Nick Farabaugh
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Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft Picks & Grades 2021
The Steelers want one more run with Ben Roethlisberger. How did the Steelers' 2021 NFL Draft picks grade out?
Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft Picks & Grades 2021
With Carson Wentz gone, it's a big draft for the Philadelphia Eagles. Just how the Eagles 2021 NFL Draft picks grade out?
Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft Picks & Grades 2021
The Minnesota Vikings are a team that was in the playoffs not long ago. What grade did the Vikings' 2021 NFL Draft picks receive?
Houston Texans NFL Draft Picks & Grades 2021
The Texans are in flux with a questionable situation at quarterback. How did the Texas 2021 NFL Draft picks grade out?
Indianapolis Colts NFL Draft Picks & Grades 2021
The Colts have a solid roster and could be on the cusp of a playoff run. What grades did the Colts' 2021 NFL Draft picks receive?
San Francisco 49ers NFL Draft Picks & Grades 2021
The 49ers are in a prime position to take a quarterback. How did the 49ers' 2021 NFL Draft picks grade out?
2021 NFL Draft: Five potential late-rising prospects
The 2021 NFL Draft has a chance to be a wacky one. With such a fluid and wacky process, who are some potential late risers in this NFL Draft?
2021 First Round NFL Mock Draft via PFN’s Mock Draft Simulator v 10.0
The NFL Draft is coming upon us. In this 2021 First Round NFL Mock Draft, PFN's Mock Draft Simulator takes a shot at how it might go.
Chargers Mock Draft 2021: Is offensive line the way to go?
The Chargers now have their franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert. In this Chargers 7-Round 2021 Mock Draft, they build around him.
2021 First Round NFL Mock Draft via PFN’s Mock Draft Simulator v 8.0
How will the 2021 NFL Draft play out? PFN's Free Mock Draft Simulator takes a crack at it in this 2021 First Round NFL Mock Draft.
Titans Mock Draft 2021: Can Tennessee round out their team?
The Titans want to take the next step. In this Titans 7-Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft, can they round out their team to do just that?
Steelers Mock Draft 2021: Can Pittsburgh improve offensively?
The Steelers want to win another Super Bowl with Ben Roethlisberger. In this 2021 7-Round Steelers Mock Draft, they try to move towards that.
2021 First Round NFL Mock Draft via PFN’s Mock Draft Simulator v 6.0
Let’s take a look at how the latest 2021 NFL First Round Mock Draft shapes up using the Pro Football Network Mock Draft Simulator.
Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama – NFL Draft Player Profile
As the cream of the crop in the college football landscape, it is no surprise that Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide produces elite talents every year. Looking around the NFL as...
Zach Wilson, QB, BYU – NFL Draft Player Profile
BYU quarterback Zach Wilson has taken the nation by storm as his NFL Draft stock continues to go up with each strong performance.
Farabaugh’s 4-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft
The pro day schedule and trades have changed how the draft will go. How does the cookie crumble in this 4-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft?
Brevin Jordan, Tight End, Miami – NFL Draft Player Profile
After a breakout sophomore campaign, Miami tight end Brevin Jordan is looking to raise his NFL draft stock even in his junior season.
Paris Ford, Safety, Pittsburgh – NFL Draft Player Profile
Following his opt-out from the 2020 college football season, where does Pitt's Paris Ford sit in the 2021 NFL Draft safety class?
Kylin Hill, RB, Mississippi State – NFL Draft Player Profile
Mississippi State's streak of producing quality NFL Draft talent should continue in 2021 with exciting running back Kylin Hill.
Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan – NFL Draft Player Profile
With fantastic natural tools, Michigan EDGE Kwity Paye is looking to soar his NFL Draft stock into a first-round draft pick.
Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina – NFL Draft Player Profile
After producing NFL Draft talents like Deebo Samuel and Bryan Edwards, South Carolina wide receiver Shi Smith extends the tradition.
