It’s easy to identify the top-tier players who will hit the open market when the NFL’s free agency signing period begins at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Of course, it takes big money to sign the big-name stars. No player is cheap in today’s NFL, but there are some available players that will provide excellent value. […]
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Top 10 Potential NFL Cap Casualties
With the NFL’s salary cap expected to be decreased this year due to the pandemic, how teams manage their cap will be more critical than ever. Decisions made in the coming weeks will have major ramifications. As teams look to clear some space to have money for free agents, there may be some prominent names […]
Ranking the Top Senior Bowl Prospects by Position
The 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl kicks off on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network. The 33rd Team has been in Mobile, Ala., all week, taking copious notes and gathering as much intelligence as possible to help inform the NFL draft coverage we will be presenting over the next several months. You can check […]
These Underclassmen Will Be 2021 First-Round NFL Draft Picks
The NFL last week announced the 98 college underclassmen that were granted special eligibility to enter the 2021 draft. Some, like BYU quarterback Zach Wilson or Oregon tackle Penei Sewell, are already expected to be taken early in the draft. But only a fraction of the 98 underclassmen will hear their names called in the […]
Top 5 Senior Bowl Prospects By Position
With the news this week that Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith will be in Mobile. Ala., next week for the Reese’s Senior Bowl, the overall talent level that will be there for the annual college football all-star game was ratcheted up a notch. The Senior Bowl always features a mix of big-name college players and […]
20 NFL Players Who Saw Their Draft Stock Rise Thanks to the Senior Bowl
Current New York Giant and former Duke QB Daniel Jones is one of many NFL prospects who benefitted greatly from their appearance at the Senior Bowl. With this year’s top prospects heading to Mobile, Ala., next week, here’s a look back at 20 NFL players — two each from the last 10 years — who […]
Assessing Draft Needs for the Five Teams At the Top
While the NFL’s elite eight are getting ready for this weekend’s playoff games, the remaining 24 teams are in full draft mode. The 33rd Team will have you covered from now until draft weekend with all the scouting reports and team roster breakdowns you’ll need to follow along. For starters, here’s an in-depth look at […]
Early Look at First 10 Picks in 2021 NFL Draft
The three-day 2021 NFL Draft begins on April 29, and all 32 teams have plenty to do to prepare themselves. The entire draft order won’t be set until the playoffs are done, but there’s plenty we do know. So let the draft season begin! The 33rd Team will have comprehensive draft content, including detailed scouting […]
2020 Preseason Scouting Report: 5 EDGE Prospects to Keep an Eye On
Not All EDGE Prospects are cut from the same cloth. The position has been evolving in the NFL over the last 20 years and prospects have been evolving with it. For the most part when scouting you will find three different EDGE players. The 3-4 Defensive End who can line up inside or head up […]
Scouting Report: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Build – Does he have prototype size? What is body type? What is growth potential? Built like a 3-4 DE who can play the 5. Very long arms which he uses well. Has the frame to get up to 300lbs if you want to push him inside Mental – Is he instinctual? Does he play […]