Gilbert Manzano

Pasadena

NFL Staff Writer at Sports Illustrated

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Articles

Each Team's Biggest NFL Draft 'What If' Since 2000

6 days ago | si.com | Gilbert Manzano

There are countless “what if” moments that have occurred from the NFL draft the past 25 years. What if the Chargers kept their two No. 1 picks in the early 2000s? What if the Cleveland Browns were better at drafting? What if 10 or so teams didn’t allow the Chiefs to draft Patrick Mahomes? There’s way too much to ponder—a word Minnesota Vikings fans aren’t fond of from the 2011 draft.
2024 NFL Draft Class Could Go Down Among the Best Ever

1 week ago | si.com | Gilbert Manzano

The 2024 NFL draft could go down as one of the best classes of all time. In the first round alone, there were several selections who instantly became stars in the NFL, including a rookie quarterback who guided his team to championship Sunday. Perhaps one day this draft class could be as good as the 2011 draft, which had Cam Newton, Von Miller, A.J. Green, Patrick Peterson, Julio Jones, Tyron Smith and J.J. Watt all taken within the first 11 picks.
NFL Draft Dream Scenarios for All 32 Teams

1 week ago | si.com | Gilbert Manzano

NFL teams often have multiple draft plans because their No. 1 scenario rarely comes to fruition. But draft dreams will come true for this story. Imagine Drake Maye getting to throw to Travis Hunter or Shedeur Sanders getting to reunite with Hunter on Sundays. Any team would love to have the two-way star from Colorado, but we expanded our creativity for our dream draft scenarios for all 32 teams. Let’s get to dreaming with the NFL draft fast approaching.
NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings: Titans Set to Wisely Pick Cam Ward

1 week ago | si.com | Gilbert Manzano

The Tennessee Titans are either on the verge of making a foolish mistake or will soon land a franchise quarterback that wasn’t supposed to be available in this draft class. For months, the quarterback prospects in the class of 2025 were called weak, not close to being on the level of Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye—the top three picks in last year’s draft.
NFL Draft Dream Scenarios for All 32 Teams

1 week ago | ktla.com | Gilbert Manzano

NFL teams often have multiple draft plans because their No. 1 scenario rarely comes to fruition. But draft dreams will come true for this story. Imagine Drake Maye getting to throw to Travis Hunter or Shedeur Sanders getting to reunite with Hunter on Sundays. Any team would love to have the two-way star from Colorado, but we expanded our creativity for our dream draft scenarios for all 32 teams. Let’s get to dreaming with the NFL draft fast approaching.
The Best Draft Class for Every NFL Team in Franchise History

1 week ago | si.com | Gilbert Manzano

It’s not easy ranking the best NFL draft classes of all time because of how subjective it is. Are we putting more stock into the draft classes that feature a Hall of Famer, even though it lacks depth? Is it fair to compare the players taken before and after the Super Bowl era? There’s also the problem of having too much recency bias. Luckily, my colleague Matt Verderame put together his own list two years ago and made sure to do his history homework.
2025 NFL Draft Edge Rusher Rankings: Abdul Carter Stands Above the Rest

2 weeks ago | si.com | Gilbert Manzano

Player comparisons can be annoying for NFL draft prospects looking to make a name for themselves. Perhaps even Abdul Carter is tired of hearing about how similar he is to his good friend Micah Parsons, who sported No. 11 at Penn State a few years before Carter did. But at least Carter’s player comp list is short, because NFL players aren’t doing what Parsons has done for the Dallas Cowboys since entering the league as a 2021 first-round pick.
NFL Draft RB Rankings: Ashton Jeanty Headlines Deep Pool of Prospects

2 weeks ago | si.com | Gilbert Manzano

There’s a drawback to asking Ashton Jeanty’s former Boise State teammates and coaches whether he’s the best running back prospect in this year’s NFL draft. Obviously, they backed their guy, but as Boise State running backs coach James Montgomery said, putting biases aside, there are many guy, guys among a deep crop of prospects at the position.
The Best- and Worst-Value NFL Free Agent Signings of 2025

2 weeks ago | si.com | Gilbert Manzano

The lucrative contracts for many offensive lineman shouldn’t be considered risky signings for various reasons, one being the lack of quality players at the positions. Consistency and availability are vital when it comes to the large men tasked with protecting the very important quarterbacks across the league. If they can provide that, even if the production on the field is average at best, teams will have no problem breaking the bank to fill offensive line needs.
The NFL’s Best Teams at Every Position After Free Agency

2 weeks ago | si.com | Gilbert Manzano |Matt Verderame

The rich got richer when it comes to the best positional groups in the NFL. The Cincinnati Bengals ignored salary cap consequences and found a way to pay both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, ensuring that their two star receivers remained with Joe Burrow for the next few years. Duke Tobin, the Bengals’ director of player personnel, had a memorable quote when the team announced the multi-year extensions for Chase and Higgins, saying, “We have our receivers.