2021 First Round NFL Mock Draft via PFN’s Mock Draft Simulator v 4.0
Let's take a look at how the latest 2021 NFL First Round Mock Draft shapes up using the Pro Football Network Mock Draft Simulator.
Demetric Felton, RB, UCLA – NFL Draft Player Profile
A wide receiver and running back hybrid, UCLA's Demetric Felton's NFL Draft stock may rise thanks to his playmaking ability and versatility.
5 Senior Bowl players with the most to gain this week
The Senior Bowl has been home to players who skyrocket their draft value throughout the week. Who can boost their stock up this week?
Top cornerbacks at the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl one-on-one drills are just as important for cornerbacks as they are receivers. Who can boost their stock in Mobile?
Top running backs at the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl
Down in Mobile, a solid running back class will show off their skills in the Senior Bowl. Who are the best among the group?
Steelers Pre-Senior Bowl 7-Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft
Off a Wild Card exit, the Steelers will look to an important draft. I address their needs in this Steelers 7-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft.
Titans Pre-Senior Bowl 7-Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft
The Titans are coming off an AFC South title. This Titans 7-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft tries to take the Titans to the next level.
Chargers Pre-Senior Bowl 7-Round 2021 NFL Mock Draft
The Chargers have their quarterback, now what can they surround him with? I examine that in this Chargers 7-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft.
Farabaugh’s 4-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft
With the College Football Playoff in full swing, this 4-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft sees a shift in the stock of multiple players.
Farabaugh’s 4-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft
With the college football and NFL seasons hitting their strides, Nick Farabaugh unveils his 4-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft.
Richard LeCounte is solidifying himself as a Top-100 prospect
The Georgia Bulldogs defense has proven itself to be one of the best defenses in the nation. The emergence of cornerback Tyson Campbell has been critical to that success, but other...
Tyson Campbell’s play has made Georgia’s defense elite
Georgia has lots of talent all over the field on their defense. From Eric Stokes to Richard LeCounte, Jordan Davis to Monty Rice, this team is absolutely stacked with future NFL...
D’Eriq King’s play has taken Miami, and his NFL Draft stock, to new heights
Miami is a historic program that has fallen upon some rocky times recently. At one point in 2017, the Hurricanes were ranked second in the nation and 11-0 but faltered, losing...
Amari Rodgers impressing early on in Clemson’s season
When Justyn Ross got knocked out for the season with an injury, Trevor Lawrence's receiving corps undeniably took a sharp hit. However, it turned the attention to Senior wide receiver Amari...
Pittsburgh Steelers Bye Week 2021 NFL Mock Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers are out to a promising 3-0 start as they head into their early bye week. Regardless of what happens with other AFC North teams this week, the Steelers...
South Carolina football draft prospects to watch when they play Florida
South Carolina will walk into a tough matchup on Saturday as they face the Florida Gators. The 2020 Gators is one of the most talented teams that Florida has had in...
Jevon Holland is a glove-like fit for the Steelers defense
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense has had some early-season struggles in their secondary. At times, they have looked great, but there are times they are simply getting picked apart with ease. With...
Dylan Moses stands out in return from injury against Missouri
No matter how good you are in the game of football, a torn ACL can strike at any time and end your season. Saquon Barkley and other top talents have already...
Steelers use of lead blockers opens up lanes for James Conner
The Pittsburgh Steelers came out of their battle with the Houston Texans with a hard-fought 28-21 victory. With a gritty defensive performance and some aggressive coaching, the Steelers pulled it out....
Farabaugh’s 4-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft
The NFL season has kicked off in momentous fashion and before you know it, the 2021 NFL Draft will be here before you know it. And with two great weeks to...
Boston College TE Hunter Long is a top 5 2021 tight end
Getting no hype to begin the season is typical for lots of draft prospects who later go early. As the season goes along and their play becomes more noticed, they gain...
