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    Jacob Infante

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    Jacob Infante is 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 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 60,000 followers on Twitter/X with a reach of over 1 million social media interactions per week. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and originally hails from the Chicagoland area.

    2025 NFL QB Rankings: Joe Burrow, Shedeur Sanders Among New Entrants

    With Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season upon us, check out how PFSN's QB Impact metric ranks each of the quarterbacks around the league.

    2025 NFL MVP Race: Matthew Stafford, Drake Maye Lead the Way

    Going into Week 15 of the 2025 NFL regular season, these five players have established themselves as the top MVP contenders.

    2026 3-Round NFL Mock Draft: Massive Trades Shakeup Draft as Jets, Raiders Nab Quarterbacks in Round 1

    In Jacob Infante's latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft, both the Jets and Raiders trade up in the first round to secure their future quarterbacks.

    Breece Hall Free-Agency Landing Spots: 4 Teams That Should Try to Sign the Jets Star RB This Offseason

    With Breece Hall slated to hit free agency in the 2026 offseason, four NFL teams stand out as possible destinations for the running back.

    George Pickens Free-Agency Landing Spots: 5 Teams That Should Try to Sign the Cowboys Star This Offseason

    With George Pickens slated to hit free agency, five NFL teams stand out as potential destinations for the wide receiver.

    NFL Week 14 Playoff Predictions: Colts, Lions Among Surprise Teams to Miss Postseason

    Going into Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season, we predict how the rest of the regular season will turn out for all 32 teams as the playoff race heats up.

    2025 NFL QB Rankings: Lamar Jackson Continues to Drop, Patrick Mahomes Rises into Top 10

    Coming out of Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season, here's how every eligible quarterback ranks in terms of PFSN's QB Impact metric.

    Week 14 NFL Power Rankings: Bengals, Cowboys Skyrocket Up the Ranks With Late Playoff Pushes, Patriots Dominate on MNF

    Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season is now approaching. This past week of action saw the Carolina Panthers upset the Los Angeles Rams, the Chicago Bears upset the Philadelphia Eagles...

    2026 NFL Draft: Ranking the Top 10 Prospects From Group of 5 Schools

    Who are the best small school prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft? Here’s a breakdown of the 10 best Group of Five players in the 2026 class.

    Justin Jefferson Landing Spots: 5 NFL Destinations for the Vikings Superstar if He Demands a Trade

    If the Minnesota Vikings trade Justin Jefferson, these NFL teams stand out as the best potential landing spots for the star wide receiver.

    Week 13 NFL Power Rankings: Bears, Cowboys Climb Remain Red-Hot, While Eagles Struggle

    After the NFL action on Thanksgiving, check out how all 32 teams stack up in PFSN's metric-based power rankings.

    NFL’s Biggest Bargains at Each Position: Sam Darnold Headlines List of Best Deals on Black Friday

    Not all great deals happen on Black Friday. Meet the NFL veterans outperforming their contracts and giving teams huge value in 2025.

    10 Best Remaining NFL Free Agents in 2025 Include Christian Wilkins, Stephon Gilmore

    As contenders search for late-season upgrades, PFSN ranks the top remaining NFL free agents who can still make a difference.

    2026 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Downs Lands in Cincinnati, Steelers Find a WR to Pair with DK Metcalf

    in Jacob Infante's latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft, the New York Giants fortify their defense with their pick, and the Minnesota Vikings fix the run game.

    2025 NFL QB Rankings: Brock Purdy Returns to the Rankings, Lamar Jackson Drops to No. 15

    In PFSN's NFL QB rankings coming out of Week 12, the likes of Josh Allen, Jordan Love, and Drake Maye vie for the top spot.

    Week 13 NFL Power Rankings: Eagles Fall After Loss to Cowboys, Steelers Tumble

    Coming out of Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season, check out how PFSN's metrics stack up all 32 teams after an eventful weekend of games.

    Brandon Aiyuk Landing Spots: 5 Potential Destinations for the Star WR Amid Rumors of 49ers Exit

    We take a look at five NFL teams who would be wise to consider acquiring Brandon Aiyuk, now that his tenure in San Francisco seems to be ending.

    2026 WNBA Mock Draft: Awa Fam Heads to Washington, Storm Land Azzi Fudd

    With the draft lottery right around the corner, we make our predictions for the first round in this pre-lottery 2026 WNBA Mock Draft.

    2025 NFL QB Rankings: Josh Allen Jumps to No. 1, Sam Darnold Drops After 4-INT Outing vs. Rams

    Going into Week 12, check how every NFL team's quarterback ranks against each other using PFSN's QB Impact metric system.

    Week 12 NFL Power Rankings: Broncos, Bills, Rams Victorious in Key Matchups

    Coming out of an eventful Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season, check out how PFSN's metrics system ranks all 32 teams in the league.

    2025 NFL Second Half Predictions: Selecting Super Bowl Winner, Playoff Bracket, No. 1 Pick

    We pick each remaining game in the 2025 NFL season and share our playoff bracket predictions, projected draft order, and Super Bowl winner.

    2026 NFL Free Agents by Position: Daniel Jones, George Pickens Among Top Players on Expiring Contracts

    Daniel Jones headlines the deep 2026 NFL free agent class, which also includes Tyler Linderbaum, George Pickens, and Trey Hendrickson.

    PFSN’s 2025 NFL Midseason Awards: Predicting the MVP, DPOY, OPOY, Coach of the Year, and More

    PFSN reveals its top NFL award contenders for 2025 using exclusive Impact Scores to rank MVPs, coaches, and breakout stars at midseason.

    2025 NFL QB Rankings: Daniel Jones Falls From No. 1, Matthew Stafford Makes a Big Jump

    See where every QB stands after Week 10 as PFSN's QBi metric ranks all 38 starters and risers across the NFL's most pivotal stretch of the 2025 season.

    Week 11 NFL Power Rankings: Bills and Panthers Fall Victim to Upsets, Texans Stay Alive in AFC Playoff Hunt

    The NFC West has representation in each of the top two spots of PFSN's latest NFL power rankings coming out of Week 10 of the season.

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