Dane Brugler is a Staff Writer at NFL Draft for The Athletic. He specializes in covering the NFL Draft and has a strong focus on team sports, competitive sports, and sports broadcasting. Dane's insights and analyses have been featured in notable publications including Sports Arizona, The New York Times, and The Salt Lake Tribune.
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Dane Brugler focuses entirely on sports, particularly football and the NFL Draft. He seems to track player announcements and industry-specific developments related to college football and the NFL Draft.
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By: Dane Brugler, Malik Benson, Mel Kiper-Round, Jacob Clark
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: Kadyn Proctor of the Alabama Crimson Tide participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Getty Images
By: Dane Brugler
Dane Brugler ranks his top 300 prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft: the definitive big board from The Athletic's lead draft analyst. See who's No. 1 overall and where every prospect lands in the rankings.
By: Dane Brugler
Our expert combines two of his favorite things — the NFL Draft and '90s movies — to create a unique top-32 prospect board.
By: Dane Brugler
Fernando Mendoza will be the No. 1 pick Thursday night, but how will the rest of Round 1 unfold behind him?
By: Derrik Klassen, Dave Helman, Michael Beller, Scott Krinch, Katy Duffy, Bruce Feldman, Dane Brugler, Robert Mays
Robert, Derrik and Dave break down what you missed.
By: Dane Brugler, Colton Pouncy
The Lions were in the market for an edge rusher and added Moore, who had a big senior season with the Wolverines.
By: Dane Brugler
Which NFL teams impressed our draft expert during this year's draft?
By: Matt Citak, Dane Brugler
The Giants emerged from draft weekend with seven players and a draft class that has received plenty of praise from analysts across the NFL landscape.
By: Dane Brugler
"Just wait until the 2027 draft class."
By: Dane Brugler
With the 2026 NFL Draft behind us, our expert takes a look back at his initial board from August.