Analyzing the Ben Roethlisberger to Diontae Johnson connection
Sometimes when two talented players come together, things do not gel perfectly right away. Now, add circumstances that cut out most of the offseason program. Then, throw in the fact that...
Brevin Jordan’s YAC ability is part of what makes him special
The tight end position is one of duality. There are blocking tight ends that offer little in the receiving game. On the other side, there are mismatch weapons that can shred...
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos: Key takeaways from Week 2
The Week 2 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos took an early twist as Broncos quarterback Drew Lock was injured and ruled out in the first quarter. While the...
Syracuse safety Ifeatu Melifonwu has physical tools to be a high upside sleeper
The "project" players are guys that are often lauded as low risk, high reward prospects in the middle rounds of the NFL Draft. Typically, they have elite physical tools that will...
Winners and losers from the Steelers Week 1 victory
Ben Roethlisberger's return was the hyped-up storyline of the Steelers' return to the field against the Giants in Week 1. While he appeared to be shaky at first, Roethlisberger and the...
Louisville quarterback Micale Cunningham has riser potential
Lamar Jackson is making waves with the Baltimore Ravens right now as a former star quarterback at Louisville. Three years after he left, his successor, quarterback Micale Cunningham, is making national...
How the Steelers can implement 12 personnel into their offense
The Steelers have some new offensive ideas with Matt Canada taking the reins as the new quarterback coach. There is a clear emphasis on motion, misdirection, and play action, all of...
UCLA safety Quentin Lake isn’t flashy, but has mastered the fundamentals
NFL teams always value football bloodlines. It gives the teams a sense of comfort and a sense that these guys have lived and breathed the game since they were born. Those...
Pittsburgh Steelers: Linebackers must step up to stop the Giants in Week 1
After a tumultuous offseason, the NFL season is upon us. However, for Steelers fans, they will have to wait an extra day to watch the Black and Gold take the field...
Five AAC NFL Draft prospects that will benefit from 2020 season
The 2020 college football season has kicked off, and we've already been exposed to both its beauty and messiness. Still, there has been fun action, and most importantly, new tape for...
What were the surprise moves on the Steelers 2020 53-man roster?
Saturday was not an easy day for any team. With zero preseason games and an abundance of practice squad spots to fill, teams had to be conscious of the waiver wire...
What is Jamie Newman’s NFL Draft outlook after opting out?
While the college football season gets underway, the ramifications of the current global climate are still being felt across the nation. Thus, many top prospects have opted out of the year...
How will the Steelers defensive depth chart look in 2020?
The Steelers are entering a make or break year, and with training camp wrapping up, the depth chart will have to be filled out. For the Steelers, most of their depth...
Reed Blankenship is an intriguing small school sleeper for the NFL
The small school sleepers are part of what makes any draft cycle fun. While everyone loves watching the great talents from Ohio State, Alabama, and Clemson, sometimes those guys from the...
Mike Tomlin is the perfect coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Football, more than anything, might be a game of fits. That can be a schematic fit, a run fit, or anything else. The point is if you are not the right...
The top nickel cornerbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft
In 2020, the slot cornerback is more valuable than ever in football, at any level. With more offense spreading defenses out, more good cornerbacks are needed on the inside to deal...
Is signing Jadeveon Clowney worthwhile for the Steelers?
The Steelers usually do not like to ruffle too many feathers when it gets this close to the season. The biggest move they've made in recent memory prior to the season...
Which Steelers offensive players are on the roster bubble in 2020?
The Steelers have a stacked, deep team in 2020. It will not be easy to cut down the roster to 53, even with the added padding of a sixteen-player practice squad....
2021 NFL Draft: Jaylen Waddle’s route running is underrated
The first thing that will catch the eye of most fans that watch dynamic, speedy receivers is that track speed itself. The impressive nature of watching these guys run at speeds...
It is time to stop sleeping on James Washington in 2020
Most of the time, whenever a receiver leads the team in receiving yards in any given year, they will have a good amount of hype heading into the next season. Particularly,...
