Dane Brugler is a Staff Writer at NFL Draft for The Athletic. He specializes in covering the NFL Draft, with a focus on team sports and professional athletics. Dane's work has been featured in notable publications including Sports Arizona, The New York Times, and The Salt Lake Tribune.
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Notre Dame's Leonard Moore could be the second-best prospect in the entire 2027 draft class. Who else stands out at corner?
By: Dane Brugler
The Big Ten could produce several early-round interior offensive linemen in next year's draft class.
How many top-50 picks can this year's OT class produce?
KJ Bolden looks like a potential top-25 pick. Who else stands out at the position?
Texas' Colin Simmons is expected to be one of the highest-rated edge rushers in the 2027 NFL Draft. Who else stands out at the position?
LSU's Trey’Dez Green is expected to be one of the highest-rated tight ends in the 2027 NFL Draft. Who else stands out at the position?
By: Dane Brugler
Editor's note: This is the 10th installment of Dane Brugler's 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting series. Previous rankings: Wide receivers | Defensive tackles | Running backs | Linebackers | Cornerbacks | Interior offensive linemen | Offensive tackles | | Edge rushers
By: Dane Brugler
As the 2025 season progressed, so did Manning. Three areas of his game, in particular, showed noticeable improvement.
Arch Manning and Dante Moore are at the top of the class, but which other prospects could emerge this season?
By: Dane Brugler
With Week 0 ready to kick off, our draft expert sets his initial board for what could be a special 2027 NFL Draft class.
