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Why 49ers left Mel Kiper Jr. utterly ‘confused’ by 2026 NFL Draft haul

The San Francisco 49ers may be one of the biggest losers following the 2026 NFL Draft. San Francisco traded out of the first round and made some puzzling selections during the remaining rounds. One NFL insider questioned San Francisco’s moves when reflecting on the team’s overall draft haul. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. assigned draft grades […] The post Why 49ers left Mel Kiper Jr. utterly ‘confused’ by 2026 NFL Draft haul appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Analyst Calls Bills New Offensive Weapon ‘Ja’Marr Chase Lite’

The Buffalo Bills appear to have gotten a potential difference-maker on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.Buffalo went out this offseason and traded for DJ Moore to be the team’s No. 1 wide receiver, but the Bills were expected to add to the unit in the draft. The Bills ended up selecting Skyler Bell with […] The post Analyst Calls Bills New Offensive Weapon ‘Ja’Marr Chase Lite’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Emmitt Smith’s son EJ announces he’s signing with Chiefs, not Cowboys

EJ Smith, son of Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, announced his decision to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. Smith confirmed his decision on Instagram, following a pre-draft appearance at Dallas Day, the Dallas Cowboys’ local prospect workout event. Though Dallas […] The post Emmitt Smith’s son EJ announces he’s signing with Chiefs, not Cowboys appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tommy Castellanos gets multiple minicamp invites, but not as a QB

Once the NFL Draft ends, any player who wasn’t drafted will still try to find their spot in the league. The same goes for former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos. However, his attempt to make the NFL won’t be coming at quarterback. Both the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins have invited Castellanos to their rookie […] The post Tommy Castellanos gets multiple minicamp invites, but not as a QB appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Malik Nabers publicly questions Giants’ draft pick

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was not necessarily a fan of one of his team’s first-round picks. The Giants nabbed linebacker Arvell Reese of Ohio State when he fell to them at No. 5 overall. Reese was clearly the best player available when the Giants were on the clock, and the team decided … The post Malik Nabers publicly questions Giants’ draft pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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‘Respect That Is Owed Is Given’ — Brutal Reason Behind Steelers QB Will Howard’s Messy Kansas State Exit

Fans often view college transfer moves through the lens of championships and playing time, but RJ Young’s blunt assessment has pulled back the curtain on the raw financial politics driving elite athletes. At the center of the storm is Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard, whose confession regarding his time at Kansas State is sending shockwaves […]

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ESPN insider drops mic on haters criticizing Rams’ Ty Simpson pick

As the Los Angeles Rams’ 2026 NFL Draft was filled with controversy after selecting Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick, it has led to an abundance of takes across the sports world. With even the speculation on Rams head coach Sean McVay being mad at the Simpson pick, which he has shut down, there […] The post ESPN insider drops mic on haters criticizing Rams’ Ty Simpson pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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