Erik Lambert

Joined: Jun 12, 2013

Brainwashed by the football scene when he was a tiny child, he got his education at Columbia College in Chicago. Since then he has spent 10 years writing about the game, developing a love for the high-stakes gambling that is the NFL draft. A loyal member of the Mocks family, dedicated to providing the best content on FanSided.

NEW YORK CITY - APRIL 24: Quarterback Eli Manning (Mississippi) stands next to his older brother QB Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts after Eli was selected first overall by the San Diego Chargers at the 2004 NFL Draft on April 24, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Manning was later traded to the New York Giants in exchange for QB Philip Rivers (North Carolina State) and New York's third-round pick (No. 65), which they use to select Iowa K Nate Kaeding, and the Giants' first-round and fifth-round picks in the 2005 draft. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

The 10 greatest false alarms in NFL history: an April Fools special

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears encourages the crowd to cheer during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.The Bears defeated the Packers 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders: Jack Del Rio says they traded a Hall of Famer

BOCA RATON, FL - OCTOBER 26: Devin Singletary #5 of the Florida Atlantic Owls runs with the ball against Darryl Lewis #38 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs during the second half at FAU Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: RB sounds confident team may draft him

28 Nov 1999: Cedric Jones #94 of the New York Giants hits Dave Brown #17 of the Arizona Cardinals during the game at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 34-24. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport

New York Giants: Former scout tells wild 1996 draft story

TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers calls a play from the sidelines during the second first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

NFL head coaches under the most pressure to win in 2019

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 16: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 after a 17 yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during the game against the New England Patriots at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Antonio Brown is incredibly insecure and latest tweet proves it

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 17: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers looks on prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on January 17, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: 5 draft picks they gave up on too soon

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 28: Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after his 25-yard touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 28, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints score best free agent of in the NFC South

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 10: Head coach Jon Gruden (L) and Owner Mark Davis (R) of the Oakland Raiders talking with each other while looking on as their team warms up prior to the start of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on August 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders are pushing hard for this draft prospect

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Aaron Lynch #99 of the Chicago Bears walks off of the field injured in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears patience on Aaron Lynch pursuit paid off

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks for an open receiver against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dallas Cowboys: What Dak Prescott’s new contract may look like

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 03: JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders in action against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on January 3, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

The worst NFL draft pick of all time by every team

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Mike McCarthy talks to Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers: Rodgers never wanted McCarthy as head coach

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Actor Charlie Ebersol attends the premiere of Clarius Entertainment's "My All American" at The Grove on November 9, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images)

AAF failures proves again how vital stability at the top is

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 16: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a 17 yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during the game against the New England Patriots at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders: Antonio Brown predicted to have down year

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SEPTEMBER 15: Kaleb McGary #58 of the Washington Huskies celebrates a touchdown awarded after a review in the second half of a game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Washington Huskies beat the Utah Utes 21-7. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)

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