Travis Etienne’s receiving ability took a jump in 2019
Before the 2019 season, Travis Etienne made headlines around draft circles after he said that he was "spooked" and "nervous" about catching the football. It is good that he recognizes that,...
Three Steelers players with the most to prove in 2020
The Steelers are always one of the more stable franchises in the NFL. As expected, 2020 is no exception to that rule. Despite losing Javon Hargrave, Mark Barron, and Ramon Foster,...
2021 NFL Draft: Devonta Smith’s elite releases makes him a problem for opposing CBs
The best separators in the NFL all have one thing in common -- they have an elite release. While crisp routes are vital, winning off the line of scrimmage or at...
Steelers’ T.J. Watt one of the top edge rushers in PFN’s 2020 rankings
Edge rushers are an extremely valuable commodity in the NFL nowadays. Elite edge rushers like Myles Garrett, Khalil Mack, Von Miller, and more are just as coveted as any position outside...
Minkah Fitzpatrick rated as a top safety in PFN’s 2020 rankings
With so much talent in the NFL, the safety position is one of the harder positions to rank in 2020. However, Pro Football Network Senior NFL Writer Matt Williamson released his...
Arkansas running back Rakeem Boyd is an underrated gem
Football journeys are not always linear, and many guys have to fight tooth and nail to get their opportunity. That was true for Last Chance U standout and Arkansas running back...
Steelers early three-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft review
We are still a long way away from the 2021 NFL Draft, but it is never too early to consider potential targets. Even NFL teams have already begun to perk their...
What is Gregory Rousseau’s NFL Draft outlook after opting out?
College Football is in more unwavering times than any season in recent memory. With the impact of COVID-19 echoing around the national landscape, some top 2021 NFL Draft prospects have taken...
Steelers 2020 Training Camp Preview: Quarterback
The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2020 quarterbacks room returns the superstar and future Hall of Famer, Ben Roethlisberger. For the Steelers as a team, that is the paramount addition on the field in...
Pittsburgh Panthers safety Paris Ford is a difference maker
Football players that play with a chip on their shoulder can be some of the most beloved that the sport has to offer. Seeing them fly around the field, celebrate big...
Where does Steelers RB James Conner fall in PFN’s 2020 rankings?
It is never an easy task to rank an entire position group in the NFL. Situation, scheme, and so much more either aid or hurt an individual player, so these lists...
Steelers 2020 Training Camp Preview: Right Tackle
The Steelers have to contend with some turnover on the offensive line heading into the 2020 season. Something that has been a rarity in Pittsburgh over the past decade. The most...
2021 NFL Draft: Who are the most explosive edge rushers?
The 2021 NFL Draft brings an intriguing group of edge rushers with it. It is not as good as some past classes, but there is an undeniable upside with a lot...
Steelers 2020 Training Camp Preview: Running Backs
The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2020 running back room has the assortments of all the skillsets you could find around the NFL. The speedy running backs, the classic old power running back, and...
The best slot receivers in the 2021 NFL Draft
The slot receiver in football is now more widespread and important to offenses than ever before. With teams making 11 personnel their base offense, slot receivers are on the field more...
Steelers Mailbag: Can Terrell Edmunds take the next step in 2020?
Welcome to the first Steelers mailbag, and as we enter training camp, all eyes are on Ben Roethlisberger and his arm. However, there are still other noticeable questions around the Steelers...
Jevon Holland has mastered the basics of the nickel cornerback
Every kid learns foundational ideas when they are young. They learn how to count, their ABCs, and how to read. Now, those are the very basics of education; those necessary foundations...
California linebacker Kuony Deng is a prospect with loaded potential
The journey to the football promise land known as the National Football League is often a rugged, beaten path. That path, for many promising football players, is often the JUCO route....
Ohio State running back Trey Sermon is a name worth remembering
Impactful transfers can make as much of an impact on a team's season as a recruiting class if they get the right player. From Baker Mayfield to Joe Burrow, there is...
