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Matt Williamson

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Football Route Tree: Breaking Down Wide Receiver and Tight End Routes

The initial football route tree is built around nine routes. With offensive innovation taking over the NFL, let's go back to the basics.

Scouting 101: What the experts look for when scouting NFL Draft prospects

So much goes into scouting NFL Draft prospects, but evaluating a player's burst may be the most important, as it applies to every position.

Stefon Diggs vs. D.J. Moore: Maryland receivers lighting the NFL on fire

Stefon Diggs and D.J. Moore have proven to be excellent NFL receivers after dominating in the college ranks with the Maryland Terrapins.

D.K. Metcalf vs. A.J. Brown: Old college teammates the future stars of the NFL?

Former college teammates at Ole Miss, are D.K. Metcalf and A.J. Brown now elite wide receivers and becoming future stars of the NFL?

Should we be concerned about Tua Tagovailoa not knowing the playbook?

Tua Tagovailoa had some candid moments on the Dolphins' playbook in his rookie season. Former scout Matt Williamson offers his perspective.

Top 25 offensive tackles in the 2021 NFL season

Former NFL and college scout Matt Williamson details the top 25 offensive tackles heading into the 2021 NFL season. Who is No. 1?

Top 25 guards and centers in the 2021 NFL season

With the 2021 season around the corner, we continue our positional rankings with a list of the top 25 guards and centers in the NFL.

Top 25 tight ends heading into the 2021 NFL season

Former NFL and college scout Matt Williamson details the top 25 tight ends heading into the 2021 NFL season. Who sits atop the throne?

NFL Power Rankings: Who rises and falls following 2021 NFL Draft?

Matt Williamson combs through the 2021 NFL Draft fallout to reflect on the best and worst teams with his updated NFL Power Rankings.

Gregory Rousseau Draft Projection: 5 landing spots for the Miami EDGE

Gregory Rousseau's draft projection widely varies, but where are some legit spots he could go, and which make the best landing spots?

Patrick Surtain II Draft Projection: 5 landing spots for the Alabama CB

Former college and NFL scout Matt Williamson breaks down Patrick Surtain's draft projection and top landing spots in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Penei Sewell Draft Projection: 5 landing spots for the Oregon OT

Former college and NFL scout Matt Williamson breaks down the draft projection for Penei Sewell and where he could land in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Micah Parsons Draft Projection: 5 landing spots for the Penn State LB

Former college and NFL scout Matt Williamson analyzes Micah Parsons' draft projection and top five landing spots for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Kwity Paye Draft Projection: 5 landing spots for the Michigan DE

Former college and NFL scout Matt Williamson breaks down Kwity Paye's draft projection and his best landing spots in the 2021 NFL Draft.

First Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft: Five QBs drafted in the top 10?

Former scout and ESPN analyst Matt Williamson shares his latest 2021 First Round NFL Mock Draft for PFN. Will five QBs go in the top 10?

Kellen Mond vs. Kyle Trask: Will both QBs go on Day 2?

Quarterbacks will fly off the shelf in Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft -- is it Kellen Mond vs. Kyle Trask to decide the first QB on Day 2?

Michael Carter vs. Javonte Williams: Which UNC RB has a higher ceiling?

Both UNC RBs had stellar 2020 seasons, but between Michael Carter and Javonte Williams, who has the higher ceiling going into the NFL?

NFL Power Rankings: Post-Free Agency 2021

Matt Williamson combs through the 2021 free-agency period to reflect on the best and worst teams with his updated NFL Power Rankings.

Williamson’s First Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft

Former scout and ESPN analyst Matt Williamson breaks down the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft in his latest mock draft for PFN.

Kellen Mond vs. Johnny Manziel: Which Texas A&M QB will have better NFL career?

Matt Williamson, former college and NFL scout, breaks down the tale of the tape between two Texas A&M QBs: Kellen Mond and Johnny Manziel.

Najee Harris vs. Derrick Henry: Comparing the two Alabama RBs

With Najee Harris projected to go in the first round of the NFL Draft, Matt Williamson compares him with former Alabama RB Derrick Henry.

Trey Lance vs. Carson Wentz: Comparing the two NDSU QBs

With Trey Lance projected as a top-15 pick in the NFL Draft, Matt Williamson compares and contrasts him with former NDSU QB Carson Wentz.

Kenyan Drake Landing Spots: Where could the Cardinals RB sign in 2021?

With the 2021 free agency period inching closer, what are some possible landing spots for Kenyan Drake heading into his sixth year as a pro?

James Conner Landing Spots: Where could the Steelers RB sign in 2021?

With the 2021 free agency period inching closer, what are some possible landing spots for James Conner heading into his sixth year as a pro?

Matt Williamson’s First Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft

Now that Super Bowl 55 is finished, what better way to celebrate than with Matt Williamson's brand new First Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft?