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Dalton Wasserman

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From a Shanahan scheme to a classic 3-4 defense, we look at which players would excel most in some of the notable NFL systems.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 10, 2025 8:00 am EDT
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PFF is higher on several players than the consensus, including Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III and Texas interior defender Vernon Broughton.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 9, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Dalton Wasserman breaks down which veterans could be on the trade block during or before the 2025 NFL Draft.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 4, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Using PFF WAR and PFF grading, we look at which NFL teams hit the jackpot and which floundered in recent first rounds of NFL drafts.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 3, 2025 6:30 am EDT
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Dalton Wasserman breaks down the 2025 NFL Draft's running back class.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 2, 2025 5:45 am EDT
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The 2025 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and with hundreds of prospects vying for spots on draft boards, it’s time to spotlight some of the class’s most unique talents. From the strongest arms to the smoothest route runners, we’re handing out superlatives to the players who stand out in one key area at each position.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Apr 1, 2025 8:23 am EDT
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Dalton Wasserman does his best to wade through the plethora of rumors ruminating around the 2025 NFL Draft.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 1, 2025 6:30 am EDT
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Five trades shake up the first round of this 2025 NFL mock draft, including the Titans securing an extra pick to acquire help for their new quarterback.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 31, 2025 5:00 am EDT
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Dalton Wasserman breaks down the cornerbacks from the 2025 NFL Draft who stand out in specific skills.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 28, 2025 6:15 am EDT
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The 2025 NFL Draft defensive line class is filled with intriguing prospects, from Mason Graham to Donovan Ezeiruaku.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 27, 2025 8:00 am EDT
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By Dalton Wasserman Mar 26, 2025 9:00 am EDT
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Dalton Wasserman breaks down the wide receivers from the 2025 NFL Draft who stand out in specific skills.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 25, 2025 6:15 am EDT
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The 2025 NFL Draft quarterback class is filled with intriguing prospects, from Cam Ward to Jalen Milroe.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 24, 2025 5:45 am EDT
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Dalton Wasserman details how drafting quarterbacks has changed over the years.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 21, 2025 6:15 am EDT
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It's easy to point out which teams didn't do enough or overpaid in free agency, but there are positives for every NFL franchise.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 19, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Dalton Wasserman breaks down five moves that would have been smarter moves during 2025 NFL free agency.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 18, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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Taking a process-of-elimination approach to identify one player that each team will likely avoid in the first round of the upcoming draft.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 17, 2025 8:40 am EDT
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For several franchises, the pressure is on to get it right, whether it’s finding a franchise quarterback, rebuilding a position group or adding the final piece for a championship run. With time ticking down, these teams must maximize their draft capital to set themselves up for success in 2025.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 14, 2025 6:00 am EDT
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By Dalton Wasserman Mar 11, 2025 5:00 am EDT
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The Eagles' Milton Williams and Josh Sweat are set to cash in, whereas the Chargers' Joshua Palmer and the Dolphins' Tyrel Dodson could be lower-priced options.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 10, 2025 8:10 am EDT
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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