Arizona State cornerback Jack Jones is a first-round talent
Not everyone can receive buzz this early on in the draft process. Prospects like Penei Sewell and Trevor Lawrence are the players the media will hype up now, but come April,...
Examining Trey Lance’s best NFL fits
Trey Lance has taken the NFL Draft landscape by storm after a fantastic freshman season. In that season, Lance threw a total of zero interceptions and led the North Dakota State...
5 college football players with the most to gain in the 2020 season
College football is a stage where players have the opportunities not just to win football games, but to audition for the NFL. Some of those players, like Trevor Lawrence, for example,...
Despite rich football bloodlines, USC safety Isaiah Pola-Mao flies under the radar
College football currently has a number of players related to former NFL players or legends. Asante Samuel Jr. and Patrick Surtain II are two of those players in the 2021 NFL...
Comparing TCU safeties Ar’Darius Washington and Trevon Moehrig
TCU gave quarterbacks a lot of trouble in 2020. The secondary was stacked with the first-round cornerback Jeff Gladney and highly touted 2021 safety prospects Trevon Moehrig and Ar'Darius Washington. While...
2021 NFL Draft: ACC edge rusher rankings
The 2021 NFL Draft edge rushers class does not bring with it a lot of hope after watching through their film. Now, there are some talented guys here, of course. However,...
2021 NFL Draft: Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum is a sleeper first-round prospect
Switching from one side of the ball to the other is never an easy task. Sometimes, wide receivers switch to cornerback, or safeties become running backs. Football players can decide to...
Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts is TE1
After a disappointing 2020 NFL Draft tight end class, the 2021 class already looks stronger. With talents like Pat Freiersmuth and Brevin Jordan, there was noticeable hype building behind the upcoming...
Virginia Tech cornerback Jermaine Waller has the potential to rise
When you play on the other side of a potential top-10 draft pick, you may fall into the shadows a little bit. In the national media, Caleb Farley has received loads...
Chris Rumph is a potential first-round NFL Draft prospect
Playing for a team that had a bad season can sometimes leave draft prospects in free fall without any buzz behind them. Such is life even for those in the Power...
Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason is criminally underrated
Cam Akers, Travis Etienne, AJ Dillon, Javien Hawkins, DeeJay Dallas, and more -- that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to talented ACC running backs. All of...
Washington State running back Max Borghi doesn’t live up to the hype
Once the hype train gets going, it can be tough to stop. Each year, a number of prospects get hyped up as the next big thing, but not all of them...
Five HBCU 2021 NFL Draft prospects that could make waves this fall
The NFL has a long history of NFL Hall of Famers spanning nearly 100 years. Coming from a number of big-time programs, the top talent in NFL history has hardly come...
NC A&T running back Jah-Maine Martin is a diamond in the rough
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a history of producing high-end NFL talent. Jerry Rice, Walter Payton, Mel Blount, and Shannon Sharpe are just a few NFL Hall of Famers...
Oklahoma linebacker DaShaun White could be a massive riser
Athleticism is one of those traits that one might immediately look for when evaluating a linebacker. Plenty of fast linebackers have come out of the NFL Draft in recent years, such...
TCU safety Ar’Darius Washington is a game changer
When studying talented TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney during the 2020 NFL Draft process, it was hard not to notice the abundance of talent that TCU had on their defense. From other...
Potential 2021 Senior Bowl Quarterback Candidates
The Senior Bowl is the place where players can prove themselves and move up NFL Draft boards. After all, the draft starts in Mobile for the seniors that are lucky enough...
San Jose State wide receiver Tre Walker is an electric playmaker
The NFL has a need for speed. With Henry Ruggs III, John Ross, and other electric speed receivers going high in the draft, the NFL has shown that it values speed...
UCLA defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa is a high upside pass rusher
The NFL Draft and the process of scouting are mostly just projections of how a prospect will translate and fit in the NFL. So, when teams and scouts are faced with...