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Jacob Infante

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Jacob Infante is the Director of Media Partnerships and an NFL Draft analyst for Pro Football Network. He has covered the draft on a national scale since 2017, writing for such publications as USA Today's Draft Wire, The 33rd Team, and Draft Breakdown. He specializes in prospect analysis, player rankings, mock drafts, and player interviews. His work has been featured on such national outlets as ESPN, FOX Sports, Barstool Sports, CBS Sports, VSiN, Bleacher Report, and NewsNation. Infante is also a Chicago Bears analyst for SB Nation's Windy City Gridiron, for which he also serves as the site's Lead Draft Analyst. A fourth-generation season ticker holder, he has covered the team since 2016 and has made appearances on various Chicago-based radio stations, TV programs and podcasts. He has amassed over 75,000 followers on Twitter/X with a reach of millions of social media interactions per week. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and hails from the Chicagoland area.

Top 10 Players in the NFC North Entering the 2026 NFL Season: Justin Jefferson, Micah Parsons

PFSN's Jacob Infante ranks his top 10 players in a crowded NFC North, which figures to be one of the toughest divisions in the NFL.

Jaylen Brown Landing Spots: 4 Trade Destinations for the $285.4 Million Celtics Star As Rumors Swirl

Trade rumors are surrounding Jaylen Brown after the Celtics' first-round exit in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Here are four landing spots that make sense.

2027 NFL Mock Draft: Drew Mestemaker Joins Arch Manning, Dante Moore in Round 1

PFSN's Jacob Infante shares his first way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, featuring three quarterbacks selected in the first round.

NFL Team Needs After the 2026 Draft: Steelers Face Uncertainty at QB, Cowboys Desperate at CB

Coming out of the 2026 NFL Draft, PFSN's Jacob Infante highlights the biggest roster needs for all 32 NFL teams.

2026 NFL Power Rankings: Bills Crack Top-5, Jaguars Slip After Questionable Draft Haul

Where do all 32 NFL teams stack up heading into the summer? PFSN ranks every team in the latest edition of our NFL power rankings.

Tyreek Hill Landing Spots in NFL Free Agency: 5 Teams That Make Sense for the 8-Time Pro Bowler

Former All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill is still a free agent, so PFSN's Jacob Infante looks at five NFL teams that should try to sign him.

Joey Bosa Landing Spots in NFL Free Agency: 5 Teams to Watch As Suitors for the 5-Time Pro Bowler

With 5-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Joey Bosa still a free agent, PFSN's Jacob Infante shares the five teams that stand out as the best landing spots.

Ranking Top-10 QBs in 2026 and 2027 NFL Drafts: Would Arch Manning, Dante Moore Rank Above Fernando Mendoza?

PFSN's Jacob Infante compares the 2026 NFL Draft's quarterbacks with the potential selections at the position from the 2027 class.

Brendan Sorsby Scouting Report: If He Enters NFL’s Supplemental Draft, How High Will He Go?

If Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby enters the NFL's supplemental draft, how high could he go? PFSN breaks down his tape.

Top-25 Remaining NFL Free Agents: Predicting Landing Spots for Stefon Diggs, David Njoku, Tyreek Hill, Others

PFSN's Jacob Infante projects the landing spots for each of the current top 25 NFL free agents coming out of the 2026 NFL Draft.

2026 NFL Post-Draft Power Rankings: Patriots Fail to Crack Top-5 Amid Mike Vrabel Drama

After a wild 2026 NFL Draft, PFSN ranks all 32 teams, highlighting surprise picks, roster shifts, and offseason momentum.

Top-5 Undrafted Free-Agent Classes: Chiefs, Dolphins Among Teams With the Best UDFA Hauls

Top UDFAs from the 2026 NFL Draft are finding ideal team fits, setting up surprise roster pushes this summer.

2026 NFL Mock Draft Day 2 and 3: Predicting Rounds 2-7 After Major First-Round Surprises

PFSN's Jacob Infante predicts Rounds 2 through 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft after a chaotic Day 1 of selections on Thursday night.

EXCLUSIVE: Indiana DB Louis Moore Talks Winning the National Championship, Going From JUCO to All-American

From JUCO to champion, Louis Moore shares how adversity shaped him into one of the 2026 NFL Draft’s most intriguing DBs.

2026 NFL Mock Draft: PFSN’s Football Debate Club Analysts Predict the First Round

This 2026 NFL Mock Draft projects all 32 first-round picks using team needs, fits, and live debate from Football Debate Club.

PFSN Interviews the 2026 NFL Draft Class, Including Vanderbilt’s Eli Stowers, Cincinnati’s Jack Golday, and More

Meet the 2026 NFL Draft prospects through exclusive interviews that reveal their journeys, mindsets, and paths to the league

EXCLUSIVE: Memphis LB Sam Brumfield Talks Journey From JUCO to the NFL Draft, Getting an Extra Year of Eligibility

Sam Brumfield’s path across four programs shaped a productive linebacker now aiming to make his mark in the NFL Draft.

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Jacob Infante Ranks the Top 150 Prospects in This Year’s Class

NFL Draft week is upon us and so are final rankings. PFSN's Jacob Infante reveals his top-150 big board, which is led by Ohio State's Caleb Downs.

Infante’s 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: ‘Top Overall Prospect’ Slides to No. 10, Major Trades Shake Up Board

In Jacob Infante's final 7-round mock for the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cowboys and Patriots trade up, the Bears boost their defensive line, and more.

EXCLUSIVE: Texas Tech OL Davion Carter Talks CFP Run, Practice Battles with Loaded Red Raiders DL

Davion Carter cut his teeth for two years at the JUCO level before earning a spot in Division I football. Under-recruited coming out of high school, he excelled at Northwest Mississippi...

EXCLUSIVE: Slippery Rock OL Joe Cooper Discusses Representing D2 at Shrine Bowl, Preparing for 2026 NFL Draft

Joe Cooper turned heads at the Shrine Bowl, proving a Division II standout can rise into serious 2026 NFL Draft buzz.

Giants’ 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Predicting New York’s Picks After Blockbuster Dexter Lawrence Trade

The New York Giants shake up the 2026 NFL Draft after trading Dexter Lawrence, landing two top-10 picks in this updated mock haul.

EXCLUSIVE: Iowa K Drew Stevens Talks Breaking Program Records, Preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft

After a record-setting Iowa career, Drew Stevens details his draft journey and why he thrives in clutch kicking moments.

EXCLUSIVE: Stephen F. Austin CB Charles Demmings Speaks Journey As a Small-School Prospect Heading to the 2026 NFL Draft

From overlooked recruit to NFL prospect, Charles Demmings details his path, mindset, and breakout rise ahead of the 2026 Draft.

EXCLUSIVE: Ole Miss WR De’Zhaun Stribling Talks Playoff Run, How the Locker Room Overcame Late Head Coaching Change

De'Zhaun Stribling reveals how his physicality, speed, and leadership helped elevate his draft stock after a strong Ole Miss run.