Lance Zierlein

Will an edge rusher earn Defensive Rookie of the Year honors for the second season in a row? Could an Eagles DB crash the party? Lance Zierlein ranks his top 10 candidates for the award in 2024.

Will Caleb Williams take home 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year honors? Is a wide receiver the Bears quarterback's stiffest competition? Lance Zierlein ranks his top 10 contenders for the hardware.

It has become obvious over the last few years that in many cases, teams are beginning to factor compensatory picks in the next season’s draft into the roster-building process. Teams will make mid-year additions or sign players to one-year deals, understanding that it could turn into a future compensatory pick. Pay them now and receive a bonus pick later.So, how do compensatory picks work?The number of compensatory picks allotted each year is limited to the number of teams in the league (32), per…

With Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft in the books, here’s a look at how Rounds 2 and 3 could play out on Friday in Detroit, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

Just hours before the 2024 NFL Draft kicks off in Detroit (8 p.m. ET on NFL Network/ESPN/ABC), here is my fourth and final Round 1 projection.

In his third mock of the 2024 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein has two teams trading into the top five for quarterbacks. Plus, Kansas City gives Patrick Mahomes a versatile receiver. Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-32.

Which position group in the 2024 NFL Draft is the strongest? The weakest? Everyone loves a highly touted quarterback class. Quarterbacks bring hope to QB-needy squads and provide intrigue for all of us as teams look to find their future face of the franchise. Folks, I can confirm we have a very impressive quarterback class in 2024. Now, what good is a strong quarterback draft if we don’t have players to protect the passers and talented targets for them to throw to? Well, this year’s draft has…

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine moved us closer to the 2024 NFL Draft -- and it gave me a chance to learn more about the rising crop of prospects. Below is my second mock draft of the year, which features a shake-up at the receiver position compared to my first go-around, along with a handful of projected trades.

Every year, there are a handful of teams that clearly intend to select a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft. And then there are the other teams, perhaps without a need as pressing or a selection that is high enough, that unexpectedly shake up the draft by paying a premium to climb the board for their preferred signal-caller. Plenty of intrigue surrounds what the Bears will do with the first overall pick: Will they use it on a new franchise QB, like USC’s Caleb Williams? If so, will…

In my first 2024 NFL mock draft, I am using team needs and relying a bit more heavily than usual on my prospect grades/evaluations to determine who lands where in Round 1. As we get closer to April, though, my mock drafts will have less to do with how I see these players and more to do with what I think teams want to do with each pick.NOTES: The order for picks 1-32 is set following the conclusion of Super Bowl LVIII. Tune in for live coverage of the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine beginning Feb. 29…

MOBILE, Ala. -- With Reese’s Senior Bowl practices getting underway on Tuesday, 100-plus prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft are in the midst of a crucial job interview. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein and Eric Edholm provide a look at standouts from Day 1, as well as news and notes from the day’s events.Tune in for live coverage of Senior Bowl practice Wednesday and Thursday beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network and NFL+, and don’t miss exclusive coverage Saturday of the Senior Bowl game at 1 p.m. ET…

Which NFL draft picks MUST provide immediate returns? With the start of the 2023 regular season fast approaching, Lance Zierlein identifies the one rookie who is most pivotal to each team’s success this year.

Which teams are in position to receive extra draft capital next year? Lance Zierlein provides his 2024 NFL Draft compensatory picks projections.

In his third mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein projects the Texans will pass on taking a quarterback at No. 2 and the Ravens will trade Lamar Jackson to the Colts, shaking up the outlook for Round 1.

In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein has four quarterbacks coming off the board within the first eight picks, with Will Levis replacing a former MVP as part of a blockbuster trade.

In his first mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein projects the Buccaneers and Raiders to begin new eras at quarterback. Check out the full first-round forecast, 1-31.

Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects helped themselves on Day 1 of Senior Bowl practice? Lance Zierlein and Eric Edholm provide a look at five stars from Tuesday and more takeaways from the all-star game.

Which draft picks MUST provide immediate returns? With the start of the 2022 NFL regular season fast approaching, Lance Zierlein identifies the one rookie most pivotal to each team’s success this year.

Will the competition for Offensive Rookie of the Year be dominated by wide receivers in 2022? Which player has the best shot? Lance Zierlein ranks his top 10 contenders for the award.

Lance Zierlein breaks down projected compensatory picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. How many extra selections can John Lynch and the 49ers expect to be awarded?