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.
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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...
2021 NFL Draft

Best pick made in each round of the 2021 NFL Draft

by Dan Schmelzer
The 2021 NFL Draft is behind us and before we get too far into next year's class, let's take a look back and see who did well this past weekend....
Mock Drafts

Way-too-early 2022 NFL mock draft

by Dan Schmelzer
Even though the 2021 NFL Draft just ended, it's never too early to look ahead to the next class. This 2022 NFL mock draft is sure to look foolish a...
2021 NFL Draft

Bengals select Trey Hill

by Dan Schmelzer
Nothing is more important for the Cincinnati Bengals than protecting Joe Burrow going forward. They passed on the opportunity to improve their...
2021 NFL Draft

Chiefs find WR stability in Cornell Powell

by Dan Schmelzer
With the Kansas City Chiefs moving on from Sammy Watkins this offseason, the team needed to find depth at the wide receiver position at some point in...
2021 NFL Draft

Philadelphia Eagles steal Kenneth Gainwell

by Dan Schmelzer
The Philadelphia Eagles did not enter the 2021 NFL Draft with a major need at the running back position but did a nice job of finding value at the...
2021 NFL Draft

2021 NFL Draft: Five best picks made in the fourth round

by Dan Schmelzer
Value can be found throughout the 2021 NFL Draft, including on the third day. Some of these Day 3 picks will struggle to ever make NFL rosters,...
2021 NFL Draft

Denver Broncos win Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft

by Dan Schmelzer
George Paton, take a bow. The Denver Broncos made the safe selection of Patrick Surtain II in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but they...
2021 NFL Draft

Washington steals Dyami Brown in the third round

by Dan Schmelzer
The Washington Football Team has done a great job of finding value through the first three rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft. Their draft haul began with...
2021 NFL Draft

KC Chiefs nail Creed Humphrey pick

by Dan Schmelzer
The Kansas City Chiefs saw Patrick Mahomes running for his life in the Super Bowl and vowed to not ever let that happen again. Led by the additions...
2021 NFL Draft

Rondale Moore brings explosive upside to Cardinals' offense

by Dan Schmelzer
Led by the young and dynamic Kyler Murray, the Arizona Cardinals already had a fun and exciting offensive attack. Adding Rondale Moore to the mix in...
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