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

Bet on the upside of EDGE Jayson Oweh

by Dan Schmelzer
The group of edge rushers in the 2021 NFL Draft class is a difficult bunch to evaluate. Guys like Kwity Paye, Gregory Rousseau and Jaelan Phillips...
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Bengals' seven-round 2021 NFL mock draft

by Dan Schmelzer
After spending most of the year running for his life, Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a major knee injury late last...
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Do not sleep on Rashod Bateman

by Dan Schmelzer
Ja'Marr Chase, DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle are commonly considered the top three wide receivers in the 2021 NFL Draft class. All three of the...
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Landon Dickerson gets aggressive grade in Big Board

by Dan Schmelzer
On Tuesday, Bleacher Report released their first 2021 NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board. It is certainly a worth-while read filled with a ton of...
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Cardinals' 7-round mock draft after Watt signing

by Dan Schmelzer
The Arizona Cardinals made a major early free agency splash on Monday, adding superstar defensive lineman J.J. Watt on a two-year deal. Arizona...
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Indiana RB Stevie Scott III is a great late-round target

by Dan Schmelzer
Every year, we seem to see late-round or undrafted running backs who fly completely under the radar and make an immediate impact for NFL teams. James...
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New York Jets would regret not taking Justin Fields

by Dan Schmelzer
Coming off of an ugly 2020 season, the New York Jets hold the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Jets have already improved this...
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Chargers' 7-round 2021 NFL mock draft

by Dan Schmelzer
The Los Angeles Chargers appear to have solved the most difficult part of building a team; finding the franchise quarterback. Justin Herbert was...
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Payton Turner an ideal mid-round target for Miami Dolphins

by Dan Schmelzer
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores comes from the New England Patriots where versatility, especially across the defensive front seven, is...
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Mac Jones hype is getting out of hand

by Dan Schmelzer
While the order has continued to change, there have primarily been four top quarterbacks at the top of the 2021 NFL Draft class. Clemson superstar...
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Jaylen Waddle best non-QB in 2021 NFL Draft class?

by Dan Schmelzer
Speed kills in the modern NFL and nobody has more speed in the 2021 NFL Draft class than Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Waddle is the single...
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Lions tag and trade Golladay in 7-round mock draft

by Dan Schmelzer
The Detroit Lions hired Brad Holmes to be their new general manager earlier this offseason, giving him a five-year deal. About a week later, the...
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Lions must consider Trey Lance at No. 7

by Dan Schmelzer
It is not an exaggeration to state that the Detroit Lions completely reshaped the direction of their franchise when they traded Matthew Stafford to...
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Raiders 7-round 2021 mock draft: Major defensive upgrades

by Dan Schmelzer
With a relatively ugly cap situation, the Las Vegas Raiders are going to have to make a majority of their improvements through the 2021 NFL Draft...
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Patriots must consider aggressive trade-up options in draft

by Dan Schmelzer
The New England Patriots are certainly in a tough spot at the quarterback position this offseason. Jarrett Stidham is clearly not ready to take on...
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