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Dalton Wasserman

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The Raiders' Thomas Harper and the Panthers' Jalen Coker were among the NFL's highest-graded undrafted free agents in 2024.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 17, 2025 9:15 am EST
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We examine the NFL's head-coaching openings, including the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 16, 2025 7:00 am EST
NFL
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Several playoff teams were buoyed by strong rookie classes in the regular season, including the first-ranked Los Angeles Rams.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 15, 2025 7:15 am EST
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Diving into each team’s top priorities and providing perspectives on how they can build toward a stronger 2025 campaign.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 13, 2025 5:45 am EST
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Jayden Daniels completes his sweep of the two possible rookie awards, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year and Rookie of the Year.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 10, 2025 8:45 am EST Washington Commanders
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Jared Verse's 77 quarterback pressures in 2024 are the second most by a rookie edge defender in a regular season since 2006.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 9, 2025 5:30 am EST Los Angeles Rams
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Quarterback Jayden Daniels and edge defender Jared Verse were among the first-round standouts during the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Jan 7, 2025 5:45 am EST
NFL
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Wide receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. were among the first-round standouts in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 31, 2024 8:00 am EST
NFL
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Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and edge defender Dallas Turner were among the first-round standouts in Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 24, 2024 11:00 am EST
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How to watch each of the College Football Playoff first round games, in addition to analysis and predictions.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Dec 18, 2024 5:15 am EST
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The MVP race will come down to the final three games of the 2024 NFL season. Can Josh Allen fend off Lamar Jackson and others?

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 17, 2024 10:15 am EST Buffalo Bills
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Offensive tackles Joe Alt and Taliese Fuaga were among the first-round standouts in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 17, 2024 5:45 am EST
College
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Penn State is a hot bet to make at least the semifinal when you consider that its first two playoff games would come against SMU and Boise State. PSU has enough talent, especially on defense, to make a deep run this season if it takes advantage of the road in front of it.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 11:42 am EST
College
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Tennessee’s formula has been simple: play great defense, run the ball and wait for Nico Iamaleava to develop. Any team that can pressure a quarterback like Tennessee can stands a chance.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 11:37 am EST
College
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The Mustangs' offense is balanced and explosive, and their defense is wildly underrated. SMU should also have its big-game jitters out of the way after a thrilling game against Clemson.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 11:29 am EST
College
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Any team armed with a top-10 passer and a defense that creates takeaways is a threat. The Tigers have the talent to put a scare into anybody if they can execute at a consistently high level.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 11:22 am EST
College
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There have been cracks at times in the trenches, but Oregon is one of just three teams inside the top 10 in both offensive and defensive grade. The Ducks have been the most consistently balanced team in college football, which will be an asset considering the tough road they were given in this bracket.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 11:00 am EST
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The Bulldogs still have plenty of talent and a defensive mastermind in Kirby Smart. No matter their flaws, they will be as prepared to play in a win-or-go-home scenario as any team left standing, and they will not be an easy out.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 11:00 am EST
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If Maddux Madsen and offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter can conjure up enough passing production to keep defenses honest, Ashton Jeanty can lead the way against lighter boxes, while the team’s defense does just enough to keep the Broncos in games.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 11:00 am EST
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Cam Skattebo is one of the best running backs in the country, while Sam Leavitt is a legitimate force. An explosive offense combined with a defense that plays greater than the sum of its parts will be tough for opponents to overcome.

By Dalton Wasserman Dec 13, 2024 10:41 am EST
Bio

Dalton joined PFF in July 2022, working with the Data Collection team. Overtime, he found his place as a College Football / Draft Analyst, and co-host of Preferred Walk-On.

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