Dan Schmelzer

A football junkie who just wants to analyze the game and give you my thoughts. Site Expert at NFL Mocks and Scouting Academy alum.
NFL News

Mac Jones impressive in debut

by Dan Schmelzer
The New England Patriots gave us a long look at Mac Jones on Thursday night, as the rookie signal-caller led the offense for five drives in the...
2021 NFL Draft

Why wait? 49ers should start Trey Lance Week 1

by Dan Schmelzer
Assuming health, the San Francisco 49ers have it all. They are loaded with impact playmakers on both sides of the ball, are built well through the...
2021 NFL Draft

Seahawks strike gold with UDFA addition of Cade Johnson

by Dan Schmelzer
With only three selections throughout all seven rounds, the Seattle Seahawks unlikely improved their team in a significant way in the 2021 NFL Draft....
2021 NFL Draft

The future is now, Bears must start Fields immediately

by Dan Schmelzer
It is unfair to put so much pressure on a single player, but the Chicago Bears legitimately may have saved their franchise with their selection of...
NFL Draft

Alabama OT Evan Neal is going to be special

by Dan Schmelzer
The last two years, NFL teams have been spoiled with impact offensive tackle talent at the top of the draft. Tristan Wirfs, Mekhi Becton and Jedrick...
2021 NFL Draft

Dillon Radunz can be Titans' answer at right tackle

by Dan Schmelzer
After the Isaiah Wilson pick busted in a big way, the Tennessee Titans found themselves with a massive hole at the right tackle position. Kendall...
2021 NFL Draft

New York Jets should immediately unleash Elijah Moore

by Dan Schmelzer
Make no mistake about it, the New York Jets are a team on the rise. Under the direction of new head coach Robert Saleh, this team should be able to...
2021 NFL Draft

Chicago Bears absolutely stole Khalil Herbert

by Dan Schmelzer
The 2021 NFL Draft may have been the event that turned the Chicago Bears around. This team seemed stuck in the mud but their aggressive trade up the...
2021 NFL Draft

New Orleans Saints: Pete Werner will be a major addition

by Dan Schmelzer
The New Orleans Saints certainly made some baffling selections (Ian Book in the fourth round? What's that all about?), but for the most part, they...
NFL Draft

First-Round 2020 NFL re-draft

by Dan Schmelzer
With the 2021 NFL Draft behind us, we have a bit of a slow period here that gives us an opportunity to look back. In this post, we are going to...
2021 NFL Draft

Jacksonville Jaguars re-draft: Fixing their 2021 NFL Draft

by Dan Schmelzer
If Trevor Lawrence reaches his ceiling, nothing else will really matter. The Jacksonville Jaguars won the lottery when they snagged the first...
2021 NFL Draft

Rookie WRs give Ravens exactly what they need

by Dan Schmelzer
Led by quarterback Lamar Jackson, a strong offensive line and an impressive group of running backs, the Baltimore Ravens have had the best rushing...
2021 NFL Draft

Lions build strong base with great 2021 NFL Draft class

by Dan Schmelzer
It is difficult not to like what the Detroit Lions did in the 2021 NFL Draft. General manager Brad Holmes, head coach Dan Campbell and company...
2021 NFL Draft

Panthers found great value throughout 2021 NFL Draft

by Dan Schmelzer
The Carolina Panthers are starting to put together one of the most interesting rosters in the entire NFL. They entered the offseason with exciting...
Scouting Reports

Miami OT Zion Nelson scouting report and 2021 outlook

by Dan Schmelzer
Even though the 2021 NFL Draft just wrapped up, it is never too early to look ahead to next year. To kick off my scouting for the 2022 NFL Draft...
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