James Dudko

United Kingdom

Freelance Online Writer and Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Patriots Named Trade Fit for $34 Million Per Year Edge During Draft

1 week ago | heavy.com | James Dudko

The New England Patriots haven’t been shy about making splash moves to accelerate their rebuild this offseason, but there’s room for one more big swing before or during the 2025 NFL draft, if it yields a prolific edge-rusher worth $34 million per year. Being one of the few teams able to meet his financial demands, makes the Pats a natural fit for Trey Hendrickson, according to The 33rd Team’s Ian Valentino.
Commanders Meeting 'Spin to Win' Draft Edge-Rusher

1 week ago | heavy.com | James Dudko

The Washington Commanders are getting serious about improving their edge-rusher options, with a top-30 visit scheduled with the best “spin to win” rusher in the 2025 NFL draft. Former Boston College standout Donovan Ezeiruaku will check in at Northwest Stadium on Tuesday, April 15, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic, as well as The Draft Network’s Ryan Fowler.
Ravens Can Fix Pass Rush With Giants QB Draft Trade

1 week ago | heavy.com | James Dudko

Playing the board better than most is how the Baltimore Ravens usually win during the NFL draft, and the process can continue in 2025 by using the New York Giants and their need for a quarterback to fix an underlying pass-rush problem. The strategy would involve the Ravens sacrificing their first-round pick, 27th overall, according to Pro Football & Sports Network’s Jacob Infante.
Patriots Can Ignore Will Campbell for 'By Far the Best' Draft OT

1 week ago | heavy.com | James Dudko

The New England Patriots’ obvious need for help at left tackle has almost every 2025 NFL draft scribe predicting they will select LSU linchpin Will Campbell, even if it means reaching for him with the fourth-overall pick, but one senior columnist thinks the Pats “should take” a risk with a better option. It’s the opinion of CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco, who rates Ohio State’s Josh Simmons as “by far the best offensive lineman in this draft,” despite a couple of risks.
'Natural' Day 2 Draft Pick Named Fit for Ravens' Favorite Scheme

1 week ago | heavy.com | James Dudko

Shoring up their options at cornerback should be part of the Baltimore Ravens’ plan for the 2025 NFL draft, but they can wait until the second day for a prospect who’s a “natural” for the team’s favorite coverage scheme. That distinction belongs to Notre Dame’s Benjamin Morrison, according to Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus. He believes “the Ravens could make excellent use of Morrison’s skill set as a long, smooth-moving man cornerback.
Giants to Make Shock Draft Pick 'Their Version of Tristan Wirfs'

1 week ago | heavy.com | James Dudko

The New York Giants selecting an offensive tackle during the 2025 NFL draft would hardly rate as a surprise, unless Big Blue drafted the lineman with the third-overall pick. That would be a tough sell when owning the No. 3 choice puts the Giants within rage of Colorado cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter and Penn State edge-rusher Abdul Carter. They are widely considered the most-gifted athletes in this class, so passing on either would leave the Giants open to intense criticism.
Commanders to Meet MVP RB Amid Growing Draft Chatter

1 week ago | heavy.com | James Dudko

Running back wasn’t atop most to-do lists for the Washington Commanders at the start of the pre-2025 NFL draft process, but the idea of the team using picks at the position is gaining momentum, ahead of a visit from a runner with MVP credentials. Shrine Bowl MVP Jacory Croskey-Merritt is set to visit with the Commanders, according to The Sports Place’s Arye Pulli. He reported “Croskey-Merritt, an early Day 3 target, has six top-30 visits, per source.
Commanders must avoid complacency with first-round draft strategy in 2025

1 week ago | riggosrag.com | James Dudko

Settling is not an option. Cornerback, edge-rusher, and running back loom large as pressing needs the Washington Commanders can fix in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. None of those positions is as worthy of the No. 29 overall pick as wide receiver. Taking a wideout in Round No. 1 would be drafting to a strength, but it makes the most sense for general manager Adam Peters.
Positives & negatives from Arsenal's 1-1 draw vs. Brentford

1 week ago | paininthearsenal.com | James Dudko

A well-taken goal continued Thomas Partey's return to form. Some questionable squad management from Mikel Arteta. Signs of struggle from Gabriel Martinelli. Another confident outing for Ethan Nwaneri. Arsenal dropped more Premier League points and removed any lingering suspense about the title race by limping to a 1-1 draw at home to Brentford on Saturday, April 12.
NFL Insider Sees Patriots 'Trading Back' for 1 of 2 Draft Tackles

1 week ago | heavy.com | James Dudko

Common consensus has the New England Patriots selecting Will Campbell in the 2025 NFL draft, but if the LSU left tackle isn’t the best player available with the fourth-overall pick, one NFL insider believes the Pats would trade back into Round 1 and have their pick of two top offensive linemen for help on the blindside. The idea comes from MMQB senior reporter Albert Breer.