In this mock, I will dive three rounds deep. I will factor in A […]

2024 NFL Draft – Brandon Aiyuk Trade Scenarios On Draft Night

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been one of the more underrated wide receivers since joining the NFL in 2020. He has been in Deebo Samuel’s shadow for most of his career, but that changed last season. Aiyuk had a career year in 2023. The star receiver had 75 receptions on 105 targets […]

2024 NFL Draft - Wildest Draft Night Scenarios and Potential Surprises

Every year, the NFL Draft features plenty of surprises. Last year, there were a few that shocked the football world. The first was the Houston Texans trading future assets to acquire the third overall pick. That meant Houston was able to select C.J. Stroud second overall and Will Anderson Jr. with the third overall pick. Even quarterback Will Levis falling […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft - Round 2 and 3 Final Predictions

Can you feel it? We're just over one day away from the 2024 NFL Draft, folks! Summer's breeze is almost here as well, but not before we dive deep into draft season. With the initial wave of free agency settling down, the roster blueprints for our 32 teams are coming into sharp focus. Hunting for […]

2024 NFL Draft - Rome Odunze Best Landing Spots and Team Fits

The 2024 wide receiver class is stacked. If your dynasty team needs pass-catchers, then congratulations. You’ve hit the jackpot. One player who is unanimously seen as one of the top-three wide receiver prospects is the University of Washington’s Rome Odunze. He is expected to hear his name called somewhere within the first 10 picks Thursday […]

Who Will the New England Patriots Select With the No. 3 Pick? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook

The last time the New England Patriots drafted within the top three in the NFL Draft was in 1993 when they drafted Drew Bledsoe. Thirty-one years later, the Patriots find themselves near the top of the draft again and equally need a quarterback. However, New England also requires many other positions, making the third pick this […]

2024 NFL Draft Predictions - Wide Receiver Mock Draft

It's a weird time in the NFL offseason where most of the elite free agents have signed and there is very little football talk around the league. However, now is the perfect time to get familiar with prospects who will enter the 2024 NFL Draft, especially at the wide receiver position. Analysts have been saying […]

2024 NFL Draft - Potential Busts In First-Round Fantasy Football Rookie Drafts

The fantasy football offseason is an interesting time for dynasty players. With the combine behind us and the NFL Draft just ahead, we have collected nearly every bit of information we need aside from landing spots. This year's class brings in a new wave of gifted athletes primed to impact the NFL and our fantasy […]

2024 NFL Draft - Five Teams Under the Most Pressure on Draft Night

The 2024 NFL Draft is Thursday night, and general managers and front-office personnel are likely as nervous as ever. The anxiety meter will register at an all-time high for many of the league’s top teams. The draft is the best way a cellar dweller can rebuild and become a contender again. Alternatively, it is also […]

2024 NFL Draft - Three-Round Mock Draft Post-Free Agency

The big wave of NFL free agency is officially complete. With some of the moves that all 32 franchises made and didn’t make, the first round of the NFL Draft becomes a bit clearer. We also can begin to truly identify the biggest holes that need to be filled for each team. At this point […]

Dynasty Primer #2: How and When to Rebuild Your Fantasy Football Dynasty League Team

Several weeks ago, we published the first part of my Dynasty Primer series. That article delves into how dynasty managers can and should value dynasty draft picks, especially rookie-only picks. The aim is to help fans understand how to value dynasty draft picks, independent of player valuations or analyst opinions on the players you might […]

2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 Predictions (Post-Free Agency Update) - Picks from All 32 Teams

We've now reached the point in the year where the disappointment of there not being any live football until the fall has subsided and hope has begun to renew for each fanbase heading into draft season. The first wave of NFL Free Agency has also passed and the rosters of all 32 teams have begun […]