Jackson Loschko

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Miami Hurricanes: Secure Standout Linebacker For 2025

1 week ago | gridironheroics.com | Jackson Loschko

The Miami Hurricanes’ biggest weakness on defense is at linebacker, as David Lake of 247 Sports gave them a C+, the lowest grade of all positions on the team. The position weakened after Francisco Mauigoa declared for the 2025 NFL Draft and was selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round. Because the Hurricanes lack a clear-cut replacement for Mauigoa, they need to add a high-quality linebacker in the spring portal.
Miami Dolphins: Tap 1st Round Pick To Fully Guaranteed Contract

1 week ago | gridironheroics.com | Jackson Loschko

The Miami Dolphins had a major hole in their interior defensive line heading into the 2025 NFL Draft after losing their key starter and contributor. Calais Campbell signed with the Arizona Cardinals, and the team failed to find his replacement or add to their interior during free agency. The good news for the Dolphins is that they finally added talent in the draft.
Houston Texans: Secure 2nd Round Pick For Historic Contract

1 week ago | gridironheroics.com | Jackson Loschko

The Houston Texans bolstered their wide receiver position during the offseason following Stefon Diggs’ departure and Tank Dell’s availability for the 2025 season in question. The Texans acquired Christian Kirk from the Jacksonville Jaguars in March. They also selected two wide receivers on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, including one very early in the second round.
Carolina Panthers: 2nd Round Pick Out For The Entire 2025 Season

1 week ago | gridironheroics.com | Jackson Loschko

The Carolina Panthers added to their running back room despite having a Pro Bowl-caliber rusher in Chuba Hubbard. The Panthers signed Rico Dowdle and retained Raheem Blackshear during the free-agent cycle. They also drafted Trevor Etienne in the fourth round and signed Kay’ron Lynch-Adams as an undrafted free agent. The reason for bringing in these running backs could be attributed to the fact that their former second-round picks’ availability is in question for 2025.
Carolina Panthers: Have Devastating News For Pro Bowl Pass Rusher

1 week ago | gridironheroics.com | Jackson Loschko

The Carolina Panthers hope to see drastic improvement from their pass rush in 2025 after finishing 2024 with the second-fewest pressures, tied for the third-fewest sacks, and ranked 31st in pass-rush win rate. The Panthers bolstered their depth at EDGE in free agency by bringing in Patrick Jones II. They added more to the position in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Nic Scourton in the second round and Princely Umanmielen in the third round.
Denver Broncos: Signed Raw Prospect To A 4-Year Deal

1 week ago | gridironheroics.com | Jackson Loschko

The Denver Broncos are looking to build on last season’s dominance as one of the league’s top pass-rushing tandems. Their pass rush finished first in pressures and sacks and second in pass-rush win rate. The Broncos have two high-level EDGE rushers, Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto, along with two reliable backups and rotational pieces in Jonah Elliss and Dondrea Tillman. However, having four talented EDGE defenders didn’t prevent them from bringing in more talent.
Utah Utes: Icon Announces Devastating Career News

1 week ago | gridironheroics.com | Jackson Loschko

The Utah Utes aim for a better outcome in 2025 and to contend for a conference championship and a College Football Playoff appearance in their second year in the Big 12. For that to happen, whoever starts at QB, either Devon Dampier or Isaac Wilson, must be at their A-game and, of course, stay healthy. Over the past two years, injuries to their star quarterback have prevented the Utes from competing for a conference championship.
"A Great Spot": Indianapolis Colts Defender Gives Major Injury Update

1 week ago | gridironheroics.com | Jackson Loschko

The Indianapolis Colts hope to see drastic improvements from their pass rush after finishing near the bottom in pressures and sacks. The good news for the Colts is that they have plenty of up-and-coming young players who could develop into stars and boost their sack totals in 2025.
"Year 2 Jump": Pittsburgh Steelers Counting On Young Receiver To Fill Void

1 week ago | gridironheroics.com | Jackson Loschko

The Pittsburgh Steelers overhauled their receiving corps during the offseason, trading or moving on from three of their top four wide receivers from last season. Pittsburgh traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, while Van Jefferson signed with the Tennessee Titans, and Mike Williams signed with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Steelers addressed the position by trading for DK Metcalf and bringing in veteran Robert Woods.
Houston Texans: Retain Key Run Stopper For 2025

1 week ago | gridironheroics.com | Jackson Loschko

The Houston Texans’ run defense is looking to build on last season’s strong performance against opposing running backs. Their defense finished in the top 12 in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, yards per carry, and rushing first downs. The Texans ranked 11th in yards, tied for 4th in touchdowns, tied for 9th in yards per carry, and tied for 9th in rushing first downs.